Best Medication Treatment For Essential Tremor Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Celal Salcini is a movement disorders specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who focuses on the complex neurophysiology of tremor conditions.

• Trained in neurology at Marmara University with a focus on clinical electrophysiology
• Published research on drug-induced movement disorders and restless legs syndrome
• Specialises in managing medication-resistant cases at a high-tech neuro-psychiatry hospital
• Fluent in English and multiple Balkan languages for smooth international patient communication

The doctor graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, İstanbul University in 2002 and completed a residency in Neurology at Okmeydanı Teaching and Research Hospital in 2008. Furthering expertise, the doctor pursued a Master's Degree in Electrophysiology at İstanbul University.

Specializing in EMG, EEG, PSG, Dementia, Headache, and Vertigo, the doctor has contributed significantly to studies in these areas. Professional experience includes positions at Ağrı State Hospital Neurology Clinic, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, and Medical Park Hospitals.

Professor Topcular is a specialist neurologist who completed advanced clinical training at the University of Basel in Switzerland. He now leads dementia and movement disorder services at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex movement disorders including essential tremor
• Former specialist at the Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Hospital
• Appointed Professor at Istanbul Science University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on pharmacological interventions for neurological conditions
• Researched at the PharmaZentrum Research Centre in Switzerland

Assoc. Prof.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz graduated from Hacettepe University in 2000 as a Medical Doctor.  She completed her specialty training in the Department of Neurology at Ankara University in 2006.

She started her compulsory service in Mardin Nusaybin State Hospital in 2007.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz continued her duty in Gaziantep 27 December State Hospital in 2008.  She worked as a neurologist at Biophysis Nilüfer Medical Center and Ali Osman Sönmez Oncology Hospital in Bursa between 2010-2011, and at Istanbul Universal Aksaray Hospital between 2011-2012. From October 2012, she started to work as a Doctor Lecturer in Istanbul Medipol University Neurology Department.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz received the title of associate professor in 2021.  In 2015, she worked as an Honorary Observer in Parkinson's Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation (Neuromodulation) at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, National Hospital for Neurology in London.  She took part in many training programs on Deep Brain Stimulation (Neuromodulation) in Turkey and abroad between 2013-2022.

Regarding her speciality in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, she has 5 Tubitak projects, a 2-chapter book , 30 clinical researches and 80 reports presented in domestic and abroad. Assoc. Prof. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, who is still working within the staff of Medipol University, managed the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit of the Department of Neurology during her working time and plans Deep Brain Stimulation therapy applications with the neurosurgical team.

Since September 2018, she has been working as a coordinator for student education in the 5th semester of Neurology. As of December 2022, she has developed treatment plans for patients at Medipol University Istanbul Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER) and provides the most appropriate personal medical follow-up and treatment support for each patient.

PUBLICATIONS

1-Yilmaz N, Yigit A, Akbostanci MC. Clozapine induced epilepsy. Revue Neurologique 2004, Nov;160/11:1093.

2-Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Nursel Aydın. Sıcak Su Epilepsili Bir Olgu. Türkiye Klinikleri Nöroloji Dergisi 2004/Cilt2/Sayı 2.

3-Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Nursel Aydın. Refleks Epilepsiler. Türkiye Klinikleri Nöroloji Dergisi 2004/Cilt2/Sayı 2.

4-Mine Hayriye Sorgun, Bilge Koçer, Funda Kaplan, Nesrin Yılmaz, Nezih Yücemen, Canan Yücesan. Multipl Sklerozda Kraniyal Nöropati. Turk Norol Derg 2011;17:137-142.

5-Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Gökçen Duymaz, Mehmet Akif Yaşar. Parkinson Hastalığı Olan Bir Olguda Malign Sendrom. Turk Norol Derg 2012:18;123-125.

6-Yilmaz NH, Akbostanci MC, Oto A, Aykac O. Prevalence of restless legs syndrome in Ankara, Turkey: an analysis of diagnostic criteria and awareness. Acta Neurol Belg 2012 Oct 31. [Epub ahead of print].

7-Yılmaz NH, Bingol AP. Sensitivity and specificity of Ankara University Cerebral Dominance Inventory in comparison with the Wada test. Acta Neurol Belg 2013 Jun 6 [Epub ahead of print].

8-Sema Demirci, Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Efsun Şenocak, Fatih Han Bölükbaşı. Pons Kavernomu: Kranial Manyetik Rezonans Görüntüleme Bulguları. Turk Norol Derg 2012:19:72.

9-Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Sinem Atik Güngör, Taflan Sahlepçi. Küçük hücreli akciğer kanseri tedavisinde cisplatin kullanımı sırasında gelişen akut iskemik inme: olgu sunumu. J Kartal TR. Baskıdaki Makaleler: KEAH-26937.

POSTERLER:

-Serebral venöz tromboz ve bruselloz Birlikteliği; Olgu Sunumu (42. Ulusal Nöroloji Kongresi-Antalya 2006)

-Waldenström makroglobulinemisine eşlik eden epileptik nöbetler ve nonkonvülsif status epileptikus (42. Ulusal Nöroloji Kongresi-Antalya 2006)

-Prevalence of Restless Legs Syndrome in Ankara, Turkey (16. Uluslararası Parkinson ve Hareket Bozuklukları Kongresi-Dublin 2012).

-Konjenital Miyastenik Sendrom (29. Ulusal Nörofizyoloji EEG-EMG Kongresi- Antalya 2013).

-Beşinci haftada duyusal iletimleri normal olan bir enjeksiyon nöropatisi olgusu (29. Ulusal Nörofizyoloji EEG-EMG Kongresi- Antalya 2013).

-Olgu sunumu: Mononöritis mültipleks ve lepra (29. Ulusal Nörofizyoloji EEG-EMG Kongresi- Antalya 2013).

-İdyopatik Parkinson Hastalığı’nda hızlanmış unutma ve uyku kalitesi (10. Ulusal Parkinson ve Hareket Bozuklukları Kongresi-Antalya 2013).

-Hiperglisemiye bağlı hemikore ve bazal gangliyon hiperintensitesi: Olgu sunumu (10. Ulusal Parkinson ve Hareket Bozuklukları Kongresi-Antalya 2013).

Associate Professor Buse Cagla Ari is a movement disorder specialist at PARMER, one of Turkey's most dedicated centres for Parkinson's and tremor research.

• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Specialises in managing complex movement disorders and neurorehabilitation
• Active researcher with over 15 published papers on neurological conditions
• Serves on the Board of Directors for the Turkish Neurological Association Neurorehabilitation group
• Completed advanced neurology residency at the Istanbul Erenkoy Mental Health and Nervous Disorders hospital

Dr Inci Emekli brings international expertise to the Medipol Movement Disorders Centre, having completed a fellowship at Michigan State University in the United States.

• Specialises in medication management for complex movement disorders including essential tremor and Parkinson's disease
• Fellow of the Turkish Board of Neurology and a member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Published researcher focusing on the molecular genetic findings of hereditary movement disorders
• Practices at PARMER, a dedicated centre for Parkinson's and movement disorder excellence

Dr Ulvi Samadzade specializes in movement disorders at Medicalpark International Hospital, with elite training from the prestigious Dokuz Eylul University Hospital.

• Member of The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS)
• Focuses on managing essential tremors and dystonia through evidence-based protocols
• Expert in botulinum toxin injections for complex movement issues
• Regularly collaborates with the European Academy of Neurology on latest treatments
• Treats a high volume of neuromuscular junction and peripheral nervous system disorders

Professor Siar Dursun is a specialist in paediatric neurology at Medipol University – one of Turkey's premier medical training institutions.

• Maintains a dual focus on child health and adolescent neurological disorders
• Trained at Adnan Menderes University in advanced child neurology
• Served as a specialist at Kartal Education and Research Hospital
• Expertise covers the management of movement disorders in younger patients
• Focuses on precision medication protocols for paediatric tremors

Dr Ela Simay Zengin is a movements disorders specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with international credentials from the American Academy of Neurology.

• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Specialises in advanced-stage treatments for complex movement disorders
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University – a leading Turkish medical institution
• Expert in managing restless leg syndrome and neurodegenerative conditions
• Affiliated with both the European Academy of Neurology and the Turkish Neurology Association

Dr Nimet Dortcan is a highly credentialed neurologist who holds a Master's degree in clinical neurophysiology from Istanbul University. She uses her deep expertise in electrical brain activity to manage complex movement conditions like essential tremor.

• Holds a sub-specialty qualification in Clinical Neurophysiology
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Haliç University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in precise neurophysiological examinations including electromyography and electroencephalography
• Focuses on mapping peripheral nervous system and muscle diseases to guide treatment
• Previously led the neurophysiology laboratory at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Hospital