33 Best Multiple 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.

Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü specializes in neurophysiology and movement disorders, with training from the University of California San Francisco.

• Member of Turkish Neurology Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Conducts active research in neurology and neurophysiology
• Expert in Deep Brain Stimulation techniques

Dr. Ibrahim Ural is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He focuses on pediatric rehabilitation and physical therapy. Dr. Ural earned his medical degree and specialization from Istanbul University. He has received multiple awards at National Thoracic Oncology Congresses in Turkey.

• Winner of Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster awards for clinical research.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association.
• Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
• Member of the Pediatric Rehabilitation Association.

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. Nuran Burcu Arkali is a neurologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She specializes in electrophysiology and neurodegenerative disorders. Dr. Arkali completed a master’s program in electrophysiology at Istanbul University. She helped establish the neurology clinic and intensive care unit at Diyarbakir Training Hospital.

• Expertise in EEG, EMG, and video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Treats Parkinson’s disease and dementia using medication and neural therapy.
• Performs Botulinum toxin applications specifically for headache and movement disorders.
• Works at Hisar Hospital, which holds the JCI accreditation for safety.

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. Tokmak specializes in EMG, EEG, and PSG – key diagnostic tools for multiple sclerosis. She combines clinical neurology with advanced electrophysiology training.

• Master's degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University
• Extensive research on EMG, EEG, and PSG applications
• Practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
• Special interest in headache and vertigo management

Dr. Hatice Hale Tuzun is a neurologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on diagnosing and treating various neurological disorders. Dr. Tuzun previously served as a specialist at the prestigious American Hospital in Turkey. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high patient safety standards.

• Practices at Memorial Bahçelievler, a medical center with ISO quality certification.
• Served as a neurology specialist at Ethica FIG Hospital for over a decade.
• Treats patients in a facility recognized for advanced brain surgery and neurology.
• Provides consultations at one of Istanbul's most modern multidisciplinary hospitals.

Dr. Nihal Isik is a neurologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She serves as the Turkey Representative to the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Isik specialized at Hacettepe University and focuses on neuro-muscular diseases, epilepsy, and dementia. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored the official Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for Multiple Sclerosis.
• Published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals.
• Heads sessions and delivers invited panels at global neurology conferences.
• Awarded for excellence in multiple sclerosis research at the National Neurology Congress.

Prof. Dr. Baris Topcular specializes in multiple sclerosis and demyelinating diseases, with extensive experience in neurology.

• Works at Istanbul University of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology
• Expert in molecular neuroimaging (Brain PET) and neuropsychological assessment
• Practices at multiple Florence Nightingale Hospital locations
• Trained at University of Basel, Switzerland

Dr. Yavuz Kamil Bardak is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. He won the Troutman Award for his research on laser thermal keratoplasty. Dr. Bardak treats cataract and performs complex lens replacements. He completed a fellowship at the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands.

• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Demir Başar Award for oxidative stress research.
• Received the Best Paper Award at the 28th National Congress of EOD.
• Performs cataract surgery with IOL and multifocal lens implants.
• Works at a TÜV NORD-certified clinic that treats 66,000 patients annually.

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.

Associate Professor Ebru Altindag specializes in neurology with a focus on Multiple Sclerosis at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Clinical Neurophysiology subspecialty at Istanbul Bilim University
• Multiple awards for epilepsy and neurophysiology research
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Association and other scientific organizations
• Over 28 years of experience in neurology practice

Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati brings over 41 years of neurology expertise, with specialized training in dementia and behavioral neurology from the United States.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in neurology with 6 months at Hacettepe University
• Worked at prestigious hospitals including Florence Nightingale and Acıbadem
• Focuses on dementia, epilepsy, and headaches

Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz specializes in Parkinson's and movement disorders, with extensive research and clinical experience. She leads the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit at Medipol University.

• Over 26 years of experience in neurology
• Expert in Deep Brain Stimulation therapy
• Published 30 clinical researches and 80 reports
• Coordinated student education in Neurology

Assoc. Prof. Buse Cagla Ari specializes in Multiple sclerosis at Medipol University Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER), combining clinical expertise with academic rigor.

• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Published multiple research papers on neurological disorders
• Expertise in EEG, polysomnography, and multiple sleep latency tests

Professor Arman specializes in multiple sclerosis at VM Medical Park Florya, with decades of experience and international training in neurology.

• Began performing epilepsy surgery in 1994 at Erciyes University
• Fellowship-trained in epileptology at Bonn University
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology
• Speaks English and German fluently

Dr. Baris Metin brings a unique blend of clinical neurology and neuroimaging research to multiple sclerosis care at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 26 years specializing in memory disorders and functional neuroimaging
• International training including neurology research at Ghent University in Belgium
• Published numerous research papers on brain function and disorders
• Assistant Professor at Üsküdar University, bridging clinical practice with academic research

Dr. Celal Salcini specializes in neurology at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, with a focus on multiple sclerosis and movement disorders.

• Trained in neurology at Marmara University
• Published multiple studies on neurological conditions including multiple sclerosis
• Fluent in English, Serbian, and Bosnian
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital since 2013
• Engages in ongoing scientific research in neurology