Fehim Arman

Prof. Fehim Arman is a neurologist specializing in epilepsy surgery and clinical neurophysiology. He pioneered pre-surgical epilepsy evaluations at Erciyes University. Dr. Arman is a Professor at Istanbul Aydın University and VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

Specialization in Epilepsy and Neurology

Dr. Arman treats complex neurological disorders. He treats multiple sclerosis and various forms of epilepsy. He performs pre-surgical evaluations for patients who do not respond to medication. He uses video-EEG monitoring and intracranial EEG recording to locate seizure origins.

This precision helps in planning epilepsy surgery. The doctor also holds a subspecialty in clinical neurophysiology. This qualification lets him perform detailed EEG and EMG diagnostics. He collaborates closely with neurosurgery teams to provide integrated care.

Academic and Professional Roles

• 2017 – Present – Professor and Neurology Specialist, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, Turkey
• 2006 – 2017 – Professor and Head of Neurology Department, Acıbadem University, Turkey
• 2004 – Guest Professor, Columbia University Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, USA
• 1992 – 2006 – Professor of Neurology, Erciyes University, Turkey
• 1988 – 1989 – Neurology Specialist, Eskisehir Airforce Hospital, Turkey
• 1985 – 1988 – Neurology Specialist, Erciyes University Medical Faculty, Department of Neurology, Turkey
• 1983 – 1985 – Neurology Specialist, Antalya State Hospital, Turkey

Education and Advanced Training

• 2010 – Clinical Neurophysiology Subspecialist title
• 1989 – 1990 – Epilepsy Fellowship, Bonn University Epileptology Clinic, Germany
• 1987 – Associate Professor title, Erciyes University, Turkey
• 1980 – 1983 – Neurology Residency, Akdeniz University Medical Faculty, Turkey
• 1973 – 1979 – Medical Degree, Istanbul University Medical Faculty, Turkey

Achievements and Recognition

In 1989, Dr. Arman received the Michael Stiftung epilepsy fellowship award. This scholarship supported his training in Germany. He was among the first in Turkey to perform collaborative epilepsy surgery evaluations. His work in 1994 established Erciyes University as a key center for this specialty.

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Neurology
• International League Against Epilepsy
• Turkish Neurology Association
• Turkey Clinical Neurophysiology and EEG, EMG Association