Best Multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis in Turkey: TOP 27 doctors

Dr. Baris Metin brings a unique blend of clinical neurology and neuroimaging research to multiple sclerosis care at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 26 years of experience specializing in memory disorders and functional neuroimaging
• International training including neurology research at Ghent University in Belgium
• Published numerous research papers on brain function and disorders
• Assistant Professor at Üsküdar University, bridging clinical practice with academic research

Dr. Celal Salcini specializes in neurology at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, with a focus on multiple sclerosis and movement disorders.

• Trained in neurology at Marmara University
• Published multiple studies on neurological conditions including multiple sclerosis
• Fluent in English, Serbian, and Bosnian
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital since 2013
• Engages in ongoing scientific research in neurology

Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü specializes in neurophysiology and movement disorders, with training from the University of California San Francisco.

• Member of Turkish Neurology Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Conducts active research in neurology and neurophysiology
• Expert in Deep Brain Stimulation techniques

Dr. Tokmak specializes in EMG, EEG, and PSG – key diagnostic tools for multiple sclerosis. She combines clinical neurology with advanced electrophysiology training.

• Master's degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University
• Extensive research on EMG, EEG, and PSG applications
• Practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
• Special interest in headache and vertigo management

Prof. Dr. Baris Topcular specializes in multiple sclerosis and demyelinating diseases, with extensive experience in neurology.

• Works at Istanbul University of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology
• Expert in molecular neuroimaging (Brain PET) and neuropsychological assessment
• Practices at multiple Florence Nightingale Hospital locations
• Trained at University of Basel, Switzerland

Dr. Nihal Işık is a neurologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She has worked there since December 2020. Her focus areas include multiple sclerosis, headaches, botulinum toxin therapy, neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy, and dementia. She completed her medical and neurology training at Hacettepe University.

She won third prize in the MS category at the 38th National Neurology Congress in 2002. She has supervised 23 theses. Her publications include 25 international and 36 national peer-reviewed articles. She has presented 48 international and 137 national conference papers. She has chaired 8 sessions and given 14 invited talks or panels. She is the author of “Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for MS.” She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Neurological Society, and the MS Study Group. She has served as the ECTRIMS Turkey representative since 2012.

Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz specializes in Parkinson's and movement disorders, with extensive research and clinical experience. She leads the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit at Medipol University.

• Over 26 years of experience of experience in neurology
• Expert in Deep Brain Stimulation therapy
• Published 30 clinical researches and 80 reports
• Coordinated student education in Neurology

Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlaci has over 26 years of experience of experience in neurology, specializing in complex neurological conditions including Multiple Sclerosis.

• Expert in treating MS along with other neurological diseases
• Authored multiple books and research publications
• Recognized with several awards in neurosciences
• Trained at Ege University School of Medicine

Associate Professor Ebru Altindag specializes in neurology with a focus on Multiple Sclerosis at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Clinical Neurophysiology subspecialty at Istanbul Bilim University
• Multiple awards for epilepsy and neurophysiology research
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Association and other scientific organizations
• Over 28 years of experience of experience in neurology practice

Dr. Asuman Mersin Kokrek brings extensive experience in neurology and occupational medicine, treating complex cases at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Over a decade of practice at Haseki Education and Research Hospital
• Specialized in managing neurological conditions
• Dedicated years to pediatric leukemia care at Halic University

Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati brings over 41 years of experience of neurology expertise, with specialized training in dementia and behavioral neurology from the United States.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in neurology with 6 months at Hacettepe University
• Worked at prestigious hospitals including Florence Nightingale and Acıbadem
• Focuses on dementia, epilepsy, and headaches

Dr. Emekli specializes in movement disorders, with advanced training at Michigan State University's Movement Disorders Clinic.

• 11 years of experience of neurology residency at Istanbul University
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Published research on hereditary Parkinson's disease
• Works at Medipol University's dedicated Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center

Assoc. Prof. Buse Cagla Ari specializes in Multiple sclerosis at Medipol University Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER), combining clinical expertise with academic rigor.

• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Published multiple research papers on neurological disorders
• Expertise in EEG, polysomnography, and multiple sleep latency tests

Specializes in Multiple Sclerosis at Medicalpoint International Hospital with active involvement in the Multiple Sclerosis Research Association.

• Trained in neurology at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Uses advanced treatments like Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy
• Current role at İzmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital

Dr. Dursun specializes in child neurology with a focus on Multiple sclerosis at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Board-certified in child health and diseases
• Extensive training at Izmir Education and Research Hospital
• Member of the Child Neurology Society
• Practices at a leading university hospital

Professor Arman specializes in multiple sclerosis at VM Medical Park Florya, with decades of experience and international training in neurology.

• Began performing epilepsy surgery in 1994 at Erciyes University
• Fellowship-trained in epileptology at Bonn University
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology
• Speaks English and German fluently

Prof. Karaöz pioneered stem cell research in Turkey, establishing the first GMP-standard stem cell center at Liv Hospital.

• Over 40 years of experience specializing in stem cell therapies for neurological conditions
• Conducted groundbreaking research at Harvard University on embryonic stem cells
• Published 190 articles with an H-index of 38 in stem cell research
• Leads clinical trials for multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders
• Founder of Turkey's first institutional stem cell research center (KÖGEM)

Specializes in pediatric neurology with a focus on epilepsy and neurodegenerative diseases. Works at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Over 45 years of experience of experience in pediatric neurology
• Founder member of the Turkish Society of Developmental Pediatric Neurology
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of multiple international pediatric neurology societies