Best Peripheral Paralysis Doctors in Turkey for Australians

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.

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.

• 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

Associate Professor Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a specialist neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on neuromuscular disorders and facial nerve recovery.

• Treats Bell's palsy and peripheral nerve issues using botulinum toxin and medical therapy
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology and the Turkish Neurology Society
• Specialises in neurophysiology – uses EEG and EMG to diagnose nerve damage accurately
• Former Neurology Clinic Chief at Afyonkarahisar State Hospital leading specialist teams
• Trained at Istanbul Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital

Dr Ulvi Samadzade is a neurology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with expert training from Dokuz Eylul University Hospital.

• Treats peripheral nervous system disorders including nerve-related paralysis
• Uses Botulinum toxin injections to manage muscle stiffness and spasms
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Performs plasmapheresis to clear harmful antibodies from the blood
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Ela Simay Zengin is a neurology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on movement disorders and nerve rehabilitation. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the European Academy of Neurology.

• Treats peripheral paralysis using botulinum toxin applications to manage muscle stiffness and spasms
• Manages complex neuromuscular conditions including myasthenia gravis and multiple sclerosis
• Expertise in stroke rehabilitation and carotid stenosis – narrowing of the neck arteries
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

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

Dr. Suna Sarikaya is a neurologist in Antalya, Turkey. She combines neurological treatments with regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy. Her private practice holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate, which confirms the clinic meets national standards for treating patients from abroad.

• Performs stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease and neurodegenerative conditions.
• Treats chronic pain and headaches using medication and traditional techniques.
• Manages neurological disorders including multiple sclerosis and epilepsy.
• Conducts online consultations for remote diagnostic reviews.

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