Education:

1991-1994: Izmir Private Fatih Science High School, Izmir, Turkey

1994-2001: Ege University, Ege Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey

Neurology Education:

2002-2006: Neurology Residency, Ministry of Health Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey (Pediatric Neurology Rotation, Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology)

06/2008 - 09/2008: Neurologist, Istanbul Baskent University Health Center

06/2008 - 09/2008: Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Epilepsy Surgery Unit, Prof. Working with Çiğdem Özkara

04/2009 - 05/2009: Observer, Epilepsy Surgery Center, Niguarda Hospital, Milan, Italy

2009-2020: Neurologist, Istanbul Capital University Health Center

2020-2024: Neurologist, NB Kadıköy Hospital

Certifications:

Turkish Neurology Proficiency Certificate (2005)

European Neurology Proficiency Certificate (2014)

Clinical Interests:

Electrophysiology

Movement Disorders and Botulinum Toxin Application

Dementia

Epilepsy

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Turkish Neurology Association

International Epilepsy Fighting League Turkish Section

English

Publications in International Journals

Somay G, Topaloğlu P, Araal Ö, Tektürk M. Longitudinal MRI Findings in Suspected Neuro-Behçet's Disease: A Case Report. Gazz Med Ital- Arch Sci Med 2006; 167:175-9 (Peer-Reviewed Journal).

Domaç Mayda F, Somay G, Araal Ö, Topaloğlu P, Mataracı Çevik D. Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy with Oxcarbazepine. European Federation of Neurological Societies, Glasgow, United Kingdom, Vol. 13 (Supp 2), 169-294, 2006.

Misirli H, Domaç FM, Somay G, Araal Ö, Ozer B, Adigüzel T. N-hexane-induced polyneuropathy: Clinical and electrophysiological follow-up. Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology 2008; 48:103-108.

Domac Mayda F, Somay G, Topaloglu P, Araal O, Bulkan M. Efficacy of Oxcarbazepine in the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain: A Hospital-Based, Open-Label Trial. European Federation of Neurological Societies, Glasgow, United Kingdom, Vol. 13 (Supp 2), 169-294, 2006.

Somay G, Topaloglu Tekturk P, Araal Arpat O, Misirli H. Cognitive Functions After Acute Stroke: Correlation with Clinical Findings, MRI and EEG. 13th European Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology, Istanbul, Vol. 119 (Supp), 1-131, Elsevier, 2008.
Publications in National Journals

Somay G, Topaloglu P, Halac Usak G, Araal O, Erenoglu NY. Cranial Nerve Mononeuropathy as a Neurological Finding of Primary Sjögren Syndrome: A Case Report. Düşünen Adam 2005; 18(4): 224-229.

Domaç FM, Somay G, Topaloğlu P, Araal Ö, Erenoğlu NY. Use of Oxcarbazepine in the Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia. Turkish Journal of Neurology 2005; 11(4): 384-391.

Somay G, Topaloğlu P, Araal Ö, Oflazoğlu B, Halaç Uşak G, Erenoğlu NY. Vascular Parkinsonism After Stroke: Clinical and MRI Findings. Journal of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders 2005; 8(2): 79-85.

Somay G, Çevik DM, Domaç FM, Topaloğlu P, Araal Ö, Bulkan M, Erenoğlu NY. Post-Stroke Movement Disorders: Clinical Analysis of 15 Cases. Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Journal 2006; 9(1):21-26.

Somay G, Topaloğlu P, Somay H, Araal Ö, Halaç GU, Bulkan M. Cerebrovascular Risk Factors and Stroke Subtypes in Different Age Groups: A Hospital-Based Study. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2006; 36: 23-29 (SCI).

Araal Ö, Domaç FM, Misirli CH, Topaloğlu P. Leber's Hereditary Optic Atrophy: Case Report. Turkish Journal of Neurology 2006.

Araal Ö, Kabataş S, Yıldız C, Haydın S, Canikoğlu M, Ilgaz Koçyiğit Ö, Türkoz R. Central Nervous System Complications and Treatment Modalities Related to Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. Turkish Clinics Cardiovascular Sciences 2012.

Desteli G, Araal-Arpat Ö, Yıldız Ş, Aban M, Ayhan A. Large Cell Neuroendocrine Tumor of the Endometrium Presenting with Polyneuropathy. Turkish Journal of Gynecological Oncology 2015.
Poster Presentations

Domaç FM, Somay G, Topaloğlu P, Araal Ö, Erenoğlu NY. Use of Oxcarbazepine in the Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia. 40th National Neurology Congress Congress Book, p: 342, September 29-October 3, 2004, Antalya.

Araal Ö, Domaç FM, Misirli CH, Topaloğlu P. Leber's Hereditary Optic Atrophy: Case Report. 41st National Neurology Congress Congress Book, p: 199, December 5-10, 2005, Istanbul.

Sohtaoğlu M, Araal Ö, Uludüz D, Demirbilek V, Dervent A. Retrospective Analysis of Topiramate and Levetiracetam Efficacy in Patients with West Syndrome and Subsequent Refractory Seizures. 42nd National Neurology Congress Congress Book, p: 221, 12-17 November 2006, Antalya.

Araal Ö, Uludüz D, Yalçınkaya C, Demirbilek V, Dervent A. Early Onset Childhood Absence Epilepsy: Case Report. 42nd National Neurology Congress Congress Book, p: 218, 12-17 November 2006, Antalya.