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Dr. Piraye Oflazer

Neurologist

Dr. Piraye Oflazer

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25+ years of experience

Graduation
American Hospital, Istanbul - Turkey

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Piraye Oflazer

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Neuromuscular Diseases (Muscular Dystrophies, Myopathies)
    • Peripheral Neuropathy
    • Epilepsy
    • Brain Tumours (Neurology Aspects)
    • Brain Aneurysms (Neurology Aspects)
    • Sleep Disorders
    • Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
    • Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • Motor Neuron Disease (ALS)

    Sub-specialties

    • Neuromuscular & Muscle Diseases: Internationally recognised authority in muscular dystrophies, myopathies, and motor neuron diseases — making her a leading Neurologist specialist Istanbul Turkey.
    • Muscle Pathology: Founder of a dedicated muscle pathology unit and microscope-based diagnostics.
    • General & Vascular Neurology: Comprehensive long-term management of complex neurological conditions, sought by patients researching the best Neurologist doctor India and Turkey.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Muscle Biopsy & Pathology Interpretation
    • Comprehensive Neuromuscular Evaluation
    • Electromyography (EMG) & Nerve Conduction Studies
    • Genetic Counselling for Neuromuscular Diseases
    • Long-term Management of Muscular Dystrophies and Myopathies
    • Myasthenia Gravis Care

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MD (Medical Doctor) — Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 1980
    • Specialisation in Neurology — Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Muscle Pathology Training — University of Southern California, USA, 1991
    • Subspecialty training in Neuromuscular Diseases

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Turkish Medical Association — Registered Member
    • Turkish Neurology Association — Member
    • World Muscle Disease Association — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • American Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Professor & Senior Consultant Neurologist (Present)
    • Koç University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey — Faculty Member (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Memorial Şişli Hospital, Istanbul — Senior Neurologist, 2014–2017
    • Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul — Head of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology, 2006–2008 / 2010–2014
    • University of Southern California, USA — Muscle Pathology Trainee, 1991
    • Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine — Specialist Trainee in Neurology

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Two-term Chair — World and European Muscle Diseases Associations
    • Founder — Muscle Pathology Unit, Neuromuscular Diseases Research Laboratory
    • Author — Multiple international and national peer-reviewed publications

    Key Achievements

    • 29+ years of clinical and academic experience in neurology
    • International leadership in muscle disease associations
    • Founder of a national-reference muscle pathology unit
    • Patients from 25+ countries seek her care for advanced neuromuscular conditions

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