Best Chronic pain doctors in Turkey: TOP 30 doctors

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Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Assoc. Prof.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz graduated from Hacettepe University in 2000 as a Medical Doctor.  She completed her specialty training in the Department of Neurology at Ankara University in 2006.

     

    She started her compulsory service in Mardin Nusaybin State Hospital in 2007.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz continued her duty in Gaziantep 27 December State Hospital in 2008.  She worked as a neurologist at Biophysis Nilüfer Medical Center and Ali Osman Sönmez Oncology Hospital in Bursa between 2010-2011, and at Istanbul Universal Aksaray Hospital between 2011-2012. From October 2012, she started to work as a Doctor Lecturer in Istanbul Medipol University Neurology Department.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz received the title of associate professor in 2021.  In 2015, she worked as an Honorary Observer in Parkinson's Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation (Neuromodulation) at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, National Hospital for Neurology in London.  She took part in many training programs on Deep Brain Stimulation (Neuromodulation) in Turkey and abroad between 2013-2022.

     

    Since September 2018, she has been working as a coordinator for student education in the 5th semester of Neurology. As of December 2022, she has developed treatment plans for patients at Medipol University Istanbul Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER) and provides each patient the most appropriate personal medical follow-up and treatment support.

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Basak Bollu Kilic
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Dr. Başak Bolluk Kılıç, MD graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2000 as a Medical Doctor.  She completed her specialization training in the Department of Neurology at Ankara University in 2005.

     

    In 2004, she worked as an observer at the Department of Movement Disorders at the University of Barcelona Medical Faculty.  Having started her compulsory service in Kırşehir State Hospital in 2006, Dr.  Başak Bolluk Kılıç, MD worked at Ankara Private Tandoğan Magnet Hospital in 2008, at Çamlıca Erdem Hospital between 2010-2016, at Bilgi University Electroneurophysiology Department between 2013-2017, at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine between 2017-2018 and at Medical Park between 2016-2018. She worked as an Assistant Professor at Göztepe Hospital.

     

    In September 2018, at Istanbul Medipol University Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER) she created the patients' treatment plans. She provides each patient with the most appropriate personalized medical follow-up and treatment support.

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Serdar Tasdemir
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital
    • AREAS OF INTEREST
    • Headache
    • Migraine Botox
    • Dizziness
    • Epilepsy
    • Peripheral nerve diseases
    • Parkinson
    • Alzheimer
    • Cerebrovascular diseases
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    • EDUCATION AND EXPERTISE
    • 2006 Gulhane Military Medical Faculty, Medical Education
    • 2013 Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Specialization, Ankara

     

    • INSPECTION
    • 2007-2009 Cyprus Turkish Peace Forces, Turkish Forces Regiment, Nicosia
    • 2009-2013 GATA Neurology Specialization Training
    • 2014-2017 Beytepe Military Hospital, Murat Erdi Eker State Hospital
    • 2018-2020 Osmaniye İbn-i Sina Hospital 2020-2021
    • İskenderun Gelişim Hospital
    • 2021-2022 Ankara Alife International Hospital 2021-2022
    • Ankara Alife International Hospital

     

    • Education and Training:
    • Medical Degree: Graduated from a top medical school in Turkey, showcasing a solid foundation in medical sciences.
    • Neurology Specialization: Completed his specialization in Neurology at a reputable institution, gaining extensive knowledge and expertise in the field.

     

    • Professional Experience:
    • Current Position: Serving as a Specialist Neurologist at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul. This hospital is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, combining advanced technology with personalized care.
    • Clinical Expertise: Dr. Taşdemir has substantial experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of neurological conditions, including headaches, migraines, epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis.
    • Patient-Centered Approach: Committed to providing comprehensive care tailored to the individual needs of each patient, ensuring the highest level of comfort and satisfaction.

     

    • Competitive Advantages:
    • Advanced Diagnostic Tools: Utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and treatment methodologies, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective management of neurological disorders.
    • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Works closely with a team of specialists across various disciplines to provide holistic and coordinated care for complex neurological conditions.
    • Continuous Learning: Regularly participates in national and international conferences and workshops, staying updated with the latest advancements in neurology.

     

    • Achievements and Recognition:
    • Patient Satisfaction: Highly rated by patients for his thoroughness, empathy, and effectiveness in treatment, with numerous positive reviews reflecting his dedication and expertise.
    • Contributions to Medical Literature: Actively involved in research and has contributed to several publications in esteemed medical journals, advancing the field of neurology.

     

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Ebru Altindag
  • 5 Excellent 29 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Education: 

    Degree                       Program                                             University                   Year

    Bachelor                     Medical Sciences                               İstanbul University     1995

    Master Degree           Medical Sciences                               İstanbul University     1997

     

    Doctorate and expertise in medicine

    Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology     İstanbul University     2004

     

    Assistant professor     

    İstanbul Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology İstanbul Bilim University        2009

     

    Associate professor

    İstanbul Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology İstanbul Bilim University        2011

     

    Clinical Neurophysiology Subspecialty          

    İstanbul Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology İstanbul Bilim University        2011

     

    PhD Thesis:

    INVESTIGATION OF ANTI-GANGLIOSIDE AND ANTI-GLUTAMIC ACID DECARBOXYLASE ANTIBODIES IN JUDICIAL MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY AND INVESTIGATION OF SUBCLINIC ANTERIOR HORN INVOLVEMENT BY ESTIMATE MOTOR UNIT COUNT METHOD-2002

     

    Experience

    Research Assistant 

    Department of Neurology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University        1998-2004

     

    Specialist

    Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Neurology       2004-2009

     

    Assistant Professor

    Istanbul Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology 2009-2011

     

    Assoc. Prof.     

    Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital Department of Neurology 

    İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital 

     

     

    Memberships to Scientific Organizations:

    Turkish Medical Association

    Turkish Neurology Association

    Turkish Association for Combating Epilepsy

    Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Association

    Association of Child Neurology and Neuroimmunology

     

    Awards:

     

    Clinical Neurophysiology Congress (Antalya-2013): First prize for the poster paper titled "Continuous Video-EEG Monitoring Findings and Clinical, Laboratory and Imaging Characteristics of Patients Monitored in the Neurology Intensive Care Unit Due to Alertness Defect"

    National Epilepsy Congress (Muğla-2012): "Does Semiology Tell Us the Origin of Seizures Consisting Mainly of Alteration of Consciousness?" Kenan Tükel publishing award for his publication

    National Epilepsy Congress (Izmir- 2008): First prize in the field of epilepsy congress publications with the publication titled "Reduced axon number in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy demonstrated by motor unit number estimation analysis"

    National Epilepsy Congress (Ankara- 2004): First prize in the field of epilepsy congress publication with the publication titled "No association of anti-gm1 and anti-gad antibodies with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy"

    Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Association, 19th National Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Congress (Trabzon-2002): Congress publication award for the publication titled "Epileptic seizures in Behçet's disease".

    Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Council scientific publications incentive award-2002: (With the publication titled "Epileptic Seizures In Behçet's Disease")

    Turkish Neurology Association, 38th National Neurology Congress - 2002: Second prize for the oral presentation titled "Investigation of subclinical anterior horn involvement in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy with the estimated motor unit number method".

    Turkish Epilepsy Association and Sanofi Pharma Scientific Research Project Support Award - 2001: "Investigation of anti-ganglioside antibodies in juvenile myoclonic epilepsies" thesis project.

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Hulya Sirazi
  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Romatem Move
  • Areas of Expertise

    Stroke Rehabilitation

    Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

    Orthopedic Rehabilitation

    Neurological Rehabilitation

    Pediatric Rehabilitation

    Robotic Rehabilitation

    Atroplasty Rehabilitation

    Fracture Rehabilitation

    Osteoarthritis (Calcification)

    Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption)

    Fibromyalgia

    Medicine

    Education

    Faculty of Medicine

    Specialization: Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

    Associate Professor: 12.10.2015

    Publications

    Erkin Gülten, Elhan Atilla H, Aybay Canan, Şirzai Hülya, Özel Sumru (2007) Validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Disability and Rehabilitation

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Ass Prof Dr Nihat Mustafayev
  • New
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Ass Prof Dr Nihat Mustafayev ( Ass Prof Dr Nihat Mustafayev Private Clinic (Mesotherapy-Ozone-Botox--EEG-EMG-TMS)
  •   Ass. Prof. Dr. Nihat Mustafayev began his professional career by receiving his medical doctorate after a six-year disciplined education at Turgut Ozal University Faculty of Medicine. After completing his neurology specialization at Istanbul Bezmialem University, he conducted studies on neuromodulation and ultrasonography-guided botulinum toxin applications.

    He completed a fellowship at the Department of Algology at UCLA University in the USA, worked at the Austrian American Association, gave speeches internationally, and edited the book “Practical Approaches to Medical Aesthetics.” He also further developed his knowledge by working at the Movement Disorder Clinic at AKH Hospital in Vienna, Austria.

    He is also a member of prestigious organizations that reinforce his reputation in his field of expertise. He is an active member of important associations such as the International Headache Society and the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS). He is also a member of prestigious organizations such as the Turkish Neurological Association, the European Academy of Neurology and the International Headache 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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Halil Can
  • New
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Medicine Hospital
  • 2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

    1988-1995 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

     

    2015- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

    2014-2015 Private Pendik Yüzyıl Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

    2009-2014 Medicine Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

    2009-2009 Nisa Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

    2007-2009 Mardin State Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

    2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Brain and Neurosurgery

    1997-2001 Enez Health Center and Enez State Hospital

     

    Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Disc Surgery (endoscopic/microsurgery)

    Far lateral (non-canal) lumbar disc surgery (lateral microsurgical approach)

    Neurovascular surgery

    Cerebrovascular diseases (vascular diseases of the brain)

    Aneurysms

    Arteriovenous malformations

    Cavernomas

    Neuro-oncological surgery

    Brain tumors

    Glial tumors

    Meningiomas

    Pituitary gland tumors

    Metastatic brain tumors

    Skull base tumors

    Pontocerebellar angle tumors

    Pineal tumors

    Intraventricular tumors

    Spinal disease surgery

    Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine fractures

    Spine and spinal cord tumors

    Scoliosis

    Degenerative spine diseases

    Peripheral nerve disease surgery

    Peripheral nerve tumors

    Entrapment neuropathies

    Carpal tunnel syndrome

    Ulnar groove syndrome

    Tarsal tunnel syndrome

    Functional neurosurgery and pain surgery

    Trigeminal neuralgia

    Microvascular decompression

    Epilepsy surgery

    Spasticity surgery

    Epiduroscopic interventions

    Hydrocephalus surgeries

    Endoscopic 3rd ventriculostomy

    VP shunt surgeries

    LP shunt surgeries

    Developmental anomalies

    Meningomyelocele

    Tethered cord syndrome

    Arachnoid cyst

    Craniosynostosis surgeries

    Chiari malformation

    Head trauma

    Subdural hematomas

    Intracerebral hematomas

     

    Article published in internationally refereed journals

    Cansever T, Civelek E, Sencer A, Karasu A, Kiris T, Hepgül K, Can H, Canbolat A: Spinal cavernous malformations: a report of 5 cases. Surg Neurol Jun 69 

    Effects of combined and individual use of N-methyl-D aspartate receptor antagonist magnesium sulphate and caspase-9 inhibitor z-LEDH-fmk experimental spinal cord injury. A.Sencer, A.Aydoseli, Y.Aras, M.Osman Akçakaya, C.Gömleksiz, H.Can, A.Canbolat. Turkısh Joumal of Trauma&Emergency Surgery 2013

    Aydoseli A, Can H, Aras Y, Sabanci PA, Akcakaya MO, Unal OF. Memantine and Q-VD-OPh Treatments in Experimental Spinal Cord Injury: Combined Inhibition of Necrosis and Apoptosis. Turk Neurosurg. 2016

    Can H, Kircelli A, Kavadar G, Civelek E, Cansever T, Aydoseli A, Onal MB, Yilmaz C. Lumbosacral Conjoined Root Anomaly: Anatomical Considerations of Exiting Angles and Root Thickness. Turk Neurosurg. 2017

    Kırcelli A, Özel Ö, Can H, Sarı R, Cansever T, Elmacı İ. Is the presence of linear fracture a predictor of delayed posterior fossa epidural hematoma? Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2016 Jul

    Kavadar G, Demircioğlu DT, Can H, Emre TY, Civelek E, Senyigit A. The clinical factors associated with benefit finding of complementary medicine use in patients with back pain: A cross-sectional study with cluster analysis. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017

    Ozer AF, Suzer T, Can H, Falsafi M, Aydin M, Sasani M, Oktenoglu T. Anatomic Assessment of Variations in Kambin’s Triangle: A Surgical and Cadaver Study. World Neurosurg. 2017 Apr

    Can H, Aydoseli A, Gömleksiz C, Göker B, Altunrende ME, Dolgun M, Sencer A. Combined and individual use of pancaspase inhibitor Q-VD-OPh and NMDA receptor antagonist riluzole in experimental spinal cord injury. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2017

    Gomleksiz C, Erbulut DU, Can H, Kodigudla MK, Kelkar AV, Kasapoglu E, Ozer AF, Goel VK. A new lumbar fixation device alternative to pedicle-based stabilization for lumbar spine: In vitro cadaver investigation. J Spinal Cord Med. 2018 Jul 16:1-8.

    Aydoseli A, Özgen U, Akgül T, Orhan EK, Adıyaman AE, Can H, Karadağ C. Subacute Traumatic Ascending Myelopathy in a 28-year-old man: A rare case. World Neurosurg. 2019 Apr 28

     

    Article published in national refereed journals

    1) Intracranial Hemangioblastomas: Clinical Evaluation of 32 Patients T. Cansever, A. Karasu, K. Hepgül, H. Can, A. Sencer Turkish Neurosurgical Journal 2007, Volume:17 

    2) Halil Can, Müge Dolgun, Utku Özgen, Cengiz Gömleksiz, Furkan Diren, Aydın Aydoseli, Yavuz Aras, Altay Sencer. Microsurgical Results in Vestibular Schwannoma Patients; Retrospective Clinical Study. JAREM 2019

    3) Furkan Diren , Özcan Gayretli , Halil Can , İlke Ali Gürses , Orhan Barlas. Examination of Pons-Cerebellum Cisterna Anatomy with Endoscopic Retrosigmoid Suboccipital Approach: Cadaver Study. JAREM 2019

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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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Ozdogan Selcuk
  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan, M.D., Ph.D., completed his education at Yeditepe University Health Sciences Institute in the Molecular Medicine Doctorate Program under Prof. Dr. Turgay İsbir, and he also studied at Saint Louis University in Arkansas, USA, with Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil. He pursued a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital, guided by Prof. Dr. Yasargil and Prof. Dr. Uğur Türe. Additionally, he underwent specialization training at Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Medicine at Gazi University, and completed his secondary education at İçel Anatolian High School.

    Professionally, he has held various positions, including Faculty Member in the Department of Neurosurgery at Haliç University, and Associate Professor at Private Adatip Istanbul Hospital and Biruni University Hospital. He has also served as an Associate Professor at S.B.U. Kartal, Sancaktepe, and Istanbul Training and Research Hospitals, and worked as a Chief Assistant at S.B.U. Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim and Kartal Training and Research Hospitals. His earlier roles include Specialist Doctor at S.B.U. Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Hospital and Mus State Hospital, as well as Clinical Fellow at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.

    Assoc. Prof. Özdoğan is a member of several professional associations, including the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Neurosurgery Society’s Neuroanatomy, Neurovascular, and Neurooncology Groups. He is also affiliated with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

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