Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Turkey, Istanbul
Nuran Burcu Arkali
22 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
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 Yasef Özsarfati is a leading neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with specialised international training in behavioural neurology from the United States.
Associate Professor Suber Dikici is a neurology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik with high-level training in deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Associate Professor Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a specialist neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on neuromuscular disorders and facial nerve recovery.
Peripheral paralysis treatment in Turkey centres on multidisciplinary care. This care involves JCI-accredited neurology departments and rehabilitation units. Options include acute pharmacological management with corticosteroids. Other options include specialised robotic physiotherapy using Lokomat systems, and microsurgical nerve reconstruction. Leading specialists like Dr Melda Bozluolcay and Dr Yasef Özsarfati provide tailored protocols. These protocols are designed for cases like Bell's palsy.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish neurology centres often integrate experimental regenerative options with standard care. Specialists like Prof. Dr Tahsin Murad Aktan oversee high-viability stem cell processing in GMP-compliant labs. This adds a layer of biological support to traditional physiotherapy. This approach is particularly useful for patients with long-standing peripheral nerve damage. These patients haven't responded to initial steroid treatments.
Patient Consensus: Patients in Turkey highlight the speed of access to diagnostic MRI and surgery. This is compared to long wait times elsewhere. Reviews mention that clinics like Soraca Med maintain frequent contact during recovery. This helps keep all necessary post-treatment information clear and support readily available.
Neurology, neurosurgery, and physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR) manage peripheral paralysis in Turkey. Leading JCI-accredited hospitals in Istanbul and Izmir provide multidisciplinary care. These centres use diagnostics like 3 Tesla MRI and video-EEG monitoring. Surgeons perform nerve transfers, decompression, and robotic rehabilitation.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish neurology departments provide faster access to diagnostic imaging than many public systems. Data shows large Istanbul hospitals like Atlas University Hospital handle over 500,000 patients annually. This high volume allows specialists to see rare nerve compression cases regularly. Australian patients benefit from English-speaking coordinators. These coordinators manage the entire clinical path from MRI to surgery.
Patient Consensus: Patients value the speed of specialist reviews and immediate access to imaging in Istanbul. Those treated for nerve issues highlight the importance of choosing the right hospitals. These facilities bundle surgical care with immediate physical rehabilitation.
Peripheral and facial paralysis can be treated years after injury in Turkey using reanimation techniques. Specialists at JCI-accredited centres like Memorial Şişli Hospital use microsurgery to restore facial symmetry and movement. Natural animation may be limited. However, procedures like muscle transfers often provide significant functional improvement.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish neurology centres often combine surgical reanimation with intensive robotic rehabilitation. Data shows university-affiliated hospitals, such as Atlas University Hospital, achieve a 95% success rate in physiotherapy. Patients with long-standing paralysis should look for clinics that offer both microsurgical reanimation and specialised equipment like Lokomat robots. These clinics can maximise recovery outcomes.
Patient Consensus: Patients in Turkey note that nerve recovery is a slow process. It can take 1–4 years. 'Years later' is not too late for treatment. However, many find that realistic expectations and repeat rehabilitation sessions are necessary for the best results.
Turkish clinics integrate robotic rehabilitation and physical therapy to drive nerve regeneration and prevent muscle atrophy. Specialist centres in Istanbul and Izmir use Lokomat robotic systems and microcurrent therapy. These technologies help patients regain mobility through high-repetition task-oriented training. Multi-specialty JCI-accredited hospitals manage complex peripheral nerve injuries.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish neurology centres often combine robotic tools with specialised drug therapies like IVIG or plasmapheresis. Dr Ela Simay Zengin at Medicalpoint International Hospital is one example. She integrates Lokomat systems with microcurrent therapy. This combination involves cellular-level treatment and high-intensity physical training. It typically leads to faster functional recovery than exercise alone.
Patient Consensus: Patients note that Turkish clinics treat physical therapy as a core recovery pillar. Robotics serve as a vital tool for high-repetition gait work. They highlight the importance of daily supervised sessions. In these sessions, therapists adjust robot resistance and speed based on real-time sensor feedback.