Chronic Pain Doctors in Turkey

With 28 years in anesthesia and pain management, Dr. Soltanzadeh specializes in chronic pain relief at Estexper Clinic.

• Fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesia and pain management
• Chief Physician experience at a state hospital in Iran
• Active member of international anesthesiology societies
• Practices at Istanbul Okan University Hospital
• Fluent in multiple languages for patient comfort

26 years specializing in chronic pain management – Dr. Metin combines neurology expertise with advanced neuroimaging techniques.

• Worked in both Turkey and Belgium, bringing diverse approaches
• Specializes in functional neuroimaging for precise pain diagnosis
• Published numerous research papers on neurological conditions
• Focuses on memory disorders and sleep-related pain issues

Dr. Gürhan Özcan is a plastic surgeon at Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center. He specializes in tummy tucks, revision rhinoplasty, and breast surgery. He is the founding chairman of the Başkent University Plastic Surgery Department. Dr. Özcan twice received awards from the American Society for Plastic Surgery.

• Holds EBOPRAS certification, a European standard for plastic surgery quality.
• Completed a three-year fellowship at Baylor Medical School in Houston, USA.
• Member of the European Association of Plastic Surgeons (ESPRAS).
• Treats patients at a clinic serving 4,000+ people for plastic procedures annually.

Dr. Anil Gurkan is a neurologist at You Clinic in Izmir, Turkey. He treats neurological conditions using stem cell therapy, specifically for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and muscular dystrophy. Dr. Gurkan also manages chronic spinal pain and epilepsy.

• Performs stem cell therapy for autism and cerebral palsy.
• Treats multiple sclerosis and spinal cord stroke.
• Practices at You Clinic, which is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health.
• Offers online consultations for patients.

A Professor of Nuclear Medicine with nearly 34 years of experience, Dr. Atasever specializes in advanced diagnostic techniques for chronic pain assessment.

• 34 years of professional experience in nuclear medicine
• Former Professor and department head at Gazi University
• Director of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at Ankara Order Laboratory
• Member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine
• Performs diagnostics at Medipol Mega University Hospital

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.

Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlaci is an eminent neurologist with 26 years of experience and multiple awards for contributions to neurosciences.

• Specializes in a wide range of neurological conditions including chronic pain
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals and authored several books
• Recipient of multiple awards for his work in the field
• Trained at Ege University School of Medicine

Dr. Mustafa Kilic specializes in neuromodulation treatments for chronic pain at his clinic, combining surgical expertise with post-operative care optimization.

• Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation and Spinal Cord Stimulation
• Performs Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation for Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Teaches at Istinye University, contributing to neurosurgical research
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Specializing in chronic pain management with over 34 years of neurology experience – Dr. Ozkardes has treated complex cases at leading hospitals.

• Board-certified neurologist with military and civilian practice background
• Former neurology specialist at Şişli Memorial Hospital for 34 years
• Member of Turkish Medical Association and DGCA Health Board
• Trained in both neurology and flight medicine

Expert in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease – Dr. Hanoglu brings specialized neurology care at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Professor of Neurology with extensive academic background
• Specializes in complex neurological conditions
• Provides targeted treatments for chronic neurological pain

Dr. Halit Anil Eray is a neurosurgeon. He specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation. He is an Associate Clinical Research Scholar in Neurosurgery at the University of Florida (2025–2026) under Prof. Kelly D. Foote. His work there includes movement disorder and Tourette DBS clinics, operating room cases, and research. He is also a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Ardahan State Hospital since December 2024. His training includes a residency at Ankara University and a 2022 DBS/SCS fellowship at International Medicana Hospital.

His focus includes DBS workflows, target planning, advanced neuroimaging, movement disorders, and neuropsychiatric surgery. He has 15 peer-reviewed papers and 13 indexed abstracts. In 2026, he was first author on studies on transaxis odontoidectomy morphometrics and sinonasal teratocarcinoma. He has presented at WSSFN, ESSFN, and EANS. He was an invited speaker at the 39th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Congress in 2026.

Dr. Siar Dursun is a pediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Dr. Dursun completed his medical training at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Research Hospital. He works at a university-affiliated center that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, West syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy.
• Performs pediatric check-ups and diagnostic video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Provides medication management for autism and Parkinson’s disease.
• Practices at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.

Specializing in chronic pain management with extensive experience in neurosurgery – Dr. Zirh brings 36 years of expertise from prestigious institutions worldwide.

• Trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital in neurosurgery
• Current practice focuses on advanced pain management techniques
• Member of multiple European neurosurgical societies
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Dr. Miver Erem Tokus is a neurologist at Academic Hospital in Istanbul. She treats neurological conditions including Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. She performs stem cell therapy and vagus nerve stimulation. Dr. Tokus manages chronic pain and motor disorders such as essential tremors.

She works at Academic Hospital, which holds TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation. The facility follows DIN EN ISO 9001 quality standards. The clinic serves 15,000 patients annually and is licensed for international health tourism by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

Dr. Gülistan Halaç is a neurologist at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. She treats chronic neurological conditions and pain, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. She also manages rare conditions such as West syndrome and syringomyelia.

She works at Medistate Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually. Dr. Halaç creates medication plans and rehabilitation programs. She also conducts online consultations for patients outside of Istanbul.

Dr. Suna Sarikaya is a neurologist in Antalya, Turkey. She combines neurological treatments with regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy. Her private practice holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate, which confirms the clinic meets national standards for treating patients from abroad.

• Performs stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease and neurodegenerative conditions.
• Treats chronic pain and headaches using medication and traditional techniques.
• Manages neurological disorders including multiple sclerosis and epilepsy.
• Conducts online consultations for remote diagnostic reviews.

Dr. Yilmaz combines cardiovascular surgery expertise with integrative medicine – offering a unique approach to chronic pain management at Natural Klinik.

• Over 100 published articles in national and international journals
• 20 scientific course certificates in Cardiovascular Surgery
• Specializes in complementary therapies like acupuncture and ozone therapy
• Experienced in both conventional and alternative pain management techniques