Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz
- Specialization: Neurologist
- 26 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz specializes in Parkinson's and movement disorders, with extensive research and clinical experience. She leads the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit at Medipol University.
- Over 26 of experience in neurology
- Expert in Deep Brain Stimulation therapy
- Published 30 clinical researches and 80 reports
- Coordinated student education in Neurology
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Specialization and Neurological Care
Dr. Yilmaz treats complex movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. She also treats epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease. The doctor works with neurosurgeons to plan Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) — a surgical procedure that uses electrodes to regulate abnormal brain activity. This technique helps control tremors and motor symptoms.
She uses diagnostic tools like Brain MRI, EEG, and CT scans to evaluate patients. Furthermore, she provides a medical follow-up plan based on the specific needs of each individual.
Work Experience
- 2022–Present — Neurologist, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
- 2012–Present — Doctor Lecturer, Istanbul Medipol University Neurology Department
- 2018–Present — Student Education Coordinator for Neurology, Istanbul Medipol University
- 2011–2012 — Neurologist, Istanbul Universal Aksaray Hospital
- 2010–2011 — Neurologist, Biophysis Nilüfer Medical Center and Ali Osman Sönmez Oncology Hospital, Bursa
- 2008 — Neurologist, Gaziantep 27 December State Hospital
- 2007 — Neurologist, Mardin Nusaybin State Hospital
Education and Advanced Training
- 2021 — Received the title of Associate Professor
- 2015 — Honorary Observer in Parkinson's Disease and DBS, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London
- 2006 — Specialty Training in Neurology, Ankara University
- 2000 — Medical Degree, Hacettepe University
- 2013–2022 — Completed multiple DBS training programs in Turkey and abroad
Research and Publications
Dr. Yilmaz has authored a two-chapter book and over 80 scientific reports. Additionally, she has published original research in journals like Revue Neurologique and Acta Neurologica Belgica.
Selected Scientific Works
- "Prevalence of restless legs syndrome in Ankara, Turkey" — Acta Neurol Belg
- "Sensitivity and specificity of Ankara University Cerebral Dominance Inventory" — Acta Neurol Belg
- "Clozapine induced epilepsy" — Revue Neurologique
- "Multipl Sklerozda Kraniyal Nöropati" — Turk Norol Derg
- "Restless Legs Syndrome in Ankara" — Poster presented at the 16th International Parkinson's Congress, Dublin
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