Neurodegenerative disease Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Tara Rak-areekul ranked first in Thailand's national neurology examination and serves as a subspecialist fellow in cognitive neurology at the prestigious King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

• Spearheads research into new plasma tests for early Alzheimer's disease detection
• Presented global dementia research at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference
• Collaborates with Canada's Baycrest Hospital on memory clinic clinical implementations
• Developed specialised content for dementia prevention and non-drug therapeutic care
• Certified in NIH Stroke Scale and acute stroke treatment protocols

Dr Ela Simay Zengin brings international expertise to Medicalpoint International Hospital, with a focus on movement disorders and neurodegenerative conditions.

• Treats advanced-stage Parkinson's disease with apomorphine pumps – therapy that provides continuous relief from severe motor symptoms
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Specialises in botulinum toxin therapy for muscular conditions and severe headaches
• Maintains professional credentials with the American Academy of Neurology
• Manages complex immune-mediated conditions including multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis

Dr. Gerald Raphael Tur is an osteopath and regenerative medicine specialist at Vega Clinic in Bangkok. He serves as the official Phuket representative for the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada. Dr. Tur is certified by the Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society. He also holds acupuncture certification from the Chinese Republic.

• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques and knee-chest table procedures.
• Treats neurological and orthopedic conditions with umbilical cord stem cell therapy.
• Member of the Swiss Medical Register and the International Osteopathic Association.
• Certified in Chinese pharmacology, nutrition, and psychiatric protocols.

Dr Somjet Tosamran earned first-class honours from Chulalongkorn University – Thailand's most prestigious medical school. He is a specialised neurologist at PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

• Completed intensive residency training at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Holding a Master's degree in Internal Medicine from Chulalongkorn University
• Awarded formal Board Certification as a Neurologist in 2024
• Pursuing further subspecialty training in epilepsy for complex neurological cases
• Focuses on neurological recovery and motor function rehabilitation

Professor Samadzade specialises in managing complex movement disorders at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He focuses on the latest protocols for conditions that affect mobility and cognitive function.

• Provides targeted treatments for Parkinson's disease using varied therapeutic approaches
• Administers botulinum toxin injections to help manage muscle stiffness and spasms
• Uses IVIG therapy and plasmapheresis to treat severe neuromuscular junction disorders
• Member of The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS)
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology

Professor Byung-hee Lee is a founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology and the Korean Stroke Society. He specialises in treating vascular-related neurological conditions that contribute to brain degeneration.

• Regular member of the World Stroke Society and American Stroke Association
• Presented 24 research papers in major international peer-reviewed journals
• Delivered over 50 lectures at global conferences on neurovascular health
• Specialises in interventional neurology – using minimally invasive methods to treat blood vessel issues in the brain
• Expert in cerebrovascular surgery focusing on maintaining healthy brain circulation

Professor Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurology specialist at Biruni University Hospital, a top-tier Turkish medical school and research centre.

• Specialises in neurodegenerative disorders and memory loss management
• Former Chief Physician at Kutahya Air Hospital with senior clinical leadership
• Completed neurology residency at the prestigious GATA Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and national aviation health boards
• Focuses on precise neurological assessment for complex brain conditions

Areas of Expertise

Stroke Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Robotic Rehabilitation

Atroplasty Rehabilitation

Fracture Rehabilitation

Osteoarthritis (Calcification)

Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption)

Fibromyalgia

Medicine

Education

Faculty of Medicine

Specialization: Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor: 12.10.2015

Publications

Erkin Gülten, Elhan Atilla H, Aybay Canan, Şirzai Hülya, Özel Sumru (2007) Validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Disability and Rehabilitation