Medication treatment for Parkinson's disease Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Ramazan Uyar is a neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in aneurysm surgery and cerebrospinal tumor removal. Dr. Uyar won the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize from the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine. He treats a wide range of pediatric and adult neurological conditions.

• Performs complex spine surgeries for lumbar and neck hernias.
• Treats pediatric neurosurgery cases including hydrocephalus and craniostenosis.
• Handles surgical repair of brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations.
• Works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

Associate Professor Suber Dikici is a leading neurologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital specialising in degenerative neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease.

• Completed advanced Deep Brain Stimulation training in Dubai to manage complex cases
• Awarded the Publication Success Incentive for his research into neurological disorders
• Expert in using Botox applications for various neurological symptoms and conditions
• Active member of the Turkish Neurology Association and Turkish Sleep Medicine Association
• Authored multiple book chapters specifically focused on neurodegenerative disease management

Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He specializes in hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery.

He was born in Istanbul in 1971. He completed his elementary, middle, and high school education in Istanbul. In 1988, he was admitted to Istanbul University’s Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he began his medical education, and graduated with a medical degree in 1994.

Between 1994 and 1996, he fulfilled his mandatory service as a general practitioner in Artvin. In 1996, he passed the Medical Specialization Exam (TUS) and began his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology. In 2001, he completed his residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital and earned the title of Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Following his residency, he completed his mandatory service at Van State Hospital and subsequently worked at Beykoz State Hospital. He later worked as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, where he had the opportunity to work with many experienced surgeons in his field.

As part of his professional development, he served as an observer physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, USA. He later worked at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and was appointed Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2018.

He retired in 2023 and began working at Florence Nightingale Ataşehir Hospital that same year. In 2024, he was appointed as a professor at Demiroğlu Science University after being promoted to the rank of professor.

After a brief stint at Mecidiyeköy Environmental Hospital, Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has been serving as a Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at NPİSTANBUL Hospital since June 2026.

He is married and an avid animal lover.

Dr Tara Rak-areekul ranked first in the National Formative Neurological Examination and specialises in neurocognitive disorders at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

• Completed advanced training at the Department of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Centre
• Serves as a cognitive neurology fellow focusing on complex neurodegenerative conditions
• Ranked top in the country for neurology residents and fellows in 2023
• International observership experience at Baycrest Hospital and Kimel Family Centre in Canada
• Chief of Academic for Neurology Residents during her senior residency year

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

Professor Shon, Young Min is a specialist neurologist at Samsung Medical Center, one of South Korea's premier academic medical institutions.

• Focuses on clinical neurology and movement disorders
• Based at a hospital ranked among the world's best for specialised care
• Part of an elite medical team at a JCI-accredited facility
• Lead researcher in clinical protocols for complex neurological conditions

Dr Somjet Tosamran earned a first-class honours degree from Chulalongkorn University and holds a Master of Science in Internal Medicine from Thailand's top medical faculty.

• Completed specialist residency and fellowship training at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Certified by the Thai Medical Council as a specialist neurologist
• Focuses on pharmacological management and neurological rehabilitation for movement disorders
• Trained at major tertiary referral centres handling high-volume patient cases

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.

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

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.

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