Best Facial Palsy Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr. Inci Emekli is a neurologist at PARMER, Istanbul Medipol University (2025–). She specializes in Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders. She completed her neurology residency at Istanbul University (2015–2020). She then completed a neurology fellowship at Karabuk University (2020–2023) and movement disorders training at Michigan State University (2023–2024).

Her publications include an accepted article in Movement Disorders on the Head Snap Sign, a 2024 World Neurosurgery article on gender inequality in leadership, and a 2021 Parkinsonism & Related Disorders paper on hereditary Parkinson’s in Turkey. She delivered an oral presentation in 2022 on COVID‑19’s impact on carpal tunnel surgery. She also co‑authored a neurology chapter on hyperlipidemia in 2021.

Accreditation: Fellow of the Turkish Board of Neurology (2019–). Memberships: Turkish Society of Neurology (2016–) and European Academy of Neurology (2019–).

Associate Professor Buse Cagla Ari is a senior neurologist at the PARMER movement disorders centre, specialising in the complex neurological management of facial motor control.

• Expert in botulinum toxin (Botox) applications to manage facial spasms and restore symmetry
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Board member of the Turkish Neurological Association's Neurorehabilitation Working Group
• Highly published researcher with over 15 international papers on neurological recovery

Dr Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a specialist neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on rehabilitating nerve function for patients with facial paralysis.

• Specialises in botulinum toxin application to manage facial symmetry and muscle spasms
• Trained at Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish clinical hub
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Uses clinical neurophysiology techniques to assess nerve damage and recovery potential
• Former Clinic Chief at Afyonkarahisar State Hospital overseeing complex neurological cases

EDUCATION:

2014 ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES, CHILD NEUROLOGY

2011 IZMIR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Child Health and Diseases

2004 DICLE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

EXPERIENCE:

2018 Istanbul Medipol Hospital

2017 - 2018 Kartal Education and Research Hospital

2014 - 2016 Denizli State Hospital

2011 - 2014 Aydin Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

2006 - 2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital

2011Izmir Education and Research Hospital

Dr Ulvi Samadzade specialise in managing peripheral nervous system disorders at the Medicalpoint International Hospital. He uses targeted therapies to help restore facial function and manage muscle complications.

• Specialise in botulinum toxin injections to treat facial synkinesis and muscle spasms
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology and the Turkish Neurological Society
• Trained in neuro-rehabilitation at the prestigious Dokuz Eylul University Hospital
• Uses intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy for underlying nerve inflammation

Dr Ela Simay Zengin uses botulinum toxin therapy to help manage symptoms for facial palsy patients at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Brings specialist expertise from Acibadem University – a leading Turkish medical training institution
• Uses botulinum toxin injections to improve facial symmetry and reduce involuntary muscle spasms
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology
• Active member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Focuses on neurological recovery and managing paralysis-related conditions

Professor Ayhan Ozturk is a specialist neurologist and neurophysiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on complex nerve and muscle disorders.

• Holds a minor specialisation in clinical neurophysiology for precise nerve conduction testing
• Expertise in peripheral neuropathy and motor neuron diseases involving nerve damage
• Former Professor at Duzce University Faculty of Medicine training future neurologists
• Specialises in neuromuscular junction diseases that affect how nerves control muscles

Dr Nimet Dortcan is a specialist in clinical neurophysiology at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of nerve and muscle disorders.

• Specialises in electromyography (EMG) to assess muscle and nerve health during facial recovery
• Master's degree in Electroneurophysiology from Istanbul University for precise diagnostic testing
• Faculty Member at Haliç University teaching future specialists in nerve conduction studies
• Uses botulinum toxin therapy to manage muscle spasms sometimes following facial nerve issues
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society with expertise in peripheral nervous system diseases

Associate Professor Hatice Balaban is a highly regarded neurologist at Liv Hospital specialising in botulinum toxin therapy for muscular and nerve conditions.

• Expert in botulinum toxin application to manage facial spasticity and involuntary movements
• Holds an Associate Professorship in Neurology from Cumhuriyet University
• Specialises in neuro-rehabilitation for patients with complex movement and balance disorders
• Trained at Ankara University, one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Treats diverse neurological conditions including tremor, spasticity, and vascular brain diseases