Best Neurology Doctors in Turkey

Associate Professor Ebru Altindag has performed over 1,100 epilepsy-related procedures with a focus on juvenile myoclonic epilepsy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• PhD-level research on epilepsy and neurophysiology
• Multiple award-winning studies on seizure disorders
• Clinical Neurophysiology subspecialist with advanced diagnostic techniques
• Member of Turkish Association for Combating Epilepsy
• 28 years of neurology experience

Specializes in migraine treatment with Botox – a leading approach for chronic pain relief. Dr. Özkardes offers advanced neurophysiology diagnostics.

• Over 39 years of experience in neurology
• Expert in EMG, EEG, and evoked responses
• Former Assistant Professor at GATA Neurology
• Published research on central nervous system changes

Associate Professor of Neurology with 25 years of experience, specializing in epilepsy, Parkinson's, and sleep disorders at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in Dubai
• Member of Turkish Neurology and Sleep Medicine Associations
• Recipient of Düzce University's Publication Success Incentive Award
• Specializes in complex neurological conditions with a focus on patient care

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.

Professor Arman brings 47 years of neurology expertise, specializing in epilepsy and multiple sclerosis at Medical Park Göztepe.

• Fellowship-trained in epileptology at Bonn University
• Performs pre-surgical evaluations for epilepsy since 1994
• Professor at Acıbadem University – trains future neurologists
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology
• Speaks English and German fluently

Specializes in epilepsy treatment with advanced options like migraine Botox and IVIG therapy at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology
• 21 years of experience in neurology
• Expertise in vascular diseases and movement disorders
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Association

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in complex neurosurgical cases with advanced training in functional and spinal neurosurgery at Atlas University Hospital.

• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on spinal and brain conditions
• Trained in functional neurosurgery at European courses
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for chronic pain
• Experienced in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery

Dr. Gulnar Ibrahimova specializes in Parkinson's and movement disorders at Medipol University's dedicated PARMER center, enhancing patients' quality of life.

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

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Sahbaz brings 16 years of neurology expertise to complex cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation for movement disorders
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Former head of Neurology Clinic at Afyonkarahisar State Hospital
• Trained at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Hospital – Istanbul's leading neurology center

Assoc. Prof. Yilmaz trained in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at London's UCL Queen Square Institute – a world leader in neuromodulation for movement disorders.

• Leads Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit
• Published 80+ clinical reports and 30 research studies on movement disorders
• Coordinated 5 Tubitak research projects in Parkinson's therapies
• 26 years specializing in Parkinson's and related conditions

Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlaci is an award-winning neurologist with 26 years of experience, specializing in complex neurological conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in epilepsy, Parkinson's, and neurodegenerative diseases
• Published extensively in international neurology journals
• Authored multiple books on neurological disorders
• Trained at Ege University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Sema Targit Akbaşak is a neurology specialist with over 40 years of experience. She graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. Her expertise includes electrophysiology (EEG-EMG), Parkinson’s disease, movement disorders, epilepsy, headache, and dementia.

From 1989 to 1993, she supervised the EEG service at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. From 1993 to 1997, she led the Headache, Parkinson’s, and Dementia Unit and the EEG Laboratory at Haydarpaşa Numune. She worked at Cerrahpaşa and Şişli Etfal. Since 2025, she has practiced at Central Hospital.

Dr. Tulin Coskun specializes in comprehensive neurological care, addressing conditions like epilepsy, sleep disorders, and movement issues at Kolan Hospital Group.

• Focuses on epilepsy and sleep disorder treatments
• Handles cerebrovascular diseases and chronic headaches
• Provides rehabilitation for neurological conditions
• Works at a leading hospital group

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Prof. Dr. Hakan Levent Gül is a neurologist. He graduated from the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his neurology residency at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. He later became an associate professor and then a professor. He also holds a second undergraduate degree in Healthcare Management.

He has worked as a neurologist and senior attending physician in public and private institutions. His expertise includes headache and dizziness, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, movement disorders, stroke, and sleep disorders. He provides neurological care at Moodist Hospital.

The doctor is an experienced specialist in interventional radiology, with a dedicated clinical focus on thyroid and prostate imaging and interventions. With a strong academic foundation from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and specialized residency training in radiology at S.B. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, the doctor brings extensive expertise to the field.

Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has contributed to clinical practice at institutions including Başkent University Istanbul Hospital and S.B. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. Additionally, the doctor holds a background in healthcare management from Anadolu University and maintains active professional memberships with the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Istanbul Radiology Society.

Specializes in Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and epilepsy treatments with 19 years of neurology experience at leading hospitals.

• Expert in EEG and nerve disease diagnostics
• Former Deputy Chief Physician at VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital
• Treats complex cases like stroke and restless leg syndrome
• Trained at Karadeniz Technical and Ondokuz Mayis Universities

Dr. Zengin specializes in advanced neurological treatments like Apomorphine Pump and Botulinum Toxin at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Member of International Parkinson And Movement Disorder Society
• Treats complex conditions including Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and epilepsy
• Trained at top Turkish universities including Dokuz Eylül and Başkent
• Offers innovative therapies like migraine vaccines and botulinum toxin applications