Best Thoracic outlet syndrome doctors in Istanbul: TOP 6 doctors

Dr. Baris Topcular specializes in thoracic outlet syndrome at Florence Nightingale Hospital, with extensive training in neurology.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at University of Basel's Neurology Clinic and PharmaZentrum Research Center
• Member of Istanbul University of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology
• Works at Şişli and Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital Neurology Clinics
• Experience in movement disorders and dementia policlinics

Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati brings over 40 years of neurology expertise, specializing in complex neurological conditions at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in dementia and behavioral neurology in the United States
• Associate Professor with extensive academic and clinical experience
• Specializes in epilepsy, headaches, and dementia management
• Long-term affiliation with top Istanbul hospitals

EDUCATION:

2014 ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES, CHILD NEUROLOGY

2011 IZMIR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Child Health and Diseases

2004 DICLE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

EXPERIENCE:

2018 Istanbul Medipol Hospital

2017 - 2018 Kartal Education and Research Hospital

2014 - 2016 Denizli State Hospital

2011 - 2014 Aydin Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

2006 - 2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital

2011Izmir Education and Research Hospital

Dr. Murat Cakar is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery. His focus includes neonatal thoracic and abdominal diseases, esophageal atresia replacement, diaphragmatic hernia, pediatric cancer surgery (Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma), and testicular surgical conditions.

He earned his MD from Cumhuriyet University (1998–2005). He completed pediatric surgery training (2006–2011). He worked as a pediatric surgeon (2011–2013). He has served as Head of Pediatric Surgery at Karabük University, İstinye University/Liv Hospital (since 2020), and Aydın University (since 2021).

His roles include Founding Manager of Karabük University Hospital, Head of Laboratory Operations, and Chair of Child Advocacy Centers. He has also served on Medicines and Medical Supplies Commissions. He is a member of the Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgeons and the Pediatric Urology Association.

Specializes in Clinical Neurophysiological examinations – Dr. Dortcan brings deep expertise in diagnosing Thoracic outlet syndrome at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Board-certified in Clinical Neurophysiology
• Extensive experience in Electromyography and evoked potentials
• Faculty member at Haliç University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in Peripheral Nervous System Diseases

Dr. Hatice Balaban specializes in neurological conditions including movement disorders and vascular brain diseases at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Over 25 years of experience in neurology
• Trained at Ankara University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in Botulinum toxin applications for neurological conditions
• Previously held academic positions at Cumhuriyet University