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Rafael Arroyo González
Rafael Arroyo González
Neurologist
29 years of experience
3.4
5 reviews
Spain, Madrid
Quironsalud Madrid

Rafael Arroyo González

Neurologist
29 years of experience

Professional experience

Since 2006, he has been Head of the Neurology Department at the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid and the Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital.

Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the European University of Madrid, holds the national accreditation of Professor of Medical Sciences (issued by ANECA).

Doctor of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). Award for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis (UCM, 2004): Study on the relationship of human herpes virus 6 as an environmental factor in multiple sclerosis.

Membership in scientific societies

National and International Principal Investigator in Neuroscience at Quironsalud Madrid (June 2015 – present)

President of the Research Committee of the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid (2012 to present).

Member of the Research Committee of the San Carlos Clinical Hospital (2012-2015).

Member of the Council of the Faculty of Medicine of the Complutense University of Madrid (2011-2015).

Research and Teaching

Principal investigator of 100 national and international clinical trials.

7 FIS research projects from the Carlos III Institute of Health (the last 5 as principal investigator).

10 projects from private foundations, received on a competitive basis (7 as principal investigator).

He has authored 139 international articles with a total impact factor of 949,917 and 4,552 citations. 38 books and book chapters with an H-factor of 34 (2018).

His publications stand out in journals that have the greatest global impact on research, such as the New England Journal of Medicine and the Lancet.

Dr. Rafael Arroyo has given over 300 international and national presentations at various Congresses.

Education :

Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the European University of Madrid and holds the national accreditation of Professor of Medical Sciences (issued by ANECA).

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Marcel Dihne
Marcel Dihne
Neurologist
21 years of experience
4.6
58 reviews
Germany, Solingen
Medical Center in Solingen

Marcel Dihne

Neurologist
21 years of experience

Professor Dihné is a true master in understanding the subtle mechanisms of the nervous sy. His professionalism is manifested in his profound knowledge of anatomy and physiology, as well as in his ability to accurately identify and effectively treat diseases that can affect both the physical and psychological state of the patient. Professor Dihné listens carefully to everyone, creating an atmosphere of trust, and based on thorough examinations and analyses, develops an individualized treatment plan. He not only has knowledge in his hands, but also the ability to feel and understand how to restore harmony in a person's body and mind, giving them back their quality of life.

Membership in societies and awards:

German Society of Physicians. 

Research Award of the Christian and Claudia Hempel Foundation for outstanding research in the field of clinical research.

Author of numerous publications in leading medical journals in Germany and Europe.

Specialization:

  • neurology
  • strokes
  • epilepsy
  • nervous sy regeneration
  • microelectrode arrays

Work experience:

2001-2004: Training at the Centre for Molecular Neurobiology in Hamburg.

2004-2011: Training at the Neurological University Clinic Düsseldorf.

2011-2013: Training at the Neurological University Hospital Tübingen and the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research. 

Professor Dihne began his scientific career at the University of Düsseldorf. 

2013-2023  Professor Dihne successfully headed the Department of Neurology at the St. Lukas Klinik Solingen for 10 years.

Since 2024: Chief Physician at the Department of Neurology at the Academic Hospital Solingen.

 

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Jesus Romero Imbroda
Jesus Romero Imbroda
Neurologist
21 years of experience
4.5
4 reviews
Spain, Marbella
Quirónsalud Marbella

Jesus Romero Imbroda

Neurologist
21 years of experience

Dr Romero Imbroda is an academic of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Eastern Andalusia and a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology, as well as a Member of the Board of Directors of the

Andalusian Society of Neurology. He combines his medical practice with his teaching role at the University of Granada, where he is a Lecturer and has been a Member of the Internal Residential Doctor Assessment Committee in Melilla until 2017.

He is the author of several national and international scientific publications. He has also participated in research projects associated with treatments for multiple sclerosis.

Professional Experience:

• 2020: President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology

• 2019: Head of the Units at the Quirónsalud Malaga and Marbella Hospitals

• 2017-2021: Neurologist at the Regional Malaga University Hospital.

• 2016-2017: Lecturer at the University of Granada.

• 2009-2017: Neurologist at the Imbrain Neuroscience Clinic. Melilla.

• 2009-2017: Neurologist at the Melilla Hospital.

• 2008-2009: Neurologist at the Virgen de las Nieves Hospital. Granada.

• 2004-2008: Neurologist at the Carlos Haya Hospital. Malaga.

Academic Training:

• 2017: Innovation and Leadership in Neurology. Business Institute. Madrid.

• 2014: Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. United States.

• 2011-2012: Management of Integrated Health Services. ESADE. Madrid.

• 2010: Neurologists for the Future. Spanish Neurology Society.

• 2010: Master in Tissue Engineering. University of Granada.

• 2010: Doctorate at the University of Granada. Summa Cum Laude. 2010.

• 2004-2008: Neurology specialist at the Carlos Haya Hospital. Malaga.

• 1997-2003: University Graduate in Medicine at the University of Granada.

 

The Neurology Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital specialises in the study and treatment of conditions associated to the nervous sy, the brain, the spinal cord, the peripheral nerves and the muscles. We have the most advanced technology that enables us to make accurate and personalised diagnoses and treatments in the study of patients with complex diagnoses and treatments (MRI, CT scan,electroencephalogram, transacranial doppler ultrasound, cerebral arteriogramand neuropschycological testing).

We offer our patients highly-specialised treatments for cerebrovascular and neuromuscular diseases, Parkinson's Disease, headaches and migraine, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies, infections of the nervous sy, movement disorders, dementia and other cognitive conditions, paediatric neurology, sleep disorders, tumours and complications deriving from injuries to the spine and the head.

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Abdullah Ozkardes
Abdullah Ozkardes
Neurologist
33 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Abdullah Ozkardes

Neurologist
33 years of experience

Education

GATA Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 1984, Ankara/Istanbul
GATA Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Residency, 1992, Ankara/Istanbul

Experience

GATA Neurology Department Specialization Student (1987-1992, Ankara/Turkey)
GATA Neurology Department Assistant Professor (1992-1995, Ankara/Turkey)
KüTahya Air Hospital Neurology Specialist and Chief Physician (1995-2003, Kütahya/Turkey)
Şişli Memorial Hospital Neurology Specialist (2004-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)

I completed my primary, secondary and high school education in Konya, my hometown, and my medical school and medical specialty education in Ankara GATA. I received flight medicine training and worked as a flight physician in the military and civilian sectors. I received beginner and advanced photography training and opened 4 photography exhibitions. I have made photography studies in 56 countries in Turkey and in 56 countries that I had the opportunity to visit.

 

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Medical Association
DGCA Health Board Membership

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Baris Topcular
Baris Topcular
Neurologist
19 years of experience
5.0
35 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Baris Topcular

Neurologist
19 years of experience

General Information and Presentation

He completed his primary education at Şenlikköy Primary School and his secondary education at the Istek Foundation Florya Bilge Kagan High School. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his specialist education in Istanbul Medical Faculty Neurology Department in 2006. In 2006 he worked at the Neurology Clinic and the PharmaZentrum Research Center of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel, Switzerland. Between 2007 and 2011, Bakırköy Prof. Dr. He worked at Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital in the 3rd Neurology Clinic and in the Dementia and Movement Disorders policlinics. Since October 2011, he has been working at Istanbul University of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology, USA.

 

Experience

İstanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Neurology, 

Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital 

Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital Neurology Clinics, 

Gayrettepe Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital PET department.

 

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Erika María Torres San Narciso
Erika María Torres San Narciso
Neurologist
15 years of experience
Spain, Alicante
Quironsalud Torrevieja

Erika María Torres San Narciso

Neurologist
15 years of experience

Specialist in Neurology
Head of the Advanced Neurosciences Unit – Quirónsalud

Professional Experience

Head of the Neurology Service
Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja (2018 – 2021)
Led a multidisciplinary neurology team with a focus on patient-centered care, especially for neurodegenerative disorders.

Head of Neurology Service
Hospital Clínica Benidorm (2017 – 2018)
Oversaw diagnostic and therapeutic services in general neurology, epilepsy, and movement disorders.

Consultant Neurologist
Hospital General Universitario de Alicante (2017 – 2018)
Specialized in inpatient and outpatient neurology services, actively participated in teaching and research.

Consultant Neurologist
Hospital de Manises, Valencia (2016 – 2017)
Focus on epilepsy and complex neurological diagnostics.

General Practitioner
Baghavatula Charitable Trust (BCT), Vishakapatnam, India (2012 – 2016)
Provided healthcare services in underserved rural communities, gaining valuable experience in global medicine.

Education & Training

Medical Degree
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) (2005 – 2011)

Neurology Residency (MIR Program)
Hospital General Universitario de Alicante (2012 – 2016)

Postgraduate Studies

Postgraduate Specialization in Movement Disorders
Universidad Oberta de Catalunya (2019 – 2020)

Postgraduate Specialization in Clinical Research
Chair UAM-Abbvie (2020 – ongoing)

Master in Healthcare Management
UDIMA - Universidad a Distancia de Madrid (2020 – ongoing)

Master in Clinical Neurology
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (2020 – ongoing)

Professional Societies

Member of the Valencian Society of Neurology (SVN)

Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN)

Scientific Contributions

Publications:

"Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease – Heidenhain Variant" – Presented at the 66th Meeting of the Spanish Society of Neurology (2015)

"Sleepwalking or Epilepsy?" – Presented at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Spanish Society of Neuropediatrics (2016)

Conferences & Courses:

Epilepsy Hospital Stage Course – Hospital La Princesa, Madrid (2020)

Updates on Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders – Movement Disorder Society, 2019

American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting – Baltimore, USA (2019)

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Adolfo Leyva
Adolfo Leyva
Neurologist
32 years of experience

Adolfo Leyva

Neurologist
32 years of experience
Mexico, Mexico City
DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
Siar Dursun
Siar Dursun
Pediatrician
14 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Siar Dursun

Pediatrician
14 years of experience

EDUCATION:

 

2014 ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES, CHILD NEUROLOGY

 

2011 IZMIR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

 

2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Child Health and Diseases

 

2004 DICLE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

2018 Istanbul Medipol Hospital

 

2017 - 2018 Kartal Education and Research Hospital

 

2014 - 2016 Denizli State Hospital

 

2011 - 2014 Aydin Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

 

2006 - 2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital

 

2011Izmir Education and Research Hospital

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Ece Gultekin
Ece Gultekin
Neurologist
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Ece Gultekin

Neurologist
18 years of experience

Education

Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, 2000-2006
MSc/Medical Specialization: Pediatrics, Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, 2007-2012
PhD/Subspecialization in Medicine: Child Neurology, Medipol University, 2014-2017

Experience

Medical Specialization Research Assistant: Department of Physiology, Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine, 2006-2007
Specialist Doctor/State Service Obligation: Pediatrics, Sanliurfa Suruc State Hospital, 2012-2014
Subspecialty Specialist/Public Service Obligation: Pediatric Neurology, Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, 2017-2020
Subspecialty Specialist Doctor/Dr. Faculty Member: Child Neurology, Istinye University Hospital, 2020-2024

 

Scientific Memberships
 

Turkish Medical Association
Child Neurology Association of Turkey

 

Medical Intrests

  • Epilepsy
  • Fiery Remittance
  • Treatment of Resistant Epilepsy
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Risky Baby Monitoring
  • Speech Delay
  • Walking Delay
  • Autism
  • Headache
  • Migraine
  • Neurological Developmental Delay
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Yasef Özsarfati
Yasef Özsarfati
Neurologist
40 years of experience
5.0
35 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Yasef Özsarfati

Neurologist
40 years of experience

Prof. Dr. Yasef began his medical education at Istanbul University in 1973 and graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1979. He started his specialization in neurology at the same university in 1980 and became a neurologist in 1985. During his specialty training, he spent 6 months at Hacettepe University in the Neurology Department in Ankara.

After becoming a neurologist, he completed 3.5 years of obligatory government service, spending the first 1.5 years at the Iskenderun Navy Hospital and the next 2 years at Diyarbakır Social Security Hospital. He returned to Istanbul University in 1989.

Prof. Dr. Yasef worked abroad in the United States from 1990 - 1991, focusing on dementia and behavioral neurology.

In 1994, he became an Associate Professor and continued working at Istanbul University until 1999. Between 1999 - 2002, he worked at Florence Nightingale Hospital, and then at Kozyatağı Acıbadem Hospital from 2004 to 2013.

Since 2013, he has been a valuable part of the team at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

Specialties

  • Dementia
  • Epilepsy
  • Headaches

Work Experience

  • Military Service at Iskenderun Navy Hospital, 1985 - 1986
  • State Service at Diyarbakır S.S.K. Hospital, 1986 - 1989
  • Florence Nightingale Hospital, 1999 - 2002
  • Kozyatağı Acıbadem Hospital, 2004 - 2013
  • Florence Nightingale Hospital (Since 2013)
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Guenter Seidel
Guenter Seidel
4.8
7 reviews
Germany, Hamburg
Asklepios Nord Clinic

Head Physician of department of neurology in the Clinic of Asklepios

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İbrahim Mumcuoğlu
İbrahim Mumcuoğlu
4.2
24 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex
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Bruria Ben-Zeev
Bruria Ben-Zeev
5.0
2 reviews
Israel, Ramat Gan
Sheba Medical Center

Professor Bruria Ben Zeev is one of the best pediatric neurologists in Israel. Professor Bruria Ben Zeev is Head of the Department of Pediatric Neurology – Children’s Hospital “Safra”, Medical Center “Sheba”, Tel Hashomer Engaged in the treatment of pediatric multiple sclerosis, she is a leading epileptologist. Prof. Ben-Zeev Bruria specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various neurological diseases, neurogenetic diseases and neurometabolic disorders. She is engaged in the treatment of pediatric multiple sclerosis, she is a leading epileptologist. Prof. Bruria specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various neurological, neurogenetic diseases and neurometabolic disorders.


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Tamir Ben-Hur
Tamir Ben-Hur
31 years of experience
4.5
12 reviews
Israel, Jerusalem
Hadassah Medical Center

Tamir Ben-Hur

31 years of experience

accreditations:

American Neurological Association
International Society of Neuroimmunology
American Academy of Neurology
Society for Neuroscience

Professor Tamir Ben-Hur is a neurologist specializing in therapy for neurological disorders, regenerative medicine, and neuroimmunology. He has a degree in general medicine from the Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School and a specialty in neurology from Hadassah University Hospital. He is the Director of the Clinical Neurosciences Division at the Hadassah University Hospital at Ein Kerem and has written over 100 papers. He is a member of several organizations, including the Israel Neurological Association, the American Neurological Association, the International Society of Neuroimmunology, the American Academy of Neurology, and the Society for Neuroscience.

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Guy Raphaeli
Guy Raphaeli
4.5
11 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Assuta Medical Center

Neurologist

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Eli Shahar
Eli Shahar
5.0
1 review
Israel, Haifa
Rambam Medical Center

Head of the Pediatric Neurology Department

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Yitzhak Shiller
Yitzhak Shiller
5.0
1 review
Israel, Haifa
Rambam Medical Center

Neurologist. Head of the Center for Epilepsy

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Shon, Young Min
Shon, Young Min
4.5
22 reviews
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Samsung Medical Center
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Spain, Barcelona
SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
Pediatric neurologistRead more
Alexis Arzimanoglou
Alexis Arzimanoglou
4.8
41 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
Consultant and coordinator of the epilepsy program at the Children's Hospital of Sant Joan de Déu.Read more
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