Best neurologists in Istanbul: TOP 49 doctors

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Gulsen Kose

  • 4.4 Good 231 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr. Gulsen Kose is a respected pediatric neurologist with over 40 years of experience. She played a key role in developing pediatric neurology in Turkey. In 1993, she helped establish the Pediatric Neurology Department at Ankara Pediatric Health and Hematology Oncology Hospital. Her work set new standards for patient care.

    Dr. Kose focuses on neurodegenerative, neurometabolic, and rare acquired neurological diseases. She has special expertise in Autoimmune Encephalitis and SSPE. She is also known for her work with epilepsy, febrile seizures, and cerebral palsy. Her care has improved the lives of thousands of children.

    Dr. Kose is a founding member of the Turkish Society of Developmental Pediatric Neurology. She is also active in five major international pediatric neurology societies. As a clinic chief and associate professor, she has influenced clinical protocols and specialist training across the country.

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Gulsen Kose

  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Dr. Gulsen Kose is a respected pediatric neurologist with over 40 years of experience. She has worked at leading Turkish institutions, including Hacettepe University and Liv Hospital. In 1993, she established the Pediatric Neurology Department at Ankara Pediatric Health and Hematology Oncology Hospital. This was an important step forward for pediatric care in Turkey.

    Dr. Kose specializes in neurodegenerative, neurometabolic, and rare acquired neurological diseases. She has special expertise in Autoimmune Encephalitis and SSPE. Her work has improved the lives of thousands of children, especially those with epilepsy and cerebral palsy. She is a founding member of the Turkish Society of Developmental Pediatric Neurology. She also belongs to five major international pediatric neurology societies.

    Dr. Kose has served as clinic chief, associate professor, and service supervisor. Her leadership has helped shape care standards and improve specialist training. She is recognized as a leader in pediatric neurology.

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Talip Asil

  • New
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    Doctor of Medicine: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1987-1993)
    Neurology Specialist: Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine (1997-2001)
    Stroke Fellow: University of Calgary, Canada (2008-2009)
    Assistant Professor: Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2001-2006)
    Associate Professor: Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2006-2010), Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine (2010-2012)
    Professor: Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine (2012-2017), Memorial Hizmet Hospital (2017-2019, 2021-2023)
    Interventional Neurologist: King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain (2019-2021)
    Consultant Neurologist: Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain (2023-2024)

     

    Between 2008-2009, I worked as a stroke fellow at the University of Calgary Stroke Program for 1 year.
    During my tenure at Bezmialem Vakıf University, I received interventional neurology training from Prof. Dr. Ömer Göktekin.
    2019-2021 I worked as an interventional neurologist at Arabian Gulf University and King Hamad University Hospital in Bahrain.
    I worked as a consultant neurologist at Salmaniya Medical Complex in Bahrain between 2023-2024.

     

    Medical Intrests 

    • Stroke
    • Interventional Norology
    • Headache
    • Demyelinating Diseases
    • Dementia
    • Movement Disorders
    • Epilepsy
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Suber Dikici

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Education & Expertise

    1996 to 2000 | Dicle University – Medical Education

     

    Professional Experience

    2001 to 2006 | Diyarbakır State Hospital – Neurology Specialist

    2006 to 2009 | Düzce Atatürk State Hospital – Neurology Specialist

    2009 to 2013 | Düzce University – Associate Professor of Neurology

    2013 to 2016 | Düzce University – Associate Professor of Neurology

    2017 to 2024 | Pendik Private Century Hospital – Associate Professor of Neurology

    2024 to Present | VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital – Associate Professor of Neurology

     

    Courses & Certifications

    June, 2012 | Trainer Training Course

    February, 2010 | Trainer Training Course

    March, 2011 | Sleep Medicine Certification Program Preparation Course

    December, 2012 | Sleep Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment Course

    DBS Application Training and Course – Dubai

     

    Professional Memberships

    Turkish Medical Association

    Turkish Neurology Association

    Turkish Sleep Medicine Association

     

    Awards & Recognitions

    2014 | Düzce University Rectorship – Publication Success Incentive Award

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Abdullah Ozkardes

  • New
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    GATA Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 1984, Ankara/Istanbul
    GATA Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Residency, 1992, Ankara/Istanbul

    Experience

    GATA Neurology Department Specialization Student (1987-1992, Ankara/Turkey)
    GATA Neurology Department Assistant Professor (1992-1995, Ankara/Turkey)
    KüTahya Air Hospital Neurology Specialist and Chief Physician (1995-2003, Kütahya/Turkey)
    Şişli Memorial Hospital Neurology Specialist (2004-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)

    I completed my primary, secondary and high school education in Konya, my hometown, and my medical school and medical specialty education in Ankara GATA. I received flight medicine training and worked as a flight physician in the military and civilian sectors. I received beginner and advanced photography training and opened 4 photography exhibitions. I have made photography studies in 56 countries in Turkey and in 56 countries that I had the opportunity to visit.

     

    Scientific Memberships

    Turkish Medical Association
    DGCA Health Board Membership

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Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren

  • New
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Avicenna International Hospital
  • My 34 years of medicine – which is more than half my life… After thousands of surgeries, the excitement and sense of responsibility of the first day still outweigh it. My father was a doctor, a neurologist too. I would always give the same response to those asking what I would be in elementary and secondary school: Neurosurgeon. When I started my neurosurgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 1992, my childhood goal was fulfilled. Two points have always stood out from the others throughout my medical career: 1. Don’t harm anyone. 2. The most important relationship between the doctor and patient is the relationship of trust. In line with the principle of “first do no harm” in Turkish with “primum non nocere” in Latin, I have always preferred to perform secured surgeries under the microscope from smaller incisions. I didn’t perform any surgery that I wasn’t sure the patient would benefit from. So I’ve always been in a position to convince myself first of the need for surgery. Then I convince my patient. I kept in mind that the most important relationship between surgeon and patient is the relationship of trust. How can a person entrust his life to someone he saw 15 minutes ago without a relationship of trust? I cared about this relationship lasting post-surgery and even for life. I’ve had the first walks of my patients that I’ve operated in 28 years. Sometimes even after midnight many times… I’ve always cared about some patients’ feeling of their need to see their physician even at 03.00 o’clock midnight. I don’t mind giving all my patients my cell phone number. I would want my physician to be available at any time as needed. That’s what I do for my patients. In these lines, I felt the need to describe my view of medicine. Anyone who wonders anyway can reach my resume and my publications.

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Buse Cagla Ari

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education

    2005 – 2011 | Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey
    M.D. Degree

    2013 – 2019 | Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
    Neurology Residency Program

    Languages

    English – Very Advanced

    Professional Experience

    Artvin Borçka State Hospital, Artvin, Turkey
    General Practitioner (Compulsory Service)
    2011 – 2012

    Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training and Research Hospital, Neurology Department, Istanbul, Turkey
    Resident Physician
    2013 – 2019

    Siirt State Hospital, Siirt, Turkey
    Neurology Specialist (Compulsory Service)
    2019 – March 2021

    Private Pendik Medical Park Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
    Neurology Specialist
    April 3, 2021 – April 10, 2024

    Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Istanbul, Turkey
    Assistant Professor
    April 19, 2021 – June 1, 2024

    Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
    Associate Professor of Neurology
    April 22, 2024 – Present

    Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Istanbul, Turkey
    Associate Professor of Neurology
    November 11, 2024 – Present

    Memberships

    Turkish Neurology Society

    Turkish Medical Association

    International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

    Turkish Neurology Society Neurorehabilitation Working Group

    Global Migraine and Pain Society

    International Headache Society

    Turkish Parkinson’s Disease Society

    Turkish Alzheimer Association, Kadıköy Branch

    Areas of Interest

    Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders

    Migraine and other headache disorders

    Sleep disorders

    Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

    EEG, Polysomnography (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)

    Botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders

    Nerve blocks and botulinum toxin for headache management

    Epilepsy

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Melda Bozluolcay

  • New
  • 39 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    Undergraduate Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 1975 -1983
    Neurology Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 1986 -1991

    Languages

    French
    English

     

    Medical Interests

    • Dementia
    • Brain Vascular Diseases
    • Stroke
    • Forgetfulness
    • Behavioural Changes
    • Paralyses

     

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Ece Gultekin

  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, 2000-2006
    MSc/Medical Specialization: Pediatrics, Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, 2007-2012
    PhD/Subspecialization in Medicine: Child Neurology, Medipol University, 2014-2017

    Experience

    Medical Specialization Research Assistant: Department of Physiology, Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine, 2006-2007
    Specialist Doctor/State Service Obligation: Pediatrics, Sanliurfa Suruc State Hospital, 2012-2014
    Subspecialty Specialist/Public Service Obligation: Pediatric Neurology, Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, 2017-2020
    Subspecialty Specialist Doctor/Dr. Faculty Member: Child Neurology, Istinye University Hospital, 2020-2024

     

    Scientific Memberships
     

    Turkish Medical Association
    Child Neurology Association of Turkey

     

    Medical Intrests

    • Epilepsy
    • Fiery Remittance
    • Treatment of Resistant Epilepsy
    • Sleep Disorders
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Risky Baby Monitoring
    • Speech Delay
    • Walking Delay
    • Autism
    • Headache
    • Migraine
    • Neurological Developmental Delay
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