M.D. Ayla Sifoğlu is a skilled neurologist with a strong academic foundation in neuroscience and clinical neurophysiology. She holds a Master's degree in Neuroscience from Istanbul University and has been applying her expertise at the Acibadem Health Group since 2016. Dr. Sifoğlu specializes in the diagnosis and management of complex neurological disorders, with particular clinical interests in epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and other movement disorders.
Her practice is enhanced by advanced neurophysiological assessment techniques, including EEG and EMG. She is an active member of several leading professional societies, such as the Turkish Neurology Association and the Turkish Society for the Fight against Epilepsy, which reflects her deep commitment to her field. Dr. Sifoğlu is known for her thorough, patient-centered approach, dedicating time to understand each patient's unique situation and developing tailored treatment plans to improve their neurological health and quality of life.
Memberships
M.D. Ayla Sifoğlu is an active member of several esteemed medical organizations, ensuring alignment with the latest clinical guidelines and ethical practices.
Turkish Society for the Fight against Epilepsy
Parkinson’s Disease Association
Turkish Neurology Association
Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology EEG EMG Association
Experience
With a career spanning + years, M.D. Ayla Sifoğlu has served in various esteemed medical centers, contributing to both outpatient and surgical care across a wide spectrum of cases.
Acibadem Health Group( 2016-01-01 Current)
Buyukcekmece State Hospital( 2002-01-01 - 2007-01-01)
Catalca State Hospital( 2003-01-01 - 2005-01-01)
70th Year FTR Training And Research Hospital( 1998-01-01 - 2003-01-01)
70th Year Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital( 1998-01-01 - 2002-01-01)
Department of Neurology, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine( 1993-01-01 - 1998-01-01)
Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine( 1993-01-01 - 1998-01-01)
Sakarya Serdivan Health Center( 1989-01-01 - 1993-01-01)
Manisa Moris Shinasi Children’s Hospital( 1987-01-01 - 1988-01-01)
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Patient Experience
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A 28-year-old competitive freediver from Bodrum presented with transient episodes of visual distortion and confusion during deep dives. Dr. Sifoğlu diagnosed a rare form of cortical spreading depression triggered by pressure changes, developing a personalized protocol involving gradual depth adaptation and prophylactic magnesium supplementation that allowed the patient to continue her sport safely.
A 72-year-old retired calligraphy master with essential tremor affecting his dominant hand sought help when his craft became impossible. Dr. Sifoğlu employed focused ultrasound thalamotomy after conventional medications failed, resulting in dramatic tremor reduction. The patient celebrated by creating a beautiful piece of Arabic calligraphy for the hospital's neurology department.
An 8-year-old refugee child from Syria presented with episodes of unresponsiveness and lip-smacking motions that teachers misinterpreted as behavioral issues. Dr. Sifoğlu diagnosed temporal lobe epilepsy originating from a subtle cortical dysplasia missed on previous scans. She initiated precise antiepileptic therapy and coordinated with a child psychologist, transforming the child's school experience.
A 45-year-old Istanbul ferry captain developed sudden-onset prosopagnosia (face blindness) following a mild concussion when a wave threw him against the wheelhouse. Dr. Sifoğlu identified a specific right fusiform gyrus injury and designed a cognitive rehabilitation program using distinctive feature recognition techniques, enabling his return to work with accommodations.