Parkinson’s Disease
A detailed assessment of slowness of movement, tremor, stiffness, gait and balance changes.
Neurology · Movement Disorders · Parkinson’s Disease
Understanding movement, strengthening life.
Prof. Dr. Rıza Sonkaya combines academic experience with clinical assessment in Parkinson’s disease, tremor, dystonia and other movement disorders.
2020Associate Professorship35International peer-reviewed papers listed in the academic CV7Scientific society memberships
Source: Academic curriculum vitae of Prof. Dr. Rıza Sonkaya.
PARKINSON’S • TREMOR • DYSTONIA • DBS • BOTULINUM TOXIN • ATAXIA • MSA / PSP •
Areas of Expertise
A comprehensive, evidence-informed approach to movement disorders.
Condition-specific 3D medical visuals support clear patient information.
Tremor
Clinical evaluation of the type, distribution, triggers and possible causes of involuntary shaking.
Dystonia
Assessment of involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal postures according to their distribution and pattern.
Ataxia
Neurological evaluation of changes in balance, coordination, speech, eye movements and walking.
MSA / PSP
Differentiation of atypical parkinsonian syndromes through their clinical course and associated findings.
Botulinum Toxin
Target-muscle and treatment planning for selected dystonias and related movement disorders.
Academic and clinical experience
More than twenty years of medical education and professional experience.
A graduate of Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Prof. Dr. Rıza Sonkaya completed his neurology residency at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. He became an associate professor in 2020 and a professor in 2025.
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Recent academic work
Scientific production is an integral part of clinical practice.
202501
LUTS: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms 17
A Comparison of Spinal Alignment and Trunk Mobility in Parkinson’s Disease Patients With and Without Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
202502
Acta Neurologica Belgica 125
Upper extremity functions, spinal posture, and axial rigidity in patients with Parkinson’s disease
202503
Northern Clinics of Istanbul 12
Epidemiological study of congenital myasthenic syndromes based on national electronic health database of Türkiye
202504
Journal of Neurology 272
A nationwide epidemiological study of myasthenia gravis in Turkey
Patient Information
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A detailed assessment of slowness of movement, tremor, stiffness, gait and balance changes.
Clinical evaluation of the type, distribution, triggers and possible causes of involuntary shaking.
Assessment of involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal postures according to their distribution and pattern.
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