Spec. MD. Özlem Araal Arpat

Education and Specialization

• 1994–2001: Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Doctor (MD)

• 2002–2006: Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Neurology Residency

• Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Clinic, Pediatric Neurology Rotation

Experience

• June 2008 – September 2008: Istanbul Başkent University Health Center, Neurologist

• June 2008 – September 2008: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Department, Epilepsy Surgery Unit (Collaborated with Prof. Çiğdem Özkara)

• April 2009 – May 2009: Niguarda Hospital, Epilepsy Surgery Center, Observer (Milan, Italy)

• 2009–2020: Istanbul Başkent University Health Center, Neurologist

• 2020–2024: NB Kadıköy Hospital, Neurologist

Languages

• English

Courses and Certificates

• 2005: Turkish Neurology Board Certification (Proficiency Certificate)

• 2014: European Board of Neurology (EBN) Board Certification

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Neurological Society

• International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) – Turkish Branch

Publications in International Journals

• Somay G, Topaloğlu P, Araal Ö, Tektürk M. (2006). Longitudinal MR Findings in Suspected Neuro-Behçet's Disease: A Case Report. Gazz Med Ital- Arch Sci Med, 167:175-9.

• Domaç Mayda F, Somay G, Araal Ö, Topaloğlu P, Mataracı Çevik D. (2006). Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy with Oxcarbazepine. Federation of European Neurological Societies, Glasgow, UK, Vol. 13 (Supp 2), 169-294.

• Misirli H, Domaç FM, Somay G, Araal Ö, Ozer B, Adigüzel T. (2008). N-hexane induced polyneuropathy: Clinical and electrophysiological follow-up. Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology, 48:103-108.

• Domaç Mayda F, Somay G, Topaloğlu P, Araal Ö, Bulkan M. (2006). Efficacy of Oxcarbazepine in the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain: A Hospital-Based, Open-Label Trial. Federation of European Neurological Societies, Glasgow, UK, Vol. 13 (Supp 2), 169-294.

• Somay G, Topaloğlu Tektürk P, Araal Arpat Ö, Misirli H. (2008). Cognitive Functions After Acute Stroke: Correlation with Clinical Findings, MR and EEG. 13th European Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology, Istanbul, Vol. 119 (Supp), 1-131.

Publications in National Journals

• Somay G, Topaloğlu P, Halaç Uşak G, Araal Ö, Erenoğlu NY. (2005). Cranial Nerve Mononeuropathy as a Neurological Manifestation of Primary Sjögren's Syndrome: Case Report. Düşünen Adam, 18(4): 224-229.

• Domaç FM, Somay G, Topaloğlu P, Araal Ö, Erenoğlu NY. (2005). Use of Oxcarbazepine in the Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia. Turkish Journal of Neurology, 11(4): 384-391.

• Somay G, Topaloğlu P, Araal Ö, Oflazoğlu B, Halaç Uşak G, Erenoğlu NY. (2005). Post-stroke Vascular Parkinsonism: Clinical and MRI Findings. Journal of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, 8(2): 79-85.

• Somay G, Çevik DM, Domaç FM, Topaloğlu P, Araal Ö, Bulkan M, Erenoğlu NY. (2006). Post-stroke Movement Disorders: Clinical Analysis of 15 Cases. Journal of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, 9(1):21-26.

• Somay G, Topaloğlu P, Somay H, Araal Ö, Halaç GU, Bulkan M. (2006). Cerebrovascular Risk Factors and Stroke Subtypes in Different Age Groups: A Hospital-Based Study. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 36: 23-29.

• Araal Ö, Domaç FM, Misirli CH, Topaloğlu P. (2006). Leber's Hereditary Optic Atrophy: Case Report. Turkish Journal of Neurology.

• Araal Ö, Kabataş S, Yıldız C, Haydın S, Canikoğlu M, Ilgaz Koçyiğit Ö, Türkoz R. (2012). Central Nervous System Complications and Treatment Modalities Related to Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. Turkey Clinics Cardiovascular Sciences.

• Desteli G, Araal-Arpat Ö, Yıldız Ş, Aban M, Ayhan A. (2015). Large Cell Neuroendocrine Tumor of the Endometrium Presenting with Polyneuropathy. Turkish Journal of Gynecologic Oncology.

Poster Presentations

• Domaç FM, Somay G, Topaloğlu P, Araal Ö, Erenoğlu NY. Use of Oxcarbazepine in the Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia. 40th National Neurology Congress, p: 342, September 29-October 3, 2004, Antalya.

• Araal Ö, Domaç FM, Misirli CH, Topaloğlu P. Leber's Hereditary Optic Atrophy: Case Report. 41st National Neurology Congress, p: 199, December 5-10, 2005, Istanbul.

• Sohtaoğlu M, Araal Ö, Uludüz D, Demirbilek V, Dervent A. Retrospective Analysis of Topiramate and Levetiracetam Efficacy in Patients with West Syndrome and Subsequent Refractory Seizures. 42nd National Neurology Congress, p: 221, November 12-17, 2006, Antalya.

• Araal Ö, Uludüz D, Yalçınkaya C, Demirbilek V, Dervent A. Early-Onset Childhood Absence Epilepsy: Case Report. 42nd National Neurology Congress, p: 218, November 12-17, 2006, Antalya.