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Baris Metin

  • 4 Good 4 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 26 years of experience specializing in chronic pain management – Dr. Metin combines neurology expertise with advanced neuroimaging techniques.

    • Worked in both Turkey and Belgium, bringing diverse approaches
    • Specializes in functional neuroimaging for precise pain diagnosis
    • Published numerous research papers on neurological conditions
    • Focuses on memory disorders and sleep-related pain issues
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Mehmet Tonge

  • 22 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Mehmet Tonge specializes in MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) at Medipol University, bringing advanced expertise to chronic pain management.

    • 32+ publications focused on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
    • Completed Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship at Maastricht University
    • Active member of the World and European Stereotactic Neurosurgery Societies
    • Board member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Functional Neurosurgery section
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Ozdogan Selcuk

  • 15 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan brings specialized neurosurgical expertise to chronic pain management, trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil in the USA.

    • Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Associate Professor at multiple prestigious Turkish hospitals
    • Specializes in neurosurgical approaches to pain relief
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Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak

  • 24 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Tokmak specializes in EMG and EEG – key diagnostic tools for chronic pain – with a Master's in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University.

    • Residency completed at Okmeydanı Teaching and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic
    • Extensive studies on headache and vertigo – common chronic pain conditions
    • Practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental and Medical Park Hospitals
    • Board-certified neurologist with 24 years of experience of experience since 2008
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Baris Topcular

  • 20 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializes in chronic pain management with extensive training in neurology and movement disorders. Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
    • Trained at University of Basel's Neurology Clinic and PharmaZentrum Research Center
    • Expertise in dementia and movement disorders
    • Affiliated with multiple Florence Nightingale Hospital locations
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Tamer Atasever

  • 5 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
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  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • A Professor of Nuclear Medicine with nearly 34 years of experience of experience, Dr. Atasever specializes in advanced diagnostic techniques for chronic pain assessment.

    • 34 years of experience of professional experience in nuclear medicine
    • Former Professor and department head at Gazi University
    • Director of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at Ankara Order Laboratory
    • Member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine
    • Performs diagnostics at Medipol Mega University Hospital
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Ebru Altindag

  • 28 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Associate professor specializing in neurology with awards for epilepsy research – Dr. Altindag brings deep expertise to chronic pain management at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • PhD focused on neurophysiology and epilepsy research
    • Multiple awards for epilepsy and neurophysiology studies
    • Member of Turkish Neurology Association and Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Association
    • Over 28 years of experience of experience in neurology
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Lutfi Hanoglu

  • 26 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Expert in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease – Dr. Hanoglu brings specialized neurology care at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

    • Professor of Neurology with extensive academic background
    • Specializes in complex neurological conditions
    • Provides targeted treatments for chronic neurological pain
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Sultan Tarlaci

  • 26 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlaci is an eminent neurologist with 26 years of experience of experience and multiple awards for contributions to neurosciences.

    • Specializes in a wide range of neurological conditions including chronic pain
    • Published in international peer-reviewed journals and authored several books
    • Recipient of multiple awards for his work in the field
    • Trained at Ege University School of Medicine
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Yasef Özsarfati

  • 41 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati brings over 41 years of experience of neurology expertise, specializing in chronic pain management at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Completed fellowship in dementia and behavioral neurology in the US
    • Associate Professor at Istanbul University with extensive academic background
    • Specializes in headaches and epilepsy-related pain management
    • Practices at one of Turkey's leading neurology centers
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Tahsin Ali Zirh

  • 36 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializing in chronic pain management with extensive experience in neurosurgery – Dr. Zirh brings 36 years of experience of expertise from prestigious institutions worldwide.

    • Trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital in neurosurgery
    • Current practice focuses on advanced pain management techniques
    • Member of multiple European neurosurgical societies
    • Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital
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Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz

  • 26 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, with extensive training in Deep Brain Stimulation therapy.

    • Completed specialty training at Ankara University in 2006
    • Honorary Observer at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London
    • Managed Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit at Medipol University
    • Published 30 clinical researches and 80 reports
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Ali Osman Mucuoglu

  • 14 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in neurosurgical approaches to chronic pain at Atlas University Hospital, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

    • Trained in functional neurosurgery at Dokuz Eylül University
    • Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Published research on emergency minimally invasive neurosurgery
    • Attended advanced spinal surgery courses in Europe
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Alireza Soltanzadeh

  • 28 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • With 28 years of experience in anesthesia and pain management, Dr. Soltanzadeh specializes in chronic pain relief at Estexper Clinic.

    • Fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesia and pain management
    • Chief Physician experience at a state hospital in Iran
    • Active member of international anesthesiology societies
    • Practices at Istanbul Okan University Hospital
    • Fluent in multiple languages for patient comfort
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Siar Dursun

  • 15 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • EDUCATION:

     

    2014 ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES, CHILD NEUROLOGY

     

    2011 IZMIR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

     

    2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Child Health and Diseases

     

    2004 DICLE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

     

    EXPERIENCE:

     

    2018 Istanbul Medipol Hospital

     

    2017 - 2018 Kartal Education and Research Hospital

     

    2014 - 2016 Denizli State Hospital

     

    2011 - 2014 Aydin Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

     

    2006 - 2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital

     

    2011Izmir Education and Research Hospital

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Assoc. Prof. Buse Cagla Ari

  • 13 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializes in nerve blockages and botulinum toxin applications for chronic pain at Medipol University's PARMER Center.

    • Over 13 years of experience of neurology experience with a focus on pain management
    • Member of the Global Migraine & Pain Society and International Headache Society
    • Published research on pain-related conditions in international journals
    • Performs trigger point injections and other advanced pain management techniques
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Inci Emekli

  • 11 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Emekli specializes in chronic pain management at Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center, with advanced training from Michigan State University.

    • Completed fellowship in Movement Disorders at Michigan State University
    • Member of Turkish Society of Neurology and European Academy of Neurology
    • Published research on hereditary Parkinson's and movement disorders
    • Works at PARMER, a dedicated center for movement disorders
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Mustafa Kilic

  • 19 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Mustafa Kilic specializes in neuromodulation treatments for chronic pain at his clinic, combining surgical expertise with post-operative care optimization.

    • Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation and Spinal Cord Stimulation
    • Performs Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation for Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Teaches at Istinye University, contributing to neurosurgical research
    • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
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Bookimed Insights: Top Chronic pain Specialists in Turkey (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 11 requests for Chronic pain treatment in Turkey, collaborating with 26 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#126 years of experienceNeuroimaging-guided pain managementUses functional neuroimaging to precisely diagnose pain sources. International experience in Turkey and Belgium with published research in neurology.
Turkey
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#222 years of experienceMR-guided pain interventionsLeading expert in non-invasive MRgFUS for pain management – trained at top European centers. Published extensively on functional neurosurgery techniques.
Turkey
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#315 years of experienceNeurosurgical pain managementTrained under Prof. Yasargil – pioneer in neurosurgery. Member of European neurosurgical societies with academic hospital appointments.
Turkey
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#424 years of experienceNeuropathic pain diagnosticsElectrophysiology specialist – uses EMG/EEG for precise nerve pain diagnosis. Master's trained at Istanbul University with 14+ years neurology practice.
Turkey
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#520 years of experienceChronic pain managementSpecializes in neurology with focus on chronic pain and movement disorders. Trained at University of Basel's renowned Neurology Clinic.
Turkey
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#634 years of experienceAdvanced diagnostic nuclear medicineSenior Professor of Nuclear Medicine with leadership roles at top institutions. Member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine, specializing in imaging for pain conditions.
Turkey
from $120
#728 years of experienceNeuropathic pain managementSpecializes in neurophysiology with PhD-level research on neurological conditions. Multiple award-winning researcher in epilepsy and neurophysiology.
Turkey
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#826 years of experienceDemyelinating and Parkinson's-related painSpecializes in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease, offering focused expertise for neurological pain. Professor of Neurology at a leading university hospital.
Turkey
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#926 years of experienceComplex neurological painEminent neurologist with 25+ years of experience and multiple awards. Specializes in complex neurological conditions. Published extensively in neuroscience.
Turkey
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#1041 years of experienceChronic headache and epilepsy painSpecializes in neurological pain management with US fellowship training. Associate Professor with decades of experience at top Turkish hospitals.
Turkey
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These FAQs come from real patients seeking medical assistance through Bookimed. Answers are given by experienced medical coordinators and trusted clinic representatives.

What kind of doctors treat chronic pain in Turkey?

Chronic pain in Turkey is managed by neurologists, neurosurgeons, and physiatrists who specialize in nerve-related disorders and movement medicine. These specialists hold board certifications and often have international training from institutions like Johns Hopkins or the University of Basel to handle complex cases.

  • Neurologists. Diagnose and treat headaches and nerve pain using neuroimaging and electrophysiology to identify sources.
  • Neurosurgeons. Perform advanced procedures like spinal cord stimulation or radiofrequency thermocoagulation for resistant pain conditions.
  • Physiatrists. Lead multidisciplinary teams to manage musculoskeletal pain through physical rehabilitation and functional medicine.
  • Integrative physicians. Combine conventional surgery with complementary treatments like acupuncture and ozone therapy for holistic care.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a specialist at a university hospital, such as Medipol Mega or NP Istanbul, provides access to professors who hold PhDs in neurophysiology. These experts, like Dr. Mehmet Tonge, use MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS), which allows for non-invasive pain management without traditional surgery.

Patient Consensus: Patients often find that physiatrists in Turkey are the primary experts who coordinate their care across different hospital departments. Many suggest bringing detailed symptom logs to university hospital appointments, where specialists frequently use nerve blocks to provide immediate relief.

Are there English-speaking doctors available for international patients?

English-speaking especialistas in Turkey are widely available in JCI-accredited centers in Istanbul and Izmir. Senior doctors, like Dr. Tamer Atasever at Medipol Mega University Hospital, provide consultations in English for patients seeking advanced nuclear medicine diagnostics for chronic pain conditions.

  • International training. Many doctors trained at global institutions like Johns Hopkins Hospital or Toronto Western Hospital.
  • Bilingual communication. Specialists like Assoc. Prof. Buse Cagla Ari provide care in English and Italian.
  • Neuroscience research. Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlaci publishes in international peer-reviewed journals for global medical audiences.
  • Academic expertise. Dr. Yunus Keser Yilmaz has authored over 100 articles in international scientific journals.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Patients can access specialized care from neurosurgeons like Dr. Mehmet Tonge, who holds a fellowship from Maastricht University. This international background often means the doctor has lived and worked in English-speaking medical environments for years. This experience allows them to explain complex neuromodulation results without needing a translator during the visit.

Patient Consensus: Patients from the UK and US report that specialists often speak fluent English, making detailed discussions about treatments like spinal cord stimulators easier. Travelers mentioned that medical teams switched to English comfortably, which removed the stress of navigating a foreign healthcare system.

Can I book an appointment with a Turkish pain doctor online?

You can book online appointments with Turkish pain specialists, often called algologists, through platforms that support video consultations. Board-certified neurologists like Dr. Baris Metin and Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlaci offer remote sessions for headaches and complex neurological pain via the Bookimed platform.

  • Virtual consultations. Many JCI-accredited centers in Istanbul provide telemedicine options for international patients.
  • Precise diagnostics. Specialists like Dr. Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak use remote reviews of electrophysiology data.
  • Multidisciplinary care. Top doctors often collaborate across neurosurgery and neurology to manage chronic pain.
  • Digital prescriptions. Turkish doctors can issue digital prescriptions valid at local pharmacies for visiting patients.

Bookimed Expert Insight: While many Turkish specialists offer remote consultations, those at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital stand out. They use functional neuroimaging to pinpoint pain sources, which is rare for standard online sessions. Patients booking virtually should ensure their doctor has access to local imaging facilities to maximize the 30+ years of expertise found at senior centers.

Patient Consensus: One chronic back pain sufferer scheduled an online appointment easily via WhatsApp and had a thorough 45-minute virtual exam. A fibromyalgia patient booked a video session in under a week and received necessary care plans remotely.

How do I prepare for a first appointment with a doctor in Turkey?

To prepare for a chronic pain appointment in Turkey, gather your passport and previous diagnostic scans. Specialists like Dr. Sultan Tarlaci at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital use these to review your history. Bookimed handles your scheduling and logistics so you can focus on organizing your symptom timeline.

  • Medical records. Bring printed copies of recent MRIs, EEG results, and prior clinical notes.
  • Medication list. Bring a typed sheet of all current medications, generic names, and dosages.
  • Pain tracking. Log your daily pain levels for one week before your medical visit.
  • Clinic details. Confirm the exact location via WhatsApp since maps can occasionally be inaccurate.

Bookimed Expert Insight: When seeking advanced pain care, check if the doctor has specialized functional training. For example, Dr. Mehmet Tonge completed a fellowship in Deep Brain Stimulation in the Netherlands. Choosing specialists with specific European fellowships often ensures they use precision techniques like MRgFUS for pain relief.

Patient Consensus: Patients recommend emailing your full medical history a week early so doctors have time to review it. They also suggest using a translator app to communicate clearly with hospital support staff during stays.

What are the most common chronic conditions these doctors treat?

Chronic pain doctors in Turkey primarily treat neurological conditions like migraines, headaches, and neuropathic pain. Specialists use advanced diagnostics, including functional neuroimaging and electrophysiology, to manage complex cases. Experienced neurologists often address pain linked to Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and chronic sleep disorders.

  • Neurological disorders. Specialists manage migraines, chronic headaches, and vertigo using electrophysiology for precise diagnosis.
  • Degenerative conditions. Doctors treat long-term pain associated with Parkinson's disease and demyelinating processes.
  • Nerve-related pain. Experts use EMG and EEG to identify and treat complex neuropathic pain sources.
  • Integral pain issues. Physicians may apply acupuncture or ozone therapy for persistent musculoskeletal or vascular pain.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Patients can find specialized care by matching their specific pain type to a doctor's diagnostic tools. For instance, Dr. Baris Metin at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital uses functional neuroimaging for precision. Meanwhile, Dr. Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental focuses on electrophysiology, which is best for nerve-related issues. This technical specialization in Istanbul hospitals helps resolve pain that hasn't responded to standard treatments.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention feeling relieved after finding specialists who use detailed brain and nerve scans to explain their pain. Many were surprised at how integrative therapies, like ozone treatment, helped manage persistent symptoms alongside traditional medicine.

What advanced technologies do Turkish pain specialists use?

Turkish pain specialists use advanced neuromodulation, radiofrequency ablation, and neuroimaging-guided techniques to treat chronic conditions. Experts like Dr. Baris Metin at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital use functional neuroimaging – a specialized brain scan – to pinpoint exact pain sources for personalized care plans.

  • Functional neuroimaging. Brain mapping identifies precise neural pathways causing chronic pain directly.
  • Electrophysiological testing. Dr. Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak uses EMG to diagnose complex nerve pain.
  • Deep brain stimulation. Specialists implant electrical devices to block severe pain signals effectively.
  • Radiofrequency ablation. High-frequency waves deactivate pain-transmitting nerves without requiring major surgery.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish specialists like Dr. Yunus Keser Yilmaz often combine surgical expertise with integrative therapies. His focus on ozone therapy and acupuncture alongside conventional surgery provides a dual approach. This combination centers on both immediate nerve relief and long-term tissue repair, which is rare in standard clinical settings.

Patient Consensus: Patients noted that doctors here used detailed brain and nerve scans to find problems other clinics missed. Many felt reassured by specialized tests like EMG that finally explained their physical discomfort.