Parkinson's disease Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Akin Akakin is a neurosurgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in lateral microsurgical approaches for lumbar disc surgery. He holds a Doctorate in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy from Florida University. Dr. Akakin also completed a fellowship at the same institution.

• Specializes in neurovascular surgery and complex cerebrovascular diseases.
• Treats brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and pituitary adenomas.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Works at NP Istanbul, the first JCI-certified private neuropsychiatric hospital in Turkey.

With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience, the doctor is a highly accomplished specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. Clinical expertise encompasses hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery. The doctor has held significant positions at various training and research hospitals, including serving as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor has pursued international professional development, including an observership at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. After being appointed Associate Professor in 2018, the doctor attained the rank of Professor in 2024 and currently practices as a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlaci is an eminent neurologist with 26 years of experience in treating Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders.

• Specializes in complex movement disorders like Parkinson's
• Author of several books and chapters on neurology
• Multiple award-winning contributions to neuroscience
• Treats patients at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

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

Dr. Gulnar Ibrahimova improves patients' lives at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER), a dedicated facility for Parkinson's care.

• Specialized in neurology at Istanbul University
• Member of Turkish Neurological Association and UK General Medical Council
• Published papers in domestic and international journals
• Gained international experience at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London

Associate professor at İstanbul Bilim University with a focus on neurology, including Parkinson's disease, at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 28 years of experience in neurology
• Specialized in Clinical Neurophysiology
• Multiple award-winning research in epilepsy and neurology
• Member of Turkish Neurology Association and other scientific organizations

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

Assoc. Prof. Buse Cagla Ari specializes in Parkinson's disease at Medipol University's PARMER Center, focusing on advanced treatment and research.

• Over 13 years of neurology experience
• Published 15+ research papers on Parkinson's and movement disorders
• Member of International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Expert in EEG, polysomnography, and sleep disorder diagnostics

Specializes in Parkinson's disease with deep brain stimulation (DBS) training in Dubai, enhancing treatment precision for complex cases.

• Over 25 years of experience in neurology
• Trained in DBS techniques – a key treatment for advanced Parkinson's
• Member of Turkish Neurology and Sleep Medicine Associations
• Associate Professor at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
• Received recognition for academic contributions in neurology

Prof. Dr. Sabri Aydin is a neurosurgeon. He specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and spine surgery. He provides patient-focused care for movement disorders, spasticity, and complex cases. He has extensive experience in Türkiye and the USA.

He chaired the Department of Neurosurgery at Biruni University (2021–2024). He worked as a functional neurosurgeon at Neurospinal Hospital, Dubai (2019–2020). He held attending posts at Istanbul University–Cerrahpasa and VKV American Hospital. He has run a private clinic in Istanbul since 2020.

He has many SCI/SCI‑E indexed papers and book chapters on spasticity, neuromodulation, and pain. He has given numerous congress presentations and invited lectures. His training includes an MD from Istanbul University and a neurosurgery residency at Cerrahpasa. He completed a stereotactic and functional neurosurgery fellowship at Ankara University, an observer/fellow term at OHSU, and the CNS George Ablin International Fellowship at UIC.

With 34 years in nuclear medicine, Dr. Atasever brings deep expertise in advanced diagnostic techniques for Parkinson's disease at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Professor at Medipol University Hospital – one of Turkey's leading medical institutions
• Former Director of Nuclear Medicine at Ankara Order Laboratory
• Member of both Turkish and European Nuclear Medicine Associations
• Specializes in nuclear medicine diagnostics for neurological conditions

Prof. Dr. Talip Asil brings international experience from leading hospitals in Canada and Bahrain, specializing in movement disorders like Parkinson's.

• Over 25 years of neurology practice, including interventional neurology
• Trained in stroke care at University of Calgary, Canada
• Special interests include movement disorders and dementia
• Professor at multiple prestigious medical faculties
• Worked as interventional neurologist in Bahrain's top hospitals

Specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with membership in the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

• Neurology residency at Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training Hospital
• Expert in botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Member of Turkish Parkinson’s Disease Society

Dr. Mustafa Kilic leads a multidisciplinary team for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), ensuring comprehensive care from diagnosis to post-surgery adjustments.

• Specializes in neuromodulation treatments for Parkinson's disease
• Offers DBS consultations with neurosurgeons, neurologists, and psychiatrists
• Teaches neurosurgery at Istinye University
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

As a Professor of Neurology, Dr. Hanoglu specializes specifically in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease.

• His academic role means he's at the forefront of neurological research
• Focuses on complex neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's
• Expert in demyelinating diseases, which require precise diagnosis