EEG (Electroencephalography) Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Tokmak holds a Master's Degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University. She leads neurological diagnostics at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, where she performs EEG for seizure disorders.

• Specializes in Video-EEG monitoring to identify specific types of epilepsy
• Uses electrophysiological diagnostics to find causes of brain and nerve disorders
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in interpreting Brain SPECT and FDG PET scans
• Member of the neurology team at a top Turkish medical center

Dr. Sinan Comu specializes in pediatric neurology at Memorial Sisli Hospital. He completed his specialty training in children's neurology at the University of Pittsburgh in the United States.

• Performs video-EEG monitoring to track brain activity and diagnose seizures
• Specializes in treating epilepsy and West syndrome in infants and adolescents
• Applies American clinical approaches to neurological testing and care
• Member of the Child Neurology Society and the Turkish Neurological Society
• Works at Memorial Sisli Hospital – the 21st institution worldwide to earn JCI accreditation

Dr. Alptekin Cetin is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He holds a PhD in mental health from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. Dr. Cetin specializes in schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, and clinical neuroses. His practice focuses on complex psychiatric conditions and addiction recovery.

• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited psychiatric facility.
• Performs alcoholism treatment and alcohol abuse examinations.
• Utilizes brain MRI and EEG for precise mental health diagnostics.
• Specializes in paranoia and severe depressive disorders.

Dr. Baris Topcular is a neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on dementia, movement disorders, and multiple sclerosis. He trained at the University of Basel in Switzerland. He also works in the molecular neuroimaging department for PET scans. Dr. Topcular treats patients at a JCI-accredited smart hospital in Turkey.

• Specialize in botulinum toxin applications for movement disorders.
• Performs neuropsychological assessments and molecular brain imaging.
• Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease and dystonia.
• Manages neurodegenerative diseases using stem cell therapy protocols.

Dr. Elvan Ciftci is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Hacettepe University. Dr. Ciftci is an Assistant Professor specializing in mental health and diseases. She treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism. Her practice integrates therapeutic techniques with neuroscientific research.

• Specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-based interventions.
• Uses supportive psychotherapy and motivational therapy techniques.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited neuropsychiatric hospital in Istanbul.
• Completed medical training and specialization at Hacettepe University.

Dr. Nihal Isik specializes in epilepsy and electrodiagnostic neurology at Anadolu Medical Center. She holds a master degree in electrodiagnostic neurology from Marmara University.

• Completed specialized training in electrodiagnostic neurology – the study of electrical activity in the brain.
• Expertise in epilepsy and seizures helps provide accurate EEG interpretations for patients.
• Serves as an invited speaker and chair at major neurology scientific meetings.
• Published 25 articles in international journals regarding complex neurological conditions.
• Active member of the Turkish Neurological Society and international research groups.

Professor Dr. Fritz Leutmezer leads clinical neurology at Wiener Privatklinik. He is an Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna specializing in epilepsy diagnostics.

• Performs EEG and Video-EEG monitoring to record brain electrical activity for seizure diagnosis
• Helped write the official Austrian and European treatment guidelines for neurological disorders
• Expert in West syndrome – a rare and complex seizure disorder affecting infants
• Leads international clinical trials to develop new standards for brain therapy
• Former resident at Vienna General Hospital – the largest medical center in Austria

Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin is a psychiatrist and lecturer at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in eating disorders, sexual dysfunctions, and psychosomatic conditions. Dr. Metin is a certified sexual therapist trained by the Sexual Education, Research, and Treatment Association. She treats patients in English, French, and Turkish at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital.

• Serves as the supervisor for the Pink Clinic at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.
• Completed specialized training in cognitive and behavioral therapies.
• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked as the second-best brain hospital in Europe.

Dr. Kanokkaew Viravan is a US-trained pediatrician at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Viravan earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, USA. She specializes in general pediatric care, including vaccinations and developmental conditions.

• Certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners in the USA.
• Treats childhood conditions including epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy.
• Maintains expertise in occupational and environmental medicine.
• Practices at the child health center of ISO-certified Intrarat Hospital.

Dr. Melek Gozde Lus is a child psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She contributed to Turkey’s Autism Action Plan. She trained family physicians on early autism detection. Dr. Lus treats ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. She also manages anxiety and OCD in children and adolescents.

• Member of the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Holds international certification in schema therapy.
• Specially trained in CBT-based play therapy and filial therapy.
• Authored research on bipolar co-diagnosis in children with ADHD.

Dr. Gul Eryilmaz is a psychiatrist and addiction specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in family and relationship therapies and neurosis treatment. Dr. Eryilmaz completed her medical education and specialty training at Gazi University. She has published research in both local and international medical journals.

• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia and alcoholism.
• Completed training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and cognitive psychotherapy.
• Performs alcohol abuse examinations and diagnostic EEG recordings.
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe.

Dr. Yertutanol is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist with a PhD in neuroscience from Gazi University. She specializes in brain health at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, where she performs EEG to evaluate neurological conditions.

• PhD focused on gabapentin and brain behavior during sleep deprivation
• Board member of the Neuropsychopharmacology Application and Research Center (NPFUAM)
• Completed two TUBITAK research projects focused on brain science and pharmacology
• Serves on the editorial boards of The Journal of Neurobehavioral Sciences
• Member of the Turkish Psychiatric Association neuroscience working group

Dr. Firdevs Seyfe Sen is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She is a pioneer in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy in Izmir. Dr. Sen specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She works at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital, which is JCI-accredited.

• Completed psychodrama therapist training at the Abdülkadir Özbek Psychodrama Institute.
• Certified in EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
• Trained in psychoanalysis and the use of dreams under Prof. Dr. Vamık Volkan.
• Treats complex conditions like autism, anorexia, and panic disorders.

Professor Aviva Fatal-valevsky directs the Pediatric Neurology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center. She specializes in using EEG to diagnose epilepsy and West syndrome in children.

• Treats infants with infantile spasms and complex developmental disorders
• Member of the Israeli Epilepsy Society and the International Child Neurology Association
• Trained at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University
• Evaluates brain neurogenetic disorders using genetic screening and neurological testing
• Member of the European Paediatric Neurology Society

Dr. Ceylan Ergul Arslan is an associate professor of psychiatry at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in addiction treatment and psychosis epidemiology. Dr. Arslan is currently conducting research at the Maastricht University School of Mental Health in the Netherlands. She works at NP Istanbul, which is Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.

• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and chronic depression.
• Focuses on alcoholism treatment and alcohol abuse examinations.
• Uses diagnostic tools such as EEG and brain MRI for personalized care.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for neuro-psychiatric expertise.

Dr. Yasef Özsarfati is a neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has over 40 years of expertise in neurology. He spent a year in the United States researching dementia and behavioral neurology. Dr. Özsarfati earned his professorship at Istanbul University.

• Specializes in the treatment of dementia, epilepsy, and severe headaches.
• Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility and Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital.
• Uses advanced diagnostics including video-EEG monitoring and brain MRI.

Dr. Ebru Altindag is an associate professor and neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. Dr. Altindag has won multiple first prizes at National Epilepsy Congresses for her research publications. She also treats Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and neurodegenerative conditions.

• Expertise in video-EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG).
• Member of the Association of Child Neurology and Neuroimmunology.
• Winner of the Kenan Tükel publishing award for research on seizure semiology.
• Recipient of a scientific research support award from the Turkish Epilepsy Association.

Dr. Abdullah Eren is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He developed a new Salter osteotomy technique to treat developmental hip dysplasia. This award-winning method eliminates the need for pins during internal fixation. Dr. Eren specializes in pediatric trauma, Perthes disease, and limb lengthening.

• Served as President of the TOTBID Pediatric Orthopedics Branch.
• Founder of the Turkish ASAMI (Ilizarov Applications and Research Center).
• Performed as a long-term trainer for Ilizarov limb lengthening courses.
• Received multiple first-place awards for research on hip dysplasia and septic arthritis.

Dr. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz is a neurologist at Medipol University PARMER in Istanbul. She specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Dr. Yılmaz creates Deep Brain Stimulation treatment plans with neurosurgical teams. She served as an observer at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London.

• Authored over 100 clinical researches and reports on movement disorders.
• Completed five Tubitak research projects focused on neurological conditions.
• Treats patients with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and essential tremor.
• Coordinates neurology student education at Medipol University.