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Dr. Ahmet Arslan

Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

36 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

USD 175 USD 150 for video consultation


Dr.Ahmet Arslan is a specialized Brain and Spine Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Turkey. The doctor has 36 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Turkey.
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Dr. Guray Bulut

Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

21 Years of experience

Speaks: English

USD 230 USD 210 for video consultation


Dr.Guray Bulut is a specialized Brain and Spine Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Turkey. The doctor has 21 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Turkey.
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Dr. Tulun War Gurses

Pediatric Neurologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Tulun War Gurses is a specialized Pediatric Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with .

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
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Dr. Nezir Ozgun

Pediatric Neurologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Nezir Ozgun is a specialized Pediatric Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 26 Years of experience and is associated with Istinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nezir Ozgun is part of:

  • Neurological Association Turkish neurology

Qualifications :

  • 1994 Dokuz Eylul University

Hospital Address :

Ak Veysel Mah, stinye

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Dr. Canan Kocaman Yildrim

Pediatric Neurologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Canan Kocaman Yildrim is a specialized Pediatric Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Canan Kocaman Yildrim is part of:

  • Turkish Association of Pediatric Neurology
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Association of Pediatrics
  • Spastic Childrens Foundation of Turkey
  • Turkish Society of Sleep Medicine
  • European Society of Pediatric Neurology
  • Asia-Oceania Association of Pediatric Neurology

Certifications :

  • Fellowship, Pediatric Neurology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, 2007

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors Degree Masters Degree, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1997
  • Doctorate, Pediatrics, Bakirkoy Maternity and Children Hospital, Ministry of Health, 2002

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, BAKENT

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Dr. Y K Yavuz Gurer

Pediatric Neurologist

, Ankara, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Y K Yavuz Gurer is a specialized Pediatric Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Ankara Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Y K Yavuz Gurer is part of:

  • Turkey Child Neurology Society
  • International Child Neurology Society
  • Developmental Child Neurology Association

Qualifications :

  • Ankara Dr. Sami Ulus Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Neurology Minor 1986 – 1989
  • Ankara Dr. Sami Ulus Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital Chief Intern 1983 – 1986
  • Ankara Dr. Sami Ulus Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital, Pediatrics Education 1979 – 1983
  • Ankara University Medicine Faculty 1972 – 1978

Hospital Address :

Balgat Mah., Memorial Hospital Ankara, Mevlana Blv. & 1422. Sok., ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

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Dr. Professor A Oguz Tanridag

Neurologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

49 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Professor A Oguz Tanridag is a specialized Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 44 Years of experience and is associated with NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Professor A Oguz Tanridag is part of:

  • Turkish Journal of Neurology Editor
  • Turkish Neurology Association
  • European Federation of Neurological Societies

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1975

Hospital Address :

Saray, NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Ahmet Tevfik leri Caddesi,

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