Neurodegenerative Disease Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

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

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 Yasef Özsarfati is a senior neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who completed specialist training in the United States focusing on dementia and behavioural neurology.

• Treats neurodegenerative conditions including dementia and drug-resistant epilepsy
• Held an Associate Professor role at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society and International League Against Epilepsy
• Consults on complex cognitive disorders and chronic headache management
• Published clinical research in international journals regarding behavioural 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 Ayhan Ozturk is a dual-qualified neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He uses specialised electrical testing to accurately diagnose and manage progressive nerve and muscle disorders.

• Specialises in Motor Neuron Disease (ALS) and neuromuscular junction disorders
• Qualified clinical neurophysiologist – uses nerve conduction studies and EMG for precise diagnosis
• Treats demyelinating diseases including Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and peripheral neuropathy
• Former Professor at Duzce University Faculty of Medicine – trained future neurology specialists

Dr Nimet Dortcan is a clinical neurophysiology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with deep expertise in mapping the nervous system. She uses electrodiagnostics to pinpoint the exact locations of nerve and muscle dysfunction.

• Holds a Master's in Electroneurophysiology from Istanbul University Health Sciences Institute
• Specialises in clinical neurophysiological exams including electromyography (EMG) and evoked potentials
• Manages complex peripheral nervous system diseases and muscle disorders
• Faculty member at Haliç University training the next generation of neurologists

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

Associate Professor Hatice Balaban is a movement disorder specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. She specialises in managing complex motor symptoms and cognitive decline across various neurological conditions.

• Performs botulinum toxin injections to treat spasticity and involuntary muscle contractions
• Specialises in treating Parkinson's disease and essential tremor management
• Expertise in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
• Manages balance and gait disorders to improve patient mobility and safety
• Fellow of the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and former Associate Professor