Best Medication treatment for Parkinson's disease doctors in Istanbul: TOP 13 doctors

Award-winning stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon from Turkey, working for over 30 years. 

Expert in deep brain stimulation (DBS). Has provided over 850 successful DBS procedures and more than 1,350 neurosurgery procedures. Broke a Guinness World Record for the biggest number of patients after DBS gathered in one place. Was trained in Germany, Spain, Great Britain, Israel, Belgium, and the USA. Cooperates with Bookimed from 2018 and regularly trains and educates the Bookimed’s team for training and education in neurology.

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Dr. Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak specializes in EMG and EEG studies, with extensive research in neurological conditions like dementia, headache, and vertigo.

• Completed a Master's in Electrophysiology at Istanbul University
• Works at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital and Medical Park Hospitals
• Conducted numerous studies on EMG, EEG, and PSG

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in advanced treatments for Parkinson's disease, with extensive research and clinical focus on movement disorders.

• Associate Professor at Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center
• Expert in Deep Brain Stimulation and MR Guided Focused Ultrasound
• Member of World and European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Societies
• Published 32 papers and 12 book chapters on functional neurosurgery

Associate Professor of Neurology with 20+ years of experience, specializing in Parkinson's disease treatment at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) applications in Dubai
• Member of Turkish Neurology and Sleep Medicine Associations
• Published research recognized with a university award
• Specializes in sleep disorders related to neurological conditions

Dr. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz has over a decade of experience in neurology, specializing in Parkinson's disease treatment at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Board-certified neurologist since 2006
• Member of The Turkish Neurological Society
• Expert in medication management for movement disorders
• Specialized training in general medicine and nephrology

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained under renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Zeki Oral and pioneered micro neurosurgery in Zurich. He combines decades of expertise with advanced treatment approaches at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years specializing in complex neurological conditions
• Trained in neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins
• Founding chairman of Turkey's Skull Base Society
• Member of European Skull Base Society Executive Committee
• Specializes in microsurgery, endoscopic surgery, and neuromonitorization

Assoc. Prof. Buse Cagla Ari focuses on Parkinson's disease at Medipol University's specialized PARMER Center, combining clinical expertise with cutting-edge research.

• Published multiple studies on Parkinson's disease biomarkers and treatment outcomes
• Active member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Specializes in both pharmacological management and advanced therapies
• Conducts research on uric acid's role in Parkinson's disease progression

Dr. Topcular specializes in Parkinson's disease treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with extensive experience in movement disorders.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialist education in Neurology at Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Worked at University of Basel's Neurology Clinic and PharmaZentrum Research Center
• Member of Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Neurology

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan specializes in advanced neurosurgical treatments, including medication management for Parkinson's disease at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 20+ years of experience in neurosurgery
• Professorship at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Published research on innovative neurosurgical interventions

Specializing in movement disorders and electrophysiology, Dr. Salcini offers expert care for Parkinson's disease at NPIstanbul Brain Hospital.

• Completed neurology residency at Marmara University
• Particular focus on movement disorders
• Published multiple studies on neurology topics
• Fluent in English, Serbian, and Bosnian

Dr. Arkali specializes in Parkinson's disease treatment, combining medication with advanced therapies like Botulinum toxin and ozone therapy.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in EEG, EMG, and sleep disorders
• Provides comprehensive care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Specializes in Parkinson's disease treatment at Medipol University's dedicated movement disorders center, with international training.

• Residency at Istanbul University’s neurology department
• Fellowship at Michigan State’s Movement Disorders Clinic
• Published research on hereditary Parkinson’s cases
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology