Best Stroke Complications Doctors in Turkey for Australians

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

EDUCATION:

2014 ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES, CHILD NEUROLOGY

2011 IZMIR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Child Health and Diseases

2004 DICLE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

EXPERIENCE:

2018 Istanbul Medipol Hospital

2017 - 2018 Kartal Education and Research Hospital

2014 - 2016 Denizli State Hospital

2011 - 2014 Aydin Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

2006 - 2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital

2011Izmir Education and Research Hospital

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

Areas of Interests

• Demyelinating Diseases and MS
• Peripheral Neuropathy and Motor Neuron Disease (ALS)
• Neuromuscular Junction Diseases (MG)

Education 

• M.Sc. Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University  1990
• Specialization in Medicine  Neurology,  Ankara Training and Research Hospital 1997
• Minor Specialization  Clinical Neurophysiology, Medical Specialization Board 2011

Experience

• Doctor MoH Kastamonu and Samsun Health Center No. 7 1990-1992
• Dr. Res.Assist. Ankara Training and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic 1992-1997
• Assoc. Dr. Abant İzzet Baysal University Düzce Faculty of Medicine 1999-2006
• Assoc.Dr. Duzce University Faculty of Medicine 2007-2011
• Prof.Dr  Duzce University Faculty of Medicine  2011-

Areas of Interests

• General Neurology
• Clinical Neurophysiological examinations (Electromyography, evoked potentials, electroencephalography, polysomnography)
• Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
• Muscle diseases
• Epilepsy
• Headache
• Sleep and sleep disorders
• Migraine botox and botulinum A toxin applications

Education:

• 1980-1985 Atatürk Elementary School
• 1985-1988 Anamur High School
• 1988-1991 Anamur High School
• 1991-1998 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in English
• 2000- 2004 PTT Education and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic (Medical Specialization Student)
• 2007-2010 Istanbul University Health Sciences Experimental Medicine Research Institute Electroneurophysiology Master's Program
• 2012- Clinical Neurophysiology Sub-branch Specialist

Experiences:

• September 2023-Currently Haliç University Faculty of Medicine, Faculty Member
• January 2023-Currently Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Department of Neurology
• 2014- August 2023 Bilgi University Health Sciences Vocational School Electroneurophysiology Department, Faculty Member
• 2019- 2022 Ataşehir Private Avicenna Hospital, Neurology Department
• 2009-2018 Fatih Sultan Mehmet Education and Research Hospital Neurophysiology Laboratory (Specialist Doctor)
• 2007-2010 Istanbul University Health Sciences Experimental Medicine Research Institute Electroneurophysiology Master's Program
• 2005-2006 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Neurology Electrodiagnostics Department EMG Laboratory
• 2000-2004 PTT Education and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic (Specialist Student in Medicine)

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