Best Chronic Pain Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr. Baris Metin is a neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He has practiced medicine in both Turkey and Belgium. Dr. Metin focuses on memory disorders, epilepsy, and sleep medicine. He treats complex conditions like Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. His work includes functional neuroimaging and electroencephalography (EEG).

• Expertise in neurological rehabilitation and post-stroke recovery.
• Authored numerous research papers in national and international scientific journals.
• Treats patients at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility using Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist neurosurgeon at Medipol University, focusing on stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for chronic pain management.

• Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery to treat pain and movement disorders without invasive surgery
• Uses MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) to target pain pathways with heat-based precision
• Published 30+ international papers and contributed to multiple textbooks on functional neurosurgery
• Member of the European and World Societies for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery

Dr Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak holds a Master's degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University – one of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in headache and vertigo management for patients with chronic symptoms
• Uses EMG (electromyography) to assess nerve and muscle health with precision
• Performs EEG (electroencephalogram) testing to monitor brain electrical activity
• Experienced in treating complex cases at leading Turkish medical centres
• Specialised training focuses on neurological causes of persistent pain

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.

Associate Professor Ebru Altindag is an award-winning neurologist and neurophysiologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specialises in complex nerve-related pain and epileptic semiology.

• Holds a subspecialty in clinical neurophysiology for advanced nerve and muscle testing
• Awarded by the Turkish Neurology Association for research into subclinical nerve involvement
• Uses video-EEG monitoring to precisely diagnose seizures mimicking chronic neurological pain
• Member of the Association of Child Neurology and Neuroimmunology
• Expert in motor unit count methods to assess nerve damage and axon loss

Professor Yasef Özsarfati is a leading neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with US-based training in complex neurological disorders.

• Specialises in managing chronic headaches and treatment-resistant migraine pain
• Completed clinical research at the University of Florida focusing on behavioural neurology
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Expertise in dementia and epilepsy-related neurological care
• Extensive background at JCI-accredited Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2013

Professor Sultan Tarlaci is a leading neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, specialising in complex neurological conditions and pain management.

• Treats chronic migraines and severe headaches using targeted neurological protocols
• Manages nerve-related pain and fainting disorders with advanced diagnostic tools
• Authored several textbooks and chapters on neurosciences and brain diseases
• Received multiple awards for his contributions to clinical neurology
• Completed specialist residency training at the Ege University School of Medicine

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.

With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience, the doctor is a highly accomplished specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. Clinical expertise encompasses hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery. The doctor has held significant positions at various training and research hospitals, including serving as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor has pursued international professional development, including an observership at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. After being appointed Associate Professor in 2018, the doctor attained the rank of Professor in 2024 and currently practices as a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Associate Professor Buse Cagla Ari is a senior neurologist at the Medipol Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center, specialising in chronic headache and nerve-based pain management.

• Performs nerve blockages and trigger point injections to provide targeted relief for chronic headache and nerve pain
• Expert in botulinum toxin (Botox) applications for managing complex migraine and movement-related pain
• Member of the Global Migraine and Pain Society and the International Headache Society
• Board member of the Neurorehabilitation Working Group for the Turkish Neurological Association

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a skilled neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in spinal and functional neurosurgery to manage chronic pain.

• Completed advanced spinal surgery training focused on complex back and neck pain
• Trained in functional neurosurgery through the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to treat nerve compression and spinal tumours
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EANS
• Published research on treating cysts and schwannomas affecting the spine

Dr Alireza Soltanzadeh is a dual-trained anesthesiology and algology specialist with deep expertise in managing complex pain conditions. He currently serves at Istanbul Okan University Hospital, where he integrates advanced pain-relief protocols for international patients.

• Specialises in algology – the specific medical study and treatment of chronic pain
• Completed a specialist fellowship in cardiac anaesthesia at the Siyami Ersek Center
• Expert in ozone therapy – a treatment used to reduce inflammation and manage pain
• Member of multiple international anaesthesiology and pain management societies
• Trained in Germany on specialized care protocols and patient safety measures

Dr Mustafa Kilic is a dedicated neurosurgeon at Istinye University who specialises in neuromodulation – using electrical signals to reset nerves and manage persistent pain.

• Performs Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) to block pain signals before they reach the brain
• Expert in Radiofrequency Ablation – uses heat to treat chronic facial pain from trigeminal neuralgia
• Specialises in Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for complex neurological conditions
• Manages both surgical and non-surgical treatments for spinal and cervical disc hernias
• Serves as a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Tamer Atasever is a nuclear medicine specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He previously served as the Director of the Nuclear Medicine Department at Ankara Order Laboratory. Dr. Atasever held multiple professorships at the prestigious Gazi University. He is a member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine.

• Expert in radioiodine therapy and PET-CT with Gallium 68 for cancer diagnostics.
• Uses advanced nuclear imaging for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul.
• Member of the Turkey Association of Nuclear Medicine.

Professor Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with significant expertise in managing neurological pain. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the GATA Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in chronic pain management related to complex neurological conditions
• Trained as a flight physician for both military and civilian sectors
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board
• Former Chief Physician at Kütahya Air Hospital overseeing specialist care programmes
• Completed specialist neurology residency at the prestigious GATA Faculty of Medicine

The doctor is a Professor of Neurology with a specialization in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease. With extensive expertise in these areas, the doctor has contributed significantly to the understanding and treatment of neurological disorders. The doctor is recognized for advancing research and clinical practices in neurology, focusing on improving patient outcomes through innovative approaches.