Best Neurodegenerative disease doctors: TOP 25 doctors

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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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Hatice Balaban

  • 5 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Areas of Interests

    • Parkinson's disease
    • Essential tremor
    • Dystonia and other involuntary movements
    • Balance and gait disorders
    • Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias
    • Spasticity
    • Brain vascular diseases
    • Migraine and other headaches
    • Epilepsy
    • Botulinum toxin application in dystonia
    • Botulinum toxin application in spasticity
    • Botulinum toxin application in migraine headache

    Education:

    • Bachelor of Medicine Ankara University 1988-1994
    • Medical Specialization Neurology Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1995-2000
    • Associate Professorship Neurology Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine 09/10/ 2013

    Experience:

    • General Practitioner Ankara Yenimahalle Health Center 1994-1995
    • Research Assistant Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology 1995-2000
    • Specialist Dr. Sevgi Milennium Hospital 2000-2001
    • Specialist Dr. Deda Brain Spinal Cord Diseases Center 2001-2002
    • Specialist Dr. Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine 2002-2003
    • Specialist Dr Sivas Numune Hospital 2003-2007
    • Specialist Dr. Private Sivas Anadolu Hospital 2007-2009
    • Asst. Assoc. Dr. Department of Neurology, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas 2009-2013
    • Assoc Prof Dr Neurology Department AD, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas October 2013- October 2016
    • Assoc Prof Dr Medicana Sivas Hospital- March 2017-June 2020
    • Assoc Prof Dr Medicana International Ankara Hospital August 2020-
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Gerald Raphael Tur

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Vega Clinic
  • Doctor of Osteopathy from National University of Medical Sciences – Registration S1702131.

    Bachelor of science in Osteopathy from National University of Medical Sciences – Registration S1702131.

    Certified from “Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society” – Registration 112460.

    Acupuncturist – Certified by Chinese Republic and signed by Notary – Registration 140013.

    Member of the International Osteopathic Association (IOA).

    Official representative of Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (OCPCC) in Phuket – Thailand.

    Gonstead Chiropractic techniques (inc Knee chest table).

    Diploma in Osteopathic & Chiropractic full course online.

    Certified Emergency first responder + CPR & AED (valid until 12/2026)

    Member of the Swiss Medical Register (RME) – Registration B330879.

    Member of the Association of Swiss Health Insurances - Registration 6178.

    Certified in Chinese Pharmacology.

    Certified in Chinese Psychiatric.

    Certified in Chinese Nutrition.

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Anil Gurkan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, You Clinic
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Abdullah Ozkardes

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

    GATA Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 1984, Ankara/Istanbul
    GATA Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Residency, 1992, Ankara/Istanbul

    Experience

    GATA Neurology Department Specialization Student (1987-1992, Ankara/Turkey)
    GATA Neurology Department Assistant Professor (1992-1995, Ankara/Turkey)
    KüTahya Air Hospital Neurology Specialist and Chief Physician (1995-2003, Kütahya/Turkey)
    Şişli Memorial Hospital Neurology Specialist (2004-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)

    I completed my primary, secondary and high school education in Konya, my hometown, and my medical school and medical specialty education in Ankara GATA. I received flight medicine training and worked as a flight physician in the military and civilian sectors. I received beginner and advanced photography training and opened 4 photography exhibitions. I have made photography studies in 56 countries in Turkey and in 56 countries that I had the opportunity to visit.

     

    Scientific Memberships

    Turkish Medical Association
    DGCA Health Board Membership

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