Epilepsy Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 3

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 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

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

Dr. Gülistan Halaç is a neurologist at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. She treats chronic neurological conditions and pain, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. She also manages rare conditions such as West syndrome and syringomyelia.

She works at Medistate Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually. Dr. Halaç creates medication plans and rehabilitation programs. She also conducts online consultations for patients outside of Istanbul.

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 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