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Dr. Mosek Amnon is a neurologist who specializes in drug-resistant headaches and facial pain. He uses advanced treatments such as vagus nerve stimulation and plasmapheresis to help patients with complex neurological conditions.

Dr. Amnon graduated from Tel Aviv University in 1988. He also has training in Chinese medicine from Sri Lanka. His innovative methods have helped many patients and earned him a strong reputation in headache and facial pain management.

Dr. Finkelshtein Arik is an experienced interventional cardiologist. He specializes in complex heart procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic aneurysm surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve implantation. He is known for his research on high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. Dr. Arik has also introduced advanced technology in aortic valve replacement.

He has performed over 100 successful catheterizations using new aortic valve replacement methods. These techniques provide minimally invasive options instead of open-heart surgery and improve patient recovery. Dr. Arik is a member of the Israel Medical Association, the Israel Heart Society, and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI).

Professor, Oncologist

Date of Birth 20 January 1990

Education and Academic Positions

2008-2014           School of Medicine, Elazig Firat University, Turkey

2014-2015           Elazig Harput State Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine

2015-2020           Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology (Residency)

2020-2023           Karabuk University, School of Medicine, Neurology, Fellow

2023-2024           Michigan State University, Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology, Movement Disorders Clinic (Under supervision of Dr. John Goudreau and Dr. Christos Sidiropoulos)

2025-                    Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER), Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Türkiye

Society Memberships

• Turkish Society of Neurology (2016- )
• European Academy of Neurology (2019- )

Publications

1. Emekli I, Ari BC, Samanci Y, Helvaci Yilmaz N, Zirh T, Kenangil G, Lozano A, Fasano A. Expanding the Clinical Spectrum of Head Snap Sign. Mov Disord. (accepted)
2. Apaydin AS, Emekli I. Gender Inequality in Leadership Positions in Neurology and Neurosurgery Journals and Societies. World Neurosurg. 2024:183:e304-e313. 
3. Emekli, I., Tepgeç, F., Samancı, B., Toksoy, G., Kına, G. H., Tüfekçioğlu, Z., Basaran, S., Bilgic, B., Gürvit, I.H., Emre, M., Uyguner Z.O., Hanagasi, H. A. Clinical and molecular genetic findings of hereditary Parkinson's patients from Turkey. Parkinsonism & related disorders. 2021;93:35-39.

Presentations

1. Emekli I, Apaydin AS. Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Surgical Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Electrophysiological Evaluation. International Congress of Medical and Health Sciences Studies. Oral Presentation. Turkey. Dec 2022.
2. Sahin I, Sezgin M, Gündüz T, Kürtüncü M. How far should we go in diagnostic testing for inherited neurological diseases ? Analysis of a CARASIL case. 53th National Neurology Congress, Antalya/Turkey, Nov 2017.
3. Sahin I, Bebek N, Gürses C, Baykan B. Presentation of epileptic patients with vertigo: “Vertiginous Epilepsy”. 4th Epilepsia Symposium, Bolu/Turkey, May 2017.

Book Chapters

1. Emekli AS, Emekli I. “Hyperlipidemia from the perspective of neurology” [Turkish]. Hyperlipidemia and Management, 2021. Editor: Ozturk MA. ISBN:978-625-7409-88-9.

Board Memberships

1. Turkish Society of Neurology, Fellow of Turkish Board of Neurology. (2019- )

Dr. Ergun Tozkoparan is a pulmonologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating lung diseases. He has a special focus on tuberculosis. He received his medical degree from GATA Military Medical School in 1989. He completed his pulmonology training at GATA, Ankara in 1996.

Dr. Tozkoparan has worked in leading hospitals in Turkey. He also served as a professor at the GATA Department of Pulmonology. He gained further experience in interventional pulmonology during a year at the University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center.

In 2007, Dr. Tozkoparan published research in CCLM. He showed important changes in platelet indices in patients with tuberculosis. This work helped improve how the disease is monitored and managed.

• Education
• Faculty of Medicine: MD, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Ben-Gurion University.
• 
  Specialization
• Internal Medicine and Cardiology
• Additional education
• 2017-2018 Advanced training in electrophysiology at Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital
• 2018-2020 - Electrophysiology Specialist at the New York University Medical Center, New York, USA.
• Clinical experience
• 2020 - Senior physician, cardiology department, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital
• 2018-2020 - Electrophysiology Specialist at the New York University Medical Center, New York, USA.
• 2017-2018 - Specialization in Electrophysiology, Department of Interventional Cardiology, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital
• 2013-2017 - Specialization in Cardiology, Department of Cardiology, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital
• 2009-2013 Internship in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine H, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital
• 2008-2009 Internship at the Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital.
• Academic experience
• 2012-2018 - Supervision of final dissertations and fundamental sciences, teaching students of multidisciplinary courses at a boarding school and cardiology, tutoring students, Tel Aviv University.
• Attending conferences
• About 30 presentations at scientific conferences
• Professional publications
• About 40 professional publications. List of publications on the Pubmed website
• Trade union membership
• Member of the Israel Heart Association
• Heart Rhythm Society
• Areas of special interest and activities
• Arrhythmia
• Ablation of atrial fibrillation, SVT, VT
• Implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators

• Education:
• Dr. Man received his medical degree in the United States.
• Specialization in the treatment of pulmonary diseases.
• Areas of specialization:
• Bronchial asthma of various origins
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Apnea
• Scientific activity:
• Dr. Abraham Man is engaged in scientific research and has publications in scientific journals.
• Membership in specialized organizations
• Israel Lung Association
• American Lung Association
• An international community of scientists studying pulmonary hypertension.

Dr. Achinoam Socher is a Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv, Israel. He is known for his skill in diagnosing and treating complex neurological conditions. His main focus is on movement disorders.

Dr. Socher is a key member of the Neurology Department. He takes part in both clinical care and research. He works at one of Israel’s top hospitals, which is known for its large number of patients and advanced neurological services.

He has helped develop new treatment protocols and has taken part in clinical studies. These efforts have improved patient care. Dr. Socher holds professional accreditations that reflect his dedication to high medical standards.

Dr. Eyal Gur is a plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in microsurgery and pediatric plastic surgery. He is known for his skill in breast lift, facelift, rhinoplasty, liposuction, tummy tuck, and breast reconstruction. Dr. Gur treats both adults and children.

He has received several research grants from institutions such as Tel-Aviv University and the Medical Research Council of Canada. Dr. Gur is a member of the Israeli Society of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, and the American Cleft Lip and Palate Association.

Neurosurgeon

Cardiologist, Arrhythmologist

Specialist of regenerative medicine

Professor Erol Akgül is an Interventional Neuroradiologist and a member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, European Association of Radiology, Turkish Society of Radiology, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Turkish Society of Neuroradiology, and Turkish Medical Association.

Cardiovascular surgery