12 Best Polyneuropathy Doctors in Istanbul

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. 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. Ugur Korkmaz is an Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in esophageal diseases, chronic liver conditions, and pancreatic disorders. Dr. Korkmaz completed his medical training at Abant Izzet Baysal University. He later finished his gastroenterology specialization at Kocaeli University.

• Performs complex ERCP and endoscopic mucosal resection procedures.
• Treats inflammatory bowel diseases such as colitis and Crohn's.
• Provides weight loss solutions through gastric Botox injections.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility treating over 10,000 patients annually.

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.

Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati brings over 41 years of neurology expertise to Florence Nightingale Hospital, with specialized training in dementia and behavioral neurology.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in neurology with additional training at Hacettepe University
• Worked in the United States focusing on dementia and behavioral neurology
• Associate Professor at Istanbul University
• Member of Florence Nightingale Hospital team since 2013

Associate Professor of Neurology with 25 years of experience, currently practicing at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in neurology with focus on Polyneuropathy
• Member of Turkish Neurology and Sleep Medicine Associations
• Trained in DBS applications for neurological conditions
• Recipient of Publication Success Incentive Award in 2014

Dr. Soltanzadeh brings 28 years of expertise in anesthesiology and critical care, specializing in cardiac anesthesia and pain management.

• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul's Çapa Medical Faculty and Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center
• Advanced training in pain management and ozone therapy
• Chief Physician for five years at a state hospital in Iran
• Active member of international anesthesiology societies
• Fluent in multiple languages including English and Turkish

Dr. Baris Metin is a neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He has practiced medicine in both Turkey and Belgium. Dr. Metin focuses on memory disorders, epilepsy, and sleep medicine. He treats complex conditions like Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. His work includes functional neuroimaging and electroencephalography (EEG).

• Expertise in neurological rehabilitation and post-stroke recovery.
• Authored numerous research papers in national and international scientific journals.
• Treats patients at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility using Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

Dr. Celal Salcini is a neurologist and epileptologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in electrophysiology, movement disorders, and dementias. He serves as a neurology specialist at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. Dr. Salcini translates clinical research into patient care for multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

• Performs Video-EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG) for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, essential tremors, and complex spinal pain.
• Authored a chapter on spinal cord diseases for Merritt's Neurology Handbook.
• Provides care in English, Serbian, Bosnian, and Turkish.

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.

Dr. Siar Dursun specializes in child neurology with extensive training and experience in polyneuropathy cases.

• Board-certified in child neurology with over 15 years of experience
• Works at Medipol University Pendik Hospital – a leading medical institution
• Trained at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Education and Research Hospital
• Formerly served at Kartal Education and Research Hospital