Nimet Dortcan
- Specialization: Neurologist
- 36 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
Dr. Nimet Dortcan is a specialized neurophysiologist and neurologist at Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul. She holds a master’s degree in electroneurophysiology from Istanbul University. Dr. Dortcan focus on complex diagnostic testing including EMG, EEG, and polysomnography. She treats peripheral nervous system diseases, muscle disorders, and chronic epilepsy. Her clinic at Liv Hospital holds JCI accreditation for quality and safety.
- Specializes in migraine botox and botulinum A toxin applications.
- Performs advanced neurophysiological examinations for sleep disorders and neuromuscular diseases.
- Serves as a faculty member in the Electroneurophysiology Department at Haliç University.
- Treats neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
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Doctor's services
- Surgical treatment of epilepsy
- Medication treatment for Parkinson's disease
- Medication treatment for essential tremor
- Stem cell treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
- Stem cell treatment for muscular dystrophy
- Medication treatment for epilepsy
- Medication treatment for multiple sclerosis
- Treatment of chronic pain after hernia surgery
- Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS)
- Stem cell treatment for ADHD
- Stem cell treatment for TBI (traumatic brain injury)
- Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Therapy
- Microcurrent Therapy
- MRI of one area
- CT (computer tomography)
- Brainstem evoked response audiometry
- Brain MRI
- Magnetic Resonance Angiography Of The Brain
- Ultrasound
- EEG (Electroencephalography)
- Brain biopsy
- Video-EEG monitoring
How are we doing?
Qualifications
Dr. Nimet Dortcan is a Clinical Neurophysiology Sub-branch Specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus. She diagnoses and treats neurological disorders, including epilepsy, neuromuscular diseases, and sleep disorders. Dr. Dortcan performs advanced electrodiagnostic examinations such as electromyography (EMG) and polysomnography. Polysomnography is a comprehensive sleep study used to diagnose sleep-related breathing and movement disorders.
Specialization and Neurological Focus
Dr. Dortcan treats a wide range of peripheral and central nervous system conditions. She has experience treating muscle diseases and epilepsy. The doctor also provides botulinum toxin applications for patients with chronic migraines. Her neurological focus includes:
- General neurology and neurodegenerative diseases
- Peripheral nervous system disorders
- Sleep and wakefulness disorders
- Chronic pain and headache management
- Polyneuropathy and facial palsy
- Multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease
Expertise in Neurophysiology
The doctor performs precise diagnostic tests to evaluate nerve and muscle function. She uses video-EEG monitoring and evoked potentials to locate the source of neurological symptoms. These tools help her create treatment plans for seizures and movement disorders. She also conducts brainstem evoked response audiometry for sensory evaluations.
Work Experience
- 2023–Currently — Department of Neurology, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
- 2023–Currently — Faculty Member, Haliç University Faculty of Medicine
- 2014–2023 — Faculty Member, Bilgi University Health Sciences Vocational School
- 2019–2022 — Neurology Department, Ataşehir Private Avicenna Hospital
- 2009–2018 — Specialist Doctor, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Education and Research Hospital
- 2005–2006 — EMG Laboratory, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
- 2000–2004 — Specialist Student, PTT Education and Research Hospital
Education and Training
- 1998 — Marmara University Faculty of Medicine — MD Degree, Turkey
- 2004 — PTT Education and Research Hospital — Neurology Specialization
- 2010 — Istanbul University Electroneurophysiology Master’s Program
- 2012 — Clinical Neurophysiology Sub-branch Specialist
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