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Dr. Miri Neufeld is a highly experienced and well-esteemed neurosurgeon with 49 years of service at the Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in the treatment of brain diseases such as epilepsy. She has completed medical education at Tel Aviv University, interned at Sheba Medical Center, completed residency in Neurology at Beilinson Medical Center, interned at the Mayo Clinic (USA), and held memberships in various medical associations.

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).

License
Faculty of Medicine
Ataturk University
1985-1991

Master's Degree
Faculty of Medicine
Ataturk University
1985-1991

Doctorate / Proficiency / Medical Specialization
Child Health and Diseases
Fatih University
1997-2001

Subspecialization
Child Neurology
Centenary Year University
2003-2007

Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Child Neurology
Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine
2010-2013

Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Child Neurology
Yildirim Beyazit University, Faculty of Medicine
2013-2016

Neurology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Botox treatment in pain

• Neurophysiology (EMG, EEG, Evoked responses)

• Lumbar Puncture

• Sleep Medicine (PSG)

• Flight Medicine

• Migraine and botox applications

• Multiple sclerosis treatment

Education

• GATA Medical Faculty Medical Doctor Training, 1984, Ankara/Istanbul

• GATA Faculty of Medicine Neurology Specialization Training 1992, Ankara/Istanbul

Career

• GATA Neurology Department Specialist 1987-1992, Ankara/Turkey

• GATA Neurology Assistant Professor 1992-1995, Ankara/Turkey

• Kütahya Air Hospital Neurology Specialist and Chief Medical Officer 1995-2003,

Kütahya/Turkey

• Şişli Memorial Hospital Neurology Specialist 2004-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

Publications: Ozkardeş A., Özata M., Bayhan Z., Çorakçı A., Vural O., Yardım M., Gündoğan MA.,

“Acute hypothyroidism leads to reversible alterations in central nervous system as revealed by

somatosensory evoked potantials” Electroencephalogr. Clin. Neurophysiol. (1996).

Medical Interests

• Demyelinating Diseases and MS

• Peripheral Neuropathy and Motor Neuron Disease (ALS)

• Neuromuscular Junction Diseases (MG)

• Movement Disorders and Parkinson's Disease

• headaches

• Alzheimer's and other Dementias

• Epilepsy

Education

• Faculty of Medicine Ondokuz Mayıs University 1990

• Neurology Ankara Training and Research Hospital 1997

• Clinical Neurophysiology Medical Specialization Board 2011

Experience

• MoH Kastamonu and Samsun Health Center No. 7 1990-1992

• Ankara Training and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic 1992-1997

• Abant İzzet Baysal University Düzce Faculty of Medicine 1999-2006

• Düzce University Faculty of Medicine 2007-2011

• Düzce University Faculty of Medicine 2011-2021

• Liv Vadi Istanbul 2021-

Memberships

• Turkish Neurological Society

• Turkish Society of Clinical Electrophysiology

• Istanbul Medical Chamber

Doctor with experience in metabolic control of diabetic and hypertensive patients and a diploma in Diabetology. Current Medical Director of GIOSTAR Mexico in Los Algodones Mexicali Baja California since 2017. Graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara and has experience in patient admission, external medical service and emergencies in multiple private hospitals.

The former chief physician of the Kaposi Mór Teaching Hospital, he is currently a staff member of Neurosurgery at the Péterfy S. Hospital.

At the appointment, we accept patients from the age of 6.

Memberships

• Hungarian Society of Anatomy, Histology and Development
• Hungarian Neurological Society
• Hungarian Society of Neurosurgery
• European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Hungarian Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurology and Pediatric Psychiatry
• Hungarian Society of Neurotraumatology
• Professional College of Neurosurgery
• Neurosurgery Supervisor Chief Physician

Academic degree

PhD, private university teacher

International experience

National Hospitals for Nervous Diseases, London, UK, Zurich, Würzburg, Mainz, Magdeburg, Al Ain (UAE)

Medical Area of Interest and Activities 

Epilepsy, Febrile Convulsions 

Cerebral Palsy and Neurological Development Disorder 

Neurometabolic and Neurodegenerative Diseases 

Acquired Neurodegenerative Diseases (Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis, Autoimmune Encephalitis etc.)

Education 

Hacettepe University Trabzon Faculty of Medicine 

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine İhsan Doğramacı Pediatric Hospital, Department of Pediatrics (Residency Training) 

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine İhsan Doğramacı Pediatric Hospital, Department of Pediatric Neurology (Minor Residency Training)

Experience 

Liv Hospital Ulus 

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine İhsan Doğramacı Hospital, Ankara 1981-1986 

SSI Yenişehir Dispensary, Pediatrics Specialist (Compulsory Service), Ankara 1986-1991 

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine İhsan Doğramacı Hospital Pediatric Neurology Minor Assistant, Ankara 1991-1993 

Ankara Pediatric Health, Diseases and Hematology Oncology Hospital, Pediatric Neurology Department Establishment and Specialist, Ankara. 1993-1999 

Ankara Pediatric Health, Diseases and Hematology Oncology Hospital, Assoc.Prof.Dr., Clinic Chief, Pediatric Neurology Department and Infant Service Supervisor, Ankara. 1999-2012 

Health Sciences University Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Lecturer, Infant Service Supervisor and Pediatric Neurologist, Istanbul. 2012

Memberships 

1991: Turkish Society of Pediatric Neurology 

1994: Turkish Chapter of International League Against Epilepsy 

1995: Society of Asian and Oceanian Pediatric Neurology 

1996: Society of European Pediatric Neurology 

1996: Society of World Pediatric Neurology 

2007: Turkish Society of Developmental Pediatric Neurology (Founder Member)

SPECIAL PROCEDURES:

• Introduction of laser spine surgery
• Minimally invasive microscopic spine surgery as part of one-day care

PUBLICATIONS:

• Video clinic

Memberships

Hungarian Society of Neurosurgery

Awards, recognitions

In 1981, he was awarded an honorary professorship in Japan, an Outstanding Doctor award, and was featured in the Video Portrait Hall of Outstanding Persons.

International experience

Study trips to many European countries and Japan, giving more than 100 lectures at national and international congresses