Prof. Burcu Polat
Associate Professor & Head of the Department of Neurology at Duzce University, School of Medicine
Turkey
Areas of expertise
- Headaches
- Migraine
- Myofascial / muscular pain conditions
- Neurorehabilition
- Cognitive disorders
About the expert
Professor Burcu Polat is a seasoned neurologist with 23 years of experience in Turkiye, specializing in headaches and Complex Neurological Disease. With a Fellowship of the European Board of Neurology, she excels in treating various conditions using evidence-based techniques. Currently heading the Department of Neurology at Duzce University, she has a research background focusing on headaches, alongside teaching roles at Istanbul Medipol University. Dr. Polat's proficiency includes neurorehabilitation, cognitive disorders, certifications in Medical Acupuncture, and expertise in EEG and EMG procedures. As an active member of prestigious neurological associations, her dedication to advancing neurology is underscored by collaborations with experts globally.
Professor Burcu Polat, is a highly experienced neurologist with 23 years of practice across various regions in Turkiye. She completed her neurology residency specializing in Headache and Neurology in 2009 and has a decade of expertise in treating international patients at Medipol University Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Polat holds a Fellowship of the European Board of Neurology and is skilled in diagnosing and treating headaches, migraines, myofascial pain, and muscular conditions using evidence-based strategies. She is also proficient in neurorehabilitation and cognitive disorders, along with certifications in Medical Acupuncture and a diverse range of neuromodulation techniques.
Currently serving as the Head of the Department of Neurology at Duzce University in Turkiye, Dr. Polat previously worked as a lecturer and associate professor at Istanbul Medipol University. She has a strong research background, having conducted extensive studies in the field of neurology, particularly focusing on headaches. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of neurological care, as evident in her role in tutoring medical students and coordinating patient care at various hospitals.
Dr. Polat's expertise extends to EEG, basic EMG, and a wide range of neurological procedures. She is an active member of prominent neurological associations such as the Turkish Neurological Society, Turkish Medical Association, and the International Headache Society. Dr. Polat's dedication to advancing knowledge in the field of neurology is further exemplified by her collaborations and references from respected experts in the medical community, both nationally and internationally.
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Head of the Department of Neurology and Lecturer
2023 - TodayDuzce University, School of Medicine
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Associate Professor
2022 - TodayIstanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine
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Lecturer and Consultant Neurologist
2013 - 2023Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine
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Physician / Neurologist
2013 - 2023Medipol Mega University Hospital Istanbul, Department of Neurology
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Neurologist
2009 - 2013Government Hospitals, Istanbul & Other Regions of Turkiye
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SAS Fellowship Diploma
European Headache Federation
2021
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Fellowship of the European Board of Neurology
European Board of Neurology
2021
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Bachelor of Medicine
Fırat University, School of Medicine
2000
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International Headache Society
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Global Migraine and Pain Society
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Turkish Neurological Society
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Turkish Medical Association
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Member of the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS, UK)
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Turkish Headache and Pain Studies Association
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Turkish Neuroepidemiology Study Group
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