İlknur EROL

Spesialisasi: Neurologist
Tempat kerja: Turki, Adana, Prof. Dr. İlknur EROL Pediatric Neurology Clinic
- Specialist at the clinic in Adana, focusing on diagnosis and treatment of brain, nerve, and muscle disorders from infancy through adolescence.
- Uses advanced diagnostics including EEG, brain MRI, EMG, and genetic testing to clarify neurological causes in children.
- Since 2025, provides pediatric neurology services through her private practice, with an approach centered on early diagnosis and correct treatment.
- Built pediatric neurology capacity in the region by establishing the Pediatric Neurology Unit and Video-EEG Unit at Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Research and Practice Center in 2006.
Dr. İlknur Erol is a pediatric neurologist who established the Pediatric Neurology and Video-EEG Units at the Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Research Center. She treats epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, and muscle diseases in children. Dr. Erol diagnoses infants and adolescents at her private practice in Adana.
- Uses Video-EEG, brain MRI, and genetic testing to diagnose neurological conditions.
- Treats neuromuscular complaints using electromyography (EMG) to assess nerve function.
- Member of the Turkish Pediatric Neurology Association and the Turkish Pediatrics Association.
- Consults in English and Turkish for families.

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Kualifikasi

Prof. Dr. İlknur Erol is a specialist in pediatric neurology. She established the Pediatric Neurology and Video-EEG Units at the Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Center. Dr. Erol treats neurological disorders in children from infancy through adolescence. She focuses on early diagnosis for epilepsy and neurodevelopmental conditions. Prof. Dr. Erol operates a private practice in Adana. She also provides consultations in both English and Turkish.

Specialization and Clinical Approach

Prof. Dr. Erol focuses on conditions where targeted testing changes the treatment plan. She manages cases of epilepsy, neuro-metabolic conditions, and muscle diseases. Additionally, she evaluates neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum presentations and developmental delays. Dr. Erol also addresses common childhood complaints like headaches and sleep-related events.

Prof. Dr. Erol helps parents differentiate between night terrors and nightmares. Her diagnostic process emphasizes that a normal EEG does not always rule out epilepsy. Consequently, she integrates seizure features, clinical history, and video recordings to ensure accuracy.

Diagnostic Techniques

EEG (Electroencephalography) – Used to evaluate seizure patterns and brain activity in children.
Video-EEG – Provides synchronized video and brain wave recording for precise seizure characterization.
Brain MRI – Provides detailed neuroimaging when structural brain causes are suspected.
EMG (Electromyography) – Assesses muscle and nerve function in pediatric neuromuscular complaints.
Genetic Testing – Investigates inherited or neuro-metabolic causes of neurological symptoms.
WISC-R – An intelligence test for children used during neurodevelopmental evaluations.

Professional Experience

Prof. Dr. Erol has held several academic and clinical leadership roles in Adana. She built regional capacity for pediatric neurology by founding specialized units in 2006. Since 2025, she has focused on patient care through her private clinic.

2025–Present – Specialist, Prof. Dr. İlknur Erol Pediatric Neurology Clinic, Adana.
2015 – Professor.
2010 – Associate Professor.
2008 – Assistant Professor.
2006 – Established the Pediatric Neurology Unit and Video-EEG Unit at Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Research and Practice Center.

Education and Training

1989–1996 – Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree (English Program).
1997–2002 – Gazi University Faculty of Medicine – Specialization in Child Health and Diseases.
2004–2008 – Başkent University Faculty of Medicine – Subspecialty in Pediatric Neurology.