Prof. Dr. Steven Laureys

Prof. Dr. Steven Laureys is an internationally recognised neurologist with more than 30 years of clinical experience, widely regarded as a leading authority in cognitive neurology, neurorehabilitation, brain health, and innovative therapeutic approaches. His clinical and scientific work focuses on acquired brain injury, neuroplasticity, neuromodulation, disorders of consciousness, and recovery of neurological function.

He offers private video consultations and second opinions in neurology, which can be booked directly via this platform.

Nederlands: Afspraken voor een privé video-consultatie neurologie of een tweede mening kunnen via deze website worden gemaakt.
Français: Les rendez-vous pour une vidéo-consultation neurologique privée ou un deuxième avis se prennent via ce site.

During these consultations, Prof. Laureys provides expert analysis, guidance, and recommendations based on the information available, with a strong emphasis on careful listening, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based neuroscience.

Areas of expertise include disorders of consciousness such as coma, unresponsive wakefulness syndrome (vegetative state), minimally conscious state, locked-in syndrome, and near-death experiences; neurorehabilitation after traumatic brain injury, stroke, anoxic brain injury, or concussion; and a broad range of cognitive and neurological disorders including memory and attention problems, movement disorders, sleep disorders, headaches, chronic pain, fatigue, and stress-related or functional neurological symptoms.

His work bridges advanced clinical care and cutting-edge research, integrating approaches such as neuroimaging, neuromodulation, hypnosis, meditation, and lifestyle-based interventions when appropriate. Prof. Laureys has authored more than 600 peer-reviewed scientific publications and several books aimed at making complex neuroscience accessible to patients and the general public.

More information about his research, publications, media appearances, and upcoming lectures can be found on his personal website: www.drstevenlaureys.com

Recognitions and professional affiliations include being ranked by Expertscape among the worlds leading neurologists for over a decade; membership in the Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium and the European Academy of Neurology; holder of the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neuroplasticity; and Visiting Professor at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School.

Prof. Laureys is committed to offering thoughtful, personalised guidance and to helping patients and families better understand complex neurological situations, particularly in cases where clarity, reassurance, or a second expert opinion is needed.