Medical School Graduation and Year:

Ondokuz Mayıs University, 2000

Specialization Training Location and Year:

Erciyes University, 2005

Professional Experience:

Viranşehir State Hospital (Neurology Specialist), 2010-2011

Acıbadem Kayseri Hospital (Neurology Specialist), 2011

Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg Sleep Medicine Unit Skaraborg Hospital (Sleep Specialist), 2012

Acıbadem University, Acıbadem Kayseri Hospital (Neurology Specialist), 2012-2013

National Institutes of Health (NIH)-National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Human Motor Control Section, USA (Research Fellow), 2014–2016

Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine (Assistant Professor), 2013-2017

Aydın University Faculty of Medicine (Associate Professor), 2017

Istanbul Beykent University Faculty of Medicine (Associate Professor), 2019

Kolan International Hospital (Neurology Specialist), 2019-2022

Istanbul Aydın University, Electroneurophysiology (Associate Professor), Ongoing

Medical Areas of Interest:

Headaches

Botulinum Toxin Application in Migraine

Epilepsy

Fainting and Alterations in Consciousness

Cerebrovascular Diseases

Nerve Compression

Nerve Damage and Muscle Diseases

Multiple Sclerosis and Small Vessel Diseases

Movement Disorders

Parkinson's Disease

Special Experience:

Electroencephalography (EEG)

Electromyography (EMG)

Sleep Studies (Polysomnography)

Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP)

Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SEP)

Insomnia

Hypersomnia

Tremors and Other Movement Disorders

Scientific publications

Articles Published in International Refereed Journals (SCI & SSCI & Arts and Humanities)

Korkmaz S, Karadag MA, Hamamcioglu K, Sofikerim M, Aksu M (2015) Electrophysiological Identification Of Central Sensitization In Patients With Chronic Prostatitis. Urol J, 12, 2280-4.

Korkmaz S, Ismailogullari S, Duman A, Aksu M (2012). Predetermination of Effective CPAP Level in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Journal Of Neurological Sciences - Turkish, 29 (1), 11- 17.

Baskol G, Korkmaz S, Erdem F, Caniklioglu A, Koçyigit M, Aksu M (2012). Assessment Of Nitric Oxide, 1

Advanced Oxidation Protein Products, Malondialdehyde, And Thiol Levels In Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome. Sleep Medicine, 13(4), 414-418, Doi: 10.1016/J.Sleep.2011.11.012.

Karaca Z, Ismailogullari S, Korkmaz S, Cakir I, Aksu M, Baydemir R, Tanriverdi F, Bayram F (2013). Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Is Associated With Relative Hypocortisolemia And Decreased Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Response To 1and 250 μg ACTH And Glucagon Stimulation Tests. Sleep Medicine, 14(2), 160-164., Doi: 10.1016/J.Sleep.2012.10.013.

Ismailogullari S, Caglayan AO, Bader B, Danek A, Korkmaz S, Sharifov E, Kurnaz F, Aksu M (2010). Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy In Two Siblings With Chorea-Acanthocytosis MOVEMENT DISORDERS, 25(16), 2894-2897.

Korkmaz S, Aksu M, Baskol G (2017). Plasma Apelin Level In Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome And Its Association With Periodic Leg Movements. Sleep And Breathing Disorders. Sleep Breath. 2017 Mar;21(1):19-24. Doi: 10.1007/S11325-016-1355-7.

Baspinar O, Bayram F, Korkmaz S, Aksu M, Kocer D, Dizdar OS, Simsek Y, Toth PP (2016). The Effects Of Statin Treatment On Adrenal And Sexual Function And Nitric Oxide Levels In Hypercholesterolemic Male Patients Treated With A Statin. Journal Of Clinical Lipidology. Nov - Dec;10(6):1452-1461. Doi: 10.1016/J.Jacl.2016.09.004.

Korkmaz S, Bilecenoglu NT, Aksu M, Yoldas TK (2018). Cyclic Alternating Pattern In Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients With Versus Without Excessive Sleepiness. Sleep Disorders. May 16. Doi: 10.1155/2018/8713409.

7.2. Articles Published in Other International Refereed Journals

Korkmaz S, Tokgoz B, Ismailogullari S, Kocyigit I, Kocyigit M, Aksu OB, Aksu M (2013). Prevalence Of Restless Legs Syndrome In Patients Treated With Peritoneal Dialysis: Clinical And Biochemical Characteristics Among Patients With And Without Restless Legs Syndrome. Open Journal Of Nephrology, 3(01), 44-50., Doi: 10.4236/Ojneph.2013.31008.

Aksu M, Korkmaz S (2016). Sleep Medicine Education In Turkey. (Review) Sleep And Biological Rhythms, 14(S1), 45-46., Doi: 10.1007/S41105-015-0012-Z.

Korkmaz S, Aksu M, Tuna M, Baskol G, Bayram F And Hallett M. The Impact Of Sleep Deprivation On Plasma Leptin And Ghrelin Levels In Narcoleptic Patients. J Sleep Disor: Treat Care 2016, 5:4 DOI: 10.4172/2325-9639.1000188.

Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings

Aksu M, Ismailogullari S, Korkmaz S, Koçyiğit M (2009). Restless Legs Syndrome In Chronic Renal 2

Kucukukardali Y, Oncul O, Cavuslu S, Danaci M, Calangu S, Erdem H, Topcu AW, Adibelli Z, Akova M,

Karaali EA, Ozel AM, Bolaman Z, Caka B, Cetin B, Coban E, Karabay O, Karakoc C, Karan MA,

Korkmaz S, Sahin GO, Pahsa A, Sirmatel F, Solmazgul E, Ozmen N, Tokatli I, Uzun C, Yakupoglu G, Besirbellioglu BA, Gul HC

(2008). The Spectrum Of Diseases Causing Fever Of Unknown Origin In Turkey: A Multicenter Study. International Journal Of Infectious Diseases, 12(1), 71-79., Doi:10.1016/J.Ijid.2007.04.013.

Failure Patients Under Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis. XVIII World Congress Of Parkinson's Disease And Related Disorders, 199 (Poster).

Korkmaz S, Bilecenoglu NT, Aksu M (2012). Augmentation Of Restless Legs Syndrome With Pregabalin Treatment: Case Report. 16th EFNS Congress (Poster).

Korkmaz S, Talaslioglu A, Saraymen R, Bilecenoglu NT, Aksu M (2012). Masseter Inhibitory Reflex And Nitric Oxide In Chronic Tension Type Headache. 16th EFNS Congress (Poster).

Peker Y, Celen YT, Stalkrantz A, Glantz H, Dikis OS, Cederin B, Korkmaz S, Thunstrom E (2012). One-Year Adherence To CPAP Treatment In Cardiac Patients With Non Sleepy Sleep Apnea In The RICCADSA Trial. 21st ERS Congress(Poster).

Korkmaz S, Hamamcioglu K, Aksu M, Ozturk M (2013). A Case Of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotention With Cerebellar Symptoms. World Congress Of Neurology 2013, 333, 679, Doi: 10.1016/J.Jns.2013.07.2347 (Abstract).

Aksu M, Korkmaz S, Kocyigit M, Ismailogullari S (2013). Two Siblings With Neuroacanthocytosis Who Have Genetically Determined Chorein Deficiency But No Achanthocytes In Blood. MDS 17th International Congress Of Parkinson's Disease And Movement Disorders, 28, 720 (Abstract Paper).

Korkmaz S, Bilecenoglu NT, Aksu M (2014). Increase Of Cyclic Alternating Pattern Rate Could Be Reason For Sleepiness In Obdtructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. 9th Asian Sleep Research Society Congress, 12(4), 254-255., Doi: 10.1111/Sbr.12080 (Full Text Paper).

Korkmaz S, Bilecenoglu NT, Peker Y, Yoldas T, Aksu M (2015). The Alteration Of Cyclic Alternating Pattern In Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome With And Without Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. AAN 2015 Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., USA., 84(14), 7314 (Abstract).

Korkmaz S, Baspinar O, Bayram F, Simsek Y, Diri H, Bilecenoglu NT, Aksu M (2015). The Effects Of Statin Therapy On Adrenal And Sexual Functions In Male Patients With Hyperlipidemia. AAN 2015 Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., USA., 84(14), 1287 (Abstract Paper).

Authored National/International Books or Chapters in Books

Guidelines for the Treatment of Sleep Disorders, Chapter name:(Sleep Related Respiratory Disorders) (2014). Ismaılogulları S, Korkmaz S, Celıkbılek A, Aksu M, Türk Nöroloji Dernegi, Editor: Hikmet Yılmaz, Deniz Tuncel, Edition: 1, Turkish (Scientific Book).

The International Classification of Sleep Disorders-2, Chapter name: (Parasomnias, Disorders of Arousal (From NREM Sleep)- Confusioal Arousals, Sleepwalking, Sleep Terrors) (2013). Korkmaz S, Aves Publishing, Editor: Türk Uyku Tıbbı Dernegi, Edition: 2, Turkish (Book Translation).

The International Classification of Sleep Disorders, B.lüm name: (Parasomnias, Parasomnias Usually Associated With REM Sleep- REM Sleep Behavior Disorder) (2013). Korkmaz S, Aves publishing, Editor: Türk Uyku Tıbbı Dernegi, Edition number: 2, Turkish (Book Translation).

Essentials of Sleep Technology, Chapter name:(Hypersomnias) (2012). Korkmaz S, Aksu M, Aves Publishing, Editor: Türk Uyku Tıbbı Dernegi, Edition: 1, Turkish (Book Translation).

In Current Diagnosis and Treatment. Intensive Care Diagnosis and Treatment., Chapter name: (Intensive Care in Neurologic Diseases) (2010). Aksu M, Ismaılogulları S, Korkmaz S, Günes Publishing Dagıtım, Editor: Muhammet Güven, Ramazan Coskun , Edition: 3, Turkish (Book Translation).

CECIL Essentials of MEDICINE 7th Edition, Chapter name: (Chapter 112 Conscious Impairments) (2008). Ersoy AO, Korkmaz S, NOBEL YAYIN DAGITIM, Editor: Selçuk Mıstık, Edition: 7, Turkish (Book Translation).

CECIL Essentials of MEDICINE 7th Edition, Chapter name: (Chapter 129 Neuromuscular Diseases, Motor Neuron Disorders and Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Diseases) (2008). Aksu M, Korkmaz S, nobel publishing dagıtım, Editor: Selçuk Mıstık, Edition: 7, Turkish (Book Translation).

CECIL Essentials of MEDICINE 7th Edition, Chapter name: (Chapter 129 Neuromuscular Diseases, Motor Neuron Disorders and Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Diseases) (2008). Aksu M, Korkmaz S, nobel publishing dagıtım, Editor: Selçuk Mıstık, Edition: 7, Turkish (Book Translation).

CECIL Essentials of MEDICINE 7th Edition, Chapter name: (Chapter 127 Infection Diseases of Nervous System) (2008)., Ismaılogulları S, Korkmaz S, nobel publishing distribution, Editor: Selçuk Mıstık, Edition: 7, Turkish (Book Translation).

CECIL Essentials of MEDICINE 7th Edition, Chapter name: (Chapter 126 Tumors of Central Nervous System) (2008)., Aksu M, Korkmaz S, nobel publishing distribution, Editor: Selçuk Mıstık, Edition: 7, Turkish (Book Translation).

CECIL Essentials of MEDICINE 7th Edition, Chapter name: (Chapter 124 Head Trauma and Spinal Trauma) (2008)., Aksu M, Korkmaz S, Nobel Publishing Dagıtım, Editor: Selçuk Mıstık, Edition: 7, Turkish (Book Translation).

CECIL Essentials of MEDICINE 7th Edition, Chapter name: (Chapter 123 Cerebrovascular Disorders) (2008)., Ersoy AO, Korkmaz S, Nobel Publication Distribution, Editor: Selçuk Mıstık, Edition: 7, Turkish (Book Translation).

Articles Published in National Refereed Journals

Korkmaz S, Cakir I, Bayram F, Karaca Z, Ismailogullari S, Aksu M (2014). Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Acromegaly Before and After Treatment. Journal of Turkish Sleep Medicine, 1(1), 22-27, Doi: 10.4274/jtsm.04.

Korkmaz S, Aksu M (2014). Current Treatment of Willis Ekbom Disease. Journal of Turkish Sleep Medicine, 1(3), 62-65, Doi: 10.4274/jtsm.014.

Korkmaz S, Aksu M (2014). Sleep-Related Eating Disorder (SRED) Presenting with Weight Gain as a Result of Sleep Eating Habits. Journal of Turkish Sleep Medicine, 1(2), 60-61, Doi: 10.4274/jtsm.013.

Korkmaz S, Aksu M (2014). Restless Legs Syndrome Occurring with Topiramate: A Case Report. Journal of Turkish Sleep Medicine, 1(1), 36-37, Doi: 10.4274/jtsm.07.

Korkmaz S, Aksu M (2014). Willis-Ekbom Disease with Genital Symptoms. Journal of Turkish Sleep Medicine, 1(3), 82-83, Doi: 10.4274/jtsm.018.

Korkmaz S, Hamamcıoglu K, ÖZTÜRK M, AKSU M (2013). Horner Syndrome Caused by Intrathoracic Multinodular Goiter (Case Report). Turkish Journal of Neurology, 19(3), 104-106, Doi: 10.4274/Tnd.39260.

Papers Presented at National Scientific Meetings and Published in the Proceedings Book

Bilecenoglu Nt, Korkmaz S, Aksu M (2014). Transient Ischemic Ischemic Disease Developing Due to Clopidogrel Allergy

Attack: A Case Report. 50th National Neurology Congress.

Bilecenoglu Nt, Korkmaz S, Dogan S, Ozturk M, Aksu M (2014). Bilateral Hypertrophic Oliver Degeneration of Unspecified Etiology: A Case Report. 50th National Neurology Congress.

Bilecenoglu Nt, Korkmaz S, Yoldas Tk, Peker Y, Aksu M (2014). Comparison of Patients with and without Daytime Sleepiness in the Presence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome with Cyclic Alternating Pattern. 50th National Neurology Congress.

Korkmaz S, Hamamcioglu K, Sofikerim M, Karadag Ma, Aksu M (2013). Evaluation of Sep Responses in Patients with Chronic Prostatitis. 49th National Neurology Congress.

Koçyigit M, Korkmaz S, Bayram F, Ismailogullari S, Aksu M (2013). The Effect of Acute Sleep Deprivation on Leptin, Grelin and Glucose Tolerance in Patients with Narcolepsy and Comparison with Healthy People. 14th National Sleep Medicine Congress.

Korkmaz S, Koçyigit M, Bayram F, Ismailogullari S, Aksu M (2013). The Effect of Acute Sleep Deprivation on Leptin, Grelin and Glucose Tolerance in Patients with Narcolepsy and Comparison with Healthy People. 49th National Neurology Congress.

Korkmaz S, Hamamcıoglu K, Aksu M (2012). A Case of Parry-Romberg Syndrome with Resistant Epilepsy. 48th National Neurology Congress.

Korkmaz S, Hamamcıoglu K, Aksu M (2012). A Case of Hereditary Pressure Sensitive Neuropathy Proven by Gene Deletion Ep-398. 48th National Neurology Congress.

Korkmaz S, Senol V, Peksen Akça R, Tugral H, Onayli E, Karaçiftçi Ç, Gürses E, Ayar C, Çadir Z, Özkardas A, Özdemir H (2012). Evaluation of Sleep Habits of 3-6 Age Group Children in Kayseri Province. 9th National Sleep Medicine Congress

Korkmaz S, Koçyigit M, Ismailogullari S, Aksu M, Ersoy AÖ (2011). Genetically Diagnosed Neuroacanthanthocytosis Family with No Acanthocytes Detected in Peripheral Smear EP-98. 47th National Neurology Congress.

Çakır I, Korkmaz S, Bayram F, Ismailogullari S, Koçyigit M, Aksu M (2011). Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Acromegaly Patients. 47th National Neurology Congress.

Oral Z, Mazicioglu Mm, Aksu M, Ismailogullari S, Korkmaz S, Üstünbas Hb (2011). Prevalence of Sleep Disorders in Bus Drivers. 12th National Sleep Medicine Congress.

Korkmaz S (2010). A Case of Isolated Motor Tic Disorder Treated with Pimozide P-84. 46th National Neurology Congress

Korkmaz S, Ismailogullari S, Aksu M, Cakir I, Bayram F (2010). Sleep Structure and Sleep Disorders in Acromegaly Patients. 11th National Sleep Medicine Congress.

Korkmaz S, Koçyigit M, Mirza M, Aksu M (2010). Presentation of Two Cases with Sneddon Syndrome: Primary and Secondary Form S-20. 46th National Neurology Congress.

Korkmaz S, Delibas E, Dönmez H, Ersoy Aö, Aksu M (2010). Isolated Third Cranial Nerve Paralysis Due to Intracranial Internal Carotid Artery Dissection P-145. 46th National Neurology Congress.

Korkmaz S, Ismailogullari S, Yetkin Mf, Çam A, Aksu M (2010). Basic Parameters Determining Cpap Pressure in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. 11th National Sleep Medicine Congress.

Korkmaz S, Ismailogullari S, Aksu M, Cakir I, Bayram F (2010). Characteristics of Sleep Structure and Sleep Disorders in Untreated Acromegaly Patients S-71. 46th National Neurology Congress.

Korkmaz S, Ismailogullari S, Aksu M (2010). Sleep Eating Disorder. 11th National Sleep Medicine Congress.

Korkmaz S, Talaslioglu A, Saraymen R (2010). The Effect of Amitriptyline and Magnesium Treatment on Masseter Inhibitory Reflex and Blood Nitric Oxide Levels in Patients with Chronic Tension Compression Pain S-2. 46th National Neurology Congress.

Korkmaz S, Ismailogullari S, Koçyigit M, Aksu M, Tokgöz B (2009). Restless Legs Syndrome in Patients with End Stage Renal Failure and Receiving Continuous Outpatient Peritoneal Dialysis Treatment. 45th National Neurology Congress.

Korkmaz S, Ismailogullari S, Koçyigit M, Aksu M, Tokgöz B (2009). Restless Legs Syndrome in Patients with End Stage Renal Failure and Continuous Outpatient Peritoneal Dialysis Treatment. 10th National Sleep Medicine Congress

Ismailogullari S, Caglayan AO, Korkmaz S, Elman S, Kurnaz F, Aksu M (2009). Turkish Family with Korean-Acanthocytosis. 45th National Neurology Congress.

Koçyigit M, Yıldırım A, Koç I, Ismailogullari S, Korkmaz S, Ersoy AÖ, Aksu M (2008). Bulbar Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Hypoglossal Nerve Paralysis. 44th National Neurology Congress.

Koçyigit M, Yıldırım A, Koç I, Ismailogullari S, Korkmaz S, Ersoy AÖ, Aksu M (2008). Optic Atrophy Secondary to Optic Canal Stenosis. 44th National Neurology Congress.

Korkmaz S, Koçyigit M, Ismailogullari S, Ersoy AÖ, Aksu M (2008). Evaluation of Brainstem Masseter Inhibitory Reflex in Primary Insomnia. 9th National Sleep and Disorders Congress.

Korkmaz S, Aksu M (2007). Augmentation due to Pregabalin Use in a Patient with Restless Legs Syndrome. 8th National Sleep Medicine Congress.

Akgül N, Korkmaz S, Aksu M (2007). ALS Occurring During Pregnancy. 43rd National Neurology Congress.

Korkmaz S, Ismailogullari S, Aksu M (2007). Restless Legs with Genital Symptoms

Syndrome Case. 8th National Sleep Medicine Congress.

Korkmaz S, Ismailogullari S, Ersoy AÖ, Aksu M (2007). Masseter Inhibitory Reflex in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. 8th National Sleep Medicine Congress.

Ismailogullari S, Basbug R, Isık M, Korkmaz S, Aksu M (2006). State-Bound H Reflex Changes in Restless Legs Syndrome S-49. 42nd National Neurology Congress.

Köseoglu E, Basbug R, Talaslıoglu A, Korkmaz S, Kula M (2006). Evaluation of Magnesium Prophylaxis in Migraine with Visual Alert Potential and Brain Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography P-146. 42nd National Neurology Congress.

Bilecenoglu Nt, Korkmaz S, Yoldas Tk, Peker Y, Aksu M (2014). Comparison of Patients with and without Daytime Sleepiness in the Presence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome with Cyclic Alternating Pattern. 15th National Sleep Medicine Congress.

Korkmaz S (2012). Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Leg Movements in Sleep. Tahud 1st Continuing Professional Education Symposium (Approach to Sleep Disorders in Primary Care).

Korkmaz S (2011). Sleep Disorders in Neurodegenerative Diseases. 12th National Sleep Medicine Congress.

Korkmaz S (2010). Scoring of Sleep Stages. 11th National Sleep Medicine Congress.

Korkmaz S (2013). Treatment Approaches in Hypersomnia. 14th National Sleep Medicine Congress.

Korkmaz S (2012). Diagnostic Approach in Symptomatic Narcolepsy. 13th National Sleep Medicine Congress.

Korkmaz S (2013). Narcolepsy and Other Central Origin Hypersomnias. 14th National Sleep Medicine Congress.

Korkmaz S (2012). Parasomnias Associated with Rem Sleep. Tahud 1st Continuing Professional Education Symposium (Approach to Sleep Disorders in Primary Care).

Korkmaz S (2012). When is Insomnia Insomnia? How to Diagnose, How to Treat. 48th National Neurology Congress.

Korkmaz S (2011). Scoring of Other Movement Disorders During Sleep. 12th National Sleep Medicine Congress.

Korkmaz S (2010). Insomnias. 11th National Sleep Medicine Congress.

Other Publications

Korkmaz S, Aksu M (2015). Nocturnal Paroxysmal Events in Sleep. Türkiye Klinikleri Nöroloji Özel Dergisi, 8(1), 1-6.(Review Article).

Aksu M, Korkmaz S (2011). Parasomnias. Actual Medicine, 19(3), 43-46.(Review Article).

Aksu M, Korkmaz S (2009). Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Actual Medicine, 17(4), 50-57.(Review Article).

Projects

The Relationship Between Sleep Microparameters And Cognitive Performance In Children With

Intellectually Disability, Diger (International), Researcher, , 15/01/2014 (Ongoing).

Efficacy And Pathophysiology Of Botulinum Toxin For Treatment Of Involuntary Movement Disorders, Diger (International), Researcher, 21/08/2013 (Ongoing).

Short Latency Afferent Inhibition In Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome During The Periods Of Less And More Symptoms, Diger (International), Researcher, , 15/03/2015 (Ongoing).

Memberships

American Academy of Neurology (Member), 2013

European Sleep Research Society (Member), 2010

World Association of Sleep Medicine (Member), 2010

Asian Sleep Research Society (Member), 2010

Turkish Neurology Association (Member), 2006

Turkish Sleep Medicine Association (Member), 2005