Best Stroke Complications Doctors in Turkey for Australians

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.

Dr Inci Emekli brings international expertise in movement disorders and neurological recovery to the Medipol University PARMER centre. She refined her skills during a prestigious fellowship at Michigan State University in the United States.

• Focuses on neurological rehabilitation for patients managing complicated movement and motor symptoms
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Neurology for high standards in clinical practice
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology, keeping pace with global treatment protocols
• Investigates genetic factors and electrophysiological evaluations to personalise patient recovery plans
• Authored specialised clinical chapters on hyperlipidaemia and its impacts on neurological health

Dr Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a specialist neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with expertise in treating acute stroke and cerebrovascular diseases.

• Performs intravenous thrombolytic therapy – uses clot-busting medicine to restore brain blood flow
• Uses plasmapheresis to filter blood and manage complex neurological immune responses
• Member of the Turkish Cerebrovascular Diseases Society
• Specialises in brain haemorrhage management and facial paralysis recovery
• Trained at Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Siar Dursun is a pediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Dr. Dursun completed his medical training at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Research Hospital. He works at a university-affiliated center that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, West syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy.
• Performs pediatric check-ups and diagnostic video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Provides medication management for autism and Parkinson’s disease.
• Practices at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.

Dr Ela Simay Zengin is a neurology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with international credentials from both US and European neurological academies.

• Specialises in managing stroke and paralysis complications using targeted rehabilitation protocols
• Treats carotid stenosis to help prevent recurrent strokes by managing narrowed neck arteries
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology and European Academy of Neurology
• Manages movement disorders following neurological trauma with botulinum toxin applications
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University and Acıbadem University medical faculties

Dr Ulvi Samadzade manages stroke recovery and paralysis at Medicalpoint International Hospital using evidence-based neurological protocols.

• Treats stroke complications and neuromuscular disorders
• Uses plasmapheresis and IVIG therapy to manage complex nerve and immune-related issues
• Administers botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders and post-stroke muscle stiffness
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Active in the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Dr. Ayhan Ozturk is a neurologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He specializes in clinical neurophysiology and the treatment of complex demyelinating diseases. Dr. Ozturk focuses on neuromuscular junction disorders and motor neuron diseases like ALS. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for its center of excellence in robotic surgery.

• Holds a minor specialization in Clinical Neurophysiology.
• Treats neurodegenerative conditions including Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy.
• Expertise in managing peripheral neuropathy and multiple sclerosis.
• Performs neurological diagnostics including EEG and brain biopsy.

Dr. Nimet Dortcan is a specialized neurophysiologist and neurologist at Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul. She holds a master’s degree in electroneurophysiology from Istanbul University. Dr. Dortcan focus on complex diagnostic testing including EMG, EEG, and polysomnography. She treats peripheral nervous system diseases, muscle disorders, and chronic epilepsy. Her clinic at Liv Hospital holds JCI accreditation for quality and safety.

• Specializes in migraine botox and botulinum A toxin applications.
• Performs advanced neurophysiological examinations for sleep disorders and neuromuscular diseases.
• Serves as a faculty member in the Electroneurophysiology Department at Haliç University.
• Treats neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Associate Professor Hatice Balaban is a highly regarded neurologist who specialises in treating spasticity and brain vascular diseases at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Treats post-stroke spasticity using targeted botulinum toxin injections for muscle relaxation
• Manages complex gait and balance disorders following brain vascular events
• Focuses on neuro-rehabilitation for patients with long-term stroke complications
• Earned her Associate Professorship at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in applying Botox for involuntary movements and neurological recovery