Medication treatment for Parkinson's disease Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a leading expert in functional neurosurgery who completed a specialised Deep Brain Stimulation fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.

• Focuses on stereotactic treatments for movement disorders at Istanbul Medipol University
• Completed rigorous neurosurgical training through the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies programme
• Published 32 international papers and co-authored 12 medical book chapters
• Served as a consultant at the specialised Gamma Knife Centre in Istanbul

Dr Ela Simay Zengin is a movements disorders specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on advanced-stage clinical care for Parkinson's disease.

• Provides specialist management including the use of apomorphine pump therapy
• International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society member
• Affiliated with both the American Academy of Neurology and European Academy of Neurology
• Trained at several leading Turkish medical faculties including Dokuz Eylül and Acıbadem universities
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Association with expertise in restless leg syndrome

Dr Ulvi Samadzade is a member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS), focusing on advanced medical therapies for complex neurology cases.

• Specialises in managing advanced-stage Parkinson's disease using targeted medication protocols
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Experienced in administering intravenous immunoglobulin therapy and plasmapheresis for neurological conditions
• Practises at Medicalpoint International hospital within a dedicated neurology department
• Treats a broad range of movement disorders including tremors, dystonia, and ataxias

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. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Dr. Muhittin Emre Altunrende is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Altunrende treats brain and spinal tumors along with degenerative spinal conditions. He has published 18 articles in international medical journals.

• Performs complex procedures including brain tumor removal and herniated disc surgery.
• Expertise in treating acoustic neuromas, brain cysts, and spinal stenosis.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at Liv Hospital Ulus, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.

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.

Professor Talip Asil is a senior neurologist at Biruni University Hospital with specialized training in movement disorders and interventional neurology.

• Completed a prestigious international stroke fellowship at the University of Calgary in Canada
• Former Head of Neurology and Professor at Bezmialem Vakif University – a leading Turkish institution
• Specialises in managing complex movement disorders and demyelinating diseases
• Consulted as an interventional neurologist across major medical complexes in Bahrain
• Extensive academic background training future neurologists in interventional techniques

Professor Abdullah Ozkardes is a senior neurologist at Biruni University Hospital with significant expertise in managing complex movement disorders. He leads the neurology department at one of Turkey's prominent academic medical centres.

• Trained at the GATA Faculty of Medicine – a prestigious Turkish military medical academy
• Focuses on precise medication titration for Parkinson's disease management
• Previously served as a senior neurology specialist at Sisli Memorial Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Association
• Served as a Chief Physician overseeing clinical standards and patient care protocols

Dr. Murat Duzgun is a neurosurgeon at Can Hospitals Turkey in İzmir. He specializes in spine surgery and endoscopic brain tumor removal. Dr. Duzgun uses neuronavigation for high-precision brain surgery. He performs fully closed procedures for herniated discs and spinal fractures.

• Performs kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for spinal fracture treatment.
• Treats scoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis, and nerve compression.
• Expert in minimally invasive pain interventions like radiofrequency and laser.
• Treats pediatric neurosurgery cases including hydrocephalus and congenital anomalies.