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Baris Metin

  • 4.0 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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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

  • 5.0 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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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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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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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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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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Burcu Polat

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  • 26 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He specializes in hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery.

    He was born in Istanbul in 1971. He completed his elementary, middle, and high school education in Istanbul. In 1988, he was admitted to Istanbul University’s Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he began his medical education, and graduated with a medical degree in 1994.

    Between 1994 and 1996, he fulfilled his mandatory service as a general practitioner in Artvin. In 1996, he passed the Medical Specialization Exam (TUS) and began his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology. In 2001, he completed his residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital and earned the title of Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

    Following his residency, he completed his mandatory service at Van State Hospital and subsequently worked at Beykoz State Hospital. He later worked as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, where he had the opportunity to work with many experienced surgeons in his field.

    As part of his professional development, he served as an observer physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, USA. He later worked at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and was appointed Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2018.

    He retired in 2023 and began working at Florence Nightingale Ataşehir Hospital that same year. In 2024, he was appointed as a professor at Demiroğlu Science University after being promoted to the rank of professor.

    After a brief stint at Mecidiyeköy Environmental Hospital, Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has been serving as a Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at NPİSTANBUL Hospital since June 2026.

    He is married and an avid animal lover.

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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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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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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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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
  • Dr. Siar Dursun is a pediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Dr. Dursun completed his medical training at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Research Hospital. He works at a university-affiliated center that serves 350,000 patients annually.

    • Treats neurodegenerative diseases, West syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy.
    • Performs pediatric check-ups and diagnostic video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
    • Provides medication management for autism and Parkinson’s disease.
    • Practices at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.
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Bookimed Insights: Top Chronic pain Specialists in Turkey (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 17 requests for Chronic pain treatment in Turkey, collaborating with 27 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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#324 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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#420 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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#534 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
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#628 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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#741 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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#826 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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#926 years of experienceParkinson's disease and movement disordersSpecializes in Deep Brain Stimulation therapy with training at UCL Queen Square Institute. Managed Parkinson's Unit and published extensively on movement disorders.
Turkey
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#1026 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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