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Ayhan Ozturk
Ayhan Ozturk
Neurologist
35 years of experience
5.0
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Ayhan Ozturk

Neurologist
35 years of experience

Prof. Ayhan Öztürk, MD

Neurology

Clinical Neurophysiology

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 Languages

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

Publications

1.C Atam , Z Orhan , G Toptan , M Serin , ZO Karaduman , A Öztürk '' Comparison of peripheral nerve repair using ethylcyanoacrylate and conventional suture technique in a rat sciatic nerve injury model'' Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 54(3): 330-6 (2020). T Akbaş, İ E Şahin, A Öztürk '' Alterations in thyroid hormones in brain-dead patients are related to non-thyroidal illness syndrome. Endokrynologia Polska 69(5) 545-549 (2018).•

2.Y Degirmenci, A.Öztürk, ‘’ A Case of Psychogenic Movement Disorder Mimicking Acute Cerebellar Syndrome. Dusunen Adam-Journal of Psychiatry and Neurological Sciences, 29(04), 367-369 (2016).

3. T.Akbas, A.Ozturk,’’ Neuroendocrine changes in brain death, Journal of neurological sciences 381, 69 (2017).

4.D.Guclu , R.Buyukkaya, O. Onbaş, F H Beşir, A.Ozturk M. Altan, “ Contribution of susceptibility weighted imagin of Parkinson’s Disease, The Annals of Eurasian Medicine 5,41-45 (2017).

5.Y Degirmenci, EG Balbay A. Öztürk, H Keçeci , M Altan ‘’ Obstructive Sleep Apnea Related Symptom Prevalence in Patients with Headache Presented to Neurology Outpatient Clinic Results of a Preliminary Study. Neuroscience and Medicine, 5(04),

177-182(2014).

6.Ozturk A Y.DEĞİRMENCİ B Tokmak A Tokmak Frequency of migraine in patients with allergic rhinitis. Pak J Med Sci 29(2): 528–531 (2013).

7.Ozturk A Y.DEĞİRMENCİ,Kececi H,Zateri C, Altan M. ‘’ Karpal Tünel Sendromu Hastalarında Ağrı ve Yeti Yitiminin Yaşam Kalitesi Üzerine Etkileri. Konuralp Tıp Dergisi 5(3) 38-43(2013).

8.Ozturk A Y.DEĞİRMENCİ, Tunç M Kececi H,’’ Susac's syndrome: A case of simultaneous development of all three components of the triad. Journal of Psychiatry and Neurological Sciences, 324(1-2): 187-189 (2013).

9.Öztürk, A., F. Demirci, T. Yavuz, S. Yıldız, Y. Değirmenci, M. Döşoğlu, Y. Avşar, “Antenatal and delivery risk factors and prevalence of cerebral palsy in Düzce (Turkey)”, Brain & Development, 29, 39-42 (2007).

10.Öztürk, A., C. E. Öztürk, B. Özdemirli, M. Yücel, T. Bahçebaşı, “Helicobacter pylori infection in epileptic patients”, Seizure, 16, 147-152 (2007).

11.Öztürk A., Tokmak B., Tokmak A, “Nerve Conduction Velocities Of Toll Collectors Who Are Exposed To Exhaust Particles In Highways “, The Internet Journal of Neurology, 8( 2), ( 2007).

12.Öztürk, A., E. Öztürk, A. A. Şafak, “Pachmeningitis and Epilepsy in Rheumatoid Arthritis, MRI Findings”, Rivista di Neuroradiologica, 17,187-190 (2004).

13.Yıldız K. S., Ş. A. Turkoğlu, N. Yıldız, A. Öztürk, F. Töre: “Sympathic skin responses of the face and neck evoked by electrical stimulation” Auton Neurosci. 134 ,85-91 (2007).

14.Şimşek, E., A. Öztürk, C. Yavuz, K. Kocabay, “Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) associated with congenital measles infection” Turk. J.Pediatr.,47, 58-62 (2005).

15.Özçelik, D., A. H. Parlak, A. Öztürk, A. Kavak, N. Çelikel, “Unilateral Linear Verrucous Epidermal Nevus of the Face and the Oral Mucosa” Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 115, 17-19 (2005).

16.Köseoğlu F., L. İnan, S. Demirdeviren, R. Karabıyıkoğlu , R. Yorgancıoğlu, T. Atasoy, A. Öztürk, “The effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on pulmonary function tests and exercise tolerance in patients with Parkinson’s disease”, Funct. Neurol. 12, 319-325 (1997). Uluslararası bilimsel toplantılarda sunulan ve bildiri kitabında (Proceedings) basılan bildiriler :

17.Ayasli A ,Ozturk A’’ A rare disease in the differantial diagnosos of MS; granulomatosis with polyangitis (GPA) European Journal of Neurology, 27 (Suppl. 1), 769–1017 (2020)

18.A.Ozturk’’ Behçet diseases which started as Neuro-behçet’s disease: Mimicking mutliple sclerosis attacck. World Neurology congress, 381, 797, 10.1016/ j.jns.2017.08.2245 (2017)

19.A.Ozturk’’ Eight and a half sydrome due to brainstem ischemic infarct. World Neurology congress A.Ozturk’’ Bronchojenic cyst with neurolojical sings. World Neurology Congress (2017)

20.T.Akbas, A.Ozturk, Thyroid hormone levels in brain death, Transplantation 101, 2 (2017)

21.Arslan G, Dikici S, Gümüş H, Öztürk A,Saritas A. ‘’Symptoms of meningitis-encephalitis cases. 7th European Congress on Emergency Medicine Congress, (2012)

22.Atam C, Orhan Z, Barış E , Öztürk A, Yıldırım Ü,’’ Sıçanlarda deneysel siyatik sinir kesisinin onarılmasında klasik sütür yöntemi ile siyanoakrilat uygulamasının karşılaştırılması’’ 22. Ulusal Türk Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Kongresi Acta Orthop Traumatol

Turc, 45, 128-129 (2012).

23. Öztürk A., C. E. Öztürk, A. A. Şafak, “Pachmeningitis and Epilepsy in Rheumatoid Arthritis with MRI Findings”, 8th Congress of The European Federation of Neurological Socities, 331, Paris, 2004.

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Anil Gurkan
Anil Gurkan
Neurologist
16 years of experience

Anil Gurkan

Neurologist
16 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
You Clinic
Abdullah Ozkardes
Abdullah Ozkardes
Neurologist
33 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Abdullah Ozkardes

Neurologist
33 years of experience

Education

GATA Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 1984, Ankara/Istanbul
GATA Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Residency, 1992, Ankara/Istanbul

Experience

GATA Neurology Department Specialization Student (1987-1992, Ankara/Turkey)
GATA Neurology Department Assistant Professor (1992-1995, Ankara/Turkey)
KüTahya Air Hospital Neurology Specialist and Chief Physician (1995-2003, Kütahya/Turkey)
Şişli Memorial Hospital Neurology Specialist (2004-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)

I completed my primary, secondary and high school education in Konya, my hometown, and my medical school and medical specialty education in Ankara GATA. I received flight medicine training and worked as a flight physician in the military and civilian sectors. I received beginner and advanced photography training and opened 4 photography exhibitions. I have made photography studies in 56 countries in Turkey and in 56 countries that I had the opportunity to visit.

 

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Medical Association
DGCA Health Board Membership

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Jesus Romero Imbroda
Jesus Romero Imbroda
Neurologist
21 years of experience
4.5
4 reviews
Spain, Marbella
Quirónsalud Marbella

Jesus Romero Imbroda

Neurologist
21 years of experience

Dr Romero Imbroda is an academic of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Eastern Andalusia and a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology, as well as a Member of the Board of Directors of the

Andalusian Society of Neurology. He combines his medical practice with his teaching role at the University of Granada, where he is a Lecturer and has been a Member of the Internal Residential Doctor Assessment Committee in Melilla until 2017.

He is the author of several national and international scientific publications. He has also participated in research projects associated with treatments for multiple sclerosis.

Professional Experience:

• 2020: President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology

• 2019: Head of the Units at the Quirónsalud Malaga and Marbella Hospitals

• 2017-2021: Neurologist at the Regional Malaga University Hospital.

• 2016-2017: Lecturer at the University of Granada.

• 2009-2017: Neurologist at the Imbrain Neuroscience Clinic. Melilla.

• 2009-2017: Neurologist at the Melilla Hospital.

• 2008-2009: Neurologist at the Virgen de las Nieves Hospital. Granada.

• 2004-2008: Neurologist at the Carlos Haya Hospital. Malaga.

Academic Training:

• 2017: Innovation and Leadership in Neurology. Business Institute. Madrid.

• 2014: Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. United States.

• 2011-2012: Management of Integrated Health Services. ESADE. Madrid.

• 2010: Neurologists for the Future. Spanish Neurology Society.

• 2010: Master in Tissue Engineering. University of Granada.

• 2010: Doctorate at the University of Granada. Summa Cum Laude. 2010.

• 2004-2008: Neurology specialist at the Carlos Haya Hospital. Malaga.

• 1997-2003: University Graduate in Medicine at the University of Granada.

 

The Neurology Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital specialises in the study and treatment of conditions associated to the nervous system, the brain, the spinal cord, the peripheral nerves and the muscles. We have the most advanced technology that enables us to make accurate and personalised diagnoses and treatments in the study of patients with complex diagnoses and treatments (MRI, CT scan,electroencephalogram, transacranial doppler ultrasound, cerebral arteriogramand neuropschycological testing).

We offer our patients highly-specialised treatments for cerebrovascular and neuromuscular diseases, Parkinson's Disease, headaches and migraine, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies, infections of the nervous system, movement disorders, dementia and other cognitive conditions, paediatric neurology, sleep disorders, tumours and complications deriving from injuries to the spine and the head.

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Ebru Altindag
Ebru Altindag
Neurologist
27 years of experience
5.0
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Ebru Altindag

Neurologist
27 years of experience

Education: 

Degree                       Program                                             University                   Year

Bachelor                     Medical Sciences                               İstanbul University     1995

Master Degree           Medical Sciences                               İstanbul University     1997

 

Doctorate and expertise in medicine

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology     İstanbul University     2004

 

Assistant professor     

İstanbul Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology İstanbul Bilim University        2009

 

Associate professor

İstanbul Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology İstanbul Bilim University        2011

 

Clinical Neurophysiology Subspecialty          

İstanbul Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology İstanbul Bilim University        2011

 

PhD Thesis:

INVESTIGATION OF ANTI-GANGLIOSIDE AND ANTI-GLUTAMIC ACID DECARBOXYLASE ANTIBODIES IN JUDICIAL MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY AND INVESTIGATION OF SUBCLINIC ANTERIOR HORN INVOLVEMENT BY ESTIMATE MOTOR UNIT COUNT METHOD-2002

 

Experience

Research Assistant 

Department of Neurology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University        1998-2004

 

Specialist

Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Neurology       2004-2009

 

Assistant Professor

Istanbul Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology 2009-2011

 

Assoc. Prof.     

Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital Department of Neurology 

İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital 

 

 

Memberships to Scientific Organizations:

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Neurology Association

Turkish Association for Combating Epilepsy

Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Association

Association of Child Neurology and Neuroimmunology

 

Awards:

 

Clinical Neurophysiology Congress (Antalya-2013): First prize for the poster paper titled "Continuous Video-EEG Monitoring Findings and Clinical, Laboratory and Imaging Characteristics of Patients Monitored in the Neurology Intensive Care Unit Due to Alertness Defect"

National Epilepsy Congress (Muğla-2012): "Does Semiology Tell Us the Origin of Seizures Consisting Mainly of Alteration of Consciousness?" Kenan Tükel publishing award for his publication

National Epilepsy Congress (Izmir- 2008): First prize in the field of epilepsy congress publications with the publication titled "Reduced axon number in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy demonstrated by motor unit number estimation analysis"

National Epilepsy Congress (Ankara- 2004): First prize in the field of epilepsy congress publication with the publication titled "No association of anti-gm1 and anti-gad antibodies with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy"

Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Association, 19th National Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Congress (Trabzon-2002): Congress publication award for the publication titled "Epileptic seizures in Behçet's disease".

Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Council scientific publications incentive award-2002: (With the publication titled "Epileptic Seizures In Behçet's Disease")

Turkish Neurology Association, 38th National Neurology Congress - 2002: Second prize for the oral presentation titled "Investigation of subclinical anterior horn involvement in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy with the estimated motor unit number method".

Turkish Epilepsy Association and Sanofi Pharma Scientific Research Project Support Award - 2001: "Investigation of anti-ganglioside antibodies in juvenile myoclonic epilepsies" thesis project.

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Rafael Arroyo González
Rafael Arroyo González
Neurologist
29 years of experience
3.4
5 reviews
Spain, Madrid
Quironsalud Madrid

Rafael Arroyo González

Neurologist
29 years of experience

Professional experience

Since 2006, he has been Head of the Neurology Department at the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid and the Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital.

Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the European University of Madrid, holds the national accreditation of Professor of Medical Sciences (issued by ANECA).

Doctor of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). Award for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis (UCM, 2004): Study on the relationship of human herpes virus 6 as an environmental factor in multiple sclerosis.

Membership in scientific societies

National and International Principal Investigator in Neuroscience at Quironsalud Madrid (June 2015 – present)

President of the Research Committee of the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid (2012 to present).

Member of the Research Committee of the San Carlos Clinical Hospital (2012-2015).

Member of the Council of the Faculty of Medicine of the Complutense University of Madrid (2011-2015).

Research and Teaching

Principal investigator of 100 national and international clinical trials.

7 FIS research projects from the Carlos III Institute of Health (the last 5 as principal investigator).

10 projects from private foundations, received on a competitive basis (7 as principal investigator).

He has authored 139 international articles with a total impact factor of 949,917 and 4,552 citations. 38 books and book chapters with an H-factor of 34 (2018).

His publications stand out in journals that have the greatest global impact on research, such as the New England Journal of Medicine and the Lancet.

Dr. Rafael Arroyo has given over 300 international and national presentations at various Congresses.

Education :

Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the European University of Madrid and holds the national accreditation of Professor of Medical Sciences (issued by ANECA).

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Panos Vrentas
Panos Vrentas
Neurologist
40 years of experience
Greece, Argos
Palladion Clinic & Medical Wellness

Panos Vrentas

Neurologist
40 years of experience

Dr. Panos Vrentas was born on 02/08/1962 and is married to Panagiotopoulou V., Psychiatrist - Director of the Psychological Health Center of Tripoli with whom they have two children. In 1979 he began his studies at the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and graduated in 1986. He received his specialty as a neurologist in 1994 from the General Hospital of Athens. He received his diploma from the University College of Clinical Neurology in London in 1995. He has been trained in neurological hospitals in the USA, TORONTO and CANADA. When he was in the army he served as a military doctor in the special forces. He was Senior Secretary in Neurology at Leeds General Practice and in the Visitor Registry for Motor Disorders and Neurology at London National Hospital. (1996-1997).In 1997-2001 he was the head of a clinic for movement disorders at the General Hospital of Athens.  From 2001 to 2008 he was a doctor at the hospital in Tripoli. Since 2008 he has his own doctor's office in Tripoli and Sparta and works as a freelancer. From 2013 until today he is a Neurologist at the PALLADION Clinic and Medical Wellness.Finally, he is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the Royal College of Physicians, the Movement Disorders Society, and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

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Adolfo Leyva
Adolfo Leyva
Neurologist
32 years of experience

Adolfo Leyva

Neurologist
32 years of experience
Mexico, Mexico City
DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
Hulya Sirazi
Hulya Sirazi
Pediatric rehabilitation therapist
22 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Romatem Move

Hulya Sirazi

Pediatric rehabilitation therapist
22 years of experience

Areas of Expertise

Stroke Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Robotic Rehabilitation

Atroplasty Rehabilitation

Fracture Rehabilitation

Osteoarthritis (Calcification)

Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption)

Fibromyalgia

Medicine

Education

Faculty of Medicine

Specialization: Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor: 12.10.2015

Publications

Erkin Gülten, Elhan Atilla H, Aybay Canan, Şirzai Hülya, Özel Sumru (2007) Validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Disability and Rehabilitation

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Ass Prof Dr Nihat Mustafayev
Ass Prof Dr Nihat Mustafayev
Neurologist
10 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Ass Prof Dr Nihat Mustafayev ( Ass Prof Dr Nihat Mustafayev Private Clinic (Mesotherapy-Ozone-Botox--EEG-EMG-TMS)

Ass Prof Dr Nihat Mustafayev

Neurologist
10 years of experience

  Ass. Prof. Dr. Nihat Mustafayev began his professional career by receiving his medical doctorate after a six-year disciplined education at Turgut Ozal University Faculty of Medicine. After completing his neurology specialization at Istanbul Bezmialem University, he conducted studies on neuromodulation and ultrasonography-guided botulinum toxin applications.

He completed a fellowship at the Department of Algology at UCLA University in the USA, worked at the Austrian American Association, gave speeches internationally, and edited the book “Practical Approaches to Medical Aesthetics.” He also further developed his knowledge by working at the Movement Disorder Clinic at AKH Hospital in Vienna, Austria.

He is also a member of prestigious organizations that reinforce his reputation in his field of expertise. He is an active member of important associations such as the International Headache Society and the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS). He is also a member of prestigious organizations such as the Turkish Neurological Association, the European Academy of Neurology and the International Headache Society

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Mustafa Sezer
Mustafa Sezer
Neurologist
25 years of experience
Turkey, Izmit
Private Yüzyıl Hospital

Mustafa Sezer

Neurologist
25 years of experience

Personal Information

Name Surname : Mustafa SEZER
Place of Birth - Year :    Balıkesir - 1969
Academic Title : Op. Dr.
Foreign Language : English


Education

Ankara Numune Hospital 1998-2003
Osmangazi Faculty of Medicine 1994
Work Experience

Private Century Hospital 2000-... 
Ankara Numune Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic 1998-2003
Kocaeli Ulaşlı Health Centre 1996-1998
Siirt State Hospital Emergency Service 1994-1996

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Halil Can
Halil Can
Neurologist
30 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Atlas University Medicine Hospital

Halil Can

Neurologist
30 years of experience

2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

1988-1995 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

 

2015- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

2014-2015 Private Pendik Yüzyıl Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

2009-2014 Medicine Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

2009-2009 Nisa Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

2007-2009 Mardin State Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Brain and Neurosurgery

1997-2001 Enez Health Center and Enez State Hospital

 

Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Disc Surgery (endoscopic/microsurgery)

Far lateral (non-canal) lumbar disc surgery (lateral microsurgical approach)

Neurovascular surgery

Cerebrovascular diseases (vascular diseases of the brain)

Aneurysms

Arteriovenous malformations

Cavernomas

Neuro-oncological surgery

Brain tumors

Glial tumors

Meningiomas

Pituitary gland tumors

Metastatic brain tumors

Skull base tumors

Pontocerebellar angle tumors

Pineal tumors

Intraventricular tumors

Spinal disease surgery

Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine fractures

Spine and spinal cord tumors

Scoliosis

Degenerative spine diseases

Peripheral nerve disease surgery

Peripheral nerve tumors

Entrapment neuropathies

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Ulnar groove syndrome

Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Functional neurosurgery and pain surgery

Trigeminal neuralgia

Microvascular decompression

Epilepsy surgery

Spasticity surgery

Epiduroscopic interventions

Hydrocephalus surgeries

Endoscopic 3rd ventriculostomy

VP shunt surgeries

LP shunt surgeries

Developmental anomalies

Meningomyelocele

Tethered cord syndrome

Arachnoid cyst

Craniosynostosis surgeries

Chiari malformation

Head trauma

Subdural hematomas

Intracerebral hematomas

 

Article published in internationally refereed journals

Cansever T, Civelek E, Sencer A, Karasu A, Kiris T, Hepgül K, Can H, Canbolat A: Spinal cavernous malformations: a report of 5 cases. Surg Neurol Jun 69 

Effects of combined and individual use of N-methyl-D aspartate receptor antagonist magnesium sulphate and caspase-9 inhibitor z-LEDH-fmk experimental spinal cord injury. A.Sencer, A.Aydoseli, Y.Aras, M.Osman Akçakaya, C.Gömleksiz, H.Can, A.Canbolat. Turkısh Joumal of Trauma&Emergency Surgery 2013

Aydoseli A, Can H, Aras Y, Sabanci PA, Akcakaya MO, Unal OF. Memantine and Q-VD-OPh Treatments in Experimental Spinal Cord Injury: Combined Inhibition of Necrosis and Apoptosis. Turk Neurosurg. 2016

Can H, Kircelli A, Kavadar G, Civelek E, Cansever T, Aydoseli A, Onal MB, Yilmaz C. Lumbosacral Conjoined Root Anomaly: Anatomical Considerations of Exiting Angles and Root Thickness. Turk Neurosurg. 2017

Kırcelli A, Özel Ö, Can H, Sarı R, Cansever T, Elmacı İ. Is the presence of linear fracture a predictor of delayed posterior fossa epidural hematoma? Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2016 Jul

Kavadar G, Demircioğlu DT, Can H, Emre TY, Civelek E, Senyigit A. The clinical factors associated with benefit finding of complementary medicine use in patients with back pain: A cross-sectional study with cluster analysis. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017

Ozer AF, Suzer T, Can H, Falsafi M, Aydin M, Sasani M, Oktenoglu T. Anatomic Assessment of Variations in Kambin’s Triangle: A Surgical and Cadaver Study. World Neurosurg. 2017 Apr

Can H, Aydoseli A, Gömleksiz C, Göker B, Altunrende ME, Dolgun M, Sencer A. Combined and individual use of pancaspase inhibitor Q-VD-OPh and NMDA receptor antagonist riluzole in experimental spinal cord injury. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2017

Gomleksiz C, Erbulut DU, Can H, Kodigudla MK, Kelkar AV, Kasapoglu E, Ozer AF, Goel VK. A new lumbar fixation device alternative to pedicle-based stabilization for lumbar spine: In vitro cadaver investigation. J Spinal Cord Med. 2018 Jul 16:1-8.

Aydoseli A, Özgen U, Akgül T, Orhan EK, Adıyaman AE, Can H, Karadağ C. Subacute Traumatic Ascending Myelopathy in a 28-year-old man: A rare case. World Neurosurg. 2019 Apr 28

 

Article published in national refereed journals

1) Intracranial Hemangioblastomas: Clinical Evaluation of 32 Patients T. Cansever, A. Karasu, K. Hepgül, H. Can, A. Sencer Turkish Neurosurgical Journal 2007, Volume:17 

2) Halil Can, Müge Dolgun, Utku Özgen, Cengiz Gömleksiz, Furkan Diren, Aydın Aydoseli, Yavuz Aras, Altay Sencer. Microsurgical Results in Vestibular Schwannoma Patients; Retrospective Clinical Study. JAREM 2019

3) Furkan Diren , Özcan Gayretli , Halil Can , İlke Ali Gürses , Orhan Barlas. Examination of Pons-Cerebellum Cisterna Anatomy with Endoscopic Retrosigmoid Suboccipital Approach: Cadaver Study. JAREM 2019

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Siar Dursun
Siar Dursun
Pediatrician
14 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Siar Dursun

Pediatrician
14 years of experience

EDUCATION:

 

2014 ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES, CHILD NEUROLOGY

 

2011 IZMIR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

 

2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Child Health and Diseases

 

2004 DICLE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

2018 Istanbul Medipol Hospital

 

2017 - 2018 Kartal Education and Research Hospital

 

2014 - 2016 Denizli State Hospital

 

2011 - 2014 Aydin Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

 

2006 - 2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital

 

2011Izmir Education and Research Hospital

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Wang Ling
Wang Ling
Neurologist
35 years of experience
China, Beijing
Beijing Angel Childrens' Hospital

Wang Ling

Neurologist
35 years of experience

Wang Ling

Leading pediatric neurologist at Beijing Children's Hospital Angel

Deputy Chief Physician

Member of the Neurological Diseases Department of the Chinese Medical Association

Member of the Professional Committee for Rehabilitation of Children with Cerebral Palsy, China Rehabilitation Association

Experience 30 years

Has deep knowledge in the field of childhood neurological diseases and his own clinical methods of diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.

Uses interdisciplinary treatment plans based on the principle of "early detection - comprehensive assessment - early treatment" using traditional Chinese and Western medicine, rehabilitation.

Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children with cerebral palsy, mental retardation, delayed brain development, emotional disorders, consequences of traumatic brain injury, consequences of poliomyelitis, Down syndrome, autism, developmental delay, speech delay, etc.

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Igor Kostyev
Igor Kostyev
Neurologist
39 years of experience
Ukraine, Kyiv
Лікувально-діагностичний центр «Меддіагностика»

Igor Kostyev

Neurologist
39 years of experience

Treatment methods and techniques: reflexology, therapy, pharma puncture, pain blockades, trigger point blockades, drug therapy, treatment of various vascular pathologies of the brain and spinal cord, treatment of panic attacks. Interpretations of examination methods: magnetic resonance imaging, radiography, electroencephalography, ultrasound Dopplerography, densitometry, spiral computed tomography, electroneuromyography.

Advantages. attentiveness, comprehensive approach to treatment and diagnosis of diseases. Drug treatment only after diagnosis.

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Halil Olgunpeker
Halil Olgunpeker
Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Lifetr hospital

Halil Olgunpeker

Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience

Skull Aesthetics
 

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Later, I had the chance to work as a clinical research fellow (observer doctor) with Prof. Dr. Mustafa Başkaya at the University of Wisconsin in the USA. After returning from the USA, I worked at Okmeydanı Education and Research Hospital for another four years and started working as a specialist doctor at Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hospital in 2020.

With the excitement of transferring my experiences to future generations, I simultaneously continue my academic duty at Altınbaş University 

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Yasef Özsarfati
Yasef Özsarfati
Neurologist
40 years of experience
5.0
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Yasef Özsarfati

Neurologist
40 years of experience

Prof. Dr. Yasef began his medical education at Istanbul University in 1973 and graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1979. He started his specialization in neurology at the same university in 1980 and became a neurologist in 1985. During his specialty training, he spent 6 months at Hacettepe University in the Neurology Department in Ankara.

After becoming a neurologist, he completed 3.5 years of obligatory government service, spending the first 1.5 years at the Iskenderun Navy Hospital and the next 2 years at Diyarbakır Social Security Hospital. He returned to Istanbul University in 1989.

Prof. Dr. Yasef worked abroad in the United States from 1990 - 1991, focusing on dementia and behavioral neurology.

In 1994, he became an Associate Professor and continued working at Istanbul University until 1999. Between 1999 - 2002, he worked at Florence Nightingale Hospital, and then at Kozyatağı Acıbadem Hospital from 2004 to 2013.

Since 2013, he has been a valuable part of the team at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

Specialties

  • Dementia
  • Epilepsy
  • Headaches

Work Experience

  • Military Service at Iskenderun Navy Hospital, 1985 - 1986
  • State Service at Diyarbakır S.S.K. Hospital, 1986 - 1989
  • Florence Nightingale Hospital, 1999 - 2002
  • Kozyatağı Acıbadem Hospital, 2004 - 2013
  • Florence Nightingale Hospital (Since 2013)
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Yasef Özsarfati
Yasef Özsarfati
Neurologist
40 years of experience
5.0
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Yasef Özsarfati

Neurologist
40 years of experience

After he became a neurologist, he did 3,5 years of obligatory service for the gouvernment, first 1,5 years in military (Iskenderun Navy Hospital) and two more years in Diyarbakır Social Security Hospital. He returned to Istanbul University in 1989. He worked in the Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota U.S.A. during 1990 - 1991 on Demantia and Behavioural neurology subjects.

He became an Associate Professor in 1994 and continued working in Istanbul University until 1999. Between 1999 - 2002, he worked at the Kadir Has University and also Florence Nightingale Hospital.

He served in the Faculty executive committee of Kadir Has University during 1999 - 2000 and became a professor in 2000. Following that, worked in the Kozyatağı Hospital between 2004 - 2013.  

Since 2013 he has been working in Florence Nightingale Hospital.  

 SPECIALITIES

Demantia

Epilepsy

Headache

 WORK EXPERIENCE

Military service in Navy Hospital, 1985 - 1986

Obligatory state service in Diyarbakır S.S.K Hospital, 1986 - 1989

Kozyatağı Acıbadem Hospital 2004 - 2013

 

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Byung-hee Lee
Byung-hee Lee
Radiation oncologist
41 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Cheonan
RE:YOUTH (YONSEI BH Arterial cell Clinic)

Byung-hee Lee

Radiation oncologist
41 years of experience

Regular member of the Korean Society of Radiology

Founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology

Founding member of the Korean Stroke Society

Regular member of the American Stroke Association

Regular member of the World Stroke Society

Regular member of the World Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

Regular member of the European Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

Regular member of the Intervention Society

24 pieces of overseas and domestic thesis presentation (SCI)

50 times of overseas and domestic conference lectures

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Erika María Torres San Narciso
Erika María Torres San Narciso
Neurologist
15 years of experience
Spain, Alicante
Quironsalud Torrevieja

Erika María Torres San Narciso

Neurologist
15 years of experience

Specialist in Neurology
Head of the Advanced Neurosciences Unit – Quirónsalud

Professional Experience

Head of the Neurology Service
Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja (2018 – 2021)
Led a multidisciplinary neurology team with a focus on patient-centered care, especially for neurodegenerative disorders.

Head of Neurology Service
Hospital Clínica Benidorm (2017 – 2018)
Oversaw diagnostic and therapeutic services in general neurology, epilepsy, and movement disorders.

Consultant Neurologist
Hospital General Universitario de Alicante (2017 – 2018)
Specialized in inpatient and outpatient neurology services, actively participated in teaching and research.

Consultant Neurologist
Hospital de Manises, Valencia (2016 – 2017)
Focus on epilepsy and complex neurological diagnostics.

General Practitioner
Baghavatula Charitable Trust (BCT), Vishakapatnam, India (2012 – 2016)
Provided healthcare services in underserved rural communities, gaining valuable experience in global medicine.

Education & Training

Medical Degree
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) (2005 – 2011)

Neurology Residency (MIR Program)
Hospital General Universitario de Alicante (2012 – 2016)

Postgraduate Studies

Postgraduate Specialization in Movement Disorders
Universidad Oberta de Catalunya (2019 – 2020)

Postgraduate Specialization in Clinical Research
Chair UAM-Abbvie (2020 – ongoing)

Master in Healthcare Management
UDIMA - Universidad a Distancia de Madrid (2020 – ongoing)

Master in Clinical Neurology
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (2020 – ongoing)

Professional Societies

Member of the Valencian Society of Neurology (SVN)

Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN)

Scientific Contributions

Publications:

"Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease – Heidenhain Variant" – Presented at the 66th Meeting of the Spanish Society of Neurology (2015)

"Sleepwalking or Epilepsy?" – Presented at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Spanish Society of Neuropediatrics (2016)

Conferences & Courses:

Epilepsy Hospital Stage Course – Hospital La Princesa, Madrid (2020)

Updates on Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders – Movement Disorder Society, 2019

American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting – Baltimore, USA (2019)

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