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Best Parkinson's disease doctors in Istanbul: TOP 38 doctors

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Ali Zirh

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • 1500+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Over 1,500 successful Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries performed – Assoc. Prof. Ali Zirh specializes in advanced techniques for Parkinson's at Medipol University.

    • Uses Microelectrode Recording and Stimulation, a rare single-cell level technique
    • 30+ years of experience in functional neurosurgery
    • Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies
    • Authored 8 book chapters and 150+ research papers
    • Recipient of numerous international awards for neurosurgery
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Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS)
$15,750 - $20,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,250 - $28,000
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Baris Metin

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Baris Metin has performed 1,100+ neurological treatments and specializes in Parkinson's disease evaluation for DBS surgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

    • 24 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
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
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Celal Salcini

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • 29 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
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
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Ersoy Kocabicak

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Prof. Ersoy Kocabicak specializes in deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease, with extensive research and leadership in neuromodulation.

    • Published 46 international articles on Parkinson's and deep brain stimulation
    • Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
    • Head of Ondokuz Mayıs University Neuromodulation Center
    • Guest lecturer at Maastricht University and Atlas University
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$9,338.47 - $18,676.94
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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)
  • Specializes in Movement Disorders Surgery, including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS). Works at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

    • Over 10 years of experience in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery
    • Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship at Maastricht University
    • Member of the World and European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Societies
    • Published extensively on neurosurgical techniques and outcomes
    • Board member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's functional section
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Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS)
$15,750 - $20,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,250 - $28,000
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Ozdogan Selcuk

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, and specializes in Parkinson's disease treatments.

    • Completed Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Held faculty positions at multiple prestigious hospitals
    • Expertise in neuroanatomy and neurovascular procedures
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Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Tokmak has performed 1,100+ neurological treatments, with specialized training in electrophysiology at Istanbul University.

    • 22 years of experience in neurology
    • Master's degree in Electrophysiology – rare subspecialty for precision diagnostics
    • Expert in EMG, EEG, PSG – crucial for Parkinson's monitoring
    • Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, known for neurological care
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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 Parkinson's and related treatments, with extensive training in Botulinum toxin and neural therapy.

    • Completed neurology residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
    • Expert in EEG, EMG, and sleep disorders
    • Trained in Botulinum toxin applications at Bezmialem University
    • Graduated from electro-physiology master's program at Istanbul University
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Yaşar Kütükçü

  • 4.6 Excellent 509 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation and movement disorders, with training at University of California San Francisco.

    • Active member of International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
    • Conducts research on Parkinson's treatments
    • Professor with extensive clinical experience at Anadolu Medical Center
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$25,000 - $35,000
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Semra Acar

  • 4.8 Excellent 161 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
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Baris Topcular

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr. Baris Topcular specializes in Parkinson's disease at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, bringing extensive expertise from his work in Switzerland and Turkey.

    • Over 15 years of neurology experience
    • Worked at University of Basel Neurology Clinic
    • Specializes in movement disorders
    • Associated with prestigious institutions like Istanbul University
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$23,750 - $26,250
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Tamer Atasever

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • With 39 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
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Ebru Altindag

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Associate professor at İstanbul Bilim University with a focus on neurology, including Parkinson's disease, at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Over 20 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
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$23,750 - $26,250
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Lutfi Hanoglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • As a Professor of Neurology, Dr. Hanoglu specializes specifically in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease.

    • His academic role means he's at the forefront of neurological research
    • Focuses on complex neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's
    • Expert in demyelinating diseases, which require precise diagnosis
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Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz specializes in neurology with over a decade of experience at Medipol University Hospital.

    • Board-certified neurologist with extensive training
    • Member of The Turkish Neurological Society
    • Expertise in sleep medicine and nephrology
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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 in treating Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders.

    • Specializes in complex movement disorders like Parkinson's
    • Author of several books and chapters on neurology
    • Multiple award-winning contributions to neuroscience
    • Treats patients at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
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Asuman Mersin Kokrek

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • With years of experience in neurology, Dr. Kokrek provides specialized care at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

    • Extensive background in occupational medicine
    • Trained at Haseki Education and Research Hospital
    • Associated with Halic University Foundation for Children with Leukemia
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Yasef Özsarfati

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati brings over 40 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
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$23,750 - $26,250
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Tahsin Ali Zirh

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Tahsin Ali Zirh specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, with training at top neurosurgery centers worldwide.

    • Fellowship-trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital
    • Over 25 years of experience in neurosurgery
    • Founding member of Medipol University Parkinson's Disease Center
    • Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
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Suber Dikici

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Specializes in Parkinson's disease with deep brain stimulation (DBS) training in Dubai, enhancing treatment precision for complex cases.

    • Over 20 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
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DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
38 years of experienceAdvanced Parkinson's DBS surgeryPioneer in Microelectrode Recording technique – one of few surgeons worldwide using this precision method. Multiple international awards and over 2,000 movement disorder surgeries performed.
Turkey
Price on request
26 years of experienceDBS surgery evaluationLeads Parkinson's DBS evaluations at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. Published researcher with expertise in functional neuroimaging. Experienced in complex neurological assessments.
Turkey
Price on request
30 years of experienceMovement disorders in Parkinson'sSpecializes in movement disorders and electrophysiology – authored studies on Parkinson's and related conditions. Works at a dedicated neurology hospital.
Turkey
Price on request
30 years of experienceDeep brain stimulation for Parkinson'sLeading expert in deep brain stimulation with extensive research and leadership roles. Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association.
Turkey
Price on request
22 years of experienceAdvanced Parkinson’s treatmentsInternationally trained in advanced neurosurgical techniques like DBS and MRgFUS. Active researcher with publications in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery techniques.
Turkey
Price on request
15 years of experienceAdvanced Parkinson's disease casesTrained under neurosurgery pioneer Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil. Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies with expertise in neuroanatomy.
Turkey
Price on request
24 years of experienceAdvanced electrophysiology diagnosticsSpecializes in electrophysiology – precise nerve function testing for Parkinson's. Master's-trained at Istanbul University with 1,100+ neurological procedures performed.
Turkey
from $100
22 years of experienceParkinson's disease managementSpecializes in advanced Parkinson's treatments including Botulinum toxin applications. Trained in neural therapy and ozone therapy for comprehensive care.
Turkey
Price on request
Deep Brain StimulationSpecializes in movement disorders with expertise in Deep Brain Stimulation. Member of leading neurology societies including International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society.
Turkey
Price on request
20 years of experienceMovement disordersSpecializes in Parkinson's disease with international training at University of Basel. Works at leading neurology clinics in Turkey.
Turkey
Price on request