8+ years of expertise

Dr. Yakup Krespi

Neurologist and interventional cerebrovascular specialist

Medical Education from Istanbul University School of Medicine,Turkey    |Istinye University Hospital Liv Hospital

About Dr. Yakup Krespi

  • Prof. MD. Yakup Krespi completed his medical studies from Istanbul University School of Medicine 1988, and further went on to get a specialization degree from Universitรฉ Paris VI, UFR Pitiรฉ-Salpetriere Neurology Residency.
  • He started his career in 1988 at the Universitรฉ Paris VI, UFR Pitiรฉ-Salpetriere Resident and is currently working at the renowned Istinye University Hospital Liv Hospital.
  • He is known for providing stellar treatment for multiple diseases and disorders, including Brain angiography-neuroangiography, Neurosonology-transcranial color Doppler , Acute ischemic stroke treatment (thrombolysis, thrombectomy), Primary and secondary prevention of stroke-carotid and other cervico-cranial artery angioplasty and stenting , Neurocritical care, Post stroke neurorehabilitation, Post stroke swallowing disorders-videofluoroscopy , Post stroke cognitive rehabilitation, Vertigo, Dementia-Vascular dementia and other.
  • He also specializes in various treatments, like Diseases of the digestive system Slowed movement (bradykinesia), Fatigue, Problems with sexual, bowel and bladder function, Temporary vision loss, Tremor (shaking, usually begins in a limb, often your hand or fingers), Rigid muscles, Loss of automatic movements, Tingling or pain in parts of your body, Changes in smell or taste, Ringing in your ears (tinnitus), Writing changes, Impaired posture and balance, Dizziness, Speech changes (Slurred speech), Memory Loss.
  • He has over 32 years of experience as a Neurologist and has particularly made a name for himself when it comes to Neurology.
  • He has primarily worked with seven hospitals during his tenure and has cured multiple patients with different types of procedures.

Area of Expertise

Education

  • Medical Education from Istanbul University School of Medicine,Turkey
  • Residency from Universitรฉ Paris VI, UFR Pitiรฉ-Salpetriere,Turkey
  • Medical Education from Maladies Myeloproliferative Set neuropathies Peripheriques,Turkey

Experience

  • Universite Paris VI, UFR Pitie Salpetriere Resident 1988-1993
  • Universite Paris VII, UFR Xavier Bichat, Hopital Beaujon, Noroloji Clinic Cheif Resident 1993-1994
  • CHR Hopital de Provins Neurologist 1994-1995
  • Neurological Sciences Institute, Istanbul University Assis. Prof. 1995-2005
  • Assignment, Department of Neurology, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University Assis. Prof. 1995-2005
  • Director, Stroke Center, Florence Nightingale Hospital Assoc. Prof. 2005-2012
  • Director, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Memorial Health Group Assoc. Prof. 2012-2017
  • Currently works at Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul and he is also associated with Istinye University Hospital

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Frequently Asked Question

He is a neurologist specializing in emergency neurology, cerebrovascular diseases, and interventional neurology.

Stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, Epilepsy and seizure disorders, Neurocritical care emergencies, Neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimerโ€™s, Parkinsonโ€™s), Traumatic brain and spinal injuries

People consult Dr. Yakup Krespi for stroke care, emergency neurological conditions, seizure disorders, brain and spinal injuries, neurodegenerative diseases, and specialized rehabilitation after stroke.