Medication treatment for epilepsy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Ela Simay Zengin is a neurology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with academic training from Dokuz Eylül and Acıbadem universities.

• Holds membership in the American Academy of Neurology and the European Academy of Neurology
• Specialises in managing complex seizure disorders and chronic neurological conditions
• Focuses on pharmacological interventions for epilepsy and movement disorders
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Trained at several major state hospitals providing a high volume of clinical care

Dr Ulvi Samadzade is a neurologically trained specialist at Medical Point Hospital who focuses on managing complex seizure disorders through modern therapeutic protocols.

• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital, a major centre for neurological research
• Uses intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy for refractory cases
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society
• Manages overlapping conditions including movement disorders and neuromuscular diseases

Dr. Wutthiphong Wilaiwarangkun is a neurologist licensed by the Medical Council of Thailand (licence ว.49590). He works at the Neuro Med Clinic, Pacific Garden Hospital in Sriracha, Chonburi. He provides consultation, diagnosis, and long-term care for neurological disorders.

He earned his M.D. from Walailak University. He holds the Diploma of the Thai Board of Neurology from Rajavithi Hospital, part of the Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health. Rajavithi Hospital is an accredited tertiary referral centre. It manages a high volume of cases in cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy, neurodegenerative disorders, and neuromuscular conditions from across Thailand.

He previously served as a neurology specialist at Satun Hospital. His work covered acute stroke, emergency neurology, and inpatient and outpatient care. He brings broad provincial experience to his current practice.

The doctor is a highly specialized pediatric surgeon with extensive expertise in complex surgical procedures for infants and children. Clinical focus areas include the management of inguinal area diseases such as hernias, hydroceles, and undescended testes, as well as advanced laparoscopic interventions for conditions including cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and ovarian pathologies.

The doctor is proficient in performing gastrointestinal, thoracic, and thyroid surgeries in pediatric patients, utilizing minimally invasive techniques like VATS. Additionally, the doctor provides expert care in newborn surgery, the management of childhood tumors, and the treatment of pediatric trauma, ensuring comprehensive surgical support for a wide range of congenital and acquired conditions.

Dr. Baris Metin is a neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He has practiced medicine in both Turkey and Belgium. Dr. Metin focuses on memory disorders, epilepsy, and sleep medicine. He treats complex conditions like Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. His work includes functional neuroimaging and electroencephalography (EEG).

• Expertise in neurological rehabilitation and post-stroke recovery.
• Authored numerous research papers in national and international scientific journals.
• Treats patients at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility using Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

Dr Celal Salcini specialises in electrophysiology at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focusing on the complex electrical activity of the brain to manage seizure disorders.

• Trained in clinical neurophysiology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on Lafora disease and its electrophysiological markers
• Manages difficult cases using advanced neurophysiological diagnostic approaches
• Trilingual specialist providing care in English, Serbian, and Bosnian
• Expertise in spinal cord diseases and primary restless legs syndrome

Professor Kursad Aydin is a senior specialist in paediatric neurology at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on the management of childhood seizure disorders.

• Specialises in pediatric neurology for children with complex medication needs
• Holds a professorship at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Provides expert outpatient neurology consultations for developmental and seizure assessments
• Practises at one of Turkey's largest multi-specialty university hospitals
• Experienced in leading neurology departments at several major university medical centres

Dr. Anil Gurkan is a neurologist at You Clinic in Izmir, Turkey. He treats neurological conditions using stem cell therapy, specifically for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and muscular dystrophy. Dr. Gurkan also manages chronic spinal pain and epilepsy.

• Performs stem cell therapy for autism and cerebral palsy.
• Treats multiple sclerosis and spinal cord stroke.
• Practices at You Clinic, which is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health.
• Offers online consultations for patients.

With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience, the doctor is a highly accomplished specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. Clinical expertise encompasses hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery. The doctor has held significant positions at various training and research hospitals, including serving as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor has pursued international professional development, including an observership at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. After being appointed Associate Professor in 2018, the doctor attained the rank of Professor in 2024 and currently practices as a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Professor Abdullah Ozkardes is a highly regarded neurologist at Biruni University Hospital with over three decades of clinical expertise in managing complex brain disorders.

• Former Assistant Professor at the prestigious GATA Neurology Department
• Specialises in medication management for chronic seizure disorders
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board
• Held a senior leadership role as Chief Physician at Kutahya Air Hospital
• Maintains a research focus on neurological outcomes and patient safety

Associate Professor Бусе Чагла Ары is a highly specialised neurologist at Istanbul Medipol University with a strong academic background in neuro-rehabilitation and seizure management.

• Brings university-level expertise to epilepsy medication regimes and EEG diagnostics
• Appointed as Associate Professor of Neurology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Society and its Neurorehabilitation Working Group
• Experienced in managing sleep disorders and complex neurological cases at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital

The doctor is a neurologist and epileptologist with 25 years of experience. They received their education at the University of Washington and the Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy in the USA.

Professor Talip Asil is a highly experienced neurologist at Biruni University Hospital who completed advanced clinical training at the University of Calgary in Canada.

• Served as Professor of Neurology at Bezmialem Vakıf University and Trakya University
• Specialises in managing complex epilepsy cases and demyelinating diseases
• Expertise includes interventional neurology and stroke care for neurological patients
• Maintained senior consultant roles at major medical complexes in Bahrain
• Member of international neurology networks for updated seizure treatment protocols