Dr. SEDA KOSAK KAGANOGLU

Snapshot Highlights

• Expert in Neurology, specializing in Headache Treatment and Migraine Management.
• Completed advanced Neuroradiology Internship at John Hopkins Hospital.
• Extensive experience in state hospitals and leading healthcare groups.
• Published author in prominent neurology journals, including Headache and Acta Neurologica Belgica.
• Member of prestigious international and national neurology associations.

Dr. SEDA KOSAK KAGANOGLU

Professional Experience

Dr. Seda Kosak Kaganoglu brings over a decade of dedicated experience to the field of Neurology, with a specialized focus on headache treatment and the management of migraines. Her career trajectory demonstrates a commitment to providing advanced neurological care, evidenced by her recent role within the Acıbadem Health Group starting in 2024, a testament to her growing expertise and reputation. Prior to this, she served as a Specialist Doctor in Bahçeşehir, Istanbul. Her earlier significant contributions include her tenure at Beylikduzu Kolan Hospital, Istanbul, from 2022 to 2023, and at Ordu State Hospital in Ordu from 2020 to 2022. Her foundational experience as a Specialist Doctor began at Trabzon Surmene State Hospital in 2014, setting the stage for her distinguished career in neurological patient care.

Education and Advanced Training

Dr. Kaganoglu’s strong educational foundation in Neurology was established through her specialization at Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University Faculty of Medicine, concluding in 2020. Further enhancing her expertise in diagnostic imaging and neurological disorders, she completed a valuable Neuroradiology Internship at the renowned John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, USA, in 2017. Her initial medical degree was earned from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty in 2013, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of patient health.

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

Dr. Kaganoglu is an active and respected member of several leading professional organizations, underscoring her commitment to staying at the forefront of neurological advancements and best practices. Her affiliations include the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), demonstrating a global perspective on neurological care. She is also an integral part of the Turkish Neurology Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber, contributing to the national medical community. Additionally, her membership in the Preventive Medicine and Functional Medicine Association (KOHEF) highlights a holistic approach to patient well-being.

Contributions to Medical Literature

Dr. Kaganoglu has made significant contributions to the scientific understanding of neurological conditions, particularly in the area of headaches and migraines, with a notable body of published research. Her publications include impactful studies such as “Primary headaches among gender dysphoric female-to-male individuals: A cross-sectional survey on gender transition experience” in The Journal of Head and Face Pain, and research exploring the psychological correlates of migraine, like “Relationship between MIDAS, depression, anxiety and alexithymia in migraine patients.” She has also authored case reports, including “A Case with Ruptured Arachnoid Cyst Complicated with Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension,” and contributed to understanding the efficacy of treatments like onabotulinumtoxinA in chronic migraine patients through studies such as “A single-center retrospective study of onabotulinumtoxinA for treatment of 245 chronic migraine patients: survey results of a real-world experience.” Her work extends to validation studies, such as “VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY TURKISH HEADACHE IMPACT TEST (HIT-6) IN PATIENTS WITH EPISODIC AND CHRONIC MIGRAINE,” further solidifying her expertise.