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Best Muscular dystrophy doctors in Istanbul: TOP 8 doctors

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Fahad Mawlood

Ebru Altindag

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Associate professor with a PhD in neurology, specializing in muscular dystrophy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Over 20 years of experience in neurology
    • Multiple awards for research in epilepsy and neurophysiology
    • Member of Turkish Neurology Association and other scientific organizations
    • Specialized in Clinical Neurophysiology
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Yasef Özsarfati

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Özsarfati trained at Mayo Clinic in behavioral neurology and has over 30 years of experience treating neurological disorders at top hospitals.

    • Specializes in dementia, epilepsy, and headache disorders
    • Worked at Istanbul University and Florence Nightingale Hospital
    • Professor of neurology since 2000
    • Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in the U.S.
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Yasef Özsarfati

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati brings over 30 years of neurology expertise to Florence Nightingale Hospital, with specialized training in behavioral neurology.

    • Completed neurology training at Istanbul University and Hacettepe University
    • Specializes in dementia, epilepsy, and headache disorders
    • Worked in the US focusing on dementia and behavioral neurology
    • Current professor at Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2013
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Siar Dursun

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • Dr. Siar Dursun specializes in pediatric neurology with a focus on muscular dystrophy at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

    • Board-certified in child neurology with over 10 years of experience
    • Trained at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital
    • Works at one of Turkey's leading university hospitals
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Nimet Dortcan

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Specializes in neuromuscular disorders like muscular dystrophy, with advanced training in clinical neurophysiology at Liv Hospital Ulus.

    • Over 20 years of neurology experience
    • Trained in electroneurophysiology at Istanbul University
    • Expert in EMG and other diagnostic techniques
    • Faculty member at Haliç University Medical School
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Dr Ayhan Ozturk

  • 5 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Prof. Ozturk brings 30+ years of neurology expertise to Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, with a focus on neuromuscular conditions.

    • Specialized in Clinical Neurophysiology
    • Expertise in neuromuscular junction diseases including myasthenia gravis
    • Professor at Duzce University Faculty of Medicine
    • Published research on neuromuscular disorders
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Abdullah Ozkardes

  • New
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Associate Professor Abdullah Ozkardes brings over 30 years of neurology practice to Biruni University Hospital.

    • Specialized in neurology with training at GATA Faculty of Medicine
    • Served as Neurology Specialist at Şişli Memorial Hospital for 17 years
    • Member of Turkish Medical Association
    • Holds DGCA Health Board Membership
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Hatice Balaban

  • 5 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Specializes in neurological disorders including muscular dystrophy, with extensive experience in botulinum toxin applications for movement disorders.

    • Over 20 years of neurology practice
    • Expertise in dystonia and spasticity management
    • Associate professor with academic background
    • Practices at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
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28 years of experienceNeuromuscular disordersSpecializes in Clinical Neurophysiology with extensive research in neuromuscular disorders. Award-winning researcher with multiple publications in epilepsy and neurophysiology.
Turkey
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41 years of experienceNeuromuscular disordersTrained at Mayo Clinic in behavioral neurology – brings U.S. expertise to Istanbul. Professor of neurology with 30+ years at top hospitals.
Turkey
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41 years of experienceNeuromuscular disordersSpecialized in behavioral neurology with US training. Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospital with decades of neurology experience.
Turkey
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15 years of experiencePediatric muscular dystrophySpecializes in pediatric neurology with extensive training in muscular dystrophy. Board-certified and works at a top university hospital.
Turkey
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36 years of experienceNeuromuscular disordersExpert in clinical neurophysiology with specialized EMG training. Combines academic teaching with active neurology practice at top hospitals.
Turkey
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46 years of experienceNeuromuscular junction disordersUnique Clinical Neurophysiology specialization enhances diagnosis accuracy. Professor position reflects academic leadership in neuromuscular field.
Turkey
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34 years of experienceNeuromuscular disordersSpecializes in neurology with extensive hospital experience. Member of key Turkish medical associations.
Turkey
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31 years of experienceDystonia and spasticity casesSpecializes in neurological movement disorders with expertise in botulinum toxin applications. Associate professor with extensive academic and clinical experience.
Turkey
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