Parkinson's Disease Doctors in Turkey

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

• Completed neurology specialization at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at prestigious institutions including Florence Nightingale and Kozyatağı Acıbadem Hospitals
• Focuses on complex neurological conditions like dementia, epilepsy, and headaches
• Associate Professor title earned in 1994 for contributions to neurology

Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, with extensive experience in Deep Brain Stimulation therapy.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University and completed neurology training at Ankara University
• Honorary Observer at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London
• Managed Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit
• Published 30 clinical researches and 80 reports on movement disorders

Associate professor at İstanbul Bilim University with a focus on neurology, including Parkinson's disease, at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 28 years of experience in neurology
• Specialized in Clinical Neurophysiology
• Multiple award-winning research in epilepsy and neurology
• Member of Turkish Neurology Association and other scientific organizations

Dr. Gulnar Ibrahimova improves patients' lives at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER), a dedicated facility for Parkinson's care.

• Specialized in neurology at Istanbul University
• Member of Turkish Neurological Association and UK General Medical Council
• Published papers in domestic and international journals
• Gained international experience at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London

Assoc. Prof. Buse Cagla Ari specializes in Parkinson's disease at Medipol University's PARMER Center, focusing on advanced treatment and research.

• Over 13 years of neurology experience
• Published 15+ research papers on Parkinson's and movement disorders
• Member of International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Expert in EEG, polysomnography, and sleep disorder diagnostics

Specializes in Parkinson's disease with deep brain stimulation (DBS) training in Dubai, enhancing treatment precision for complex cases.

• Over 25 years of experience in neurology
• Trained in DBS techniques – a key treatment for advanced Parkinson's
• Member of Turkish Neurology and Sleep Medicine Associations
• Associate Professor at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
• Received recognition for academic contributions in neurology

Prof. Dr. Sabri Aydin is a neurosurgeon. He specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and spine surgery. He provides patient-focused care for movement disorders, spasticity, and complex cases. He has extensive experience in Türkiye and the USA.

He chaired the Department of Neurosurgery at Biruni University (2021–2024). He worked as a functional neurosurgeon at Neurospinal Hospital, Dubai (2019–2020). He held attending posts at Istanbul University–Cerrahpasa and VKV American Hospital. He has run a private clinic in Istanbul since 2020.

He has many SCI/SCI‑E indexed papers and book chapters on spasticity, neuromodulation, and pain. He has given numerous congress presentations and invited lectures. His training includes an MD from Istanbul University and a neurosurgery residency at Cerrahpasa. He completed a stereotactic and functional neurosurgery fellowship at Ankara University, an observer/fellow term at OHSU, and the CNS George Ablin International Fellowship at UIC.

Dr. Tulin Coskun is a neurologist at Kolan Hospital Group in Istanbul. She treats brain and nerve conditions, including epilepsy, sleep disorders, and chronic headaches. She also manages cerebrovascular diseases and movement disorders.

Dr. Coskun works at Kolan Hospital Group, which treats over 1,000,000 patients annually. The facility holds JCI accreditation for healthcare safety and quality. The hospital network includes over 450 doctors and 1,200 beds. Dr. Coskun is a member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Specializes in advanced Parkinson's disease treatments at Medicalpoint International Hospital, including deep brain stimulation and apomorphine pump therapy.

• Residency in neurology at SBU Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Expert in movement disorders including tremors and dystonia
• Provides acute stroke treatment and botulinum toxin applications

Specializes in Parkinson's disease with advanced treatment options like Apomorphine Pump at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Member of International Parkinson And Movement Disorder Society
• Offers advanced stage treatments for Parkinson's disease
• Professional memberships include American and European Academy of Neurology

Specializes in movement disorders like Parkinson's at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with expertise in advanced-stage treatments and botulinum toxin injections.

• Completed neurology training at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital
• Member of The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Treats a wide range of neurological conditions
• Uses advanced therapies including IVIG and plasmapheresis

Prof. Baris Metin has performed 1,100+ neurological treatments and specializes in Parkinson's disease evaluation for DBS surgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 26 years of experience in neurology
• Expert in functional neuroimaging and electroencephalography for Parkinson's
• Authored numerous research papers in international journals
• Worked in both Turkey and Belgium

30 years of neurology experience with 900+ procedures performed – Dr. Salcini specializes in Parkinson's disease at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Focused on movement disorders and electrophysiology
• Published multiple studies on neurological conditions
• Fluent in English, Serbian, and Bosnian

900+ treatments performed – Dr. Gurkan specializes in Parkinson's disease and deep brain stimulation at You Clinic.

• 17 years of experience in neurology
• Member of Turkish Neurology Society and Parkinson’s Disease Association of Turkey
• Specialized in neurology at Dokuz Eylül University
• Published research on seizure semiology and EEG

Dr. Akin Akakin is a neurosurgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in lateral microsurgical approaches for lumbar disc surgery. He holds a Doctorate in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy from Florida University. Dr. Akakin also completed a fellowship at the same institution.

• Specializes in neurovascular surgery and complex cerebrovascular diseases.
• Treats brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and pituitary adenomas.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Works at NP Istanbul, the first JCI-certified private neuropsychiatric hospital in Turkey.

With 34 years in nuclear medicine, Dr. Atasever brings deep expertise in advanced diagnostic techniques for Parkinson's disease at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Professor at Medipol University Hospital – one of Turkey's leading medical institutions
• Former Director of Nuclear Medicine at Ankara Order Laboratory
• Member of both Turkish and European Nuclear Medicine Associations
• Specializes in nuclear medicine diagnostics for neurological conditions

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.