Medication treatment for multiple sclerosis 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.

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Dr. Buse Cagla Ari is an associate professor of neurology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. She focuses on movement disorders, dementia, and chronic headaches. Dr. Ari is a member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. She specializes in botulinum toxin injections for both migraines and movement disorders.

• Uses nerve blocks and botulinum toxin to treat complex headache disorders.
• Treats Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Conducts diagnostic sleep studies including polysomnography and sleep latency tests.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul with 50 specialty departments.

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist in functional neurosurgery and stereotactic techniques at Istanbul Medipol University. He focuses on neuromodulation and surgical interventions for managing severe symptoms associated with neurological conditions.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Specialises in treating spasticity and pain related to progressive neurological disorders
• Trained in advanced intraoperative MRI applications at Zurich University Hospital
• Active member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Authored over 30 international publications on functional neurosurgery and Deep Brain Stimulation

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 Zengin is a neurology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who maintains dual memberships with both the American and European Academies of Neurology.

• Provides targeted MS treatment at a university-affiliated medical centre
• Specialises in managing diverse neurological conditions including multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's
• Academic training completed at ACIBADEM and Dokuz Eylül University foundations
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Experienced in clinical neurology through roles at major regional state hospitals

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.

Specializations

Brain Tumors

Aneurysm Surgery

Pituitary Surgery

Spine Surgery

Waist neck and back hernias

Spine Tumors

Spinal Fractures

Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Professor Fehim Arman is a high-level specialist in clinical neurophysiology who focuses on managing complex neurological disorders. He is a Professor at Istanbul Aydın University and holds a subspecialty title in clinical neurophysiology.

• Specialises in medication management for multiple sclerosis and epilepsy
• Guest Professor at Columbia University Comprehensive Epilepsy Center in the USA
• Recipient of the Michael Stiftung epilepsy fellowship award
• Former Head of Neurology at Acıbadem University
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology and the International League Against Epilepsy

Dr. Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Ozkardes provides stem cell therapy and deep brain stimulation (DBS). He previously served as Chief Physician at Kutahya Air Hospital.

• Specializes in neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and muscular dystrophy.
• Performs rehabilitation using robotic exoskeleton and anti-gravity treadmill systems.
• Provides diagnostics including video-EEG monitoring and brainstem evoked response audiometry.
• Is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board.

Professor Talip Asil is a senior neurologist at Biruni University Hospital who focuses on demyelinating diseases including multiple sclerosis. He brings high-level academic expertise from leading medical faculties to help patients manage complex neurological conditions.

• Specialises in demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system
• Held senior Professor roles at Memorial Hizmet and Bezmialem Vakif University
• Completed a stroke fellowship at the University of Calgary in Canada
• Trained in interventional neurology to manage blood flow and vascular health
• Consulted at major international centres including Salmaniya Medical Complex

Dr Nimet Dortcan is a specialist in clinical neurophysiology who focuses on the complex electrical workings of the nervous system at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

• Holds a Master of Science in Electroneurophysiology from the Istanbul University Experimental Medicine Research Institute
• Specialises in clinical neurophysiological examinations including evoked potentials and electromyography
• Serves as a Faculty Member at the Haliç University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes peripheral nervous system diseases and muscle disorders
• Certified Clinical Neurophysiology Sub-branch Specialist since 2012