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.
PARKINSON’S • TREMOR • DYSTONIA • DBS • BOTULINUM TOXIN • ATAXIA • Parkinsonism •
Areas of Expertise
A comprehensive, evidence-informed approach to movement disorders.
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.
Parkinsonism
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 2019 and a professor in 2025.
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Recent academic work
Scientific production is an integral part of clinical practice.
202601
Neurogenetics 27, 79
Genetic findings in a Turkish clinical cohort with hereditary Parkinson’s disease
202602
Parkinsonism & Related Disorders 150, 108903
Heavy metal accumulation in Parkinson's disease: An evaluation of hair analysis
202503
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
202504
Acta Neurologica Belgica 125
Upper extremity functions, spinal posture, and axial rigidity in patients with Parkinson’s disease
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.
Content is for general information and does not replace an individual diagnosis or treatment recommendation.
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Institution, telephone and directions
InstitutionUniversity of Health Sciences, Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Neurology
Call+90 312 304 4477–4478Send emaildrrizasonkaya@gmail.com