The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors in Germany

Find the Top West Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 199 doctor with experience in West Syndrome near Germany. Of these, 127 are Experienced, 67 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Distinguished in West Syndrome
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    Heidelberg, BW, DE 

    Steffen Syrbe practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Germany. Mr. Syrbe is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, and Spasmus Nutans.

    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Heidelberg, BW, DE 

    Kim Thalwitzer practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Germany. Thalwitzer is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Seizures, and Epilepsy.

    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Rudolf Bultmann Str. 8, 
    Marburg An Der Lahn, HE, DE 

    Adam Strzelczyk practices practicing medicine in Marburg An Der Lahn, Germany. Mr. Strzelczyk is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Thrombectomy.

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    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Kiel, SH, DE 

    Hiltrud Muhle practices practicing medicine in Kiel, Germany. Muhle is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Bielefeld, NW, DE 

    Tilman Polster practices practicing medicine in Bielefeld, Germany. Mr. Polster is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Kiel, SH, DE 

    Ulrich Stephani practices practicing medicine in Kiel, Germany. Mr. Stephani is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Duesseldorf, NW, DE 

    Ertan Mayatepek practices practicing medicine in Duesseldorf, Germany. Mr. Mayatepek is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Newborn Low Blood Sugar, Low Blood Sugar, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Liver Transplant, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Robert Koch Str. 40, 
    Goettingen, NI, DE 

    Knut Brockmann practices practicing medicine in Goettingen, Germany. Mr. Brockmann is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Distal Arthrogryposis Type 6, Distal Arthrogryposis, and Hypotonia.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Erlangen, BY, DE 

    Regina Trollmann practices practicing medicine in Erlangen, Germany. Ms. Trollmann is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Kerpener Str 62, 
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Holger Thiele practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Thiele is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Cardiogenic Shock, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Neukolln, BE, DE 

    Markus Wolff practices practicing medicine in Neukolln, Germany. Mr. Wolff is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy, and West Syndrome.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Kiel, SH, DE 

    Manuela Pendziwiat practices practicing medicine in Kiel, Germany. Ms. Pendziwiat is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Partial Familial Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Spasmus Nutans, and West Syndrome.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Tuebingen, BW, DE 

    Michael Alber practices practicing medicine in Tuebingen, Germany. Mr. Alber is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Spasmus Nutans, and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Philipp Rosenthal Street 55, 
    Leipzig, SN, DE 

    Johannes Lemke practices practicing medicine in Leipzig, Germany. Mr. Lemke is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, Benign Familial Neonatal Seizures, and Seizures.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Frankfurt Am Main, HE, DE 

    Susanne Bast-Schubert practices practicing medicine in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Ms. Bast-Schubert is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Kiel, SH, DE 

    Andreas Van Baalen practices practicing medicine in Kiel, Germany. Mr. Van Baalen is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Status Epilepticus, Seizures, and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Duesseldorf, NW, DE 

    Felix Distelmaier practices practicing medicine in Duesseldorf, Germany. Mr. Distelmaier is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, Hypotonia, West Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Hoppe Seyler Str. 3, 
    Tuebingen, BW, DE 

    Niklas Schwarz practices practicing medicine in Tuebingen, Germany. Mr. Schwarz is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, Increased Head Circumference, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Hugstetter Str. 55, 
    Freiburg, BW, DE 

    Martha Feucht practices practicing medicine in Freiburg, Germany. Ms. Feucht is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Epilepsy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Freiburg, BW, DE 

    Rudolf Korinthenberg practices practicing medicine in Freiburg, Germany. Mr. Korinthenberg is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Guillain-Barre Syndrome, West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of West Syndrome?

    West syndrome is characterized by a specific type of seizure (infantile spasms) seen in infancy and childhood. This syndrome leads to developmental regression and causes a specific pattern, known as hypsarrhythmia (chaotic brain waves), on electroencephalography (EEG) testing. The infantile spasms usually begin in the first year of life, typically between 4-8 months. The seizures primarily consist of a sudden bending forward of the body with stiffening of the arms and legs; some children arch their backs as they extend their arms and legs. Spasms tend to occur upon awakening or after feeding, and often occur in clusters of up to 100 spasms at a time. Infants may have dozens of clusters and several hundred spasms per day. Many disorders leading to brain injury, such as birth problems, cerebral anomalies, metabolic disorders, and genetic disorders can lead to these spasms, making it important to identify the underlying cause. In some children, no cause can be found. Some children have spasms as the result of brain lesions, and surgical removal of these lesions may result in improvement.

    When should I see a West Syndrome doctor in Germany?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a West Syndrome doctor in Germany?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

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    How does MediFind rank West Syndrome doctors in Germany?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by West Syndrome doctors in Germany?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a West Syndrome doctor in Germany?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the West Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different West Syndrome doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a West Syndrome doctor in Germany?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my West Syndrome doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my West Syndrome doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female West Syndrome doctors in Germany?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the West Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a West Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the West Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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