9 Best Peripheral paralysis Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Mustafa Kurklu is an orthopedic and traumatology surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in traumatology, orthopedics, and hand transplantation. Dr. Kurklu has published over 70 scientific papers on his clinical findings. He serves as the Head of the Hand Transplantation Department at a prestigious medical academy.

• Completed a specialist fellowship at a university in the USA.
• Treats complex musculoskeletal conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis.
• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Previously served as an Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Dr. Engin Cakar is a professor and rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Göztepe and Memorial Şişli Hospitals. He specializes in pain medicine, electrodiagnostic neurology, and stroke rehabilitation. Dr. Cakar chair’s the Brain Stimulation and Neurorestoration Working Group. He completed training in brain stimulation at Harvard Medical School.

• Author of over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Treats complex cases using transcranial magnetic and direct current stimulation.
• Is a member of the European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, a center known for neurosurgery excellence.

Dr. Bestami Yalvac is an Assistant Professor at Galata University in Istanbul. He treats patients at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Dr. Yalvac specializes in ozone therapy for fibromyalgia and sports injuries. He completed his residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Treats chronic conditions like osteoporosis, rheumatic pain, and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Provides rehabilitation for stroke, spinal cord injuries, and nerve compression.
• Uses techniques such as dry needling, kinesiotaping, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Practices at a hospital serving over 500,000 patients every year.

Professor Yasef Özsarfati is a leading neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with specialised international training in behavioural neurology from the United States.

• Treats peripheral paralysis linked to complex neurological conditions or nerve damage
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Previously served at Iskenderun Navy Hospital managing military personnel cases
• Expertise includes diagnosing paralysis symptoms alongside cognitive and behavioural changes
• Part of the multidisciplinary team at the JCI-accredited Florence Nightingale Hospital

Associate Professor Suber Dikici is a neurology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik with high-level training in deep brain stimulation (DBS).

• Specialises in treating nerve-related mobility issues and sleep disorders
• Completed specialised DBS application training in Dubai
• Held a senior academic role as Associate Professor at Düzce University
• Received the Publication Success Incentive Award for contributions to neurological research
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Association and Turkish Sleep Medicine Association

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 Melda Bozluolcay is a senior neurology specialist at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's top medical training centres.

• Specialises in managing complex paralyses and cerebrovascular diseases
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in treating stroke and related motor neuron impairments
• Focuses on neurological rehabilitation and behavioural changes
• Fluent in English and French for international patient care

Professor Siar Dursun is a specialist in paediatric neurology at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, focusing on nerve disorders in children.

• Specially trained in child health and diseases at Izmir Education and Research Hospital
• Focuses on paediatric nerve conditions, including cases involving peripheral paralysis
• Completed advanced subspecialty training in paediatric neurology at Adnan Menderes University
• Treats complex neurological cases in infants, children, and adolescents
• Based at a leading Turkish university hospital specialising in paediatric medical care