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Dr. Bulent Kahyaoglu

Neurologist

Dr. Bulent Kahyaoglu

Consultant

30+ years of experience

Graduation
American Hospital, Istanbul - Turkey

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Bulent Kahyaoglu

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Stroke (Ischemic and Haemorrhagic)
    • Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
    • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
    • Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
    • Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders
    • Neuromuscular Disorders
    • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    • Spinal Cord Disorders
    • Infections of the Nervous System (Encephalitis, Meningitis)
    • Neuro-oncology (Brain Tumours — Medical Management)
    • Headache and Migraine Disorders
    • Encephalopathy Syndromes

    Sub-specialties

    • Stroke and Cerebrovascular Neurology: Comprehensive evaluation and medical management of acute and chronic stroke — a trusted Neurologist specialist Istanbul Turkey for international patients seeking advanced cerebrovascular care.
    • Stem Cell Therapy in Chronic Stroke: Pioneering work on mesenchymal stem cell transplantation for stroke patients beyond the thrombolytic window, supported by published clinical research.
    • Neuro-oncology: Medical management of brain and central nervous system tumours, drawing on observer training at MD Anderson Cancer Hospital — relevant for patients searching the best Neurologist doctor India alternative in Turkey.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Electroencephalography (EEG) Interpretation
    • Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies
    • Botulinum Toxin Therapy for Movement Disorders
    • Intravenous Thrombolysis Protocols for Acute Stroke
    • Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation Protocols (Chronic Stroke)
    • Disease-Modifying Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis
    • Comprehensive Cognitive and Memory Assessment
    • Virtual Consultations and Online Second Opinions

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MD (Doctor of Medicine) — Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 1982
    • Residency in Neurology — Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 1984–1989

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Observer Fellowship — Long Island College Hospital, New York, USA, 2000
    • Observer Fellowship — MD Anderson Cancer Hospital, Houston, USA

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Turkish Medical Council Registration
    • Turkish Neurological Society — Member
    • American Academy of Neurology — Member
    • European Federation of Neurological Societies — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • American Hospital Istanbul, Turkey — Head, Department of Neurology, 2000–Present

    Past Affiliations

    • La Paix Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Neurologist, 1997–2000
    • Şişli Etfal Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Head of Department of Neurology, 1997–2000
    • Gümüşsuyu Military Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Attending Neurologist, 1990–1997
    • Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine — Neurology Resident, 1984–1989

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Active researcher in stem cell therapy for stroke and clinical neurology
    • Contributor to international peer-reviewed neurology journals

    Key Achievements

    • 40+ years of continuous clinical neurology practice
    • 49+ academic citations across published scientific work
    • 11+ peer-reviewed publications including pioneering work on mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in chronic stroke
    • AiroScore rating of 9.80 — among the highest-rated neurologists in Istanbul
    • Trusted by international patients from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia

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