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Dr. Geysu Karlikaya

Neurologist

Dr. Geysu Karlikaya

Consultant

Graduation, Post Graduation
Medicana International Istanbul - Turkey

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Geysu Karlikaya

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Migraine and Other Headaches
    • Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
    • Polyneuropathy and Neuromuscular Diseases
    • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
    • Epilepsy
    • Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease
    • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
    • Carpal Tunnel and Nerve Entrapment Syndromes

    Sub-specialties

    • Clinical Neurophysiology & EMG: Advanced electrodiagnostic evaluation for neuropathies, ALS and nerve entrapment — a top draw for patients seeking the best Neurologist doctor in Turkey for EMG and nerve testing.
    • Headache & Migraine: Comprehensive evaluation, preventive therapy and Botulinum Toxin treatment for chronic migraine.
    • Neuromuscular Medicine: Diagnosis and care for ALS, polyneuropathy and other neuromuscular disorders.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies
    • EEG (Electroencephalography) interpretation
    • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) — research
    • Intraoperative Somatosensory Evoked Potential (SSEP) Monitoring
    • Botulinum Toxin therapy for chronic migraine

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MD (Medical Graduation) — Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey, 1992
    • Specialisation in Neurology — Ankara Numune Hospital (1994) and Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research Hospital, 2nd Neurology Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey, 1998
    • MSc in Electrodiagnostic Neurology — Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2006
    • Sub-specialty (Yandal) — Clinical Neurophysiology, 2011
    • Associate Professor (Doçent), 2010 — Professor (Profesör), 2015

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Research Fellowship — Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York State Psychiatric Institute, USA, 1999
    • Advanced training in Electrophysiology and EMG
    • Specialised training in Neuromuscular Diseases (Polyneuropathy, ALS)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Turkish Medical Association — Registered Specialist
    • Turkish Neurological Society — Member
    • Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology Society — Member
    • American Epilepsy Society — Past Participant

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Medicana International Istanbul (Medicana Kadıköy), Istanbul, Turkey — Professor of Neurology & Clinical Neurophysiology, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine — Acıbadem Fulya Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, 2010–2019
    • Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine — Acıbadem Kozyatağı Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, 2010–2015
    • Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine — Yeditepe University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, 2005–2010
    • Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research Hospital, 2nd Neurology Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey — Neurologist, 2001–2005
    • Columbia University, New York, USA — Research Fellow, 1999
    • Ankara Numune Hospital, Ankara, Turkey — Neurology Specialisation, 1994

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Professor of Neurology — Marmara / Acıbadem / Yeditepe University faculties (across her career)
    • Active researcher in clinical neurophysiology, epilepsy and ALS
    • 82,000+ followers on Instagram via medical education content

    Key Achievements

    • 30+ years of clinical and academic experience in neurology
    • International training at Columbia University, USA
    • Multiple presentations at American Epilepsy Society and European Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology

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