49 Best Chronic pain Doctors in Istanbul

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

Professor Hanoglu is a leading neurologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, specialising in complex brain and nervous system disorders.

• Focuses on demyelinating processes – conditions that damage the protective coating of nerves causing chronic discomfort
• Expert in Parkinson's disease management and related neurological pain
• Professor at a major university hospital, training the next generation of specialists
• Consults on neuro-oncology cases involving tumours that impact nerve function

Dr Halit Anil Eray is a specialised neurosurgeon who focuses on neuromodulation and functional neurosurgery to manage complex neurological conditions.

• Specialises in spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain management
• Completed intensive training in surgery for pain at Oregon Health & Science University
• Currently serves as an Associate Clinical Research Scholar at the University of Florida
• Fellowship-trained in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery at International Medicana Hospital
• Published researcher in advanced neuroimaging and surgical target planning

Dr Rukiye Arat is a specialist neurologist at Tusa Hospital who focuses on the management of chronic pain linked to neurological disorders.

• Specialises in treating pain associated with Alzheimer's disease and dementia
• Provides comprehensive neurological evaluations for long-term pain management
• Practices at Tusa Hospital – a multi-specialty medical centre in Istanbul
• Expertise in identifying underlying nerve-related causes of chronic discomfort

Dr Siar Dursun is a specialist paediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who manages complex neurological cases in children. He focuses on treating spinal pain and chronic headaches using targeted medical protocols.

• Uses video-EEG monitoring and brain MRI for precise diagnosis of neurological pain
• Manages chronic spinal pain and polyneuropathy disorders affecting the nervous system
• Treats neurodegenerative diseases and movement disorders in paediatric patients
• Completed child neurology residency at Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine
• Practices at a major university hospital providing specialised care for infants and children

Professor Tahsin Ali Zirh is a neurosurgery specialist who completed advanced fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital. He leads the movement disorder and pain centre at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specialises in neuromodulation and functional neurosurgery for severe chronic pain
• Former Research Fellow at Toronto Western Hospital focusing on neurosurgical techniques
• Trained at the University of Virginia and University of Washington
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Expertise in neurophysiology for precisely mapping pain pathways

Dr. Miver Erem Tokus is a neurologist at Academic Hospital in Istanbul. She treats neurological conditions including Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. She performs stem cell therapy and vagus nerve stimulation. Dr. Tokus manages chronic pain and motor disorders such as essential tremors.

She works at Academic Hospital, which holds TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation. The facility follows DIN EN ISO 9001 quality standards. The clinic serves 15,000 patients annually and is licensed for international health tourism by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

Dr Gülistan Halaç is a senior neurologist at Medistate Hospital Istanbul, a facility holding JCI accreditation for meeting rigorous global healthcare standards.

• Treats complex chronic pain and headaches using conservative management strategies
• Manages disorders of the peripheral nervous system including neuritis of the facial nerve
• Coordinates specialised rehabilitation programmes to improve mobility and patient function
• Provides care for degenerative spinal health conditions like osteochondrosis
• Offers online consultations for patients seeking diagnostic reviews and second opinions