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Best West syndrome doctors in Istanbul: TOP 7 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 epilepsy with 7+ years of experience, including work in Turkey and Belgium. His research in functional neuroimaging and EEG enhances his approach to West syndrome.

    • Specializes in epilepsy and functional neuroimaging
    • Published numerous research papers in international journals
    • Experienced in both clinical and research settings
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Vagus nerve stimulation
$20,000 - $26,000
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Yaşar Kütükçü

  • 4.6 Excellent • 508 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center

  • Prof. Kütükçü's expertise includes Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and he trained in neurology at the prestigious University of California, San Francisco.

    • Specializes in neurophysiology and movement disorders
    • Conducts active research and scientific work in neurology
    • Member of leading associations like the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
    • Professor with an academic background from Gülhane Military Medical Academy
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Stereotaxic surgeries
$8,500 - $14,000
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Sinan Comu

  • 4.7 Excellent • 345 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • Dr. Comu specializes in pediatric neurology with over 20 years of experience, trained in the USA at Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh.

    • Expert in treating epilepsy and developmental delays in infants and children
    • Follows American treatment approaches for neurological conditions
    • Member of The Turkish Neurological Society and The Child Neurology Society
    • Provides treatment for neurological conditions during pregnancy
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Vagus nerve stimulation
$22,000 - $30,000
Stereotaxic surgeries
$12,000 - $12,000
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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 over 25 years of experience, specializing in epilepsy and other neurological disorders.

    • Expertise in treating West syndrome and other epilepsy types
    • Authored multiple books and chapters on neurological diseases
    • Received several awards for contributions to neurosciences
    • Published in international peer-reviewed journals
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Vagus nerve stimulation
$20,000 - $26,000
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Ebru Erbayat Altay

  • 4.6 Excellent • 472 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital

  • 25 years of neurology expertise – Dr. Altay trained at the University of Washington and Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy.

    • Specializes in epilepsy and related neurological disorders
    • Educated at top US institutions for epilepsy care
    • Extensive experience in diagnosing and treating complex cases
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Semra Acar

  • 4.8 Excellent • 158 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked West syndrome doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

Top 5 West syndrome doctors on Bookimed.com:

How to choose the best West syndrome doctors in the world?

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Famous West syndrome doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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Top 5 hospitals for West syndrome:

Baris Topcular

  • 5 Excellent • 51 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

  • Dr. Topcular specializes in neurology with a focus on West syndrome, bringing extensive experience from prestigious institutions in Turkey and Switzerland.

    • Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
    • Completed specialist education in Neurology at Istanbul Medical Faculty
    • Worked at the University of Basel's Neurology Clinic and PharmaZentrum Research Center
    • Currently practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
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Price on request
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DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
Baris Metin
26 years of experienceEpilepsy and EEG diagnosticsCombines clinical neurology with functional neuroimaging research – enhancing diagnostic precision for West syndrome. Published in international journals.
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
Yaşar Kütükçü
Complex pediatric epilepsyExpertise includes Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for complex cases. Trained in neurology at UC San Francisco. Active researcher and professor.
Anadolu Medical Center
Turkey
Price on request
Sinan Comu
30 years of experiencePediatric epilepsySpecializes in pediatric neurology with USA training. Expert in epilepsy treatment for infants and children. Member of key neurology societies.
Memorial Şişli Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
Sultan Tarlaci
26 years of experienceWest syndrome & epilepsySpecializes in epilepsy with extensive research and publications. Award-winning neurologist with 25+ years of experience treating complex cases.
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
Ebru Erbayat Altay
29 years of experienceComplex epilepsy casesTrained at prestigious US epilepsy centers – brings advanced diagnostic and treatment approaches to complex cases. Specializes exclusively in epilepsy care.
Medipol Mega University Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
Baris Topcular
20 years of experienceWest syndrome casesSpecializes in neurology with international training in Switzerland. Works at a leading hospital in Istanbul.
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Turkey
Price on request