57 Best Parkinson's Disease Doctors in Istanbul

Over 1,500 successful Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries performed – Assoc. Prof. Ali Zirh specializes in advanced techniques for Parkinson's at Medipol University.

• Uses Microelectrode Recording and Stimulation, a rare single-cell level technique
• 38 years of experience in functional neurosurgery
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies
• Authored 8 book chapters and 150+ research papers
• Recipient of numerous international awards for neurosurgery

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. 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.

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. Mustafa Sakar is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and tumor surgery. Dr. Sakar completed a corner tumor surgery observership at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He also trained in fetal spina bifida surgery at HCor in São Paulo, Brazil.

• Member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN).
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
• Active in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Pediatric Neurosurgery group.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe, which features AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI technology.

Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation and movement disorders, with training at University of California San Francisco.

• Active member of International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Conducts research on Parkinson's treatments
• Professor with extensive clinical experience at Anadolu Medical Center

Specializes in Movement Disorders Surgery, including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS). Works at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Over 22 years of experience in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery
• Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship at Maastricht University
• Member of the World and European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Societies
• Published extensively on neurosurgical techniques and outcomes
• Board member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's functional section

Dr. Erhan Arslan is a neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He achieved his professorship in 2020. Dr. Arslan specializes in brain aneurysm repair and tumor surgery. He treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis and moyamoya disease. Dr. Arslan practices at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs minimally invasive and pediatric neurosurgical procedures.
• Expert in deep brain stimulation and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Published research on brain tumors and spinal cord ischemia in prestigious journals.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.

Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu is a neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Florya in Istanbul. He has performed advanced brain and spine surgeries since 2003. Dr. Guclu treats both adult and pediatric patients for complex neurological conditions. He practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital with Center of Excellence status.

• Specializes in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain tumors and neurological disorders.
• Performs minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures for tumor removal and spine repair.
• Treats complex conditions including scoliosis, brain aneurysms, and spinal stenosis.
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery for spina bifida and childhood brain tumors.

Prof. Ersoy Kocabicak specializes in deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease, with extensive research and leadership in neuromodulation.

• Published 46 international articles on Parkinson's and deep brain stimulation
• Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
• Head of Ondokuz Mayıs University Neuromodulation Center
• Guest lecturer at Maastricht University and Atlas University

Dr. Nuran Burcu Arkali specializes in Parkinson's and related treatments, with extensive training in Botulinum toxin and neural therapy.

• Completed neurology residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in EEG, EMG, and sleep disorders
• Trained in Botulinum toxin applications at Bezmialem University
• Graduated from electro-physiology master's program at Istanbul University

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 has performed 1,100+ neurological treatments, with specialized training in electrophysiology at Istanbul University.

• 24 years of experience in neurology
• Master's degree in Electrophysiology – rare subspecialty for precision diagnostics
• Expert in EMG, EEG, PSG – crucial for Parkinson's monitoring
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, known for neurological care

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. Baris Topcular specializes in Parkinson's disease at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, bringing extensive expertise from his work in Switzerland and Turkey.

• Over 20 years of neurology experience
• Worked at University of Basel Neurology Clinic
• Specializes in movement disorders
• Associated with prestigious institutions like Istanbul University

Dr. Melih Uc is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed specialized neurosurgery training at the University of Wisconsin in the USA. Dr. Uc focuses on treating complex brain and spinal conditions. He published research on minimally invasive approaches for spinal pars repair.

• Treats brain aneurysms, tumors, and cerebral hemorrhages.
• Performs specialized procedures like discectomy, laminectomy, and tumor removal.
• Manages pediatric and adult conditions including spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
• Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

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

• Completed neurology specialization at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at prestigious institutions including Florence Nightingale and Kozyatağı Acıbadem Hospitals
• Focuses on complex neurological conditions like dementia, epilepsy, and headaches
• Associate Professor title earned in 1994 for contributions to neurology

Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, with extensive experience in Deep Brain Stimulation therapy.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University and completed neurology training at Ankara University
• Honorary Observer at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London
• Managed Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit
• Published 30 clinical researches and 80 reports on movement disorders