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Best Epilepsy doctors in Turkey: TOP 0 doctors

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Baris Metin

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Baris Metin specializes in Epilepsy and Electroencephalography, with 7+ years of experience across Turkey and Belgium.

    • Expert in Functional Neuroimaging for epilepsy diagnosis
    • PhD in psychology from Ghent University, Belgium
    • Published numerous research papers in international journals
    • Neurology specialization from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
Vagus nerve stimulation
$20,000 - $26,000
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Kursad Aydin

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Prof. Kursad Aydin is an expert in Vagus Nerve Stimulation therapy – a key surgical option for epilepsy. He has 27 years of experience and leads pediatric neurology at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

    • Completed pediatric neurology training at Gazi University
    • Specializes in medication, dietary, and surgical interventions for complex cases
    • Performed more than 900 procedures in his career
    • Member of professional neurology organizations supporting modern practices
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Surgical treatment of epilepsy
$15,000 - $25,000
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Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • With 21 years of neurology experience and specialized training in electrophysiology at İstanbul University, Dr. Tokmak brings deep expertise to epilepsy care.

    • Performed extensive studies on EEG – critical for epilepsy diagnosis and monitoring
    • Holds a Master's Degree in Electrophysiology – rare specialization in Turkey
    • Works at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital – one of Turkey's major neurology centers
    • Published research on EMG, EEG, and other neurodiagnostic techniques
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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 experience in neurology and epilepsy – Dr. Altay trained at the University of Washington and Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy.

    • Specializes in epilepsy and seizure disorders
    • Educated at top US institutions for neurology
    • Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital
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Surgical treatment of epilepsy
$15,000 - $25,000
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Yaşar Kütükçü

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Professor Yaşar Kütükçü trained in neurology at the University of California San Francisco, bringing US expertise to Anadolu Medical Center.

    • Specializes in neurophysiology and deep brain stimulation for movement disorders
    • Professor of Neurology, which involves advanced research and clinical practice
    • Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
    • Conducts active scientific research, indicating a focus on evidence-based protocols
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Stereotaxic surgeries
$8,500 - $14,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$25,000 - $35,000
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Sinan Comu

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Sinan Comu brings American epilepsy treatment protocols to Turkey after training in the USA. He sees patients at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

    • Over 20 years of experience in neurology
    • Treats epilepsy in children, adolescents, and adults
    • Specializes in pediatric neurology – including complex cases
    • Holds memberships in the Turkish Neurological Society
    • Also a member of the U.S.-based Child Neurology Society
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Vagus nerve stimulation
$22,000 - $30,000
Stereotaxic surgeries
$12,000 - $12,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$25,000 - $29,000
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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 25+ years of experience, recognized for his contributions to neurosciences with several awards.

    • Specializes in epilepsy and other neurological diseases
    • Published in international peer-reviewed journals
    • Authored and co-authored several books
    • Trained at Ege University School of Medicine
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
Vagus nerve stimulation
$20,000 - $26,000
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Mehmet Tonge

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in brain and nerve surgery, focusing on epilepsy treatment at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

    • Expert in surgical interventions for epilepsy
    • Works at a leading university hospital
    • Dedicated to advanced neurological care
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Surgical treatment of epilepsy
$15,000 - $25,000
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Bariş Ekici

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Bariş Ekici specializes in child neurology, with a focus on epilepsy and autism. His research includes dietary therapies for childhood epilepsy.

    • Associate Professor since 2013
    • Author of five books on autism
    • Specialized in child neurology at Istanbul University
    • Published studies on epilepsy in children with periventricular leukomalacia
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Surgical treatment of epilepsy
$15,000 - $25,000
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Semra Acar

  • 4.8 Excellent 158 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
Surgical treatment of epilepsy
$9,573 - $10,393
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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 trained at prestigious institutions like Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital, specializing in neurosurgery for epilepsy.

    • Over 25 years of experience in neurosurgery
    • Specializes in Parkinson's and movement disorders at Medipol University
    • Fellow at Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital
    • Member of The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
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Surgical treatment of epilepsy
$15,000 - $25,000
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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 Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for epilepsy, trained at UCL Queen Square Institute in London.

    • 15+ years of neurology experience with epilepsy patients
    • Authored 80+ clinical reports and 30+ research studies
    • Leads Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit
    • Published studies on reflex epilepsies and seizure disorders
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,250 - $28,000
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Baris Topcular

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • 1,100+ treatments performed – Dr. Topcular specializes in neurology with a focus on complex cases at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • 18 years of experience in neurology
    • Trained at University of Basel's Neurology Clinic
    • Expert in neuropsychological assessment and molecular neuroimaging
    • Works at multiple Florence Nightingale Hospital locations
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$23,750 - $26,250
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Ebru Altindag

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Ebru Altindag specializes in epilepsy diagnosis and neurophysiology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • PhD thesis on juvenile myoclonic epilepsy – deeply researched the condition
    • Over 1,100 epilepsy-related procedures performed in 26 years of practice
    • Multiple award-winning research on seizure semiology and EEG findings
    • Clinical Neurophysiology subspecialist with expertise in advanced diagnostic techniques
    • Active member of Turkish Association for Combating Epilepsy
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$23,750 - $26,250
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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 and movement disorders at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

    • Over 10 years of experience as a neurology specialist
    • Author of multiple neurological publications and congress presentations
    • Co-authored a chapter in Merritt's Neurology Handbook
    • Fluent in English, Serbian, and Bosnian for international patients
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
Vagus nerve stimulation
$20,000 - $26,000
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Mustafa Sezer

  • New
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Izmit, Private Yüzyıl Hospital
  • Dr. Mustafa Sezer brings over 25 years of neurosurgery experience, specializing in epilepsy at Private Yüzyıl Hospital.

    • Board-certified in neurosurgery with a focus on epilepsy treatment
    • Formerly at Ankara Numune Hospital's Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic
    • Skilled in both diagnostic and surgical approaches to epilepsy
    • Fluent in English for international patient consultations
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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 EEG and EMG diagnostics – key tools for epilepsy management at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Completed electro-physiology master's program at Istanbul University
    • Trained in Botulinum toxin applications for neurological conditions
    • Expertise in sleep disorders often associated with epilepsy
    • Participated in establishing neurology clinics and intensive care units
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Yasef Özsarfati

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Yasef Özsarfati has over 30 years of experience in neurology, with a strong focus on epilepsy treatment at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Specialized in neurology at Istanbul University with additional training at Hacettepe University
    • Worked abroad in the United States, focusing on neurology research
    • Currently practices at Florence Nightingale Hospital, a leading neurological center
    • Expert in both adult and pediatric epilepsy cases
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$23,750 - $26,250
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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, currently at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

    • Specialized in neurology with a focus on epilepsy and sleep disorders
    • Trained in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) application in Dubai
    • Member of Turkish Neurology and Sleep Medicine Associations
    • Recipient of the Publication Success Incentive Award from Düzce University
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Bookimed Insights: Top Doctors for Epilepsy Treatment in Turkey

Bookimed has coordinated 113 patient requests for Epilepsy treatment in Turkey, working with 0 specialists. The doctors in this table consistently stand out for their credentials and expertise in addressing specific patient needs. All information comes from actual patient cases and treatment offers created by our partner clinics.
DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
26 years of experienceComplex epilepsy casesCombines neurology expertise with psychology PhD – uniquely qualified for complex epilepsy cases. Research focuses on functional neuroimaging and EEG.
Turkey
Price on request
28 years of experiencePediatric epilepsy surgery and VNS therapyAn expert in Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) and surgical interventions, with 900+ procedures. He is a professor leading the Pediatric Neurology Department, managing medication, diet, and surgery.
Turkey
from $130
24 years of experienceEEG-monitored epilepsy casesSpecialist in electrophysiology with EEG-focused epilepsy practice – rare qualifications in Turkey. Master's from İstanbul University with neurodiagnostic research background.
Turkey
from $100
29 years of experienceComplex epilepsy casesTrained at prestigious US epilepsy centers – brings advanced techniques to Medipol Mega. Specializes in challenging seizure disorders.
Turkey
Price on request
Movement disorders and neurophysiologyExpert in deep brain stimulation for movement disorders, trained at University of California San Francisco. Professor of Neurology and member of international professional societies.
Turkey
Price on request
30 years of experiencePediatric and adult epilepsyTrained in U.S. pediatric neurology at University of Pittsburgh. Brings American treatment protocols to Turkey. Treats both children and adults with seizure disorders.
Turkey
Price on request
26 years of experienceComplex neurological casesRecognized expert in epilepsy with multiple awards. Published extensively in neurosciences and trained at a leading medical school.
Turkey
Price on request
15 years of experienceSurgical epilepsy treatmentSpecializes in surgical interventions for epilepsy at a top university hospital, ensuring advanced care and expertise.
Turkey
Price on request
Childhood epilepsy & autismSpecializes in childhood epilepsy with research on dietary therapies. Author of five books on autism and Associate Professor in child neurology.
Turkey
Price on request
36 years of experienceComplex epilepsy casesTrained at top institutions like Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital. Specializes in neurosurgery for epilepsy and movement disorders.
Turkey
Price on request