16 Best Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Betul Tavil is a professor of pediatric hematology and oncology at Memorial Şişli Hospital. She has successfully treated 500+ children with leukemia. Dr. Tavil is an expert in bone marrow transplantation for complex cases. She manages rare blood disorders, including congenital erythropoietic porphyria and immunodeficiencies. Memorial Şişli Hospital is JCI-accredited and maintains a 90% organ transplant success rate.

• Performed over 100 pediatric bone marrow transplantations for malignant and genetic diseases.
• Winner of the Turkish Hematology Society Award for pediatric blood cancer treatment.
• Author of over 150 scientific publications with more than 1,700 citations.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cell Research.

Dr. Dilek Necioglu Orken is a neurologist at Memorial Sisli Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on complex neurological conditions and patient management. Dr. Orken previously served as the Head of the Neurology Department at Demiroglu Science University. She also held the role of Education and Administrative Officer at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Hospital.

• Served as a member of the faculty at Demiroglu Science University.
• Practiced as a specialist at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital.
• Works at Memorial Sisli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.
• Provides care at a facility with a recognized history of world-class safety standards.

Dr. Tokmak specializes in EMG, EEG, and PSG – key diagnostic tools for ALS. She brings extensive training in electrophysiology to her neurology practice at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Master's degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University
• Specialized in neurology at Okmeydanı Teaching and Research Hospital
• Conducted numerous studies on EMG, EEG, and PSG applications
• Practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental and Medical Park Hospitals

Prof. Dr. Baris Topcular specializes in neurology with a focus on neuropsychological assessment and molecular neuroimaging at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Completed specialist education in Neurology at Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Worked at PharmaZentrum Research Center, University of Basel
• Focus areas include dementia, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis
• Extensive experience across various Florence Nightingale Hospital neurology clinics

Dr. Rahsan Adviye is a neurology specialist and instructor at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. She treats neurological conditions with a focus on clinical neurophysiology. Dr. Adviye spent 15 years as an academic instructor at the University of Health Sciences. She completed her medical training at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Completed a Master’s Program in Clinical Neurophysiology at Istanbul University.
• Active member of the EEG-EMG Clinical Neurophysiology Society.
• Maintains professional membership with the Turkish Neurology Society.
• Practices at a facility equipped with AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI technology.

Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati brings over 41 years of neurology expertise, specializing in complex neurological conditions at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in dementia and behavioral neurology in the United States
• Associate Professor at Istanbul University with extensive academic background
• Specializes in dementia, epilepsy, and headache disorders
• Long-term experience at leading hospitals in Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Yilmaz specializes in movement disorders, including ALS, with extensive experience in Deep Brain Stimulation therapy.

• Completed neurology training at Ankara University
• Honorary observer at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
• Managed Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit at Medipol University
• Published 30 clinical researches and 80 reports

Dr. Baris Metin combines 26 years of neurology experience with international training in Turkey and Belgium. He focuses on complex neurological conditions.

• Specializes in Memory Disorders, Functional Neuroimaging and Epilepsy
• Published multiple research papers in international journals
• Skilled in Electroencephalography and Sleep Disorders diagnosis
• Serves patients at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Dr. Celal Salcini is a neurologist and epileptologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in electrophysiology, movement disorders, and dementias. He serves as a neurology specialist at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. Dr. Salcini translates clinical research into patient care for multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

• Performs Video-EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG) for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, essential tremors, and complex spinal pain.
• Authored a chapter on spinal cord diseases for Merritt's Neurology Handbook.
• Provides care in English, Serbian, Bosnian, and Turkish.

With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience, the doctor is a highly accomplished specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. Clinical expertise encompasses hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery. The doctor has held significant positions at various training and research hospitals, including serving as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor has pursued international professional development, including an observership at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. After being appointed Associate Professor in 2018, the doctor attained the rank of Professor in 2024 and currently practices as a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Prof. Dr. Sultan TARLACI brings over 26 years of neurology expertise to treating complex ALS cases at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in neurodegenerative disorders like ALS, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's
• Published extensively in international neurology journals
• Recipient of multiple awards for neurosciences contributions
• Trained at Ege University's renowned neurology program

Specializing in child neurology, Dr. Dursun brings focused expertise in pediatric neurological conditions, including ALS-related cases.

• Graduated in Child Health and Diseases
• Extensive experience across multiple Turkish hospitals
• Currently practicing at Istanbul Medipol Hospital
• Specialized training in child neurology from Adnan Menderes University

Dr. Gülistan Halaç is a neurologist at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. She treats chronic neurological conditions and pain, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. She also manages rare conditions such as West syndrome and syringomyelia.

She works at Medistate Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually. Dr. Halaç creates medication plans and rehabilitation programs. She also conducts online consultations for patients outside of Istanbul.

Dr. Miver Erem Tokus is a neurologist at Academic Hospital in Istanbul. She treats neurological conditions including Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. She performs stem cell therapy and vagus nerve stimulation. Dr. Tokus manages chronic pain and motor disorders such as essential tremors.

She works at Academic Hospital, which holds TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation. The facility follows DIN EN ISO 9001 quality standards. The clinic serves 15,000 patients annually and is licensed for international health tourism by the Turkish Ministry of Health.