Neurology Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esma Kobak Tur
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esma Kobak Tur is a neurologist at Acibadem Kartal Hospital in İstanbul with more than 16 years of experience.
She treats Parkinson’s disease, Parkinsonism and related movement disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, migraine, chronic neurological pain, restless legs syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, acute stroke in young adults, and Parkinson’s-related dementia, mild cognitive impairment, sleep disorders, depression, and polyneuropathy. She offers consultations in Turkish and English, including online video consultation.
About Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esma Kobak Tur
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esma Kobak Tur is a neurologist with 16 years of experience. Her listed areas of expertise include migraine, restless legs syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, chronic neurological pain, acute stroke in young adults, and depression in Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Tur also treats Parkinsonism and related disorders, dementia in Parkinson’s disease, and sleep disorders in Parkinson’s disease.
Dr. Tur graduated from Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine in 2010. She completed neurology training at Health Sciences University Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital in 2016. From 2011 to 2016, she was a Research Assistant Doctor at Health Sciences University Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Department of Neurology, Istanbul. She was a Neurology Specialist at Health Sciences University, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, from 2017 to 2024, and a Neurology Associate Professor there from 2024 to 2025.
In 2025, Dr. Tur joined Acibadem Health Group. She practises at Acibadem Kartal Hospital in İstanbul. The profile lists 8 professional bodies, among them the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society, the International Association Parkinsonism and Related Disorders, and the Global Migraine and Pain Association.
The profile lists 10 publications dated between 2016 and 2025. Their subjects include Parkinson’s disease, cognition and sleep-related symptoms in Parkinson’s disease, and restless legs syndrome. The listed publications also address acute stroke in young patients positive for COVID-19 and possible polyneuropathy in early stages of Parkinson’s disease.
Dr. Tur speaks Turkish and English. Online consultation is available, allowing patients abroad to speak with her before travelling.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 2016Health Sciences University Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital Neurology
- 2010Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2025Acibadem Health Group
- 2024–2025Health Sciences University, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul- Neurology Associate Professor
- 2017–2024Health Sciences University, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul- Neurology Specialist
- 2016–2017Erzincan Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital (Compulsory service)-Specialized Physician
- 2011–2016Health Sciences University Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Department of Neurology, Istanbul- Research Assistant Doctor
- 2010–2011Çaybaşı 112 Emergency health stations center, Ordu (Compulsory service)- General practitioner
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Neurology Association
- Global Migraine and Pain Association
- Parkinson’s Disease Association of Turkey
- International Association Parkinsonism and Related Disorders
- Neurodegenerative Diseases Association Board of Directors
- Turkish Neurological Association Movement Disorders Working Group
- International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
- Alzheimer’s Association of Turkey Kadıköy Branch
Selected Publications
- Increased dementia risk in patients with Parkinson’s disease attributed to metabolic syndrome Neurological Sciences (2025); 46 (2),733-741 Doi: 10.1007/s10072-024-07803-2 Kobak Tur E, Kutlu H B, Sever N, Arı B Ç, Gözke E
- The impact of uric acid levels in the pathophysiology and its contribution to the prediction of diagnosis in restless legs syndrome. Sleep Biol. Rhythms (2025); (23),39-45. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41105-024-00549-6 Tur, E.K., Ari, B.C.
- Sleep quality, excessive daytime sleepiness, and depression in Parkinson’s disease: implications for improved patient outcomes Neurol Res. 2024;46(4):297-303. doi:10.1080/01616412.2024.2301878 Kobak Tur E, Demir M, Kenangil G, Mayda Domaç F.
- Serum cholesterol levels and Parkinson’s disease: a detailed investigation in Turkish population Neurological Research, 2024:46(10), 982-988.https://doi.org/10.1080/01616412.2024.2390193 Kobak Tur, E., & Ari, B. C.
- Mild cognitive impairment in patients with Parkinson´s disease and the analysis of associated factors. Neurol Res. 2023;45(12):1161-1168. doi:10.1080/01616412.2023.2258038 Kobak Tur E, Ari BC
- Assessment of Bilirubin Levels in Parkinson’s Disease. Bosphorus Med J. 2022; 9(3): 145-150 Tur EK, Ari BC
- Clinical Usefulness of Systemic Inflammatory Markers as Diagnostic and Prognostic Indicators for Restless Leg Syndrome 022. Bosphorus Med J. 2022; 9(1): 16-22 | DOI: 10. 14744/bmj. 2022.96967 Ari BC, Tur EK
- Alexithymia, depression, and cognition in patients with Parkinson?s disease Acta Neurol Belg. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13760-020-01581-2 Kenangil, G., Demir, M., Tur, E. et al.
- Acute stroke in young patients positive for COVID-19: A report of six cases Neurology Asia, 2021.26(3), 585-589. Tur, E. K., & Gozke, E.
- The relationship between homocysteine concentrations and possible polyneuropathy in early stages of Parkinson’s Disease Neurological Sciences And Neurophysiology, 2016: 36(4), 223-230. Tur, EK, Kenangil, G., & Domaç, F. M.
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