West syndrome Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Shon is a senior neurologist at Samsung Medical Center, where he leads the clinical focus on intractable epilepsy and seizure disorders.

• Specialises in managing complex paediatric seizure cases including West syndrome
• Focuses on pharmacological treatments for drug-resistant epilepsy cases
• Part of a multidisciplinary team at one of South Korea's top-ranked hospitals
• Active in clinical research to improve seizure control through evidence-based medicine

Associate Professor Bariş Ekici is a specialist paediatric neurologist who has authored five books on autism and childhood neurological conditions.

• Specialises in infantile spasms and complex childhood epilepsy cases
• Researched dietary therapies as a treatment for paediatric seizures
• Utilises positron emission tomography (PET) scans to find seizure origins
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in child neurology
• Expert in conditions involving brain white matter injury in children

Dr Ece Gultekin is a dedicated paediatric neurologist at Biruni University Hospital. She specialises in managing drug-resistant epilepsy and complex developmental delays in children.

• Completed a PhD subspecialisation in child neurology at Medipol University
• Focuses on 'risky baby' monitoring to identify early neurological issues
• Treats resistant seizure disorders using targeted paediatric protocols
• Member of the Child Neurology Association of Turkey
• Manages neuromotor concerns including cerebral palsy and walking delays

Dr. Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Ozkardes provides stem cell therapy and deep brain stimulation (DBS). He previously served as Chief Physician at Kutahya Air Hospital.

• Specializes in neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and muscular dystrophy.
• Performs rehabilitation using robotic exoskeleton and anti-gravity treadmill systems.
• Provides diagnostics including video-EEG monitoring and brainstem evoked response audiometry.
• Is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board.

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 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

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

Professor Kyoung Heo is the Head of Neurology at Yonsei Severance Hospital and a leading authority on epilepsy treatment in South Korea.

• Specialises in managing complex seizure disorders at a world-recognised medical centre
• Graduated from the prestigious Yonsei University College of Medicine
• Active member of the Korean Epilepsy Society, focusing on the latest seizure research
• Serves as a senior leader within the Korean Neurological Association
• Guides clinical protocols for neurological care at one of Korea's largest hospitals