Best Medication treatment for epilepsy Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 19

Dr. Yasar Kutukcu is a neurologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He completed training at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Kutukcu specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation and movement disorder treatments. He treats complex cases involving Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and tremors.

• Expert in neurophysiology, botulinum toxin applications, and sleep disorders.
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society.
• Manages epilepsy, dementia, and neuromuscular diseases.
• Works at Anadolu, a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

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

• Trained in neurology at Marmara University
• Special interest in electrophysiology and dementias
• Published multiple studies on neurological conditions
• Fluent in English, Serbian, and Bosnian

Dr. Nuran Burcu Arkali specializes in EEG and EMG, with extensive training in neurology and electro-physiology.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in Botulinum toxin applications and neural therapy
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Neurology Clinic

Dr. Sinan Comu brings over 30 years of experience of expertise in pediatric neurology, trained at top US institutions including the University of Pittsburgh.

• Specializes in epilepsy treatment using American protocols
• Expert in pediatric neurology and developmental delays
• Member of The Child Neurology Society
• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital's Pediatric Neurology Department

Dr. Topcular brings 20 years of experience of neurology expertise, specializing in epilepsy treatment at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at University of Basel Neurology Clinic and PharmaZentrum Research Center
• Specializes in Dementia and Movement Disorders
• Currently practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

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.

Assoc. Prof. Buse Cagla Ari specializes in epilepsy treatment at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER), combining clinical expertise with academic research.

• Over 13 years of experience of neurology experience, focusing on epilepsy and movement disorders
• Published multiple studies on neurological conditions, including epilepsy
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Conducts EEG, polysomnography, and multiple sleep latency tests for comprehensive diagnosis

Specializes in pediatric treatments for inguinal area diseases and laparoscopic surgery in children.

• Experienced in pediatric gastrointestinal and thoracic surgeries
• Skilled in newborn surgery and child trauma cases
• Expertise in laparoscopic techniques including cholecystectomy and appendectomy
• Special focus on childhood tumors and thyroid surgery in children

Dr. Aydin has been trained at leading medical institutions in Turkey, including Gazi University and Selcuk University.

• Graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in medication treatment for epilepsy
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Associate Professor of Neurology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with expertise in epilepsy treatment.

• Completed neurology residency at Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurology Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Specializes in EEG and polysomnography for epilepsy diagnosis
• Assistant Professor at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Talip Asil focuses on epilepsy treatment with a 25 years of experience neurology career, including international fellowships in stroke and interventional neurology.

• Professor at Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine – trained new neurologists
• International work at King Hamad University Hospital in Bahrain
• Fellowship at University of Calgary Stroke Program
• Specializes in complex neurological conditions including epilepsy

With over 34 years of experience in neurology, Dr. Ozkardes specializes in epilepsy medication management at Biruni University Hospital.

• Board-certified neurologist since 1992
• Former Chief Physician at Kütahya Air Hospital
• Member of Turkish Medical Association
• Extensive experience in both military and civilian healthcare

Over 29 years of experience specializing in epilepsy – Dr. Altay trained at top US epilepsy centers including the Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy.

• Expert in complex medication-resistant epilepsy cases
• Fellowship-trained at University of Washington
• Neurologist and epileptologist focused solely on seizure disorders

Specializes in pediatric epilepsy and resistant cases – Professor Turanli trained at Hacettepe University, Turkey's leading medical school.

• Over 36 years of experience of experience in pediatric neurology
• Focuses on medication-resistant epilepsy cases
• Former professor at Hacettepe University's Pediatric Neurology Division
• Trained in epilepsy surgery at University of Zurich

Specializes in pediatric neurology, focusing on epilepsy treatment at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience of experience in child neurology
• Trained at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Education and Research Hospital
• Works at one of Istanbul's leading university hospitals

Associate Professor Sevil Bilir specializes in pediatric epilepsy treatment at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with over 20 years of experience of experience.

• PhD in Pediatrics from Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Former Assistant Professor at Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive research background in pediatric biochemistry and neurology
• Currently practices at Istanbul Private Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Dr. Evci specializes in epilepsy treatment at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, with a focus on medication management.

• Board-certified neurologist with over 21 years of experience of experience
• Expert in electroneurophysiology for precise diagnosis
• Published multiple research papers on epilepsy and hippocampal sclerosis
• Recipient of TND – Schering-Plough Proceedings of the Year Awards