Nihal Ozaras

Nihal Ozaras is a physician specializing in pediatric and neurological rehabilitation at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She holds a Master’s degree in Neuroscience and trained at Harvard University’s Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Ozaras treats musculoskeletal disorders and spasticity using targeted injection techniques.

Specialization and Therapeutic Approach

The physician focuses on neurological and pediatric recovery. She treats cerebral palsy in children through specialized rehabilitation programs. Her practice includes diagnosing and treating various musculoskeletal disorders. Because she treats spasticity, Ozaras uses botulinum toxin applications – injections that relax stiff muscles. She also performs local injections for pain and mobility issues. Her neuroscience training helps her create targeted plans for stroke recovery.

Work Experience

• Rehabilitation Specialist – NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
• Observer Physician – Harvard University Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, USA (2008)
• Specialist Trainee – Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital (now Bezmialem University)

Education and Clinical Training

• 1998 – IU Cerrahpaşa English Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
• 2006–2009 – Master’s degree in Neuroscience
• Specialty Training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital

Procedures and Conditions Treated

Ozaras treats several rehabilitation needs at her clinic, including:

• Pediatric rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy
• Stroke recovery and rehabilitation
• Orthopedic rehabilitation
• Botulinum toxin applications for spasticity
• Musculoskeletal disorder diagnosis