Tanya Turan
MUSC Health Rutledge Tower
Office
(843) 792-3223
135 Rutledge Avenue Charleston, SC 29425
Primary Specialty
Neurologist
Practice
MUSC Health Rutledge Tower
Gender
Female
Education
Atlanta - Emory University, Charleston - Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Training
Atlanta - Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta - Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta - Emory University School of Medicine
About
Tanya Turan
Dr. Tanya N. Turan trained in neurology and vascular neurology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and was recruited to MUSC in 2008 as an academic clinician. She is a Professor of Neurology with tenure and the Director of the Stroke Neurology Division.Dr. Turan's research activities are focused on understanding the roles of traditional and novel risk factors in stroke-related atherosclerosis. She has been awarded several NIH grants to study novel MR imaging techniques for identifying high-risk, intracranial plaque features. In addition, her research includes directing and overseeing of the intensive risk factor management in the NIH-funded, multi-center clinical trials "Stenting and Aggressive Medical Management for Prevention of Recurrent stroke in Intracranial Stenosis (SAMMPRIS)" and "Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy and Stenting Trial &- 2 (CREST 2)."Dr. Turan is also the director of MUSC's NIH-StrokeNet Regional Coordinating Center, "Southeast Collaborative Alliance for Stroke Trials (SE-CoAST)." She has published numerous papers and has presented her research at local, national and international conferences. Her clinical interests are in secondary prevention of stroke.Services
Tanya Turan provides neurology services in Charleston, SC. A Neurologist is a physician who diagnoses, treats, and manages disorders, disease, and injuries to the nervous system. This includes such areas as the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles.Please call Tanya Turan at (843) 792-3223 to schedule an appointment in Charleston, SC or to get more information.