Nihal Isik

Dr. Nihal Isik is a neurologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She is the Turkey Representative to ECTRIMS, a role she has held since 2012. Dr. Isik treats multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and botulinum toxin therapy for neurological conditions.

Specialization and Neurological Focus

The neurologist treats various brain and nerve disorders. She diagnoses and treats multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Isik authored the book "Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for Multiple Sclerosis." Her work includes chronic headaches, migraine care, and specialized botulinum toxin applications.

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS) treatment
• Epilepsy and seizure disorders
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
• Neuromuscular diseases like Myasthenia Gravis — a condition that causes muscle weakness
• Neuropathies and electrodiagnostic neurology — a method to test electrical activity in nerves and muscles
• Migraine and tension-type headache therapy

Work Experience

Dr. Isik joined the neurology department at Anadolu Medical Center in December 2020. Her career includes roles in several Turkish medical institutions. These positions provided background in both academic and clinical neurology.

• 2020–present — Neurologist, Anadolu Medical Center
• Former Specialist, SSI Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Former Specialist, Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Former Specialist, Okan University Faculty of Medicine

Education and Academic Training

The doctor completed her medical training and residency at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. She also holds certifications in health management and neurodiagnostics. These credentials support her clinical and administrative roles.

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine — Medical Degree
• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine — Specialty in Neurology
• Marmara University — Electrodiagnostic Neurology training
• Okan University — Master’s in Health Management

Research, Publications and Awards

Dr. Isik has supervised 23 Master and Ph.D. theses. She leads academic discussions at neurological meetings and contributes to medical literature. Her research includes primary central nervous system vasculitis and childhood multiple sclerosis.

• 2002 — 3rd Prize in Multiple Sclerosis, 38th National Neurology Congress
• Published 25 articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Contributed 36 articles to national medical journals
• Presented 48 papers at international scientific conferences
• Presented 137 papers at national medical meetings
• Chaired 8 scientific sessions and delivered 14 invited talks
• Author of the book section "An Aggressive Multiple Sclerosis Case Beginning in Childhood"

Professional Memberships

The specialist contributes to several national and international neurological organizations. These roles involve setting standards for treatment and research. She is also active in the Turkish Neurological Society's specialized study groups.

• European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS)
• Turkish Neurological Society Board Commission
• Multiple Sclerosis Study Group
• Turkish Medical Association
• Turkish Neurological Society