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Prof. Dr. Turki Akil
Prof. Dr. Turki Akil
Specialist in Neurology, Medical ExpertAcknowledgement of the academic title (Doctor of Medicine) by the Berlin Senate Department for Science, Research and Culture – 2002
Additional Qualifications:
- Psychosomatic Medicine
- Physical Therapy
- Chiropractic
- Emergency Medicine
- Examiner for knowledge-assessment tests in licensing procedures appointed by LaGeSo Berlin since 02/2021
- Authorized trainer for Neurology by the Berlin Medical Association since 2018
- Accredited as an MS Center since 2018
- Certified medical expert recognized by the Berlin Medical Association since 2017
- Court expert for the Berlin-Brandenburg Regional Social Court since 2009
- Accident-insurance expert for the DGUV registry since 2009
- Court expert for the District Court of Wedding since 2007
- Certified medical expert recognized by the Berlin Medical Association since 2017
- Established neurology private practice in Berlin
Accreditation as Lecturer (Berlin Medical Association & KV Berlin) within specialist medical training:
- Elektroenzephalographie (EEG)
- Elektroneurographie (ENG)
- Elektromyographie (EMG)
- Evozierte Potentiale (SEP)
- Cerebrale Gefäßdiagnostik
- Transkranielle Duplex- und Doppler-Sonographie
- Botoxtherapie
- Schlaflabor
Professional Positions (selected):
- 05 Dec 2022: Award of the title Honorary Professor by the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art
- since 2016: Teaching professor at the University of Traditional Medicine, Yerevan – focus on Clinical Neurology
- since 2002: Independent neurologist in private practice, Berlin-Wedding
- since 02/2021: Examiner for knowledge-assessment licensing exams, appointed by the Berlin State Office for Health and Social Affairs
- since 02/2021: Examiner for knowledge-assessment licensing exams, appointed by the Berlin State Office for Health and Social Affairs
- 08/2017 – 10/2017: Freelance lecturer at Freiburg International Academy, field of Emergency Medicine
- 06 2010: Speaker at the continuing-education event “Bipolar Expert Panel”, Hamburg
- 07 2009: Expert witness for the social-court system of Berlin and Brandenburg at the Higher Social Court
- 04 2009: Expert reviewer for the State Associations Information Service (LVI)
- 05 2008: Expert for occupational accidents, German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV)
- 03 2008: Admitted to the Working Group on Neurological Expert Opinion, German Neurological Society (DGN)
- 08/2007 – 08/2013: Court expert in guardianship and commitment proceedings, District Court Wedding, Berlin
- 01 2007: Medical assessor, IMB Consult GmbH, Bochum
- 05 2006: Acting chief neurologist, Luitpold Hospital, Bad Kötzting
- 10 2005: Socio-medical assessment, Medical Service of the Health-Insurance Funds
- 09 2005: On-call physician, Association of Statutory Health-Insurance Physicians, Berlin
- 04 2005: Care of dementia and oncology patients in various nursing homes, Berlin
- 10 2004: Sub-investigator and neurological consultant for clinical research, Berlin
- 01 2002 – 04 2004: Senior registrar, Department of Neurology, Wolletzsee Specialist Clinic, Angermünde
- 04 2001: Visiting physician, Neurosurgery / Neuroradiology, NC Klinik am Forum, Ludwigsburg
- 10 2000 – 04 2001: Ward physician in Neurology, Berlin
- 11 1999 – 05 2000: Visiting physician in Neurology, Berlin Trauma Hospital
- 02 1998 – 07 1998: Resident, Department of Neurology, Charité – Humboldt University Berlin
- 07 1998 – 09 1998: Resident, Rehabilitation Clinic for Orthopaedics / Neurology & Internal Medicine, Tharandter Wald Clinic, Halsbrücke
- 04 1996 – 04 1997: Resident in Neurology & Psychiatry, Chiropractic / Manual Therapy and Homeopathy, Ärztehaus Flöha e.V.
- 05 1995: Resident in a private practice for Psychiatry & Neurology, Berlin
- 12 1993 – 11 1994: Resident physician, German Red Cross, Berlin
- 03 1992 – 04 1993: Member of the German Red Cross, Berlin – volunteer standby physician for the Prenzlauer Berg district
- 08 1992 – 01 1993: Resident, Department of Anaesthesiology & Intensive Care, Rudolf Virchow University Hospital, Free University of Berlin
Studies, Qualifications & Research:
- since 2017: Taurus MS II – multicentre, non-interventional study on relapsing-remitting MS II (TERIFL08411)
- 2008–2011: Participation in three retrospective studies; results pending – ClinResearch, Cologne: TRUST study and Transdermal Rotigotine User Surveillance Study
- 07/2011: Expert on bipolar disorders
- 11/2001: Additional certificate in chiropractic therapy issued by the Berlin Medical Chamber
- 07/2001: Recognised as a specialist in Neurology by the Berlin Medical Chamber
- 05/2000: Training in manual medicine; final exam of the German Society for Manual Medicine (DGMM) under Berlin Medical Seminar guidelines
- 05/1996: Emergency-service proficiency; awarded the additional title "Emergency Medicine" by the Saxony State Medical Chamber
- 05/1995: Authorisation for psychosomatic primary care, Federal Association of Private Social Service Providers
- 12/1995: Medical licence granted by the Berlin Senate Department of Health
- 12/1992: Permission to practise medicine in Germany, Berlin Senate Department of Health, Environment and Consumer Protection
- 05/1989: Doctoral thesis defended; final grade "good"
- 09/1983 – 06/1989: Medical studies at the University of Damascus, Syria
- 09/1970 – 06/1983: Schooling in Damascus, Syria; high-school grade "excellent"
- since 03/2020: Investigation of treatment patterns in episodic and chronic migraine patients treated with erenumab in Germany
- 09/2015: Scientific study on relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, Novartis Pharma GmbH
- 03/2015: Interview for the study "Visualising new therapies for MS treatment", pharma-insight, Solingen
- 08/2012: Final visit for the TRUST study, Aptiv Solutions, Cologne
- since 06/2012: Study SP0854 – TRUST: Transdermal Rotigotine User Surveillance Study, UCB Pharma GmbH, Monheim
- 04/2012: Interview for an MS study, items GmbH, Berlin
- 01/2012: Non-interventional study (NIS) "REFORM"
- 10/2011 – 11/2011: Online diary study "Multiple Sclerosis Q4 2011", Synovate Healthcare Germany, Munich
- 07/2011: Study SP0854 on sleep disorders, UCB Pharma GmbH, Monheim
- 08/2008: Scientific study on MS treatment, Merck Serono
Continuing Education & Advanced Training (selected):
- 05 / 2021: Appointed Honorary Professor at the Institute for Clinical Research, Collegium Humanum – Warsaw Management University (Poland). The title recognises international-level expertise in clinical research.
- 12 / 2019: Hotspot Neuro-Immunology, Alexion Pharma Germany
- 07 / 2019: King’s Apomorphine Masterclass, King’s College Hospital; 07 / 2019 continuing-education certificate from the Berlin Medical Chamber – credits documented until 30 Jun 2019, valid until 30 Jun 2024
- 06 / 2019: Dysphagia management improves quality of life and reduces mortality, Springer Medizin Verlag
- 06 / 2019: Diagnosing and treating insomnia, parasomnias, restless legs, breathing disorders and other sleep disorders, Springer Medizin Verlag
- 05 / 2019: Cognitive Day 2019, TAD Pharma GmbH
- 04 / 2019: MS Masters Forum, Merck
- 03 / 2019: Guideline-compliant Parkinson therapy, J. Weser GmbH – Training & Communication
- 02 / 2019: Migraine – More than headaches, CME MEDIPOINT
- 10 / 2018: NeuroWeek 2018, German Society of Neurology (DGN)
- 09 / 2018: 24 h M PUR, Novartis Pharma GmbH
- 04 / 2018: Guideline-compliant Parkinson therapy, J. Weser GmbH – Training & Communication
- 03 / 2018: Conversations in MS, EACIC
- 03 / 2018: 14th MS Symposium – MS Therapy 2018, University Hospital Düsseldorf
- 11 / 2017: MScience. MShift. Multiple Sclerosis, Sanofi Genzyme
- 09 / 2016: 89th Congress of the German Society of Neurology with Training Academy
- 04 / 2016: Multiple Sclerosis, Berlin Medical Chamber
- 04 / 2016: Standalone EURMS 8th, Berlin
- 03 / 2016: Neurology Active, Biogen GmbH, Potsdam
- 02 / 2016: German-language forum on therapy of advanced Parkinson’s disease, AbbVie Germany, Wiesbaden
- 09 / 2015: Berlin Medical Chamber CME – 1st Natalizumab intensive seminar
- 08 / 2015: First Congress of the European Academy of Neurology, Berlin
- 02 / 2015: MS Symposium, Hamburg, Novartis Pharma GmbH
- 01 / 2015: MS Workshop, Genzyme GmbH, Frankfurt
- 07 / 2014: Continuing-education certificate of the Berlin Medical Chamber – credits documented until 30 Jun 2014, valid until 30 Jun 2019
- 06 / 2014: Multiple Sclerosis – From Head Downwards: Taboo Topics & Quality of Life, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Berlin
- 06 / 2014: Focus group on local treatment of radiculopathies, Astellas Pharma GmbH, Berlin
- 05 / 2014: Continuing education, Berlin Medical Chamber
- 05 / 2014: Restless Legs – Overcoming limits, forging new paths
- 05 / 2014: MS College, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Department of Neurology
- 03 / 2014: Botulinum toxin treatment of cervical muscles – ultrasound-guided injections, Botulinum Toxin Working Group e.V.
- 03 / 2014: 10th Interactive MS Symposium, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, NeuroCure
- 03 / 2014: Berlin course – BTX injections Part 10: EMG in dystonia treatment, Botulinum Toxin Working Group e.V., Berlin
- 02 – 03 / 2014: MS Workshop, Genzyme GmbH, Berlin
- 11 / 2013: Expert meeting 2013 – Botulinum toxin therapy in neurology
- 10 / 2013: German Pain Congress 2013, Hamburg
- 08 / 2013: Berlin course – BTX injections Part 9: Arm spasticity, Botulinum Toxin Working Group e.V., Berlin
- 03 / 2013: Market-research workshop "New perspectives in MS therapy", MK+S GmbH, Rosdorf
- 03 / 2013: Berlin course – BTX-A injections Part 8: Cervical dystonia & special cases, Botulinum Toxin Working Group e.V., Berlin
- 03 / 2013: Basic course in qualified botulinum-toxin therapy, Botulinum Toxin Working Group e.V., Regensburg
- 02 / 2013: Scientific symposium on the QUEPP study, Quetenza, Düsseldorf
- 11 / 2012: Workshop on telephone interventions in epilepsy care, Dr. Rönsberg GmbH, Munich
- 11 / 2012: Interactive pain-therapy training – Quetenza: practical use & scientific background, MVZ Pain Center Berlin
- 10 / 2012: German Pain Congress 2012, Mannheim
- 09 / 2012: 85th Congress of the German Society of Neurology with Training Academy, Hamburg
- 03 / 2012: Berlin course – BTX injections Part 6: Dystonia & spasticity – special cases, Botulinum Toxin Working Group e.V., Berlin
- 06 / 2011: QUTENZA™ user training
- 05 / 2011: 4th Berlin Bedside Teaching – Parkinson’s disease
- 11 / 2010: International Congress of the German Society for Neurology, Psychiatry & Psychotherapy, Berlin
- 09 / 2010: NeuroWeek 2010, Working Group on Clinical Neuroscience, Mannheim
- 04 / 2010: Acting today – thinking of tomorrow: effective pathways in psychiatry, State Medical Chamber Hesse
- 04 / 2010: European Charcot Foundation Symposium
- 06 / 2009: Continuing-education certificate of the Berlin Medical Chamber – proof of neuro-psychiatric expertise, valid until 30 Jun 2014
- 06 / 2009: Pfizer CME Academy – 2nd Baltic Sea symposium "CNS in dialogue"
- 05 / 2009: Stand-Alone Symposium – "Brain and Imaging"
- 04 / 2009: "Advancing the Science of Pain" – improving outcomes in diabetic peripheral-neuropathy pain
- 03 / 2009: Seminar "Neurological Expert Opinion" Module I – fundamentals & condition assessments, Working Group Neurological Expert Opinion, German Neurological Society, University Hospital Bergmannsheil Bochum
- 03 / 2009: Symposium "Quick relief or long-term benefit? Effective routes for clinic and practice"
- 11 / 2008: Interactive MS Symposium – Innovation & Experience, Merck Serono
- 11 / 2008: Training on specific mechanisms of action and targeted therapy of depression
- 10 / 2008: Bony knee injuries, Trauma Center Berlin-Brandenburg
- 10 / 2008: Tumour conference of community oncologists, Berlin-Brandenburg Orthopaedic Trauma Society
- 06 / 2008: Literature seminar – Current issues in neurology
- 06 / 2008: Seminar "Effectiveness in Psychiatry – thinking long-term early on"
- 04 / 2008: Seminar "Impulses 2008 in epilepsy therapy", VNR Berlin – Vascular Diagnostics
- 11 / 1995: Advanced course in continuous-wave Doppler and duplex sonography of extra-cranial arteries
- 04 / 1995 – 10 / 1995: Introduction to electroencephalography for students & physicians; EEG in neurology, psychiatry & paediatrics – training courses, University Hospital Benjamin Franklin, Free University of Berlin
- 06 / 1995: Interdisciplinary basic course in Doppler & duplex sonography, German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM), Berlin
- 06 / 1993: Intensive Medicine Working Group
Anerkennung des akademischen Titels (Doktor der Humanmedizin) durch die Senatsverwaltung für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur in Berlin 2002
Languages:
- Arabic (native language)
- German (fluent)
- English (fluent)
- Turkish (basic)