Parkinson's Disease Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Associate Professor Hatice Balaban is a movement disorder specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with deep expertise in managing complex Parkinson's cases.

• Specialises in botulinum toxin therapy to treat spasticity and involuntary muscle contractions
• Focuses on managing gait and balance disorders to improve patient mobility
• Held senior academic roles at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine
• Broad expertise in related neurological conditions including essential tremor and dystonia
• Experienced in treating both motor symptoms and cognitive health, including dementia

Professor Melda Bozluolcay is a senior neurologist at Biruni University Hospital with deep expertise in neurodegenerative conditions and movement disorders.

• Treats Parkinson's and dementia with focus on motor and behavioural support
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – a top-tier Turkish medical faculty
• Former Professor at Istanbul Science University, helping train future neurologists
• Expert in treating stroke and brain vascular diseases involving blood flow
• Fluent in English and French, facilitating clear care for international patients

Professor Rajiv Anand leads the neurology team at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, focusing on advanced solutions for motor disorders. He is a key specialist in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) – a surgical procedure that uses implanted electrodes to manage tremors and stiffness.

• Specialises in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for medication-resistant Parkinson's cases
• Directs the Neurology Department at one of India's largest private hospitals
• Member of the Neurological Society of India and the Indian Epilepsy Association
• Expertise includes neuromuscular disorders and stroke management protocols

Professor Sridhar Krishnamurthy is the Director of the Institute of Neurosciences at Global Hospital Chennai and has developed his own surgical instrumentation for complex neurological cases.

• Trained at KRH Klinikum Nordstadt – one of the largest neurosurgery centres in Germany
• Completed postgraduate training at the University Hospital of Zurich in Switzerland
• Holds a Senior Consultant position overseeing complex spinal and neurological disorders
• Invented the Sridhar Spinal Retractor System to improve surgical access and precision
• Published dozens of scientific works on neurosurgical techniques and outcomes

Dr Mangaleswaran Balamurugan is a highly qualified neurosurgeon for Parkinson's disease, having trained across India, Japan, and Australia.

• Specialises in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) – surgical implants that help control tremors and stiffness
• Winner of the Best Neurosurgery Resident award during his specialist training
• Practises at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha, a major centre for functional neurosurgery
• Qualified as one of the youngest surgeons for the Diplomate National Board in Neurosurgery

Professor Phil Hyu Lee is a leading neurologist at Severance Hospital, one of South Korea's most prestigious medical centres. He specialises in neurological disorders and therapeutic strategies for movement control.

• Treats movement disorders including Parkinson's disease and atypical parkinsonism
• Focuses on neuroprotection strategies to help slow disease progression
• Conducts clinical research into stem cell therapies for neurological conditions
• Practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Seoul

Professor Young Hee Seong is a senior neurologist at the Gachon University Gil Medical Center – a leading South Korean academic hospital.

• Treats Parkinson's disease with a focus on symptom management
• Professor at Gachon University's College of Medicine
• Practices in a major medical centre recognised for academic research