Neurology Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He specializes in hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery.

He was born in Istanbul in 1971. He completed his elementary, middle, and high school education in Istanbul. In 1988, he was admitted to Istanbul University’s Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he began his medical education, and graduated with a medical degree in 1994.

Between 1994 and 1996, he fulfilled his mandatory service as a general practitioner in Artvin. In 1996, he passed the Medical Specialization Exam (TUS) and began his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology. In 2001, he completed his residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital and earned the title of Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Following his residency, he completed his mandatory service at Van State Hospital and subsequently worked at Beykoz State Hospital. He later worked as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, where he had the opportunity to work with many experienced surgeons in his field.

As part of his professional development, he served as an observer physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, USA. He later worked at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and was appointed Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2018.

He retired in 2023 and began working at Florence Nightingale Ataşehir Hospital that same year. In 2024, he was appointed as a professor at Demiroğlu Science University after being promoted to the rank of professor.

After a brief stint at Mecidiyeköy Environmental Hospital, Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has been serving as a Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at NPİSTANBUL Hospital since June 2026.

He is married and an avid animal lover.

Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz is a movement disorder specialist who leads the Parkinson's department at PARMER. She is an expert in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), a surgical treatment that uses implanted electrodes to reduce tremors and improve mobility.

• Trained in neurostimulation at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London
• Specialises in managing Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and epilepsy
• Directs patient care at Turkey's specialised movement disorders centre (PARMER)
• Published 30 clinical research papers and 80 reports on movement disorders

Dr. Gulnar Ibrahimova is a neurologist at the Medipol Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center. She completed her specialized medical training at Istanbul University. Dr. Ibrahimova focuses on treating movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. She practiced at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London as an observer doctor.

• Licensed member of the General Medical Council in the United Kingdom.
• Maintains membership with the Turkish Neurological Association.
• Manages long-term medical follow-up for patients with complex movement disorders.
• Contributes to clinical research published in international medical journals.

Professor Tarlaci is a multi-award-winning neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital with a career focused on complex neurosciences. He is a published author of multiple neurology textbooks and a leading researcher in brain diseases.

• Specialises in managing complex neurodegenerative conditions like ALS, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
• Expert in treating medication-resistant epilepsy and West syndrome
• Provides advanced care for chronic migraines, cluster headaches, and severe vertigo
• Trained at Ege University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools

Professor Yasef Özsarfati is a leading neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who completed a prestigious fellowship in dementia and behavioural neurology in the United States.

• Treats complex adult and paediatric epilepsy and chronic headache disorders
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in behavioural neurology to manage memory and cognitive conditions
• Practised at top-tier Turkish institutions including Kozyatağı Acıbadem Hospital

Associate Professor Buse Cagla Ari is a senior specialist at PARMER, one of Turkey's premier centres for Parkinson's and movement disorders.

• Specialises in medication-resistant Parkinson's, essential tremors, and complex movement disorders
• Expert in nerve blockages and Botox injections for chronic migraine and pain management
• Performs advanced diagnostics including EEG and sleep studies for epilepsy and dementia
• Board member of the Turkish Neurological Association's Neurorehabilitation Working Group

Associate Professor Abdullah Özkardes is a neurology specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with over three decades of clinical expertise.

• Specialises in neurophysiology including EMG and EEG to diagnose nerve and muscle disorders
• Uses Botox injections for the management of chronic migraines and neurological pain
• Performs lumbar punctures to diagnose conditions affecting the central nervous system
• Experienced in treating multiple sclerosis and managing complex sleep disorders with PSG monitoring
• Conducted research into central nervous system alterations published in clinical neurophysiology journals

Associate Professor Suber Dikici is a leading neurologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with specialised international training in Dubai for Deep Brain Stimulation.

• Performs Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) to manage advanced Parkinson's and movement disorders
• Holds formal certification in sleep medicine for diagnosing complex sleep-related neurological conditions
• Manages chronic headache disorders and provides comprehensive Alzheimer's disease care
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Association and the Turkish Sleep Medicine Association
• Recipient of the Publication Success Incentive Award for research contributions in neurology

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu handles complex brain and spinal cases at Atlas University Hospital, bringing specialist training from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specialises in functional neurosurgery, including vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for epilepsy and pain
• Performs minimally invasive surgery for brain haemorrhages to reduce recovery times
• Trained in advanced spinal surgery and complex peripheral nerve procedures
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr Sahbaz is a leading specialist in movement disorders and epilepsy at Medicalpoint International Hospital. She has performed over 900 neurological procedures and was previously the Clinic Chief at Afyonkarahisar State Hospital.

• Performs deep brain stimulation – a surgical treatment using electrodes to regulate abnormal brain activity
• Specialises in Parkinson's care using apomorphine pumps and advanced botulinum toxin therapy
• Manages chronic migraines using nerve blocks and the latest migraine vaccines
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Dr Gulluoglu is a neurology specialist at Medical Point Izmir Hospital with focused expertise in cognitive disorders and migraine management.

• Treats Alzheimer's type dementia and related memory conditions
• Uses Botox and migraine vaccines to manage chronic headache disorders
• Manages epilepsy and movement disorders using clinical protocols
• Trained in the Department of Neurology at Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Association

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Professor Fehim Arman has been a pioneer in neurosurgery collaboration since the early 90s. He leads the neurology department at Istanbul Aydın University and was among the first in Turkey to perform pre-surgical epilepsy evaluations.

• Completed an epilepsy fellowship at Bonn University in Germany
• Specialises in video-EEG monitoring and intracranial recordings for precise diagnosis
• Recognised as a subspecialist in Clinical Neurophysiology for his diagnostic expertise
• Holds memberships with the American Academy of Neurology and the International League Against Epilepsy

Professor Ozakbas serves as the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Multiple Sclerosis Research. He treat patients at Medicalpoint International Hospital and specialises in autoimmune disorders of the central nervous system.

• Focuses on diagnosing and managing Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Leads international research into cognition and neurological function
• Active member of the Turkish Neurological Association
• Regularly contributes to global forums like the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis

Dr Zengin is a highly qualified neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital, providing advanced care for complex movement and seizure disorders.

• Specialises in apomorphine pump therapy for advanced stage Parkinson's disease
• Provides botulinum toxin injections to treat chronic migraines and facial nerve disorders
• Manages complex epilepsy using medication and specialised surgical evaluations
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Dr Ulvi Samadzade specializes in treating movement disorders and complex epilepsy at Medicalpoint International Hospital, having trained at Turkey's leading neurology departments.

• Treats advanced Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and medication-resistant epilepsy
• Expert in botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraines and involuntary muscle movements
• Uses plasmapheresis and IVIG therapy to manage rare neuromuscular junction disorders
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society and the European Academy of Neurology

Dr Alireza Soltanzadeh is a specialist in algology at Estexper Clinic, focusing on chronic pain and complex headache relief.

• Completed a specialized pain management fellowship at Istanbul's Çapa Medical Faculty
• Uses ozone therapy – a treatment that can help reduce inflammation and chronic pain
• Expertise in cardiac anaesthesia and critical care for safer patient management
• Trained in Germany on medical innovations and patient safety protocols
• Fluent in seven languages including English to support international patients

Professor Emiroglu is a surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital with extensive training from the Europe Senology Academia in Germany.

• Specialises in endocrine surgery involving the thyroid and hormone-producing glands
• Provides surgical management for proctologic and haemorrhoidal diseases
• Completed dedicated training at the Thyroid School for precise glandular care
• Holds memberships in the Turkish Society of Surgery and the Endocrine Surgery Association

Dr Lecturer Omer Faruk Akkaya is a senior neurologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who previously served as Deputy Chief Physician at VM Medical Park Samsun.

• Treats movement disorders including Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome
• Specialises in epilepsy management and electroencephalogram (EEG) diagnostics
• Manages neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease
• Provides treatment for muscle and nerve diseases and stroke-related issues
• Expertise includes vertigo diagnosis and the management of chronic neurological symptoms