Essential tremor Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Ulvi Samadzade is a movement disorder specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a focus on tremor management and neuromuscular conditions.

• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS)
• Uses botulinum toxin injections to treat severe muscle tremors and dystonia
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Specialises in intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy for immune-related nerve disorders
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital's Department of Neurology

Dr Somjet Tosamran earned his medical degree with first-class honours from Chulalongkorn University and holds specialist certification in neurology from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in neurological disorders including tremors and movement management
• Completed fellowship training in epilepsy at Thailand's leading medical research centre
• Holds a Master of Science in Internal Medicine from Chulalongkorn University
• Practises at the PYONG Rehabilitation Group in Bangkok

Dr Tara Rak-areekul attained the top rank in Thailand's national neurological examination and specialises in managing movement disorders at the PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

• Completed specialised training at the Movement Disorders Camp focusing on tremor management
• Served as Chief of Academic for Neurology Residents at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Winner of multiple neurology tournaments hosted by the Neurological Society of Thailand
• Trained in neuro-rehabilitation and neurocognitive disorders at leading tertiary medical centres
• Certified by the Thai Stroke Society in acute neurological treatment and recovery

Professor Mustafa Kilic is a neurosurgery specialist at Istinye University who focuses on neuromodulation to treat movement disorders. He manages the entire care process from surgical planning to post-operative device adjustments.

• Specialises in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) to regulate abnormal brain signals
• Uses Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for complex neurological conditions
• Performs radiofrequency thermocoagulation – a heat-based treatment to disrupt pain signals
• Serves as a teaching Professor at Istinye University School of Medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Professor Nimet Dortcan is a specialist in clinical neurophysiology who focuses on the electrical pathways of the nervous system to manage movement disorders.

• Specialises in clinical neurophysiology to precisely map nerve and muscle activity
• Master of Science in Electroneurophysiology from the Istanbul University Experimental Medicine Research Institute
• Performs electromyography (EMG) to assess muscle response and nerve conduction
• Expert in botulinum A toxin applications for neurological symptom control
• Faculty member at Halic University Faculty of Medicine training future specialists

Associate Professor Бусе Чагла Ары is a specialist in movement disorders and a member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

• Treats essential tremor using botulinum toxin injections to reduce involuntary muscle shaking
• Serves as Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Department of Neurology
• Specialises in neurorehabilitation through the Turkish Neurology Society working group
• Expert in diagnostic testing including EEG and polysomnography for complex neurological cases
• Active member of the Turkish Parkinson's Disease Society research community

Associate Professor Hatice Balaban is a movement disorder specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on managing complex tremors and involuntary movements.

• Treats movement disorders like Parkinson's disease and dystonia
• Administers botulinum toxin for specialised neurological symptom control
• Held leadership roles as associate professor at Cumhuriyet University
• Expertise in balance and gait disorders impacting daily mobility
• Background includes research at Ankara University's Department of Neurology

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.