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

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. 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.

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 Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz holds a rare dual specialty in neurology and nephrology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. She manages complex neurodegenerative cases using specific medication-based protocols.

• Focuses on managing symptoms for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease patients
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society and Turkish Medical Association
• Specialises in sleep medicine to address sleep-related Parkinson's symptoms
• Registered specialist with the Turkish Association of Sleep Medicine

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

Associate Professor Бусе Чагла Ары belongs to the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society and holds an academic post at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Specialises in medication management for Parkinson's disease and complex movement disorders
• Member of the Turkish Parkinson's Disease Society focusing on neurological rehabilitation
• Expert in administering botulinum toxin injections for specific movement disorder symptoms
• Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, a leading neurology training hub
• Highly proficient in English for clear communication with international patients

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.

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. 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. 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.