Best Medication treatment for Parkinson's disease doctors in Turkey: TOP 26 doctors

Award-winning stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon from Turkey, working for over 30 years. 

Expert in deep brain stimulation (DBS). Has provided over 850 successful DBS procedures and more than 1,350 neurosurgery procedures. Broke a Guinness World Record for the biggest number of patients after DBS gathered in one place. Was trained in Germany, Spain, Great Britain, Israel, Belgium, and the USA. Cooperates with Bookimed from 2018 and regularly trains and educates the Bookimed’s team for training and education in neurology.

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Dr. Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak specializes in EMG and EEG studies, with extensive research in neurological conditions like dementia, headache, and vertigo.

• Completed a Master's in Electrophysiology at Istanbul University
• Works at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital and Medical Park Hospitals
• Conducted numerous studies on EMG, EEG, and PSG

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in advanced treatments for Parkinson's disease, with extensive research and clinical focus on movement disorders.

• Associate Professor at Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center
• Expert in Deep Brain Stimulation and MR Guided Focused Ultrasound
• Member of World and European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Societies
• Published 32 papers and 12 book chapters on functional neurosurgery

Associate Professor of Neurology with 20+ years of experience, specializing in Parkinson's disease treatment at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) applications in Dubai
• Member of Turkish Neurology and Sleep Medicine Associations
• Published research recognized with a university award
• Specializes in sleep disorders related to neurological conditions

Dr. Ramazan Sari brings 19+ years of neurosurgery expertise with associate professorship credentials and academic leadership roles.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Achieved associate professorship in neurosurgery in 2021
• Contributor to the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)

Prof. Dr. Salih Murat İmer is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. He has written 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 book chapters. Dr. İmer has also presented at 33 international congresses, showing his influence in neurosurgery worldwide.

Dr. İmer holds advanced certifications in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. He received specialized training in several European countries. He has worked with leading experts such as Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi. Through these collaborations, he has helped improve neurosurgical practice and education around the world.

Dr. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz has over a decade of experience in neurology, specializing in Parkinson's disease treatment at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Board-certified neurologist since 2006
• Member of The Turkish Neurological Society
• Expert in medication management for movement disorders
• Specialized training in general medicine and nephrology

Associate Professor of Neurology specializing in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Expert in botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders
• Advanced training in EEG and polysomnography
• Assistant Professor at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in Parkinson's disease treatments, including advanced stage therapies. Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Member of the International Parkinson And Movement Disorder Society
• Offers apomorphine pump therapy for Parkinson's
• Trained at multiple prestigious Turkish universities
• Treats a wide range of neurological disorders

Specializes in advanced-stage Parkinson's disease treatments at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with a focus on movement disorders.

• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital's neurology department
• Member of The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Offers botulinum toxin injections and IVIG therapy
• Treats a wide range of neurological conditions

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery with a focus on advanced treatments for Parkinson's disease.

• 32 publications and 12 book chapters on neurosurgery topics
• Trained at Gazi University and completed a Deep Brain Stimulation fellowship
• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Gamma Knife Center
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Assoc. Prof. Buse Cagla Ari focuses on Parkinson's disease at Medipol University's specialized PARMER Center, combining clinical expertise with cutting-edge research.

• Published multiple studies on Parkinson's disease biomarkers and treatment outcomes
• Active member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Specializes in both pharmacological management and advanced therapies
• Conducts research on uric acid's role in Parkinson's disease progression

Education

GATA Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 1984, Ankara/Istanbul
GATA Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Residency, 1992, Ankara/Istanbul

Experience

GATA Neurology Department Specialization Student (1987-1992, Ankara/Turkey)
GATA Neurology Department Assistant Professor (1992-1995, Ankara/Turkey)
KüTahya Air Hospital Neurology Specialist and Chief Physician (1995-2003, Kütahya/Turkey)
Şişli Memorial Hospital Neurology Specialist (2004-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)

I completed my primary, secondary and high school education in Konya, my hometown, and my medical school and medical specialty education in Ankara GATA. I received flight medicine training and worked as a flight physician in the military and civilian sectors. I received beginner and advanced photography training and opened 4 photography exhibitions. I have made photography studies in 56 countries in Turkey and in 56 countries that I had the opportunity to visit.

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Medical Association
DGCA Health Board Membership

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.

Medical Area of Interest and Activities 

Functional Neurosurgery (Parkinson’s, Deep Brain Stimulation) 

Brain and Spinal tumors 

Spinal degenerative diseases Education 

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 

Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery

Education 

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 

Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery

Experience 

Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy Brain and Nerve Surgery 

Osmaniye State Hospital 

Bolu State Hospital 

Private Taksim German Hospital 

Taksim Training and Research Hospital 

Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery 

Liv Hospital Ulus

Memberships 

Turkish Neurosurgery Society 

Turkish Medical Association

Research and Publications 

Development of micro-neurosurgery laboratory training model for orbita and optical nerves on fresh lamb cadaver (2007) • 

Effect of Astaxanthin on NMDA sub units and MRNA expression levels in Primary Cortical Neurons 

Articles in International Journals (18)  

Chapters in International Books (1) 

Articles in National Journals (5) 

International Papers (12) 

National Papers (24) 

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan specializes in advanced neurosurgical treatments, including medication management for Parkinson's disease at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 20+ years of experience in neurosurgery
• Professorship at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Published research on innovative neurosurgical interventions

Specializing in movement disorders and electrophysiology, Dr. Salcini offers expert care for Parkinson's disease at NPIstanbul Brain Hospital.

• Completed neurology residency at Marmara University
• Particular focus on movement disorders
• Published multiple studies on neurology topics
• Fluent in English, Serbian, and Bosnian