HISTORY

The Department of Neurology at Ondokuz Mayıs University was founded in 1977 by Dr. Ali İhsan Baysal and Dr. Gülten Tunalı. In its early years, the department operated at the Pulmonary Diseases Center in the city center. In 1986, it relocated to its current location at the University’s Health, Practice, and Research Center. Since its establishment, the department has played a pioneering role in scientific research, excellence in patient care, community contribution, and high-quality education standards—both in the Samsun region and on national and international platforms.

Department of Chair

Prof. Dr. Ali İhsan BAYSAL 1977 - 1980

Prof. Dr. Gülten TUNALI 1980 - 2000

Prof. Dr. Musa Kazım ONAR 2000 - 2010

Prof. Dr. Musa Kazım ONAR 2012 -2015

Prof. Dr.Hüseyin A. ŞAHİN 2015- 2018

Prof. Dr. Murat TERZİ 2018 - .......

Mission and Vision

The Department of Neurology at Ondokuz Mayıs University aims to deliver the highest standard of healthcare for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of neurological diseases, in line with the principles of modern medicine. With an evidence-based, innovative, and patient-centered approach, the department targets both the neurological health issues affecting society and the public’s health education needs. It continuously updates itself in education, research, and clinical practice to maintain a respected position nationally and internationally. The department offers medical students and neurology residents the opportunity to be trained as ethically conscious professionals equipped with contemporary knowledge and skills. It also aims to contribute to academic knowledge through research in the field of neurosciences and to develop innovative solutions for the treatment of neurological diseases. As a leader in postgraduate neurology education at the regional level, OMU Neurology is also a key stakeholder in Turkey on a national scale. The department provides high-standard, individualized tertiary healthcare services for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders, serving as the final referral center for the most complex and challenging cases in the region. It specializes in a broad spectrum of disorders, including dementia, movement disorders, stroke, neuromuscular diseases, headaches, demyelinating diseases, epilepsy, swallowing, and sleep disorders. Diagnostic processes include advanced imaging techniques, electrophysiological evaluations, endoscopic assessments, and laboratory analyses. Treatment focuses on enhancing patients' quality of life and improving the course of chronic diseases through medication, interventional procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches. The department actively participates in national and international initiatives in neuroscience education, research and development, community service, and leadership.

Education and Academic Activities

To date, the OMU Department of Neurology has graduated 61 neurology specialists and continues its educational activities with 30 resident physicians. Many of the specialists trained at the department have gone on to become academic faculty members. The department actively participates in national and international academic projects, leading scientific research initiatives. In line with the Turkish Neurological Society’s accreditation program and the TUK-MOS Neurology core curriculum, various educational strategies and comprehensive assessment and evaluation processes are implemented.

1-Subspecialty Outpatient Clinics Cerebrovascular Diseases

Prof. Dr. Levent Güngör
Asst. Prof. Dr. Baki Doğan
Research Assistant Murat Polat

2-Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology

Prof. Dr. Murat Terzi
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sedat Şen

3-Dementia and Movement Disorders

Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Şahin
Prof. Dr. Dursun Aygün

4-Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders

Prof. Dr. Murat Terzi
Research Assistant Murat Polat

5-Neuromuscular Diseases

Prof. Dr. Hacer Erdem Tilki
Prof. Dr. Oytun Bayrak
Prof. Dr. Hande Türker

6-Botulinum Toxin Application Unit

Prof. Dr. Hacer Erdem Tilki
Prof. Dr. Oytun Bayrak
Prof. Dr. Hande Türker
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sedat Şen

7-Neurosonology and Swallowing Evaluation

Prof. Dr. Levent Güngör
Asst. Prof. Dr. Baki Doğan
Research Assistant Murat Polat

Contact Numbers

İnpatient Service: 2392-2393

Neurointensive Care Unit:6613-6614-6615-6616

Outpatient Service: 2360-3356

EEG Lab:2522

ENMG Lab:3183-2689-4212

Neuroimmunology Lab: 3376

DSA-Invasive Neurovascular Anjiography Lab:6664