Best Spinal cord stroke Doctors in Turkey — TOP 18

Dr. Betul Tavil is a professor of pediatric hematology and oncology at Memorial Şişli Hospital. She has successfully treated 500+ children with leukemia. Dr. Tavil is an expert in bone marrow transplantation for complex cases. She manages rare blood disorders, including congenital erythropoietic porphyria and immunodeficiencies. Memorial Şişli Hospital is JCI-accredited and maintains a 90% organ transplant success rate.

• Performed over 100 pediatric bone marrow transplantations for malignant and genetic diseases.
• Winner of the Turkish Hematology Society Award for pediatric blood cancer treatment.
• Author of over 150 scientific publications with more than 1,700 citations.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cell Research.

Dr. Hakan Sofu is an orthopedist and traumatology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He completed an academic research fellowship at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. Dr. Sofu provides expert surgical care for complex bone and joint conditions.

• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.
• Treats patients at a facility with a 99% success rate for complex procedures.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in a hospital with 67 specialized departments.

Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He ranked first in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. Dr. Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic lumbar and brain surgery. He also performs vascular operations for brain aneurysms and AVMs. Dr. Ozdemir treats spine tumors, spine fractures, and neck hernias.

• Completed training at Hacettepe University and Akdeniz University.
• Certified in endoscopic lumbar discectomy and minimally invasive surgery.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital complex.

Dr. Engin Cakar is a professor and rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Göztepe and Memorial Şişli Hospitals. He specializes in pain medicine, electrodiagnostic neurology, and stroke rehabilitation. Dr. Cakar chair’s the Brain Stimulation and Neurorestoration Working Group. He completed training in brain stimulation at Harvard Medical School.

• Author of over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Treats complex cases using transcranial magnetic and direct current stimulation.
• Is a member of the European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, a center known for neurosurgery excellence.

Dr. Bestami Yalvac is an Assistant Professor at Galata University in Istanbul. He treats patients at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Dr. Yalvac specializes in ozone therapy for fibromyalgia and sports injuries. He completed his residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Treats chronic conditions like osteoporosis, rheumatic pain, and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Provides rehabilitation for stroke, spinal cord injuries, and nerve compression.
• Uses techniques such as dry needling, kinesiotaping, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Practices at a hospital serving over 500,000 patients every year.

Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati brings over 41 years of neurology expertise, specializing in spinal cord stroke at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in behavioral neurology during US fellowship
• Former faculty member at Istanbul University
• Specializes in complex neurological conditions
• Works at one of Turkey's leading private hospitals

Specializing in complex neurological conditions, Dr. Samadzade focuses on spinal cord stroke at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital – a leader in neurology
• Expertise includes advanced treatments like IVIG therapy and plasmapheresis
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Affiliated with İzmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital

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.

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.

Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga is a neurosurgeon and professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in skull base surgery, neurovascular procedures, and spinal cord surgery. Dr. Bozbuga graduated from and completed his residency at Istanbul University Medical School.

• Expertise in neuro-oncology and complex brain tumor removal.
• Treats cerebral artery aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and spinal stenosis.
• Performs specialized procedures including trans-sphenoidal adenomectomy and brain aneurysm repair.
• Contributed to numerous international peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.

Dr. Ozkardes brings decades of neurology expertise, including specialized training at GATA Faculty of Medicine and leadership roles in military and civilian hospitals.

• Neurology specialist with over 34 years of experience
• Trained in flight medicine – unique perspective on neurological care
• Former Chief Physician at Kütahya Air Hospital
• Member of Turkish Medical Association

Stroke specialist with fellowship training at Canada's University of Calgary – Dr. Asil brings international expertise to spinal cord stroke cases.

• Interventional neurology training under Prof. Dr. Ömer Göktekin
• Practiced at King Hamad University Hospital as interventional neurologist
• Professor at Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine with 25 years teaching experience
• Specializes in stroke and interventional neurology procedures

Specializes in pediatric neurology with a focus on complex neurological conditions at Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 19 years of experience in child neurology
• Member of the Child Neurology Association of Turkey
• Expertise in epilepsy and cerebral palsy
• Trained at top institutions including Istanbul University and Medipol University

The doctor is a highly qualified neurologist with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex neurological conditions. Clinical focus areas include the treatment of migraines, epilepsy, stroke, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and various muscle diseases. The doctor is also proficient in performing and interpreting EEG and EMG diagnostic procedures.

In addition to core neurological practice, the doctor provides specialized care for sleep disorders, vertigo, polyneuropathy, panic disorders, and fibromyalgia. Therapeutic services also include regression therapy. The doctor completed medical training at Çukurova University and finished specialization training in the Neurology Department at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 2008.

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.

The doctor is a dedicated General Practitioner currently practicing at Vitalia24 - Merkez Prime Hospital. Holding a medical degree from the Gulhane Faculty of Medicine at Saglik Bilimleri University, the doctor possesses a strong foundation in primary care and clinical diagnostics.

The doctor maintains active professional standing as a member of the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine. Furthermore, the doctor has completed specialized training in Advanced Life Support for Adults and the Arterial Blood Gas Course, demonstrating a commitment to emergency preparedness and high-quality patient care.