Dr. Lecturer Omer Faruk Akkaya
- Specialization: Neurologist
- 19 years of experience
- Speaks:Arabic, English, Hungarian, Russian, Turkish
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
- Stroke (Cerebral Palsy) Diagnosis and Treatment
Dr. Lecturer Omer Faruk Akkaya is a neurologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in stroke management and cerebral palsy treatment. Dr. Akkaya previously served as the Deputy Chief Physician at VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital. He provides care for complex neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.
- Expert in epilepsy diagnosis using EEG and specialized neurological treatments.
- Treats muscle and nerve diseases, vertigo, and restless leg syndrome.
- Practices at a clinic treats 280,000 patients annually using modern techniques.
- Works at a facility holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
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Dr. Omer Faruk Akkaya is a neurologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with expertise in stroke and cerebral palsy diagnosis. He has held clinical leadership roles, including serving as Deputy Chief Physician at VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital. Dr. Akkaya treats neurological care for movement and cognitive disorders across several Turkish medical centers.
Specialization & Approach
The doctor treats various neurological conditions including age-related cognitive decline and motor neuron diseases. He treats Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease through treatment plans. Dr. Akkaya also diagnoses and treats vertigo, restless leg syndrome, and muscle and nerve diseases.
For patients with seizure disorders, he uses EEG (Electroencephalography) to monitor brain activity. EEG is a test that detects electrical activity in the brain using small, metal discs attached to the scalp. This technology helps ensure accurate diagnosis for various types of epilepsy. His approach to stroke recovery includes protocols for treating cerebral palsy symptoms and rehabilitation.
Work Experience
- 2022–2024 – Neurologist at Private Atasam Samsun Hospital
- 2021–2022 – Specialist at Samsun Education and Research Hospital
- 2019–2021 – Deputy Chief Physician at VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital
- 2009–2017 – Neurologist at VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital
- 2007–2009 – Specialist at Bartın State Hospital
- Neurologist at Çarşamba State Hospital
Education & Training
- 2001–2006 – Medical Specialization at Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
- 1989–1995 – Degree in General Medicine at Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey
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