West syndrome Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

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 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

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 Ulvi Samadzade provides expert neurological care at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on seizure management and complex movement disorders.

• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Specialises in intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy – a specialised treatment for autoimmune-related neurological issues
• Uses plasmapheresis to clear specific proteins from the blood that can trigger neurological symptoms
• Practices at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital, a major academic and research centre in Turkey
• Active member of the Turkish Neurological Society