Multiple sclerosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Karaöz is a pioneer in regenerative medicine who founded Turkey's first institutional stem cell research centre and leads the GMP-certified LivMedCell unit.

• Specialises in mesenchymal stem cell therapy to manage symptoms and inflammation
• Completed advanced research in stem cell and islet transplantation at Harvard University
• Former President of the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapy Association
• Manages clinical trials for umbilical cord-derived stem cells in complex neurological cases
• Published 190 scientific articles with a focus on tissue engineering and gene therapies

Dr. Gulsen Kose is a pediatric neurologist at Liv Hospital Ulus. She is a founding member of the Turkish Society of Developmental Pediatric Neurology. Dr. Kose established the Pediatric Neurology Department at Ankara Pediatric Health Hospital. She specializes in rare neurometabolic and autoimmune neurological diseases.

• Expert in epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE).
• Active member of five international pediatric neurology societies.
• Treats patients at Liv Hospital Ulus, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.
• Clinical interests include stem cell therapy for autism and cerebral palsy.

Dr Nimet Dortcan is a clinical neurophysiology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with master's level expertise in monitoring the nervous system.

• Specialises in clinical neurophysiological examinations to assess nerve and muscle function
• Trained at the Istanbul University Experimental Medicine Research Institute
• Expert in evoked potentials to measure electrical activity in response to stimuli
• Member of the neurology faculty at Haliç University Faculty of Medicine
• Uses botulinum toxin applications for neurological symptom management

Associate Professor Abdullah Ozkardes brings senior clinical leadership from one of Turkey's premier medical institutions to the management of multiple sclerosis.

• Former Assistant Professor at GATA Faculty of Medicine, a top-tier Turkish military medical academy
• Previously served as Chief Physician at Kutahya Air Hospital overseeing complex neurological care
• Expertise includes neuro-immunology and long-term symptom management for chronic neurological disorders
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board

Dr. Ece Gultekin is a pediatric neurologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in treating children with complex neurological conditions. Dr. Gultekin earned her PhD in child neurology at Medipol University. She previously served as a faculty member at Istinye University Hospital.

• Focuses on resistant epilepsy and sleep disorders in children.
• Treats neurodevelopmental conditions including autism and cerebral palsy.
• Manages pediatric migraine, speech delays, and walking delays.
• Member of the Child Neurology Association of Turkey.
• Works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital facility.

Professor Talip Asil brings international expertise to Biruni University Hospital, having completed a prestigious fellowship in North America to refine his neurological skills.

• Specialises in demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system
• Trained as a stroke fellow at the University of Calgary
• Expert in interventional neurology for managing complex vascular-related symptoms
• Former Head of Department at major university training hospitals
• Registered specialist with the Turkish Neurological Society

Dr. Hatice Balaban is a neurologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. She specializes in movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. Dr. Balaban uses botulinum toxin to treat dystonia, spasticity, and migraine headaches. She serves as an Associate Professor of Neurology at her institution.

• Expertise covers neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
• Treats complex conditions such as epilepsy, strokes, and balance disorders.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Center of Excellence.
• Completed her medical specialization training at Ankara University.