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Best Headache doctors in Istanbul: TOP 20 doctors

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Baris Metin

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Dr. Baris Metin specializes in headaches with 7+ years of experience across Turkey and Belgium. His research in neurology enhances his approach to patient care.

    • Expert in Functional Neuroimaging and Electroencephalography
    • Published numerous papers in national and international journals
    • Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
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Sinan Comu

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
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  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Sinan Comu brings 20+ years of neurology expertise, trained in American treatment approaches at the University of Pittsburgh.

    • Specializes in pediatric neurology, including headaches and developmental delays
    • Fellowship-trained at Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital in the USA
    • Member of The Turkish Neurological Society and The Child Neurology Society
    • Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital's Pediatric Neurology Department
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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 headaches with advanced training in electrophysiology and years of focused research.

    • Holds a Master's in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University
    • Studied EMG, EEG, and PSG techniques for headache diagnosis
    • Practiced neurology at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
    • Published studies on headache and vertigo treatments
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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 has over 25 years of experience treating neurological diseases, with multiple awards for his contributions to Neurosciences.

    • Specializes in headaches, migraines, and related neurological conditions
    • Authored multiple publications and chapters in medical books
    • Holds a residency in Neurology from Ege University
    • Recognized with several awards for his work in Neurosciences
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Suber Dikici

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Associate Professor of Neurology with over 23 years of experience specializing in headache disorders at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

    • Trained in sleep medicine with specialized certifications
    • Member of the Turkish Neurology and Sleep Medicine Associations
    • Published research recognized by Düzce University's publication award
    • Extensive experience in both academic and clinical neurology settings
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Ebru Altindag

  • 5 Excellent 50 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Associate professor with Clinical Neurophysiology subspecialty – Dr. Altindag brings deep expertise in headache disorders at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • 20+ years of neurology experience
    • Multiple awards for epilepsy and neurophysiology research
    • Member of Turkish Neurology Association
    • Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
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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 Mayo Clinic in dementia and behavioral neurology – bringing international expertise to headache treatment.

    • Over 30 years of neurology experience
    • Former faculty member at Istanbul and Kadir Has universities
    • Specializes in complex headache cases alongside epilepsy and dementia
    • Current neurology specialist at 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 and movement disorders, with extensive training in Deep Brain Stimulation at London's UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology.

    • Over 20 years of neurology experience
    • Manages Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit
    • Published 80+ research reports on movement disorders
    • Advanced training in neuromodulation techniques
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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. Inci Emekli specializes in headache disorders at Medipol University's leading Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

    • Trained in neurology at Istanbul University
    • Fellowship in movement disorders at Michigan State University
    • Member of the European Academy of Neurology
    • Published research on uncommon headache presentations
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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)
  • Assoc. Prof. Buse Cagla Ari specializes in headache disorders at Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER).

    • Member of the International Headache Society and Global Migraine & Pain Society
    • Expert in nerve blockages and botulinum toxin applications for headaches
    • Published research on cluster headache phenotypes and primary headache disorders
    • Neurology residency at Erenkoy Mental Health and Nervous Disorders Research Hospital
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Бусе Чагла Ары

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Specializing in headache disorders, Dr. Бусе Чагла Ары brings expertise from both clinical practice and academic roles at top Turkish hospitals.

    • Experienced in nerve blocks and botulinum toxin for headache management
    • Member of the International Headache Society and Global Migraine and Pain Society
    • Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital and teaches at Istanbul Medipol University
    • Advanced training in neurology with a focus on pain management techniques
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İbrahim Mumcuoğlu

  • 4.4 Good 30 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex
  • Neurologist
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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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Baris Topcular

  • 5 Excellent 50 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Baris Topcular specializes in neurology with a focus on headache disorders at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Completed neurology training at Istanbul Medical Faculty
    • Worked at University of Basel's Neurology Clinic and PharmaZentrum Research Center
    • Member of the Neurology Department at Istanbul University of Science
    • Practices at 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. Tonge specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, with 32 international publications and 92 presentations on advanced techniques for movement disorders and pain management.

    • Experienced in MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) for precise treatment
    • Board member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and WSSFN member
    • Deep Brain Stimulation fellowship at Maastricht University
    • Published research on DBS and movement disorders outcomes
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Celal Salcini

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Dr. Celal Salcini specializes in neurology with a focus on electrophysiology, dementias, and movement disorders at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

    • 13+ years of experience as a neurology specialist
    • Multiple publications and ongoing scientific studies in neurology
    • Fluent in English, Serbian, and Bosnian for international patients
    • Completed neurology training at Marmara University
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Halil Can

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Dr. Halil Can specializes in complex headache cases at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive experience in neurovascular and functional neurosurgery.

    • Over 15 years of neurosurgery experience
    • Expert in microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia
    • Published multiple research articles on spinal and brain conditions
    • Performs advanced endoscopic and microsurgical techniques
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Nuran Burcu Arkali

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Nuran Burcu Arkali specializes in headache treatment with advanced techniques like Botulinum toxin and ozone therapy at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Trained in EEG and EMG at Kocaeli University
    • Completed electro-physiology master’s program at Istanbul University
    • Expert in neural therapy and sleep disorders
    • Active in research on Parkinson’s and dementia
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Yasef Özsarfati

  • 5 Excellent 50 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • With over 40 years in neurology, Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati specializes in headache disorders at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Trained in behavioral neurology at US institutions
    • Former faculty member at Istanbul University
    • Specializes in complex headache diagnosis and management
    • Worked at leading Turkish hospitals since 1985
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DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
26 years of experienceComplex headache disordersSpecializes in Functional Neuroimaging for headache diagnosis – combines clinical practice with active neurology research. Works at a dedicated brain hospital.
Turkey
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30 years of experiencePediatric headache disordersExpert in pediatric neurology with US training – specializes in childhood headaches and developmental conditions. Member of two leading neurology societies.
Turkey
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24 years of experienceComplex headache casesSpecializes in headache disorders with electrophysiology expertise – uses EMG & EEG for precise diagnosis. Conducted research on headache and vertigo treatments.
Turkey
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26 years of experienceChronic migraines & headachesSpecializes in complex headache cases with 25+ years of neurology experience. Multiple award-winning researcher and author in Neurosciences.
Turkey
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25 years of experienceChronic headache disordersSpecializes in headache disorders with sleep medicine expertise. Recognized researcher and long-time member of key Turkish neurological associations.
Turkey
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28 years of experienceComplex headache disordersClinical Neurophysiology subspecialist with research awards in neurological disorders. Associate professor at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with Turkish Neurology Association membership.
Turkey
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41 years of experienceComplex headache casesBringing Mayo Clinic training in behavioral neurology to headache treatment. Professor with academic leadership at major Turkish medical universities.
Turkey
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26 years of experienceParkinson's-related headachesSpecialized in neuromodulation for movement disorders with London fellowship training. Leads Medipol's Parkinson's Unit and has published extensively on treatment outcomes.
Turkey
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11 years of experienceComplex headache disordersSpecializes in diagnosis and treatment of complex headache cases, including those with movement disorder components. Trained at prestigious neurology programs in Turkey and the US.
Turkey
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13 years of experienceComplex headache disordersSpecializes in advanced headache treatments including nerve blocks and botulinum toxin. International Headache Society member with published research on headache phenotypes.
Turkey
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