Best Medication treatment for epilepsy doctors in Istanbul: TOP 11 doctors

Dr. Sinan Comu brings over 20 years of expertise in pediatric neurology, trained at top US institutions including the University of Pittsburgh.

• Specializes in epilepsy treatment using American protocols
• Expert in pediatric neurology and developmental delays
• Member of The Child Neurology Society
• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital's Pediatric Neurology Department

Dr. Aydin has been trained at leading medical institutions in Turkey, including Gazi University and Selcuk University.

• Graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in medication treatment for epilepsy
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Over 25 years specializing in epilepsy – Dr. Altay trained at top US epilepsy centers including the Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy.

• Expert in complex medication-resistant epilepsy cases
• Fellowship-trained at University of Washington
• Neurologist and epileptologist focused solely on seizure disorders

Associate Professor of Neurology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with expertise in epilepsy treatment.

• Completed neurology residency at Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurology Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Specializes in EEG and polysomnography for epilepsy diagnosis
• Assistant Professor at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine

Specializations

Inguinal (Gubic) Area Diseases (Hernia, Hydrocele, Undescended Testis)

Laparoscopic Undescended Testis Investigation

Laparoscopic Surgery in Children (Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Ovarian Pathologies)

Gastrointestinal System Surgery in Children

Newborn Surgery

Thoracic Surgery in Children-VATS

Childhood Tumors

Thyroid Surgery in Children

Trauma in Children

Assoc. Prof. Buse Cagla Ari specializes in epilepsy treatment at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER), combining clinical expertise with academic research.

• Over 10 years of neurology experience, focusing on epilepsy and movement disorders
• Published multiple studies on neurological conditions, including epilepsy
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Conducts EEG, polysomnography, and multiple sleep latency tests for comprehensive diagnosis

General Information and Presentation

He completed his primary education at Şenlikköy Primary School and his secondary education at the Istek Foundation Florya Bilge Kagan High School. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his specialist education in Istanbul Medical Faculty Neurology Department in 2006. In 2006 he worked at the Neurology Clinic and the PharmaZentrum Research Center of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel, Switzerland. Between 2007 and 2011, Bakırköy Prof. Dr. He worked at Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital in the 3rd Neurology Clinic and in the Dementia and Movement Disorders policlinics. Since October 2011, he has been working at Istanbul University of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology, USA.

Experience

İstanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Neurology, 

Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital 

Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital Neurology Clinics, 

Gayrettepe Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital PET department.

Education

• 2000, (Undergraduate / Graduate) Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University
• 2006, (PhD/ Specialty) Pediatrics, Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Experience

• 2001-2002, (Research Assistant) Istanbul Taksim First Aid Training and Research Hospital, Biochemistry Department
• 2002-2006, (Research Assistant) Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• 2006-2010, (Specialist) Bolu Izzet Baysal Women's Health and Pediatric Hospital
• 2010-2016, (Assistant Professor) Department of Pediatrics, Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016, (Associate Professor) Department of Pediatrics, Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine
• 2018-2019, (Associate Professor) Istanbul Private Ersoy Hospital

2019-2024

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(Associate Professor)

 Istanbul Private Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

He was born in 1978 in Prizren (Kosovo). After graduating from "Prizren Science High School" in 1996, he started his education at Pristina University Faculty of Medicine in 1996 and graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine between 1999-2005. Between 2006-2011, he completed his specialty training in Neurology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology. During her training, she was especially interested in electrophysiology, dementias and movement disorders. Between 2012-2013, she worked as a lecturer at Üsküdar University. Since 2013, she has been working as a Neurology specialist at NPIstanbul Brain Hospital. She has ongoing scientific studies in the field of neurology. He speaks fluent English, Serbian and Bosnian. In his free time, he is engaged in classical Turkish music.

Publications:

• Bilateral Thalamic Anaplastic Glioma: Case Report. Ibrahim Sun, Celal Salcini , Ayca Sun, Baran Yılmaz, Kadriye Agan. Marmara Medical Journal 2008, Volume 21, Issue 3, Page(s) 257-260
• Electrophysiology and Pathology Findings in a Case of Lafora. Ağan K, Erbaş B, Şalçini C, Uluç K, Günal D, Aktan S. 42nd National Neurology Congress, 2006
• Tumefactive MS: A Case Report. Deniz Borucu, Celal Şalçini, Betül Özdilek, Kayıhan Uluç, Neşe Tuncer Elmacı, Dilek İnce Günal. 43rd National Neurology Congress, 2007
• Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease; Case Report with Radiologic and CSF Findings. Orhan Yılmaz, Celal Şalçini, Mesrure Köseoğlu, Kayıhan Uluç, İpek Midi, Neşe Tuncer,Önder Us, 43rd National Neurology Congress, 2007
• A Case of Tardive Dystonia Secondary to Low Dose Risperidone. Celal Şalçini, Kadriye Ağan, Dilek İnce Günal, 8th National Parkinson and Movement Disorders Congress, 2009
• Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in a Patient With Schizoaffective Disorder Manic Episode. Gökben Hızlı Sayar, Celal Salcini, Ali Bayram, Gaye Kağan, Nevzat Tarhan, 2012
• Chapter XVI "SPINAL CORD DISEASES" of Merrit's Neurology Handbook, p:493-502 Uz.Dr. Kayıhan Uluç, Dr. Celal Şalçini, Translation editor O. Doğu, Güneş Tıp Kitapevleri, ISBN No: 978-975-277-207-6, Ankara 2009
• Neurophysiologic Approach to the Complex Organization in Spine: A study on F-wave duration and Cutaneous Silent Period in Primary Restless Legs Patients, İşak B., Uluç K., Şalçini C., Clinical Neuorphysyology, 2010

Dr. Nuran Burcu Arkali specializes in EEG and EMG, with extensive training in neurology and electro-physiology.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in Botulinum toxin applications and neural therapy
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Neurology Clinic

Dr. Emekli specializes in epilepsy treatment at Medipol University's PARMER center, with training at Michigan State University's Movement Disorders Clinic.

• Completed neurology residency at Istanbul University
• Fellow at Karabuk University's Neurology Department
• Member of European Academy of Neurology
• Published research on hereditary Parkinson's and epilepsy