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

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
• 38 years of experience 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

Prof. Baris Metin has performed 1,100+ neurological treatments and specializes in Parkinson's disease evaluation for DBS surgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 26 years of experience 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

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

30 years of experience 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

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 22 years of experience 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

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

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

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

Dr. Tokmak has performed 1,100+ neurological treatments, with specialized training in electrophysiology at Istanbul University.

• 24 years of experience 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

Dr. Baris Topcular specializes in Parkinson's disease at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, bringing extensive expertise from his work in Switzerland and Turkey.

• Over 20 years of experience of neurology experience
• Worked at University of Basel Neurology Clinic
• Specializes in movement disorders
• Associated with prestigious institutions like Istanbul University

With 34 years of experience 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

Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlaci is an eminent neurologist with 26 years of experience 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

Dr. Gulnar Ibrahimova improves patients' lives at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER), a dedicated facility for Parkinson's care.

• Specialized in neurology at Istanbul University
• Member of Turkish Neurological Association and UK General Medical Council
• Published papers in domestic and international journals
• Gained international experience at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London

Associate professor at İstanbul Bilim University with a focus on neurology, including Parkinson's disease, at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 28 years of experience 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

Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, with extensive experience in Deep Brain Stimulation therapy.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University and completed neurology training at Ankara University
• Honorary Observer at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London
• Managed Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit
• Published 30 clinical researches and 80 reports on movement disorders

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

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

Assoc. Prof. Buse Cagla Ari specializes in Parkinson's disease at Medipol University's PARMER Center, focusing on advanced treatment and research.

• Over 13 years of experience of neurology experience
• Published 15+ research papers on Parkinson's and movement disorders
• Member of International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Expert in EEG, polysomnography, and sleep disorder diagnostics

Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati brings over 41 years of experience 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