Epilepsy Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Bariş Ekici is a specialist in paediatric neurology who has authored five books on autism and childhood neurological disorders.

• Specialises in dietary therapies for childhood epilepsy to help manage drug-resistant seizures
• Researched positron emission tomography (PET) imaging for children with infantile spasms
• Studied epilepsy outcomes in børn with periventricular leukomalacia – a type of brain injury in infants
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical faculties

Professor Ebru Erbayat Altay brings elite international training to Medipol Mega University Hospital, having refined her epilepsy expertise at the Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy in the USA.

• Trained at the University of Washington – a world-leading hub for neurological research
• Specialises in managing complex adult and paediatric seizure disorders
• Expert in identifying surgical candidates for drug-resistant epilepsy cases
• Focuses on precise diagnosis through specialised neurological monitoring

Associate Professor Бусе Чагла Ары is a highly regarded neurologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a strong academic focus on diagnostic monitoring. She currently teaches the next generation of specialists as a faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Specialises in EEG monitoring to accurately identify and classify different types of seizures
• Holds the title of Associate Professor of Neurology at Istanbul Medipol University
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Expert in managing sleep disorders that often complicate or trigger epilepsy symptoms
• Focuses on neurorehabilitation to help patients regain function after neurological events

Professor Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with significant expertise in managing seizure disorders.

• Trained at the prestigious GATA Faculty of Medicine in Ankara
• Former Assistant Professor of Neurology – educating the next generation of specialists
• Expert in neuro-diagnostic testing for accurate seizure identification
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association
• Served as a flight physician with specialized training in aviation medicine

Professor Ece Gultekin is a dedicated paediatric neurologist at Biruni University Hospital, specialising in complex seizure management for children.

• Focuses on drug-resistant epilepsy using modern treatment protocols
• Completed subspecialist training in paediatric neurology at Medipol University
• Expert in managing neurological developmental delays and cerebral palsy
• Active member of the Child Neurology Association of Turkey
• Manages sleep disorders and autism-related neurological issues

Professor Talip Asil completed an international fellowship in Canada and held senior leadership roles across major university hospitals. He currently treats complex neurological cases at Biruni University Hospital.

• Specialises in managing adult epilepsy and chronic seizure disorders
• Trained in interventional neurology to address vascular-related brain conditions
• Former Professor at Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine – a leading Turkish medical school
• Collaborated with the University of Calgary Stroke Programme on neurological recovery
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society with 50+ published research papers

Dr Siar Dursun is a specialist paediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a dedicated focus on childhood seizure disorders.

• Specialises in paediatric epilepsy management and developmental neurology
• Trained at Adnan Menderes University in child health and diseases
• Manages complex neurological cases at Istanbul Medipol Hospital
• Completed advanced fellowship training specifically in child neurology

Professor Melda Bozluolcay is a neurology specialist at Biruni University Hospital, where she focuses on complex brain disorders and neurological rehabilitation.

• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes behavioural changes and memory issues linked to neurological conditions
• Manages stroke and brain vascular diseases affecting long-term neurological health
• Fluent in English and French, facilitating clear communication for international patients
• Provides specialist care for patients experiencing paralysis and motor function loss

Dr. Halit Anil Eray is a neurosurgeon. He specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation. He is an Associate Clinical Research Scholar in Neurosurgery at the University of Florida (2025–2026) under Prof. Kelly D. Foote. His work there includes movement disorder and Tourette DBS clinics, operating room cases, and research. He is also a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Ardahan State Hospital since December 2024. His training includes a residency at Ankara University and a 2022 DBS/SCS fellowship at International Medicana Hospital.

His focus includes DBS workflows, target planning, advanced neuroimaging, movement disorders, and neuropsychiatric surgery. He has 15 peer-reviewed papers and 13 indexed abstracts. In 2026, he was first author on studies on transaxis odontoidectomy morphometrics and sinonasal teratocarcinoma. He has presented at WSSFN, ESSFN, and EANS. He was an invited speaker at the 39th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Congress in 2026.

Professor Mehmet Tonge serves as a senior specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital – Turkey's largest private medical complex.

• Specialises in neurosurgery for the brain and nervous system
• Works within a JCI-accredited facility meeting international clinical standards
• Focuses on surgical solutions for neurological disorders
• Practices at a major university hospital that serves complex international cases

Professor Tahsin Ali Zirh is an accomplished neurosurgeon who completed prestigious fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital.

• Specialises in functional neurosurgery for managing complex neurological conditions
• Highly trained in neurophysiology to monitor brain function during surgery
• Completed intensive surgical training across the UK, USA, and Canada
• Former Research Fellow at the University of Toronto's Neurosurgery Division
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies