Spec. MD. Yavuz Bekmezci

Dr. Yavuz Bekmezci: Neurology Specialist and Stroke Center Authority, Driving World Class Revascularization and Neurorehabilitation Outcomes.

Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Yavuz Bekmezci is a dedicated specialist in Neurology, serving as a key authority in the Stroke Center and committed to providing world-class care with an immediate, patient-centric focus. His clinical expertise is concentrated on the entire spectrum of cerebrovascular diseases, from acute stroke diagnosis and treatment to long-term neurorehabilitation. Dr. Bekmezci’s practice is defined by the urgency and precision required for superior clinical outcomes in time-critical neurological events. Trained at Ondokuz Mayis University and having specialized at Istanbul Science University, his professional journey includes pivotal roles in acute stroke units, such as the Revascularization Unit at Bahçelievler Service Hospital and the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Şişli Memorial Hospital.

This experience ensures his advanced treatments align with the fastest, most effective methods for achieving functional recovery. He utilizes cutting-edge technology for hyperacute stroke intervention, including the evaluation of early recanalization strategies for proximal carotid internal carotid occlusions. His research on the effect of presentation time on prognostic values in acute ischemic stroke directly enhances his clinical decision-making. By integrating minimally invasive monitoring and specialized rehabilitation planning, Dr. Bekmezci focuses on maximizing neurological recovery, ensuring patient comfort, and promoting a faster recovery after debilitating events.

Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Yavuz Bekmezci holds an academic position as an Assistant Professor, establishing him as a crucial academic authority committed to scientific research and the rigorous application of evidence-based medicine in Neurology. His background includes a faculty position at Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, where he served as an educator in Electroneurophysiology.

His scholarly activity includes numerous oral presentations and publications in national neurology congresses and international journals, such as a large multicenter study on the REM-sleep-related characteristics of narcolepsy, showcasing his deep involvement in scientific research. Dr. Bekmezci's publication record is notable for its focus on rare and complex neurological presentations, including Central Pontine Myelinosis due to Tacrolimus use, isolated Central Nervous System Sarcoidosis, and Spinal Intradural Abscess.

Furthermore, his work on topics like Amyloid Angiopathy as a cause of cerebral ischemia and the use of therapeutic apheresis in neurology demonstrates his dedication to advanced diagnostics and treatment protocols. This commitment to scholarly rigor, professional society involvement, and continuous application of evidence-based findings ensures that the care provided is authoritative, scientifically sound, and at the forefront of modern neurological treatment.