Best neurologists in Turkey: TOP 110 doctors

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Bariş Ekici

  • 4.6 Excellent 470 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Bariş Ekici is an associate professor and pediatric neurologist specializing in autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, and dyslexia. He is a co-developer of the NeuroPLAY method, an early intervention program for autism. He has published numerous studies and authored five books about autism. He is a member of the International Society for Autism Research and the American Epilepsy Society.
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Dr Ahmet Cem Dural

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Areas of Interests

    • Surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid gland diseases and cancers
    • Surgical treatment of adrenal gland (adrenal gland) diseases and cancers
    • Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

    Education:

    • Galatasaray High School (1989-1997)
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education (1997-2003)
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Specialization in General Surgery (2003-2009)
    • Cleveland Clinic, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, USA, Research Fellowship (2014)
    • Karolinska University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery and Sarcoma Unit, Sweden, Endocrine Surgery Clinical Fellowship (2015)
    • Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Apoptosis Research Center (ARC), Canada, Translational Medicine Clinical Research Fellowship (2016-2017)

    Experience:

    • LIV Hospital Ulus & LIV Hospital Vadistanbul
    • Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital (2012-2021)
    • Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Canada (2016)
    • Karonlinska University Hospital, Sweden (2015)
    • Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA. (2014)
    • Iğdır State Hospital (2009-2012)

    Memberships

    • Endocrine Surgery Association, Member of the Board and Secretary General of the Association
    • Dialogue Society in Endocrinology, Member
    • Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Member
    • Turkish Surgery Association, Member
    • European Society of Endocrine Surgery(ESES), Member
    • European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), Member
    • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Member
    • Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA), Member
    • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES), Member
    • American College of Surgeons (ACS), Member
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Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz

  • 4.6 Excellent 470 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz is a neurology specialist based in Turkey and has over 10 years of medical experience. She has a degree in general medicine from Hacettepe University Medical School, a specialty in neurology from Ankara University Medical School, a specialty in general medicine from Silivri Kolan Hospital, and a specialty in nephrology from Istanbul University. She is a member of The Turkish Neurological Society, The Turkish Medical Association, and The Turkish Association of Sleep Medicine.

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Mehmet Tonge

  • 4.6 Excellent 470 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Brain and Nerve Surgery

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$300 - $400
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$5,000 - $10,000
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Lutfi Hanoglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 470 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Neurologist
Rehabilitation with "Lokomat"
$300 - $400
Stem Cell Therapy
$5,000 - $10,000
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Abdullah Özkardes

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Neurology

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

    • Botox treatment in pain

    • Neurophysiology (EMG, EEG, Evoked responses)

    • Lumbar Puncture

    • Sleep Medicine (PSG)

    • Flight Medicine

    • Migraine and botox applications

    • Multiple sclerosis treatment

     

    Education

    • GATA Medical Faculty Medical Doctor Training, 1984, Ankara/Istanbul

    • GATA Faculty of Medicine Neurology Specialization Training 1992, Ankara/Istanbul

     

    Career

    • GATA Neurology Department Specialist 1987-1992, Ankara/Turkey

    • GATA Neurology Assistant Professor 1992-1995, Ankara/Turkey

    • Kütahya Air Hospital Neurology Specialist and Chief Medical Officer 1995-2003,

    Kütahya/Turkey

    • Şişli Memorial Hospital Neurology Specialist 2004-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

     

    Publications: Ozkardeş A., Özata M., Bayhan Z., Çorakçı A., Vural O., Yardım M., Gündoğan MA.,

    “Acute hypothyroidism leads to reversible alterations in central nervous system as revealed by

    somatosensory evoked potantials” Electroencephalogr. Clin. Neurophysiol. (1996).

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Osman Karli

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Areas of Interests

    • 0-18 Years Old Healthy Child Monitoring and Tracking
    • Breast Milk, Breastfeeding and Nutrition Consultancy
    • Newborn Care and Follow-up
    • Vaccines and Preventive Medicine
    • Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood
    • Childhood Diseases

    Education:

    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2009-2015
    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Child Health and Diseases 2016-2019
    • Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Child Health and Diseases 2020

    Experience:

    • Liv Hospital Ulus
    • Private Levent Hospital 2022-2023
    • Van Özalp State Hospital 2021-2022
    • Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2020
    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2016-2019
    • Denizli State Hospital Pediatric Emergency Service 2015-2016
    •  
    • Psoriatic Arthritis in the Differential Diagnosis of Zinc Deficiency - Scientific Poster Presentation (38th Pediatrics Days - 2016)
    • Myoclonic Epilepsy in a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - Scientific Poster Presentation (39th Pediatrics Days - 2017)
    • Evaluation of Children Diagnosed with Acute Pancreatitis - Specialization Thesis (November 2020)
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Dr Selami Sozubir

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Areas of Interests

    • Pediatric Genitourinary Reconstrictive Surgery
    • Hypospadias
    • Circumssion
    • Oncological Surgery
    • Congenital Abnormalities of Upper and Lower Urinary System
    • Newborn Surgery
    • Pediatric Abdominal Surgery

    Education
     

    • 1997 -  19 Mayıs University
    • 1998 National Pediatric Surgery Congress Best Reearch Study
    • 2001-  Kocaeli University
    • 2007 – Kosova Government
    • 2009 – Yeditepe University
    • 2009 – Suudi Arab be Congeress Best Clinical Study

    Experience
     

    • FMV Işık Highschool
    • İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
    • Ondokuz Mayıs University
    • Zeynep Kamil Childrens Hospital
    • Kocaeli University Medical Faculty
    • UT Southwestern Medical Center Pediatric Urology, Dallas, USA
    • Ege University Medical Center Pediatric Urology
    • Yeditepe University
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$6,750 - $7,250
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$9,000 - $12,500
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Sultan Tarlaci

  • 4.4 Good 54 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Sultan TARLACI is an experienced Neurologist with 25+ years of experience in the treatment of various neurological diseases, including headaches, dizziness, migraine, fainting, dementia, brain diseases, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, sleep apnea, vertigo, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, paralysis, neurological diseases, and more. He has authored several books and chapters in books, published in international peer-reviewed journals, and received several awards. He is a graduate of Ege University School of Medicine and completed his Neurology Residency at Ege University.
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Stem Cell Therapy
$6,000 - $11,000
Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,000 - $11,000
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Gulnar Ibrahimova

  • 4.9 Excellent 40 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Dr. Gulnar Ibrahimova, MD, is a neurologist at Istanbul Medipol University. She specializes in Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders. She graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2008. She completed her neurology training at Istanbul University in 2017.

    Dr. Ibrahimova is accredited by the General Medical Council (UK). She is also a member of the Turkish Neurological Association. She has published work in both local and international medical journals. Her research and clinical work focus on advancing the field of neurology.

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$24,250 - $28,000
Spinal cord stimulator (SCS)
$15,000 - $23,300
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Basak Bolluk Kilic

  • 4.9 Excellent 40 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Dr. Başak Bolluk Kılıç, MD, is a neurologist with expertise in Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. She is skilled in EEG, EMG, Botulinum Toxin treatments, and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) programming. Dr. Kılıç received advanced training in Turkey and abroad.

    She practices at Istanbul Medipol University PARMER. Dr. Kılıç offers personalized and evidence-based care for patients with movement disorders. She is known for her dedication to improving patient outcomes through advanced therapies and specialized treatment plans.

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$24,250 - $28,000
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Gulsen Kose

  • 5 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Dr. Gulsen Kose is a respected pediatric neurologist with over 40 years of experience. She has worked at leading Turkish institutions, including Hacettepe University and Liv Hospital. In 1993, she established the Pediatric Neurology Department at Ankara Pediatric Health and Hematology Oncology Hospital. This was an important step forward for pediatric care in Turkey.

    Dr. Kose specializes in neurodegenerative, neurometabolic, and rare acquired neurological diseases. She has special expertise in Autoimmune Encephalitis and SSPE. Her work has improved the lives of thousands of children, especially those with epilepsy and cerebral palsy. She is a founding member of the Turkish Society of Developmental Pediatric Neurology. She also belongs to five major international pediatric neurology societies.

    Dr. Kose has served as clinic chief, associate professor, and service supervisor. Her leadership has helped shape care standards and improve specialist training. She is recognized as a leader in pediatric neurology.

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$22,000 - $22,000
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Dr Ayhan Ozturk

  • 5 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 45 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Areas of Interests

    • Demyelinating Diseases and MS
    • Peripheral Neuropathy and Motor Neuron Disease (ALS)
    • Neuromuscular Junction Diseases (MG)

    Education 

    • M.Sc. Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University  1990
    • Specialization in Medicine  Neurology,  Ankara Training and Research Hospital 1997
    • Minor Specialization  Clinical Neurophysiology, Medical Specialization Board 2011

    Experience

    • Doctor MoH Kastamonu and Samsun Health Center No. 7 1990-1992
    • Dr. Res.Assist. Ankara Training and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic 1992-1997
    • Assoc. Dr. Abant İzzet Baysal University Düzce Faculty of Medicine 1999-2006
    • Assoc.Dr. Duzce University Faculty of Medicine 2007-2011
    • Prof.Dr  Duzce University Faculty of Medicine  2011-
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Buse Cagla Ari

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education

    2005 – 2011 | Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey
    M.D. Degree

    2013 – 2019 | Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
    Neurology Residency Program

    Languages

    English – Very Advanced

    Professional Experience

    Artvin Borçka State Hospital, Artvin, Turkey
    General Practitioner (Compulsory Service)
    2011 – 2012

    Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training and Research Hospital, Neurology Department, Istanbul, Turkey
    Resident Physician
    2013 – 2019

    Siirt State Hospital, Siirt, Turkey
    Neurology Specialist (Compulsory Service)
    2019 – March 2021

    Private Pendik Medical Park Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
    Neurology Specialist
    April 3, 2021 – April 10, 2024

    Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Istanbul, Turkey
    Assistant Professor
    April 19, 2021 – June 1, 2024

    Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
    Associate Professor of Neurology
    April 22, 2024 – Present

    Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Istanbul, Turkey
    Associate Professor of Neurology
    November 11, 2024 – Present

    Memberships

    Turkish Neurology Society

    Turkish Medical Association

    International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

    Turkish Neurology Society Neurorehabilitation Working Group

    Global Migraine and Pain Society

    International Headache Society

    Turkish Parkinson’s Disease Society

    Turkish Alzheimer Association, Kadıköy Branch

    Areas of Interest

    Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders

    Migraine and other headache disorders

    Sleep disorders

    Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

    EEG, Polysomnography (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)

    Botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders

    Nerve blocks and botulinum toxin for headache management

    Epilepsy

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Hatice Balaban

  • 5 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Areas of Interests

    • Parkinson's disease
    • Essential tremor
    • Dystonia and other involuntary movements
    • Balance and gait disorders
    • Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias
    • Spasticity
    • Brain vascular diseases
    • Migraine and other headaches
    • Epilepsy
    • Botulinum toxin application in dystonia
    • Botulinum toxin application in spasticity
    • Botulinum toxin application in migraine headache

    Education:

    • Bachelor of Medicine Ankara University 1988-1994
    • Medical Specialization Neurology Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1995-2000
    • Associate Professorship Neurology Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine 09/10/ 2013

    Experience:

    • General Practitioner Ankara Yenimahalle Health Center 1994-1995
    • Research Assistant Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology 1995-2000
    • Specialist Dr. Sevgi Milennium Hospital 2000-2001
    • Specialist Dr. Deda Brain Spinal Cord Diseases Center 2001-2002
    • Specialist Dr. Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine 2002-2003
    • Specialist Dr Sivas Numune Hospital 2003-2007
    • Specialist Dr. Private Sivas Anadolu Hospital 2007-2009
    • Asst. Assoc. Dr. Department of Neurology, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas 2009-2013
    • Assoc Prof Dr Neurology Department AD, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas October 2013- October 2016
    • Assoc Prof Dr Medicana Sivas Hospital- March 2017-June 2020
    • Assoc Prof Dr Medicana International Ankara Hospital August 2020-
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$22,000 - $22,000
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Ulvi Samadzade

  • New
  • 6 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Ulvi Samadzade is a neurologist with training from Azerbaijan State Medical University, Gazi University, and Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. He diagnoses and treats neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, stroke, migraine, and multiple sclerosis.

    Dr. Samadzade uses advanced treatments, including botulinum toxin injections, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy, migraine vaccines, and plasmapheresis. He practices at İzmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital.

    He is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Multiple Sclerosis Research Association, Turkish Neurological Society, European Academy of Neurology, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS).

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Ela Simay Zengin

  • New
  • 4 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Ela Simay Zengin is a neurologist. She completed her medical training at Dokuz Eylül University, Başkent University, and Acıbadem University. She has worked at Bitlis Tatvan, Sirnak, and Cizre State Hospitals.

    Dr. Zengin treats Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, migraines, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. She uses advanced treatments, including apomorphine pump therapy, botulinum toxin injections, and migraine vaccines.

    She is a member of the Turkish Neurology Association, American Academy of Neurology, European Academy of Neurology, and International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

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Mustafa Sezer

  • New
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Izmit, Private Yüzyıl Hospital
  • Personal Information

    Name Surname : Mustafa SEZER
    Place of Birth - Year :    Balıkesir - 1969
    Academic Title : Op. Dr.
    Foreign Language : English


    Education

    Ankara Numune Hospital 1998-2003
    Osmangazi Faculty of Medicine 1994
    Work Experience

    Private Century Hospital 2000-... 
    Ankara Numune Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic 1998-2003
    Kocaeli Ulaşlı Health Centre 1996-1998
    Siirt State Hospital Emergency Service 1994-1996

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Siar Dursun

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • 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

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Alireza Soltanzadeh

  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Dr. Alireza Soltanzadeh, born in Iran in 1969, is an esteemed anesthesiology and reanimation specialist with over 25 years of experience in critical care, cardiac anesthesia, and algology. After graduating from Urmia University of Medical Sciences in 1995, he quickly specialized in anesthesiology and critical care, beginning his practice abroad in 1998. Furthering his expertise, he completed a fellowship in cardiac anesthesia at Istanbul’s Çapa Medical Faculty and the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center in 2006 and trained in pain management (algology) in 2013. His extensive knowledge in these fields makes him a vital asset to the medical community.

    Dr. Soltanzadeh has held pivotal roles throughout his career, including a five-year tenure as Chief Physician at a state hospital in Iran. He has enriched his medical education by completing specialized courses in Germany and continues to be an active member of numerous international anesthesiology and medical societies. Since 2018, he has practiced in Istanbul, contributing his expertise to the private sector and currently serves in the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Istanbul Okan University Hospital.

    Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Farsi, Turkish, Azeri, Kurdish, German, and Arabic, Dr. Soltanzadeh’s professional interests extend to ozone therapy, digital medical device innovation, and enhanced patient safety during anesthesia. His research contributions are recognized internationally, with numerous publications and presentations at renowned anesthesia and pain management congresses worldwide. Dr. Soltanzadeh remains committed to advancing medical standards in his field and continuously expanding his clinical and research expertise.

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