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Melda Bozluolcay

  • New
  • 39 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    Undergraduate Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 1975 -1983
    Neurology Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 1986 -1991

    Languages

    French
    English

     

    Medical Interests

    • Dementia
    • Brain Vascular Diseases
    • Stroke
    • Forgetfulness
    • Behavioural Changes
    • Paralyses

     

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halil Gulluoglu

  • New
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital

  • Education and Expertise

    • 1999 – 2005 – FIRAT UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    • 1995 – 1999 – IZMIR ATATURK HIGH SCHOOL

    Diseases

    • Alzheimer’s type dementia
    • Headaches
    • Dizziness
    • Cerebrovascular diseases
    • Vascular diseases
    • Dementia Diseases
    • Demyelinating Diseases
    • Epilepsy
    • Movement Disorders
    • Migraine
    • Myopathies
    • MOGAD

    Treatment Methods

    • Botox
    • Duodopa Treatment
    • Intravenous Thrombolytic
    • IVIG Treatment
    • Migraine vaccine
    • Migraine Botox

    Experience

    • 2005-2010 – Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Specialization Student, Izmir.
    • 2010-2012 – İzmir Tire State Hospital Neurology Department
    • September 2012 – May 2013 – Çanakkale 18 March University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Assistant Professor.
    • 2013 – Medical Point Izmir Hospital Neurology Department

    Professional Memberships

    • Turkish Neurology Association
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Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a neurologist. She graduated from Manisa Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her neurology residency at SBÜ Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Sahbaz has served as Clinic Chief at Afyonkarahisar State Hospital. She currently practices at İzmir Ekonomi University Medical Point Hospital.

    She treats many neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, epilepsy, cerebrovascular diseases, brain tumors, movement disorders, and headaches. Dr. Sahbaz is experienced in advanced treatments such as acute stroke intervention, deep brain stimulation, IVIG therapy, and botulinum toxin injections.

    She is a member of the Turkish Neurology Society, International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, and European Academy of Neurology.

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Ela Simay Zengin

  • New
  • 4 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Ela Simay Zengin is a neurologist. She completed her medical training at Dokuz Eylül University, Başkent University, and Acıbadem University. She has worked at Bitlis Tatvan, Sirnak, and Cizre State Hospitals.

    Dr. Zengin treats Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, migraines, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. She uses advanced treatments, including apomorphine pump therapy, botulinum toxin injections, and migraine vaccines.

    She is a member of the Turkish Neurology Association, American Academy of Neurology, European Academy of Neurology, and International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

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Ulvi Samadzade

  • New
  • 6 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Ulvi Samadzade is a neurologist with training from Azerbaijan State Medical University, Gazi University, and Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. He diagnoses and treats neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, stroke, migraine, and multiple sclerosis.

    Dr. Samadzade uses advanced treatments, including botulinum toxin injections, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy, migraine vaccines, and plasmapheresis. He practices at İzmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital.

    He is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Multiple Sclerosis Research Association, Turkish Neurological Society, European Academy of Neurology, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS).

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Burcak Ekinci Evci

  • New
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • Education

     

    2019

    Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Electroneurophysiology

     

    2005

    Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Neurology

     

    1998

    Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, Faculty of Medicine

     

     

    Experience

     

    2017 - 2019

    Private Adatip Kurtkoy Hospital

     

    2016

    TND – Schering-Plough Proceedings of the Year Awards

     

    2015 - 2017

    Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University Private Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

     

    2015 - 2015

    Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital

     

    2005 - 2014

    Private Avicenna Hope Hospital

     

    2015 – 2019 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

     

    2019 – Medipol University Pendik Hospital

     

     

     

     

    Publications

     

    1- Yüz Ağrılarında Trigeminal SEP Uygulaması ; Yüksek Lisans Tezi

    2- Glial Tümörlerde P53 , PTEN ve EGRF Pozitifliğinin İmmunohistokimyasal ; Uzmanlık Tezi

    3- Two siblings with homocystinuria presenting with dystonia and parkinsonism

    4- Lack of association between IL-1ß/? gene polymorphisms and temporal lobe epilepsy with hippocampal sclerosis

    5- Psychogenic movement disorders in two children

    6- Temporal Lob Epilepsi ve Hippokampal Sklerozlu Hastalarda İnterlökin 1-ß ve İnterlökin 1-? Gen Polimorfizminin Analizi

    7- Hippokampal Skleroza Bağlı Mesial Temporal Lob Epilepsisi İle İnterlökin 1-ß ve İnterlökin 1-? Gen Polimorfizmi İlişkisinin Araştırılması

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Erika María Torres San Narciso

  • 3 Good 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Spain, Alicante, Quironsalud Torrevieja
  • Specialist in Neurology
    Head of the Advanced Neurosciences Unit – Quirónsalud

    Professional Experience

    Head of the Neurology Service
    Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja (2018 – 2021)
    Led a multidisciplinary neurology team with a focus on patient-centered care, especially for neurodegenerative disorders.

    Head of Neurology Service
    Hospital Clínica Benidorm (2017 – 2018)
    Oversaw diagnostic and therapeutic services in general neurology, epilepsy, and movement disorders.

    Consultant Neurologist
    Hospital General Universitario de Alicante (2017 – 2018)
    Specialized in inpatient and outpatient neurology services, actively participated in teaching and research.

    Consultant Neurologist
    Hospital de Manises, Valencia (2016 – 2017)
    Focus on epilepsy and complex neurological diagnostics.

    General Practitioner
    Baghavatula Charitable Trust (BCT), Vishakapatnam, India (2012 – 2016)
    Provided healthcare services in underserved rural communities, gaining valuable experience in global medicine.

    Education & Training

    Medical Degree
    Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) (2005 – 2011)

    Neurology Residency (MIR Program)
    Hospital General Universitario de Alicante (2012 – 2016)

    Postgraduate Studies

    Postgraduate Specialization in Movement Disorders
    Universidad Oberta de Catalunya (2019 – 2020)

    Postgraduate Specialization in Clinical Research
    Chair UAM-Abbvie (2020 – ongoing)

    Master in Healthcare Management
    UDIMA - Universidad a Distancia de Madrid (2020 – ongoing)

    Master in Clinical Neurology
    Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (2020 – ongoing)

    Professional Societies

    Member of the Valencian Society of Neurology (SVN)

    Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN)

    Scientific Contributions

    Publications:

    "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease – Heidenhain Variant" – Presented at the 66th Meeting of the Spanish Society of Neurology (2015)

    "Sleepwalking or Epilepsy?" – Presented at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Spanish Society of Neuropediatrics (2016)

    Conferences & Courses:

    Epilepsy Hospital Stage Course – Hospital La Princesa, Madrid (2020)

    Updates on Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders – Movement Disorder Society, 2019

    American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting – Baltimore, USA (2019)

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Basak Bollu Kilic

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Dr. Başak Bolluk Kılıç, MD graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2000 as a Medical Doctor.  She completed her specialization training in the Department of Neurology at Ankara University in 2005.

     

    In 2004, she worked as an observer at the Department of Movement Disorders at the University of Barcelona Medical Faculty.  Having started her compulsory service in Kırşehir State Hospital in 2006, Dr.  Başak Bolluk Kılıç, MD worked at Ankara Private Tandoğan Magnet Hospital in 2008, at Çamlıca Erdem Hospital between 2010-2016, at Bilgi University Electroneurophysiology Department between 2013-2017, at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine between 2017-2018 and at Medical Park between 2016-2018. She worked as an Assistant Professor at Göztepe Hospital.

     

    In September 2018, at Istanbul Medipol University Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER) she created the patients' treatment plans. She provides each patient with the most appropriate personalized medical follow-up and treatment support.

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Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Assoc. Prof.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz graduated from Hacettepe University in 2000 as a Medical Doctor.  She completed her specialty training in the Department of Neurology at Ankara University in 2006.

     

    She started her compulsory service in Mardin Nusaybin State Hospital in 2007.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz continued her duty in Gaziantep 27 December State Hospital in 2008.  She worked as a neurologist at Biophysis Nilüfer Medical Center and Ali Osman Sönmez Oncology Hospital in Bursa between 2010-2011, and at Istanbul Universal Aksaray Hospital between 2011-2012. From October 2012, she started to work as a Doctor Lecturer in Istanbul Medipol University Neurology Department.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz received the title of associate professor in 2021.  In 2015, she worked as an Honorary Observer in Parkinson's Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation (Neuromodulation) at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, National Hospital for Neurology in London.  She took part in many training programs on Deep Brain Stimulation (Neuromodulation) in Turkey and abroad between 2013-2022.

     

    Since September 2018, she has been working as a coordinator for student education in the 5th semester of Neurology. As of December 2022, she has developed treatment plans for patients at Medipol University Istanbul Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER) and provides each patient the most appropriate personal medical follow-up and treatment support.

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Alireza Soltanzadeh

  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Dr. Alireza Soltanzadeh, born in Iran in 1969, is an esteemed anesthesiology and reanimation specialist with over 25 years of experience in critical care, cardiac anesthesia, and algology. After graduating from Urmia University of Medical Sciences in 1995, he quickly specialized in anesthesiology and critical care, beginning his practice abroad in 1998. Furthering his expertise, he completed a fellowship in cardiac anesthesia at Istanbul’s Çapa Medical Faculty and the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center in 2006 and trained in pain management (algology) in 2013. His extensive knowledge in these fields makes him a vital asset to the medical community.

    Dr. Soltanzadeh has held pivotal roles throughout his career, including a five-year tenure as Chief Physician at a state hospital in Iran. He has enriched his medical education by completing specialized courses in Germany and continues to be an active member of numerous international anesthesiology and medical societies. Since 2018, he has practiced in Istanbul, contributing his expertise to the private sector and currently serves in the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Istanbul Okan University Hospital.

    Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Farsi, Turkish, Azeri, Kurdish, German, and Arabic, Dr. Soltanzadeh’s professional interests extend to ozone therapy, digital medical device innovation, and enhanced patient safety during anesthesia. His research contributions are recognized internationally, with numerous publications and presentations at renowned anesthesia and pain management congresses worldwide. Dr. Soltanzadeh remains committed to advancing medical standards in his field and continuously expanding his clinical and research expertise.

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Adolfo Leyva

  • New
  • 32 years of experience
  • Mexico, Mexico City, DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
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Siar Dursun

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • EDUCATION:

     

    2014 ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES, CHILD NEUROLOGY

     

    2011 IZMIR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

     

    2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Child Health and Diseases

     

    2004 DICLE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

     

    EXPERIENCE:

     

    2018 Istanbul Medipol Hospital

     

    2017 - 2018 Kartal Education and Research Hospital

     

    2014 - 2016 Denizli State Hospital

     

    2011 - 2014 Aydin Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

     

    2006 - 2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital

     

    2011Izmir Education and Research Hospital

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İbrahim Mumcuoğlu

  • 4.3 Good 27 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex
  • Neurologist
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Fritz Leutmezer

  • 4.6 Excellent 18 reviews
  • Austria, Vienna, Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
  • Dr. Fritz Leutmezer is a neurologist at Vienna General Hospital (AKH). He specializes in multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, movement disorders, tremors, memory problems, and stroke prevention. He uses advanced therapies and offers acupuncture for trigeminal neuralgia, headaches, and facial nerve palsy.

    Dr. Leutmezer is President of the Austrian Multiple Sclerosis Society (ÖMSG) and Vice President of the Vienna Multiple Sclerosis Society (MSGW). He has written over 60 scientific articles and a book on multiple sclerosis. He donates all book proceeds to support MS patients in Vienna.

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Ulviyya Salimova

  • New
  • 19 years of experience
  • Azerbaijan, Baku, Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku
  • Organic and functional diseases of the nervous system.

    Cerebrovascular accidents (strokes)

    Headaches (migraine, tension headache, cluster headache, etc.)

    Dizziness (vertigo, vertigo)

    Panic attacks, degenerative diseases of the nervous system, neuroses.

    Facial nerve neuropathy (paralysis)

    Trigeminal neuralgia

    Neurological complications of herniated discs (myelopathy, radiculopathy, weakness and numbness of the arms and legs)

    Multiple sclerosis. Degenerative and myelin diseases of the nervous system

    Parkinson's disease and syndrome

    SPECIALITY:

    Neurologist

    EDUCATION:

    Azerbaijan Medical University

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Nooshin Yamani

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 11 years of experience
  • United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Dubai London Hospital
  • Dr. Nooshin is Specialist Neurologist with more than 10 years of extensive experience in her field. She earned his medical degree and board certification of neurology from the most prestigious university in Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Further, she pursued advanced training through a fellowship in headache disorders at the Danish Headache Centre, University of Copenhagen, under the supervision of Professor Jes Olesen, who is well-known as the godfather of the headache around the world. She also attended a two years mastership program of headache disorders at the University of Copenhagen. She is a fellow of European Headache Federation and a member of the Educational Committee of the International Headache Society.

     

    EXPERTISE:

    • Treating and diagnosing different types of headaches
    • Botox injection and nerve blocks for treating headache disorders
    • Diagnosing and treatment of spine disorders (low back pain, cervical pain, discopathy)
    • Treatment of vertigo, tinnitus, sleep disorders and dementia
    • Diagnosis and treatment of muscle and nerve disorders (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, polyneuropathy, myopathy, myasthenia gravis)
    • Treatment of stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis
    • EEG, EMG-NCV, VEP
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