9 Best Peripheral Paralysis Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Mustafa Kurklu is an orthopedic and traumatology surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in traumatology, orthopedics, and hand transplantation. Dr. Kurklu has published over 70 scientific papers on his clinical findings. He serves as the Head of the Hand Transplantation Department at a prestigious medical academy.

• Completed a specialist fellowship at a university in the USA.
• Treats complex musculoskeletal conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis.
• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Previously served as an Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Dr. Engin Cakar is a professor and rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Göztepe and Memorial Şişli Hospitals. He specializes in pain medicine, electrodiagnostic neurology, and stroke rehabilitation. Dr. Cakar chair’s the Brain Stimulation and Neurorestoration Working Group. He completed training in brain stimulation at Harvard Medical School.

• Author of over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Treats complex cases using transcranial magnetic and direct current stimulation.
• Is a member of the European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, a center known for neurosurgery excellence.

Dr. Bestami Yalvac is an Assistant Professor at Galata University in Istanbul. He treats patients at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Dr. Yalvac specializes in ozone therapy for fibromyalgia and sports injuries. He completed his residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Treats chronic conditions like osteoporosis, rheumatic pain, and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Provides rehabilitation for stroke, spinal cord injuries, and nerve compression.
• Uses techniques such as dry needling, kinesiotaping, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Practices at a hospital serving over 500,000 patients every year.

Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati brings over 41 years of neurology expertise, trained at Istanbul University and specialized in behavioral neurology in the US.

• Specializes in dementia, epilepsy, and headaches
• Worked at top hospitals including Florence Nightingale and Acıbadem
• Member of the team at Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2013

Associate Professor Suber Dikici brings over 25 years of neurology expertise, specializing in peripheral paralysis at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained in neurology at Dicle University
• Member of Turkish Neurology and Sleep Medicine Associations
• Completed specialized DBS Application Training in Dubai
• Recipient of Düzce University's Publication Success Incentive Award

With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience, the doctor is a highly accomplished specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. Clinical expertise encompasses hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery. The doctor has held significant positions at various training and research hospitals, including serving as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor has pursued international professional development, including an observership at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. After being appointed Associate Professor in 2018, the doctor attained the rank of Professor in 2024 and currently practices as a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Dr. Bozluolcay specializes in brain vascular diseases and stroke at Biruni University Hospital, with a focus on paralyses.

• Over 40 years of experience in neurology
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in dementia and behavioral changes
• Fluent in English and French

Board-certified child neurologist trained in pediatric care — Siar Dursun specializes in treating young patients at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in child health and diseases at Adnan Menderes University
• Extensive experience in pediatric neurology since 2014
• Worked at leading hospitals including Kartal Education and Research Hospital
• Current practice focuses on neurological conditions in children