Professional Experience
Dr. Yılmaz practices at Private Ümran Medical Center in Istanbul, where he offers specialist outpatient and inpatient neurology care for both Turkish and international patients.
- Current position: Neurology Specialist at Private Ümran Medical Center, Istanbul.
- Clinical scope: Headache and migraine management, epilepsy diagnosis and monitoring, cerebrovascular disease including stroke prevention and rehabilitation, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, neuromuscular and demyelinating conditions.
Academic Contributions
- Participates in neurology-focused continuing medical education courses and professional workshops.
- Engages in mentoring and training of junior physicians and contributes to clinical updates in neurology practice.
Areas of Expertise
- Headache & Migraine: Comprehensive assessment and personalised treatment plans for chronic and acute headache disorders.
- Epilepsy: Evaluation, monitoring and management of seizure disorders in adults.
- Cerebrovascular Diseases: Prevention and acute care of strokes, and follow-up rehabilitation.
- Neurodegenerative Disorders: Diagnosis and long-term care of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and related dementias.
- Neuromuscular & Demyelinating Diseases: Management of peripheral neuropathies, multiple sclerosis and other nervous-system disorders.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Yılmaz emphasises a patient-centred approach, combining precise diagnostics with personalised care. He believes in strong communication, patient education and adapting care to individual needs.
- Explains diagnosis, treatment options and follow-up clearly to patients and their families.
- Welcomes international patients and supports multilingual consultations and coordinated care.
- Uses up-to-date neurology practices and technology to deliver effective treatment and improve quality of life.
Professional Affiliations
- Licensed Neurology Specialist in Turkey.
- Member of the Turkish Neurology Association and participates in national neurology conferences and training programmes.
FAQs
- Is Dr. Nasih Yılmaz board-certified?
- Yes. He completed his specialist training in Neurology and holds a valid Turkish medical licence.
- What types of conditions does he treat?
- He treats headache and migraine disorders, epilepsy and seizure conditions, cerebrovascular diseases including stroke, neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and neuromuscular or demyelinating disorders.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes. He works at a private clinic in Istanbul that supports international patients and offers English-language consultation.
- How long is a typical hospital stay for a neurological condition?
- Hospital stay depends on the condition and treatment plan. Some outpatient treatments are possible, while acute stroke or inpatient rehabilitation may require several days or longer stays.
- What languages does he speak?
- Dr. Yılmaz speaks Turkish and English, enabling communication with local and international patients.
