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Best Chronic pain doctors in Istanbul: TOP 19 doctors

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Baris Metin

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • 7+ 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
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Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Tokmak specializes in EMG and EEG – key diagnostic tools for chronic pain – with a Master's in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University.

    • Residency completed at Okmeydanı Teaching and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic
    • Extensive studies on headache and vertigo – common chronic pain conditions
    • Practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental and Medical Park Hospitals
    • Board-certified neurologist with 14+ years of experience since 2008
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Tamer Atasever

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
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  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • A Professor of Nuclear Medicine with nearly 40 years of experience, Dr. Atasever specializes in advanced diagnostic techniques for chronic pain assessment.

    • 39 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
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Sultan Tarlaci

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlaci is an eminent neurologist with 25+ 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
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Ozdogan Selcuk

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  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan brings specialized neurosurgical expertise to chronic pain management, trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil in the USA.

    • Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Associate Professor at multiple prestigious Turkish hospitals
    • Specializes in neurosurgical approaches to pain relief
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Ebru Altindag

  • 5 Excellent 50 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Associate professor specializing in neurology with awards for epilepsy research – Dr. Altindag brings deep expertise to chronic pain management at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • PhD focused on neurophysiology and epilepsy research
    • Multiple awards for epilepsy and neurophysiology studies
    • Member of Turkish Neurology Association and Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Association
    • Over 20 years of experience in neurology
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20 top ranked Chronic pain doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Lutfi Hanoglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • 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
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Yasef Özsarfati

  • 5 Excellent 50 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Özsarfati trained at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in the U.S. and brings 30+ years of neurology experience to chronic pain cases.

    • Specializes in headache and epilepsy management – common chronic pain conditions
    • Completed fellowship at Mayo Clinic in behavioral neurology
    • Professor since 2000 with extensive academic background
    • Currently practices at Istanbul's Florence Nightingale Hospital
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Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, with extensive training in Deep Brain Stimulation therapy.

    • Completed specialty training at Ankara University in 2006
    • Honorary Observer at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London
    • Managed Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit at Medipol University
    • Published 30 clinical researches and 80 reports
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Inci Emekli

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Dr. Emekli specializes in chronic pain management at Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center, with advanced training from Michigan State University.

    • Completed fellowship in Movement Disorders at Michigan State University
    • Member of Turkish Society of Neurology and European Academy of Neurology
    • Published research on hereditary Parkinson's and movement disorders
    • Works at PARMER, a dedicated center for movement disorders
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Assoc. Prof. Buse Cagla Ari

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Specializes in nerve blockages and botulinum toxin applications for chronic pain at Medipol University's PARMER Center.

    • Over 10 years of neurology experience with a focus on pain management
    • Member of the Global Migraine & Pain Society and International Headache Society
    • Published research on pain-related conditions in international journals
    • Performs trigger point injections and other advanced pain management techniques
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Ali Osman Mucuoglu

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in neurosurgical approaches to chronic pain at Atlas University Hospital, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

    • Trained in functional neurosurgery at Dokuz Eylül University
    • Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Published research on emergency minimally invasive neurosurgery
    • Attended advanced spinal surgery courses in Europe
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Semra Acar

  • 4.8 Excellent 153 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
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Ozgun Koksal

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
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Tahsin Ali Zirh

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Specializing in chronic pain management with extensive experience in neurosurgery – Dr. Zirh brings 30+ 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
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Baris Topcular

  • 5 Excellent 50 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Specializes in chronic pain management with extensive training in neurology and movement disorders. Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
    • Trained at University of Basel's Neurology Clinic and PharmaZentrum Research Center
    • Expertise in dementia and movement disorders
    • Affiliated with multiple Florence Nightingale Hospital locations
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Mehmet Tonge

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Dr Mehmet Tonge specializes in MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) at Medipol University, bringing advanced expertise to chronic pain management.

    • 32+ publications focused on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
    • Completed Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship at Maastricht University
    • Active member of the World and European Stereotactic Neurosurgery Societies
    • Board member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Functional Neurosurgery section
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Halil Can

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Specializes in functional neurosurgery and pain surgery with over 15 years of experience at Atlas University Hospital.

    • Performs microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia
    • Expert in endoscopic and microsurgical disc surgeries
    • Published multiple research papers on spinal cord injury treatments
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
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Yasef Özsarfati

  • 5 Excellent 50 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati brings over 40 years of neurology expertise, specializing in chronic pain management at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Completed fellowship in dementia and behavioral neurology in the US
    • Associate Professor at Istanbul University with extensive academic background
    • Specializes in headaches and epilepsy-related pain management
    • Practices at one of Turkey's leading neurology centers
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DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
26 years of experienceNeuroimaging-guided pain managementUses functional neuroimaging to precisely diagnose pain sources. International experience in Turkey and Belgium with published research in neurology.
Turkey
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24 years of experienceNeuropathic pain diagnosticsElectrophysiology specialist – uses EMG/EEG for precise nerve pain diagnosis. Master's trained at Istanbul University with 14+ years neurology practice.
Turkey
from $100
34 years of experienceAdvanced diagnostic nuclear medicineSenior Professor of Nuclear Medicine with leadership roles at top institutions. Member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine, specializing in imaging for pain conditions.
Turkey
from $120
26 years of experienceComplex neurological painEminent neurologist with 25+ years of experience and multiple awards. Specializes in complex neurological conditions. Published extensively in neuroscience.
Turkey
Price on request
15 years of experienceNeurosurgical pain managementTrained under Prof. Yasargil – pioneer in neurosurgery. Member of European neurosurgical societies with academic hospital appointments.
Turkey
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28 years of experienceNeuropathic pain managementSpecializes in neurophysiology with PhD-level research on neurological conditions. Multiple award-winning researcher in epilepsy and neurophysiology.
Turkey
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26 years of experienceDemyelinating and Parkinson's-related painSpecializes in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease, offering focused expertise for neurological pain. Professor of Neurology at a leading university hospital.
Turkey
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41 years of experienceNeurological chronic painMayo Clinic-trained specialist combining neurology expertise with behavioral approaches. Professor with academic leadership roles in major Istanbul hospitals.
Turkey
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26 years of experienceParkinson's disease and movement disordersSpecializes in Deep Brain Stimulation therapy with training at UCL Queen Square Institute. Managed Parkinson's Unit and published extensively on movement disorders.
Turkey
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11 years of experienceMovement disorder-related painFocuses specifically on pain in movement disorders with advanced US training. Published researcher on hereditary Parkinson's and member of European Academy of Neurology.
Turkey
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