West Syndrome Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Sultan Tarlaci is a senior neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, where he leads the management of complex neurological conditions and seizure disorders.

• Specialises in treating medication-resistant epilepsy and rare seizure types
• Expertise in brain mapping and neuroimaging for accurate diagnosis
• Awarded for significant contributions to the field of neurosciences
• Published extensive research in international peer-reviewed journals
• Professor at Ege University – one of Turkey's top-tier medical institutions

Professor Ebru Erbayat Altay is a specialist neurologists who trained at the Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy, a top-tier American epilepsy centre.

• Specialises in managing complex seizure disorders like West syndrome
• Completed advanced clinical training at the University of Washington
• Focuses on pharmacological treatments for drug-resistant epilepsy cases
• Practises at Medipol Mega University Hospital, a major JCI-accredited academic centre

Professor Yasef Özsarfati is a senior neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with specialized training in epilepsy and complex neurological disorders.

• Completed a research fellowship in the United States focusing on behavioural neurology
• Recognised as a Professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Specialises in managing complex epilepsy cases at JCI-accredited facilities
• Expertise includes dementia and headaches, providing a broad perspective on neurological health
• Trained at the renowned Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine and Hacettepe University

Professor Mehmet Tonge is a senior neurosurgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital, one of the region's largest private medical facilities.

• Specialises in paediatric neurosurgery – focuses on surgical options for childhood brain disorders
• Performs functional neurosurgery to manage drug-resistant cases by altering nerve activity
• Experienced in Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) – a 'brain pacemaker' to reduce seizure frequency
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Professor Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz brings high-level expertise from Kartal Dr Lutfı Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, where she handled complex neurological cases as Clinic Chief.

• Specialises in clinical neurophysiology, using EEG to precisely map seizure activity
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology and the Turkish Neurology Society
• Expert in IVIG therapy, a specialised immune-based treatment for certain epilepsy types
• Focuses on movements disorders and cerebrovascular diseases at Medicalpoint International

Professor Siar Dursun is a specialist in paediatric neurology at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in managing childhood seizure disorders.

• Specialises in paediatric neurology with a focus on early-onset seizure management
• Completed subspecialty training in child neurology at Adnan Menderes University
• Formerly senior neurologist at Kartal Education and Research Hospital
• Manages complex cases of developmental epilepsy in infants and young children

Ela Simay Zengin is a neurology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with international credentials from both US and European medical academies.

• Treats West syndrome and complex paediatric epilepsy cases through specialised neurologicial protocols
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology – reflects high standard clinical training
• Holds membership with the European Academy of Neurology for evidence-based practice
• Qualified at Dokuz Eylül University, a leading Turkish medical faculty for neurology research
• Specialises in medication-based management for paediatric seizure disorders

Dr Somjet Tosamran holds the first-honours medical degree from Chulalongkorn University and carries out specialist epilepsy training at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in neurology with a clinical focus on epilepsy subspecialty care
• Completed a master's degree in internal medicine to support complex diagnostic cases
• Trained at Thailand's premier medical research hub, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Recognised with high academic honours for medical and neurological clinical excellence

Dr Tara Rak-areekul ranked first in Thailand's national neurological examination and won the national Epilepsy Quiz Tournament during her specialist training.

• Specialises in neurocognitive disorders and paediatric neurology at the PYONG Rehabilitation Group
• Trained at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital – one of South East Asia's premier medical institutions
• Certified in stroke management and serves as an advisor for dementia prevention and early detection
• Completed international observerships at Baycrest Hospital in Canada to stay updated on global treatment protocols