Headache Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Professor Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurology specialist at Biruni University Hospital who previously served as Chief Physician at Kütahya Hospital.

• Specialises in diagnosing chronic headache and migraine through comprehensive neurological assessment
• Trained at the GATA Faculty of Medicine, a premier military medical academy
• Served as Assistant Professor of Neurology, educating the next generation of specialists
• Registered member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board

Associate Professor Бусе Чагла Ары is a leading specialist in headache management who holds a dual appointment at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital and Istanbul Medipol University.

• Specialises in precise nerve blocks to provide immediate relief for chronic migraine and cluster headaches
• Uses botulinum toxin injections to reduce the frequency and severity of recurring headache episodes
• Holds active membership in the International Headache Society and the Global Migraine and Pain Society
• Expert in neurorehabilitation through the Turkish Neurology Society working group

Professor Talip Asil brings international expertise to headache management, having served as a stroke fellow at the University of Calgary in Canada.

• Treats complex headaches and migraines through his role at Biruni University Hospital
• Completed specialised stroke and neuro-intervention training to manage vascular-related neurological conditions
• Former Head of Neurology departments across several major Turkish medical faculties
• Maintains professional focus on demyelinating diseases and neurovascular health
• Published researcher in clinical neurology with extensive teaching background at university hospitals

Professor Melda Bozluolcay leads the neurology department at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's top academic medical centres.

• Manages complex headaches associated with brain vascular diseases and stroke
• Focuses on cases where headaches coincide with behaviour changes and memory loss
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society and the European Federation of Neurological Societies
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr Burcak Ekinci Evci is a neurologically trained specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with expertise in neurophysiology and facial pain management.

• Awarded by the Turkish Neurological Society for excellence in clinical proceedings
• Completed advanced training in electroneurophysiology at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in trigeminal SEP – a nerve test used to diagnose complex facial pain and headaches
• Conducted research into glial tumours and genetic markers for neurological disorders
• Practices at a leading Turkish university hospital with access to diagnostic equipment

Professor Siar Dursun is a specialist paediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a focus on neurological health in children and adolescents.

• Specialised in childhood neurology at Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine
• Manages paediatric headache disorders and related central nervous system conditions
• Trained in child health and diseases at Izmir Education and Research Hospital
• Focuses on diagnosing underlying causes of chronic headaches in young patients
• Member of the medical faculty at one of Turkey's largest university hospital networks

The doctor is an Associate Professor specializing in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, with extensive expertise in stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric rehabilitation. Clinical focus includes robotic rehabilitation, arthroplasty and fracture recovery, as well as the management of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia.

The doctor completed specialized training at the Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital. Academic and clinical contributions include significant research on the validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI), published in the journal Disability and Rehabilitation.