History of the department

Department of Nervous Diseases was organized by the Kazakh Institute of Medicine in 1934. It`s founder and leader was Professor Evsej Moiseevich Steblov (1934-1956 years). He began to work with one assistant and one analyst.

Professor Evsej Moiseevich Steblov (headed department from 1934  till 1956)

Since the founding of the department its scientific problem was neuroinfections in Kazakhstan: tick-borne encephalitis and malaria, neurobrucellosis, damage to the nervous system after the flu (supervised by E.M. Steblov and M.H.Farizov). The study of natural foci of tick-borne encephalitis in Kazakhstan, features of epidemiology, clinical meaning and outcomes of it have a definite value for practical public health of our republic. Clinical and epidemiological data from the department staff

( E.L.Falkova , M.S.Genina) were used in the preparation of guidelines for tick-borne encephalitis in Kazakhstan.

During the Great Patriotic War, members of the department (E.M.Steblov, R.G. Mandryko, ass. Falkova E.L.), continuing to train health education of the medical staff at the same time provide expert advice for base hospitals, placed in Alma-Ata. Farizov M.H. and assistant Professor K.V.Andreev were at the forefront, working in front-line hospitals. Plenty of military awards marked their achievements during the difficult years of the war.

In the future, with the expansion of the department Evsej Moiseevich created a team of experienced teachers, prepared the 5 candidates of medical sciences.

The successor of Professor E.M.Steblov was Professor Mukhametzhan Khakimovich Farizov (1957-1976). He was a skilled clinician, a veteran of World War II and a man of broad vision of scientific interest.

Professor Mukhametzhan Khakimovich Farizov (headed department from 1957 till 1976)

In the future, life brought ahead the problem of vascular diseases of the brain, and since 1960  this problem has taken a leading role in scientific work of the department (upervisor — M.H.Farizov ). Employees of the department at that time took part in the country’s theme, led by the Institute of Neurology Medical Sciences, studing the epidemiology of vascular diseases of the brain and genetic factors that could take part in the development and distribution of the stroke. Mukhametzhan Khakimovich was the initiator and organizer of the first in the Kazakh SSR neurovascular department for patients with acute cerebral stroke.

At the department worked scientists, which were well-known in our country and abroadб such as neuropathologist R.G. Mandryko, who chaired the department of nervous diseases of the Karaganda Medical Institute for 24 years ( 1951-1975 ). Associate Professor Z.M.Bryantseva for 5 years (1975-1980 ) chaired the department of nervous diseases of the State Institute of Advanced Medical in Alma-Ata. Velikanov I.I. – MD, senior researcher at the Institute of Balneology and Physiotherapy Pyatigorsk, Atchabarov B.A. – doctor of medical sciences, professor, corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

A great contribution to the education of neurologists and neuroscientists in Kazakhstan made a Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor A.P.Kasatkina, which is about 10 years worked at the Department of Nervous Diseases ASMI and for 10 years (1965-1975) chaired the department of nervous diseases in Alma -Ata Institute of Postgraduate Medical.

Under the guidance of Professor M.H. Farizov were prepared 1 doctoral and 7 candidate theses. About 10 years M.H. Fariz headed the Scientific Council of the Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan. More than 15 years he was a member of the editorial board of the journal “Health of Kazakhstan.”

From January 1977 to August 2000 the Head of the department of nervous diseases was Professor, MD Smagul Kayshibaevich Kayshibaev. With the establishment of the department of nervous diseases has expanded its clinical base.

Professor Smagul Kayshibaevich Kayshibaev (headed department from 1977 till 2000)

Since the late 1970s, the results of scientific research of the department were widely implemented in health care practice. At the time of diagnosis of stroke used methods such as serial angiography of the brain, the method of identifying the “hidden synkineses” using electromyography, Echo – encephalography. With the same purpose were introduced an original method of studying the physical condition of the contents of craniospinal cavity, developed at the Research Institute of the regional pathology under the supervision of a member – correspondent of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR Professor B.A. Atchabarov. As one of the criteria for assessing dehydration therapy of stroke was used the method of impedance control. In the complex treatment of acute ischemic stroke were used methods of acupuncture and hyperbaric oxygenation.

Since 1980 widely were studied changes in the autonomic nervous system during the initial manifestations of cerebrovascular disease. The development of these issues was carried out on the basis of the agreement on cooperation with research institutes and regional pathology Cardiology Department of Health of the Kazakh SSR.

Since the end of 1980 employees of the department were actively working on problems of early diagnosis and treatment of disorders of cerebral circulation, the consequences of traumatic brain injury and diabetic encephalopathy.

While members of the department were based in neurological departments of the Central Clinical Hospital, City Hospital #1, City Hospital #7, the Republican Children’s Clinical Hospital “Aksai”, as well as the department of neurosurgery Regional Hospital.

In 2000 at the department worked 19 employees (1 Chair, 2 professors, 3 associate professors, 10 assistant, 1 and 2 senior laboratory technician).

Methodical work in those years was conducted on the medical, pediatric, dental and hygiene departments. During the existence of the Department of education in the field of neuropathology were tens of thousands of students, more than dozens of medical residents, interns, trained more than 200 experienced clinicians, neurologists. The total number of published scientific work performed by employees of the department since its founding is more than 500. By 2000 were published 11 collections, 8 monographs and more than 100 guidelines, 3 textbooks, 2 textbook for students in Russian and Kazakh, Russian – Kazakh dictionary neurological terms, received more than 10 invention certificates and more than 30 innovations.

Professor M. H. Farizov was the initiator and organizer of the national Society of Neurologists and Psychiatrists of Kazakhstan. For many years he was its undisputed leader. His successor in office Professor SK Kayshibaev led the scientific community neurologists, neurosurgeons and psychiatrists in Kazakhstan.

Kayshibaev S.K. scientific and practical activity was associated with the organization and development of methods for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of cerebral circulation. Under Kayshibaev S.K. were made 52 candidate and 17 doctoral theses. Five of his students led by specialized departments in medical schools of the Republic.

For services to the scientific and practical work and training of the teaching staff Professor Kayshibaev S.K. was awarded the medal “For Labour Valour” (1967), “For valorous work in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of VI Lenin “(1970), marked “Excellent Health of the USSR” (1971), honorary certificates of the USSR Ministry of Higher Education (1981), the Ministry of Health of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic (1985), the Ministry of Health (1991) and the Jubilee Medal” 10 years of independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan “(2001),”Honored worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan.”

 The lecture of Professor Kayshibaev S.K. (1978)

Bypass of the Professor Kayshibaev S.K., 1978

(Neurology Center named after Kayshibaev S.K.)

The staff of the nervous disease department (1997)

Since 2000 by 2004 years the Chair of the department was Professor, MD Abeuov Bolat Amenovich. Professor Abeuov worked in the clinical basis of State Hospital №1 that have been the scientific and medical-diagnostic activity of the department of nervous diseases.

Professor Abeuov Bolat Amenovich (headed depatment from 2000 till 2004)

B.A.Abeuov initiated and organized the Association of Neurologists of Kazakhstan.

The Association fulled the information vacuum that emerged after the collapse at the time the Soviet Union, also settled a wide international connections. Professor B.A.Abeuov successfully combined research and teaching activities with the therapeutic work, consulting patients in the leading hospitals in Almaty and regional medical facilities.

Under the guidance of Professor BA Abeuova during his years at the university were protected 1 doctoral and 10 master’s theses. Bulat Amenovich Abeuov published more than 120 scientific papers, including 4 monographs and several manuals. 5 patented inventions and 15 of rational proposals for which he was awarded the title of “Inventor of the USSR.”

Under the guidance of Professor B.A.Abeuov were done 1 doctoral and 10 candidate theses. B.A.Abeuov published more than 120 scientific papers, including 4 monographs and several manuals. He was awarded the title of Inventor of the USSR for 5 patented inventions and 15 of rational proposals.

From October 2004 to 2016, the Department of Nervous Diseases of the Kazakh National Medical University named after S.D. Asfendiyarov was headed by a professor, MD,  PhD Nurguzhayev Erkyn Smagulovich. Over the years, the department has made a great contribution to the work of the neurological service of clinics in the city of Almaty and the Republic of Kazakhstan as a whole.

Professor Nurguzhaev Erkyn Smagulovich

(Head of the Department from 2004 to 2016, 2017-2018)

The scientific and practical activity of the Department of Nervous Diseases headed by Professor E.S. Nurguzhayev is associated with the study and introduction of methods for diagnosing and treating cerebrovascular diseases, the effects of head injuries, diseases of the peripheral nervous system, demyelinating diseases of the nervous system, somatoneurology, the results of which are completed scientific practical conferences.

Professor Nurguzhaev ES, being the chairman of the Association of Neurologists of the Republic of Kazakhstan, systematically organizes scientific and practical conferences of great interest for science and public health. Department staff adequately represent neurological science at international forums, congresses and conferences. Under his leadership 3 doctors of medical sciences, 12 candidates of medical sciences are protected. It should be noted that in the fall of 2013, the first thesis was defended for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Yerkebaeva S. B., whose supervisor was Professor Nurguzhayev E.S.

From 2016 to 2017, the head of the department of neurology and neurosurgery was MD, PhD Zhanaydarov Zhanibek Syrymovich.

       PhD Zhanaydarov Zhanibek Syrymovich.

                             (Head of the Department from 2016 to 2017)

Zhanaydarov Zhanibek Syrymovich MD, a neurosurgeon of the highest category, led the department of neurosurgery of the city clinical hospital №7 in Almaty. Currently he is a professor in the department, in charge of the course of neurosurgery, and manages the department of neurosurgery at the Almaty multidisciplinary clinical hospital. Zhainadarov Zh.S. is a neurosurgeon of the highest class, conducts the entire spectrum of neurosurgical operations in the pathology of the nervous system at the world level in accordance with international standards.

From 2018 to the present, the Department of Nervous Diseases with a course of neurosurgery of the Kazakh National Medical University named after S.D. Asfendiyarov Head of Turuspekova Saule Tleubergenovna.

                              PhD Turuspekova Saule Tleubergenovna

                              (Head of the Department from 2018 to the present)

Turuspekova Saule Tleubergenovna – MD, doctor of medicine sience, doctor neurologist of the highest category. Winner of state scholarships for young talented scientists of the Ministry of Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Winner of the “University Pride” nomination – Sign, certificate, pedestal on the Walk of Fame for outstanding contribution to the development of health and medical science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and strengthening the image of the university. Awarded the medal “Success of the Year” (2015)

Personal doctor of the Kazakhstan cosmonaut Aydin Aimbetov.

Member of the international scientific and technical program under the program “Space research and experiments of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the international space station during the flight of Kazakhstan cosmonaut”: Matryoshka-R “).

Author of over 180 scientific publications, the results of which were reported at prestigious international conferences and congresses in Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Bulgaria, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Puerto Rico, USA, France, Great Britain, Thailand , Portugal, Hungary, Denmark, Spain, India, Austria, Argentina, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden.

Member of the Association of Neurologists of Kazakhstan, ESO, WSO, EAN, AD / PD, Guidepoint Advisors, League of Neurologists, WFN.

Member of the Editorial Board of the Astrakhan Medical Journal, ISSN 1992-6499

Member of the editorial board of the journal “Clinical Practice” (FMBA of the Russian Federation) ISSN 2220-3095.

President of PF “Save Our Brain. Central Asia Research Fund »

Professor Turuspekova S.T. heading the department of nervous diseases with a course of neurosurgery shows great organizational skills that were characteristic of her in previous years. The department is doing a lot of work on international cooperation, increasing the scientific potential of the department, updating the methodological material for both students and teachers.

The faculty of the department today:

Head of the Department professor Turupekova Saule Tleubergenovna,

Professors: Professor PhD  Nurguzhayev Erkyn Smagulovich, Professor PhD  Raimkulov Bekmurat Nametovich, PhD  Kamenova Saltanat Ualihanovna, PhD  Idrisova Zhanat Rustemovna, Professor PhD  Zhanaydarov Zhanibek Syrymovich.

Associate Professors: Phd Klipitskaya Nina Konstantinovna, Phd Izbasarova Akmaral Shaymerdenovna, Phd Kalmeneva Irina Muhamedzhanovna, Phd Muhambetova Gulnar Amerzaevna, Phd Nurzhanova Rose Baltabaevna, Phd Atantaeva Elmira Balabekovna, Phd Kuzhybaeva Karlygash Kenzheahmetovna, Phd Safina Svetlana Gabdulvalievna, Phd Dmitri Mitrokhin

Assistants: Phd Iliev Renat Tuglukovich, Phd Nurlybaeva Gulnaz Askhatovna, Phd Nurmuhambetova Bakytgul Rahimbekovna, Ahmetova Nazgul Serikovna, Saparbaeva Zhanar Mamyrovna, Smagulova Alia Rafikovna, Demesinova Bayan Kosbolovna, Karchalova Aynur Mergalievna, Zhalgabaev Armand Eltorevich, Kulmuhametov Abay Sovetbekovich, Tian Valery K., Mahanbetzhanova Rice Almahanbetovna, Sultanova Dina Nazarbayevna, Simbinova Adilyam Nurakhmetovna and Kondybaeva Aida Muratovna.

Currently, the clinical bases of the Department of Nervous Diseases are the City Clinical Hospital No. 7 in Almaty, the City Clinical Hospital No. 1 in Almaty, the Clinic of Internal Diseases of the Kazakh National Medical University. S. Asfendiyarov “, “Alatau” City Hospital, Republican Children’s Rehabilitation Center” Balbulak “, University Hospital “Aksay”, Emergency First Aid Hospital, Almaty

Multidisciplinary Clinical Hospital, Children’s Clinical City Hospital №2, Children’s City Infectious Diseases Hospital.

Until 2011, at the Department of Nervous Diseases, the following disciplines were taught in linear and credit form of study: students of the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th courses in the specialty 051106 “Oriental Medicine”; 5th year students of 051301 “General Medicine” in the discipline “Neurology”; 5th year students in the specialty 051101 “General Medicine” (GOSO-2005) “Neurology”; 3 courses in the specialty “Dentistry” in the discipline “Neurology”. Since 2009, acc. Years of 2013 were students of the 2nd course, specialty 051101 “Nursing” in the discipline “Nursing in Neurology”.

In connection with the adoption of the Bologna Declaration, the university gradually switched to a new type of education. Since 2012, at the Department of Nervous Diseases, a credit system (undergraduate) has been taught for 5th year students of the specialty 051301 “General Medicine” in the discipline “Neurology” and 4th year students of the specialty “Dentistry”.

In the 2011-2012 academic year under the guidance of an experienced clinician and teacher of the department assistant professor, PhD Kalmeneva I.M. successfully completed the first graduation of 10 residents in the specialty “Neuropathology, including children’s”, who continued to work in medical medical institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

In the 2012-2013 academic year, 9 resident neuropathologists graduated under the guidance of B.N. Raimkulov, a professor of the department. In the 2013-2014 school year, the resident professor of the candidate of medical sciences is responsible for the resident neuropathologists  Ass.Professor Mukhambetova G.A.

In the spring of 2013, our resident neuropathologists, in the framework of international cooperation, passed a cycle on the basis of the University of Minsk (Professor VV Ponomarev, Republic of Belarus).

Thanks to the partnerships of the university and Professor Turuspekova S.T. From 5 to 9 November 2018, the department conducted a training program for visiting professors Vitalie Lisnic from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Nicolae Testemitanu of the Republic of Moldova, the result of which was the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between our universities. Based on the results of visiting professor Vitalie Lisnic, joint research projects, joint educational projects, as well as academic mobility of students and teachers are expected.

Employees of the Department of Nervous Diseases work in constant contact with the bodies of practical public health, conduct medical work in basic clinics, and provide neurological consultations for patients of all departments at the appropriate qualified level. All members of the department constantly take an active part in the public life of the university.

The establishment and development of neuropathology in the Republic of Kazakhstan is connected with the organization of the Department of Nervous Diseases of the Kazakh National Medical University, and the most important of them is the successful training of highly qualified doctors – specialists for all regions of Kazakhstan, experienced teachers of higher education and the education of scientists – neurologists with a broad outlook.

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