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Dr. Achinoam Socher is a Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv, Israel. He is known for his skill in diagnosing and treating complex neurological conditions. His main focus is on movement disorders.

Dr. Socher is a key member of the Neurology Department. He takes part in both clinical care and research. He works at one of Israel’s top hospitals, which is known for its large number of patients and advanced neurological services.

He has helped develop new treatment protocols and has taken part in clinical studies. These efforts have improved patient care. Dr. Socher holds professional accreditations that reflect his dedication to high medical standards.

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)

Specialist of regenerative medicine

Dr. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz is a neurology specialist based in Turkey and has over 10 years of medical experience. She has a degree in general medicine from Hacettepe University Medical School, a specialty in neurology from Ankara University Medical School, a specialty in general medicine from Silivri Kolan Hospital, and a specialty in nephrology from Istanbul University. She is a member of The Turkish Neurological Society, The Turkish Medical Association, and The Turkish Association of Sleep Medicine.

Prof. Dr. Ayhan Öztürk is a neurologist with over 30 years of experience in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. He is certified by the Medical Specialization Board in Clinical Neurophysiology. He has worked at respected institutions such as Düzce University Faculty of Medicine and Liv Vadi Istanbul.

Dr. Öztürk has published more than 20 scientific papers in international journals. His research focuses on Parkinson’s disease, ALS, MS, epilepsy, migraine, and sleep disorders. He is known for developing new treatments for complex neurodegenerative and movement disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

He is an active member of the Turkish Neurological Society and the Turkish Society of Clinical Electrophysiology. Dr. Öztürk has also mentored many medical professionals. He is recognized as a leader in neurology research and education.

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).

The former chief physician of the Kaposi Mór Teaching Hospital, he is currently a staff member of Neurosurgery at the Péterfy S. Hospital.

At the appointment, we accept patients from the age of 6.

Memberships

• Hungarian Society of Anatomy, Histology and Development
• Hungarian Neurological Society
• Hungarian Society of Neurosurgery
• European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Hungarian Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurology and Pediatric Psychiatry
• Hungarian Society of Neurotraumatology
• Professional College of Neurosurgery
• Neurosurgery Supervisor Chief Physician

Academic degree

PhD, private university teacher

International experience

National Hospitals for Nervous Diseases, London, UK, Zurich, Würzburg, Mainz, Magdeburg, Al Ain (UAE)

Education

2005 – 2011 | Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey
M.D. Degree

2013 – 2019 | Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Neurology Residency Program

Languages

English – Very Advanced

Professional Experience

Artvin Borçka State Hospital, Artvin, Turkey
General Practitioner (Compulsory Service)
2011 – 2012

Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training and Research Hospital, Neurology Department, Istanbul, Turkey
Resident Physician
2013 – 2019

Siirt State Hospital, Siirt, Turkey
Neurology Specialist (Compulsory Service)
2019 – March 2021

Private Pendik Medical Park Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Neurology Specialist
April 3, 2021 – April 10, 2024

Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Istanbul, Turkey
Assistant Professor
April 19, 2021 – June 1, 2024

Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Associate Professor of Neurology
April 22, 2024 – Present

Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Istanbul, Turkey
Associate Professor of Neurology
November 11, 2024 – Present

Memberships

Turkish Neurology Society

Turkish Medical Association

International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Turkish Neurology Society Neurorehabilitation Working Group

Global Migraine and Pain Society

International Headache Society

Turkish Parkinson’s Disease Society

Turkish Alzheimer Association, Kadıköy Branch

Areas of Interest

Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders

Migraine and other headache disorders

Sleep disorders

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

EEG, Polysomnography (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)

Botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders

Nerve blocks and botulinum toxin for headache management

Epilepsy

Education

Doctor of Medicine: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1987-1993)
Neurology Specialist: Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine (1997-2001)
Stroke Fellow: University of Calgary, Canada (2008-2009)
Assistant Professor: Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2001-2006)
Associate Professor: Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2006-2010), Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine (2010-2012)
Professor: Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine (2012-2017), Memorial Hizmet Hospital (2017-2019, 2021-2023)
Interventional Neurologist: King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain (2019-2021)
Consultant Neurologist: Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain (2023-2024)

Between 2008-2009, I worked as a stroke fellow at the University of Calgary Stroke Program for 1 year.
During my tenure at Bezmialem Vakıf University, I received interventional neurology training from Prof. Dr. Ömer Göktekin.
2019-2021 I worked as an interventional neurologist at Arabian Gulf University and King Hamad University Hospital in Bahrain.
I worked as a consultant neurologist at Salmaniya Medical Complex in Bahrain between 2023-2024.

Medical Intrests 

• Stroke
• Interventional Norology
• Headache
• Demyelinating Diseases
• Dementia
• Movement Disorders
• Epilepsy

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

Education & Expertise

1996 to 2000 | Dicle University – Medical Education

Professional Experience

2001 to 2006 | Diyarbakır State Hospital – Neurology Specialist

2006 to 2009 | Düzce Atatürk State Hospital – Neurology Specialist

2009 to 2013 | Düzce University – Associate Professor of Neurology

2013 to 2016 | Düzce University – Associate Professor of Neurology

2017 to 2024 | Pendik Private Century Hospital – Associate Professor of Neurology

2024 to Present | VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital – Associate Professor of Neurology

Courses & Certifications

June, 2012 | Trainer Training Course

February, 2010 | Trainer Training Course

March, 2011 | Sleep Medicine Certification Program Preparation Course

December, 2012 | Sleep Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment Course

DBS Application Training and Course – Dubai

Professional Memberships

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Neurology Association

Turkish Sleep Medicine Association

Awards & Recognitions

2014 | Düzce University Rectorship – Publication Success Incentive Award

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 system, 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 system, movement disorders, dementia and other cognitive conditions, paediatric neurology, sleep disorders, tumours and complications deriving from injuries to the spine and the head.

Doctor of Osteopathy from National University of Medical Sciences – Registration S1702131.

Bachelor of science in Osteopathy from National University of Medical Sciences – Registration S1702131.

Certified from “Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society” – Registration 112460.

Acupuncturist – Certified by Chinese Republic and signed by Notary – Registration 140013.

Member of the International Osteopathic Association (IOA).

Official representative of Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (OCPCC) in Phuket – Thailand.

Gonstead Chiropractic techniques (inc Knee chest table).

Diploma in Osteopathic & Chiropractic full course online.

Certified Emergency first responder + CPR & AED (valid until 12/2026)

Member of the Swiss Medical Register (RME) – Registration B330879.

Member of the Association of Swiss Health Insurances - Registration 6178.

Certified in Chinese Pharmacology.

Certified in Chinese Psychiatric.

Certified in Chinese Nutrition.

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)