Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Yasef Özsarfati brings senior academic expertise to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital after training at one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties.

• Completed a research fellowship in the United States focusing on behavioural neurology
• Recognised as a Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in managing complex neuromuscular conditions and cognitive disorders
• Experienced in treating dementia and seizure disorders along with systemic neurology
• Practises at a major JCI-accredited hospital centre in Istanbul

Dr Ulvi Samadzade specialises in neuromuscular junction disorders at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on symptom management for degenerative conditions.

• Provides intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy – uses antibodies to modulate the immune system and support nerve function
• Performs plasmapheresis – filters blood to remove harmful proteins that may contribute to nerve damage
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology and the Turkish Neurological Society
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital, a major centre for complex neurological research

EDUCATION:

2014 ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES, CHILD NEUROLOGY

2011 IZMIR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Child Health and Diseases

2004 DICLE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

EXPERIENCE:

2018 Istanbul Medipol Hospital

2017 - 2018 Kartal Education and Research Hospital

2014 - 2016 Denizli State Hospital

2011 - 2014 Aydin Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

2006 - 2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital

2011Izmir Education and Research Hospital

Dr Tara Rak-areekul ranked first in the National formative neurological examination, marking her as one of the top academic minds in Thai neurology.

• Specialises in cognitive neurology and neurodegenerative disorders at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Winner of the Thailand Epilepsy Quiz Tournament for neurological residents
• Trained in neurorehabilitation techniques to help manage progressive motor symptoms
• Completed advanced movement disorder training at a leading tertiary neurology department
• Presented clinical research on neurodegenerative outcomes at international conferences in Canada

Regular member of the Korean Society of Radiology

Founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology

Founding member of the Korean Stroke Society

Regular member of the American Stroke Association

Regular member of the World Stroke Society

Regular member of the World Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

Regular member of the European Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

Regular member of the Intervention Society

24 pieces of overseas and domestic thesis presentation (SCI)

50 times of overseas and domestic conference lectures

Dr Nimet Dortcan is a clinical neurophysiology sub-branch specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus. She focuses on the peripheral nervous system and complex muscle diseases.

• Specialises in Electromyography (EMG) – tests nerve and muscle health to help confirm diagnoses
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society
• Completed a Master's programme in Electroneurophysiology at Istanbul University
• Faculty member at Haliç University Medical School training the next generation of specialists
• Expert in clinical neurophysiological examinations including evoked potentials

Associate Professor Hatice Balaban is a senior neurologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with deep clinical expertise in managing complex neurodegenerative disorders.

• Specialises in treating spasticity, helping patients manage muscle stiffness and involuntary contractions
• Expert in botulinum toxin applications to alleviate severe muscle tightness and movement issues
• Former Associate Professor at Cumhuriyet University, where she trained the next generation of neurologists
• Broad expertise across brain vascular diseases and gait disorders to support patient mobility