Dr.Serkan Özakbaş (Neurologist)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation

Professional Experience

• Professor of Neurology and Head of Multiple Sclerosis Center, MedicalPoint International Hospital, İzmir
• Led outpatient, inpatient, and ICU neurology services dedicated to MS and neuroimmunological conditions
• Over three decades of clinical leadership and patient care coordination

Academic Contributions

• Editorial board member, Journal of Multiple Sclerosis Research since 2021
• Mentor to neurology residents and rehabilitation specialists
• Active participant in international research on telerehabilitation, cognitive‑motor intervention, and disease‑modifying therapies

Areas of Expertise

• Multiple sclerosis: Comprehensive care including immunotherapy and relapse management
• Neuroimmunology: Autoimmune and demyelinating central nervous system disorders
• Cognitive and motor rehabilitation: Customized treatment plans including telerehabilitation
• Neuroinflammation: Advanced management of inflammatory nervous system diseases

Publications and Research

Prof. Özakbaş has authored over 250 peer‑reviewed publications on multiple sclerosis, cognitive‑motor therapy, telerehabilitation, and disease‑modifying treatments. Notable recent work includes:

• Telerehabilitation-based upper extremity training in MS (April 2025)
• Defining relapse-independent progression in MS subtypes (April 2025)
• Studies on sustained attention and gait quality in MS patients (May 2025)

Patient Care Philosophy

• Adopts a holistic, patient‑centered care model that integrates medical treatment with personalized rehabilitation
• Prioritizes shared decision‑making and empathetic communication
• Provides support for international patients through teleconsultation and coordinated, multilingual care

Professional Affiliations

• Member, Turkish Neurological Association since 1999
• Editorial board member, Journal of Multiple Sclerosis Research
• Faculty member, İzmir University of Economics – MedicalPoint Hospital

FAQs

Is Dr. Serkan Özakbaş board-certified?

Yes. He is fully certified in neurology and serves as a full professor with over 30 years of practice.

What conditions does he treat?

He focuses on multiple sclerosis, neuroimmunological disorders, cognitive impairment, and rehabilitation.

Does he treat international patients?

Yes. He provides teleconsultations and fully coordinated care for patients from abroad.

How extensive is his research?

He has published more than 250 peer-reviewed papers, including cutting-edge research in MS therapy and rehabilitation.

What languages does he speak?

He is fluent in Turkish and English, with additional language assistance available.

Is he involved in telerehabilitation studies?

Yes. His recent clinical trials focus on telerehab programs for MS patients.

Does he influence clinical guidelines?

Yes. His editorial work and research contribute to evolving standards in multiple sclerosis care.