49 Best Chronic Pain Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Murat Yaman is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He has performed over 1,500 rhinoplasties and 1,500 breast enlargements. Dr. Yaman also completed 500 facelifts and 1,000 liposuction procedures using VASER technology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 10,000+ patients annually.

• Specializes in tummy tucks, body contouring, and facial feminization surgery.
• Treats 500–600 patients each year for cosmetic and reconstructive needs.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Plastic Surgery.
• Member of the Association of Emergency Hand and Microsurgery.

Dr. Muhammet Mustafa Aydinol is a plastic surgeon at Dr. MED in Istanbul. He specializes in mommy makeovers, BBL, and breast augmentation. Dr. Aydinol is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). He uses VASER and lipomatic techniques for precise body contouring. These methods help create a narrow and athletic abdominal appearance.

• Published research on combining fat injections with implants for breast augmentation.
• Performs specialized procedures including abdominal etching and 360 liposuction.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
• Works at a clinic with a 98.5% success rate for mommy makeover surgeries.

Dr. Nabi Gokhan Ferahcan is the Chief Physician of the Check-up Department at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in personalized health screenings and preventive medicine based on scientific evidence. Dr. Ferahcan managed the Emergency Department at Afyon SSK Hospital earlier in his career. He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

• Treats metabolic and blood conditions including liver steatosis, hypertension, and anemia.
• Performs adult vaccinations and vitamin replacement therapies for preventive health.
• Focuses on complete health screenings for both male and female patients.
• Works at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar is a neurosurgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He treats adult and pediatric patients with complex brain and spine diseases. Dr. Pinar focuses on brain tumors, vascular aneurysms, and skull base pathologies. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.

• Performs specialized procedures including transnasal tumor resection and brain aneurysm repair.
• Treats a wide range of conditions like pituitary adenomas and arteriovenous malformations.
• Expertise covers both surgical oncology and reconstructive spine surgery for herniated disks.
• Provides care for pediatric neurosurgical cases including hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries.

Dr. Olcay Guler is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He manages complex bone and joint conditions within a JCI-accredited facility. Dr. Guler previously held academic roles at Altınbaş University and Medipol University. He treats patients at one of Turkey’s most active private medical centers.

• Practices at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.
• Served as a specialist at Bahçelievler Medical Park and Medipol University.
• Treats a wide variety of orthopedic injuries and musculoskeletal disorders.
• Works in a facility that hosts patients from over 160 countries annually.

Dr. Cenk Acar is a urological surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 500 surgeries for urological cancers. He was the first doctor in Turkey to apply bipolar prostate enucleation. Dr. Acar completed a fellowship in robotic and laparoscopic surgery at The Netherlands Cancer Institute.

• Performed over 250 HOLEP procedures for benign prostate enlargement.
• Expert in intraoperative fluorescence imaging for robotic urological surgeries.
• Specializes in sentinel lymph node dissections for prostate cancer treatment.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 500,000 patients annually.

The doctor is an experienced neurosurgeon with over 15 years of clinical practice in Turkey. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has served in various high-profile medical institutions, including Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, and Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.

Specializing in neurosurgical procedures, the doctor has extensive experience in managing complex neurological conditions and providing comprehensive patient care. Having served in both private hospital systems and state-run facilities, the doctor possesses a broad clinical background in surgical interventions and neurological health management.

Dr. Enes Murat Atasoyu is an Associate Professor specializing in nephrology and internal medicine at Anadolu Medical Center. He treats complex conditions like chronic kidney disease and hypertension. Dr. Atasoyu practices at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine. He performs detailed medical screenings, including kidney biopsies and premium check-ups.

• Member of the European Renal Association–European Dialysis Transplant Association.
• Holds membership in the International Society of Nephrology.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the Top 10 globally by MTQUA.
• Part of a team at a JCI-accredited center for healthcare quality.

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Zeynep Komesli is a pediatric neurology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on pediatric medicine and neurological disorders in children. Dr. Komesli completed specialized fellowship training at Erciyes University. She also attended the San Servolo University Summer School in Venice, Italy.

• Expertise in pediatric medicine and pediatric neurology.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.
• Performed medical service at Sanliurfa Training and Research Hospital.
• Graduated from the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Mehmet Taner Ozdemir is an orthopedist and bone tumor specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This facility is a top-ranked center for orthopedics in the United States. Dr. Ozdemir focuses on orthopedic oncology and complex trauma surgery.

• Member of the European Musculoskeletal Tumor Society.
• Treats bone and soft tissue tumors, including sarcoma and chondrosarcoma.
• Performs joint replacements, arthroscopic surgeries, and stem cell therapy.
• Authored over 15 international and national medical publications.

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

Dr. Erman Cekic has performed 10,000+ knee and hip replacement surgeries. He is an orthopedic surgeon at OrtoCare Clinic in Istanbul. Dr. Cekic specializes in joint and cartilage surgery using biological stem cell treatments. He provides surgical and non-surgical care for professional sports clubs and elderly patients.

• Utilizes the MAKO robotic system for high-accuracy joint replacement procedures.
• Expert in arthroscopic meniscus repair and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
• Treats complex bone deformities, scoliosis, and hand conditions requiring microsurgery.
• Research contributor on radiographic union scores for predicting bone fracture healing.

Dr. Akif Nuri Dogan is an internal medicine specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in treating chronic conditions including obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Dr. Dogan completed his medical training at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine. He provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments and personalized monitoring services for adult patients.

• Specializes in reflux, chronic tiredness, and metabolic disease management.
• Completed residency at the Bezm-i Alem Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which treats 500,000+ patients annually.
• Offers specialized screenings including heart check-ups and cancer clusters.

Dr. Ruhat Tanli is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He treats bone and joint conditions with a focus on arthroscopy and spinal surgery. He previously served as an orthopedist at Istanbul Beylikduzu State Hospital. Dr. Tanli holds a degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in hand surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty.
• Member of the Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats 10,000+ patients annually.
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Bestami Yalvac is an Assistant Professor at Galata University in Istanbul. He treats patients at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Dr. Yalvac specializes in ozone therapy for fibromyalgia and sports injuries. He completed his residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Treats chronic conditions like osteoporosis, rheumatic pain, and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Provides rehabilitation for stroke, spinal cord injuries, and nerve compression.
• Uses techniques such as dry needling, kinesiotaping, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Practices at a hospital serving over 500,000 patients every year.

Dr. Umut Dogu is a neurosurgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in treating degenerative spine diseases and traumatic spinal injuries. Dr. Dogu earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He completed his residency at Diskapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital. His expertise includes managing spinal tumors, infections, and congenital disorders like scoliosis.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association.
• Performs pain-focused interventions like neuromodulation, vertebroplasty, and kyphoplasty.
• Works at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, which treats 10,000+ patients annually.
• Treats complex conditions including spinal stenosis, disc herniations, and spondylolisthesis.

Dr. Mustafa Solak is a clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship at the prestigious Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. Dr. Solak previously practiced at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He treats a variety of complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specializes in the treatment of testicular, ovarian, and head and neck cancers.
• Performs oncology procedures including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training Hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats over 500,000 patients annually.

Dr. Engin Cakar is a professor and rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Göztepe and Memorial Şişli Hospitals. He specializes in pain medicine, electrodiagnostic neurology, and stroke rehabilitation. Dr. Cakar chair’s the Brain Stimulation and Neurorestoration Working Group. He completed training in brain stimulation at Harvard Medical School.

• Author of over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Treats complex cases using transcranial magnetic and direct current stimulation.
• Is a member of the European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, a center known for neurosurgery excellence.

Dr. Sura Celik is a dentist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. She treats a variety of dental conditions and performs restorative procedures. Dr. Celik earned her degree from the Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry. She works at a JCI-accredited medical center that serves over 10,000 patients annually. The hospital holds ISO 9001 certification for its quality management systems.

Dr. Celik previously practiced at OralDent and WhiteDent polyclinics. She also served as a dentist at the Tacenter Kurtkoy Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic. Her clinic is one of the largest private networks in Turkey. It treats both adults and children from over 30 countries.