Dr. NESE TUNCER

Snapshot Highlights

• Expert in Neurology with a focus on Alzheimer”s Disease and Headache Treatment.
• Extensive research contributions, including significant publications in esteemed journals.
• Founding Member of the Kadikoy Branch of the Alzheimer’s Association of Türkiye.
• Head of the Turkish Neurological Association Behavioral Neurology Dementia Working Group.
• Over two decades of dedicated experience in neurological patient care and research.

Professional Experience

Dr. Nese Tuncer brings over two decades of dedicated experience in the field of Neurology, with a specialized focus on Alzheimer”s Disease and Headache Treatment. Her career journey showcases a commitment to advancing neurological understanding and patient outcomes. Since 2022, she has been an integral part of the Acıbadem Health Group, contributing her expertise to their esteemed neurological services. Prior to this, she dedicated over a decade (2010-2022) to the Neurology Clinic at Marmara University Pendik Education and Research Hospital. Her foundational experience includes a significant tenure at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Neurology from 1994 to 2010, where she deepened her clinical and academic knowledge. Earlier in her career, Dr. Tuncer gained valuable experience in Internal Medicine and Emergency Service Units at Antalya SSK Hospital (1990-1991) and completed her compulsory service in Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases Units at Erzurum SSK Hospital (1989-1990), providing a broad base for her specialization.

Education and Research

Dr. Tuncer’s robust educational background provides a strong foundation for her neurological expertise. She pursued advanced research at the Karolinska Institute Center for Alzheimer Research in 2007, further specializing her knowledge in neurodegenerative diseases. Her Master of Science in Neuroscience was earned from Istanbul University’s Aziz Sancar Experimental Medicine Research Institute between 1999 and 2002. Dr. Tuncer completed her specialization in Neurology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1999. Her academic journey began with a specialization in Biochemistry at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (1992-1994), following her medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. This comprehensive academic path underscores her deep commitment to understanding the complexities of the brain.

Professional Affiliations and Leadership

Dr. Tuncer is a respected figure within the neurological community, actively contributing to professional organizations and leadership initiatives. Her affiliations include the Turkish Medical Association, the Neurodegenerative Diseases Association, and the Turkish Epilepsy Association. She is also a member of international bodies such as the American Academy of Neurology and the Alzheimer”s Association. Dr. Tuncer holds significant leadership positions, including being the Head of the Turkish Neurological Association Behavioral Neurology Dementia Working Group and a Board Member of the Neuropsychiatry Association. Her commitment to advancing Alzheimer’s research and care is further demonstrated by her role as a Founding Member of the Kadikoy Branch of the Alzheimer’s Association of Türkiye. She is also a member of the Cerebrovascular Diseases Association, Movement Disorder Society, and the Mediterranean Stroke Society.

Key Publications and Research Contributions

Dr. Nese Tuncer has made substantial contributions to the field of neurology through numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. Her research interests span neurodegenerative diseases, headache disorders, and various neurological conditions. Notable publications include her work on exercise in neurodegenerative diseases in Acta Physiologica (2022), a case study on chronic functional parkinsonism in the Turkish Journal of Psychiatry (2021), and a study on the successful treatment of influenza B associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy in an adult in Acta Neurologica Belgica (2020). Dr. Tuncer’s research also delves into cognitive functions in patients with acromegaly (J Endocrinol Invest, 2017), optical coherence tomography studies in Parkinson’s disease (Acta Ophthalmologica, 2016), executive functions in sarcoidosis (Sarcoidosis Vasc. AND Diff. Lung Disease, 2016), and cerebrovascular conditions such as reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (Headache, 2015). Her work reflects a deep commitment to evidence-based medicine and the pursuit of innovative treatments for complex neurological conditions.