EEG (Electroencephalography) Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Cinar completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Center in Canada. He holds memberships in the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University.
• Treats complex conditions like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.
• Performs cardiac procedures at a JCI-accredited university hospital.
• Practices at a national reference center for cardiovascular surgery and intensive care.

Dr. Suber Dikici is an associate professor of neurology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. She received the Publication Success Incentive Award for her neurology research achievements. Dr. Dikici specializes in treating complex neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. She has completed specialized training in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) applications in Dubai.

• Certified in sleep medicine and the diagnosis of sleep disorders.
• Treats neurological conditions including epilepsy, headaches, and peripheral paralysis.
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Neurology Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring a dedicated stroke center.

Dr. Ali Ihsan Anadolulu performs brain activity tests at Central Hospital. He provides electroencephalography (EEG) services to identify electrical disruptions in the brain.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – a top medical school
• Experienced in using brain MRI with FLAIR sequences to find lesions
• Uses specialized diagnostic tools to plan complex patient interventions
• Authored medical textbooks to help train other doctors in internal medicine

Dr. Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. She is a former Clinic Chief at Afyonkarahisar State Hospital. Dr. Sahbaz focuses on movement disorders, stroke intervention, and epilepsy. She treats complex neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and ALS.

• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
• Treats patients using deep brain stimulation and apomorphine pumps.
• Performs greater occipital nerve blocks for chronic headache management.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital.

Dr. Ulvi Samadzade is a neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in treating epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. He trained at Gazi University and Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. Dr. Samadzade belongs to the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

• Uses botulinum toxin injections and IVIG therapy for neurological symptom management.
• Treats complex conditions including Alzheimer’s, migraines, and movement disorders.
• Is a member of the European Academy of Neurology.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital in Turkey.

Dr. Ela Simay Zengin is a neurologist at the JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. She maintains memberships in the American Academy of Neurology and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. Dr. Zengin treats neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis.

• Uses specialized therapies including apomorphine pumps and migraine vaccines.
• Performs botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraines and movement disorders.
• Treats complex neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson’s, and stroke complications.
• Is a member of the European Academy of Neurology.

Prof. Dr. Hakan Levent Gül is a neurologist. He graduated from the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his neurology residency at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. He later became an associate professor and then a professor. He also holds a second undergraduate degree in Healthcare Management.

He has worked as a neurologist and senior attending physician in public and private institutions. His expertise includes headache and dizziness, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, movement disorders, stroke, and sleep disorders. He provides neurological care at Moodist Hospital.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Solmaz is a board-certified psychiatrist. He earned his M.D. from Hacettepe University in 1989. He completed his psychiatry residency at Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital in 1996. He became an associate professor in 2014 and a professor in 2021.

From 2015 to 2020, he chaired the 4th Specialized Board of the Council of Forensic Medicine. He oversaw evaluations of criminal responsibility and legal competency.

He served on the psychiatry faculty at the Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences. He was an educational supervisor at the Psychiatry Clinic of Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital. He is currently the chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Beykent University Faculty of Medicine.

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr. Ufuk Çalışkan is a psychiatry specialist at Optimed International Çorlu Hospital. He provides evidence-based care and has more than 20 years of clinical experience.

He graduated from the GATA Faculty of Medicine in 1996. He completed his psychiatry residency at GATA in 2003. He has training in brief psychotherapies and REBT/CBT. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association (Tekirdağ Medical Chamber).

He served as a military psychiatrist at Diyarbakır (2003–2007), Ankara Mevki (2007–2013), and Çorlu (2013–2016) Military Hospitals. He later worked at Private Optimed Hospital from 2017 to 2021. His expertise includes general adult psychiatry, mood and anxiety disorders, REBT, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and brief psychotherapy. He provides care in Turkish and English.

Dr. Lecturer Omer Faruk Akkaya is a neurologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in stroke management and cerebral palsy treatment. Dr. Akkaya previously served as the Deputy Chief Physician at VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital. He provides care for complex neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.

• Expert in epilepsy diagnosis using EEG and specialized neurological treatments.
• Treats muscle and nerve diseases, vertigo, and restless leg syndrome.
• Practices at a clinic treats 280,000 patients annually using modern techniques.
• Works at a facility holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Baris Metin specializes in functional neuroimaging and epilepsy at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He uses advanced EEG (Electroencephalography) monitoring to diagnose complex brain disorders.

• Performs video-EEG monitoring to track brain activity and identify seizure triggers
• Practiced in both Turkey and Belgium – brings international expertise to neurological diagnostics
• Focuses on West syndrome – a severe form of epilepsy in infants
• Member of the team at the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe
• Uses neuroimaging techniques to improve patient outcomes in memory and sleep disorders

Dr. Celal Salcini is a neurologist and epileptologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in electrophysiology, movement disorders, and dementias. He serves as a neurology specialist at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. Dr. Salcini translates clinical research into patient care for multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

• Performs Video-EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG) for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, essential tremors, and complex spinal pain.
• Authored a chapter on spinal cord diseases for Merritt's Neurology Handbook.
• Provides care in English, Serbian, Bosnian, and Turkish.

Dr. Elshad Gulmammadov is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. He completed his residency at the prestigious Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Gulmammadov provides both psychiatric care and psychotherapy for complex mental health conditions.

• Treats neurodevelopmental and mood disorders like autism and anorexia.
• Performs specialized interventions including adult schizophrenia treatment and psychotherapy.
• Uses EEG and brain MRI to support precise psychiatric diagnostics.
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility and Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.