Neurology Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Bariş Ekici specializes in child neurology, with research on epilepsy and autism. Associate Professor since 2013, he combines academic rigor with clinical expertise.

• Author of five books on autism spectrum disorders
• Published studies on dietary therapies for childhood epilepsy
• Specialized in child neurology at Istanbul University
• Focuses on infantile spasms and West syndrome

Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlaci is an award-winning neurologist with 26 years of experience 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

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 of experience specializing in Parkinson's and related conditions

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

Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He specializes in hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery.

He was born in Istanbul in 1971. He completed his elementary, middle, and high school education in Istanbul. In 1988, he was admitted to Istanbul University’s Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he began his medical education, and graduated with a medical degree in 1994.

Between 1994 and 1996, he fulfilled his mandatory service as a general practitioner in Artvin. In 1996, he passed the Medical Specialization Exam (TUS) and began his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology. In 2001, he completed his residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital and earned the title of Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Following his residency, he completed his mandatory service at Van State Hospital and subsequently worked at Beykoz State Hospital. He later worked as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, where he had the opportunity to work with many experienced surgeons in his field.

As part of his professional development, he served as an observer physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, USA. He later worked at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and was appointed Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2018.

He retired in 2023 and began working at Florence Nightingale Ataşehir Hospital that same year. In 2024, he was appointed as a professor at Demiroğlu Science University after being promoted to the rank of professor.

After a brief stint at Mecidiyeköy Environmental Hospital, Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has been serving as a Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at NPİSTANBUL Hospital since June 2026.

He is married and an avid animal lover.

Dr. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz specializes in neurology with dual expertise in sleep medicine and nephrology at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Board-certified neurologist with 19 years of experience of experience
• Specializes in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease management
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society and Turkish Association of Sleep Medicine
• Expert in medication management for movement disorders

29 years of experience specializing in epilepsy – Dr. Altay trained at the University of Washington and Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy.

• Specializes in complex, medication-resistant epilepsy cases
• Fellowship-trained at top US epilepsy centers
• Neurologist and epileptologist focused solely on seizure disorders
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Professor of Neurology specializing in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease – Dr. Hanoglu leads the Neurology department at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery for movement disorders
• Focuses on complex neurodegenerative conditions with targeted treatments
• Provides second medical opinions for challenging neurological cases

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

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

Assoc. Prof. Buse Cagla Ari specializes in Parkinson's and movement disorders at Medipol University's PARMER Center, combining clinical expertise with cutting-edge research.

• Published 15+ research papers on Parkinson's and related neurological disorders
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Expert in EEG, polysomnography, and advanced diagnostic techniques
• Board member of Turkish Neurology Association's Neurorehabilitation Group

Specializes in surgical interventions for epilepsy and precise Gamma Knife procedures at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Focuses on advanced neurological care with surgical expertise
• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques
• Part of a multidisciplinary team at a leading university hospital

Specializes in hereditary Parkinson's disease with groundbreaking research from Turkey – trained at Michigan State University's Movement Disorders Clinic.

• Works at Medipol University's dedicated PARMER center for movement disorders
• Published research on genetic Parkinson's cases in leading international journals
• European Academy of Neurology member with U.S. fellowship training
• Handles complex movement disorders and medication-resistant epilepsy cases

Dr. Asuman Mersin Kokrek combines neurology expertise with pediatric and occupational medicine – offering unique insights at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Over a decade of practice at Haseki Education and Research Hospital
• Specialized in managing neurological conditions in children and adults
• Dedicated years to pediatric leukemia care at Halic University
• Background in occupational medicine enhances holistic patient approaches

Trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital – Dr. Zirh brings elite neurosurgical expertise to Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures like deep brain stimulation
• Founding member of Medipol's Parkinson's Disease Center
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Over 36 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery

Associate Professor of Neurology with 25 years of experience 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

Associate Professor of Neurology specializing in movement disorders and headache management – Dr. Ары combines clinical expertise with academic roles at Medipol Acibadem.

• Expert in botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders
• Member of International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Specializes in EEG and polysomnography for accurate diagnosis
• Trained at Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Research Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.