Medication treatment for epilepsy Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Guzide Turanli is a leading pediatric neurology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with deep expertise in managing childhood epilepsy. She gained international experience in epilepsy surgery protocols during a fellowship at the University of Zurich in Switzerland.

• Specialises in treating resistant epilepsy and managing complex seizure disorders in children
• Expert in clinical electrophysiology and interpreting neonatal and pediatric EEGs
• Former Professor of Pediatric Neurology at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Oversees epilepsy surgery evaluations for patients who do not respond to standard medications
• Focuses on comprehensive care for children with cerebral palsy and chronic headaches

Professor Siar Dursun is a specialised child neurologist at Medipol University Hospital who focuses on managing complex seizure disorders in young patients.

• Trained at Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine specifically in child neurology
• Specialises in medication protocols for paediatric epilepsy and developmental disorders
• Former specialist at Kartal Education and Research Hospital – a major Turkish training centre
• Expertise includes diagnosing and managing childhood neurological conditions and diseases

Dr Burcak Ekinci Evci is a neurological specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with advanced qualifications in electroneurophysiology. Her work translates complex diagnostic data into precise medication plans for seizure management.

• Specialises in hippocampal sclerosis and mesial temporal lobe epilepsy cases
• Awarded the Schering–Plough Proceedings of the Year by the Turkish Neurological Society
• Researches genetic markers and interleukin polymorphisms in epilepsy patients
• Trained at Istanbul University’s prestigious Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in diagnostic EEG and trigeminal nerve assessments for complex neurology

Dr. Sevil Bilir is an associate professor and pediatrician at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a PhD in pediatrics from Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Bilir has worked extensively in both public university hospitals and private medical centers. She treats children and teens for a variety of general and specialized health conditions.

• Performs specialized procedures including umbilical cord stem cell therapy and Vojta therapy.
• Treats neurological and psychiatric conditions such as epilepsy and schizophrenia in children.
• Held an academic role as an assistant professor at Abant Izzet Baysal University.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with 50 specialized medical departments.