Best Neurodegenerative disease Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr Celal Salcini lead research on movement disorders and dementia at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a specialist centre for neurosciences.

• Specialises in electrophysiology – using electrical tests to measure nerve and muscle function for accurate diagnosis
• Focuses on complex movement disorders and neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and dementia
• Former lecturer at Uskudar University – helps train the next generation of neurologists
• Expertise in spinal cord diseases and neurophysiologic mapping

Dr Nuran Burcu Arkali is a specialist neurologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with a Master's degree in electrophysiology from Istanbul University. She led the establishment of a neurology intensive care unit and ward at Diyarbakir Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in managing Parkinson's disease and various forms of dementia
• Uses electromyography (EMG) to assess muscle and nerve health for accurate diagnosis
• Performs botulinum toxin injections for neurological symptoms and movement disorders
• Trained in neural therapy and ozone therapy for integrated patient care
• Member of the neurology team at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Associate Professor Ebru Altindag is an award-winning neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with subspecialty certification in clinical neurophysiology. She has been recognised multiple times by the National Epilepsy Congress for her research into seizure origins and nerve health.

• Specialises in clinical neurophysiology to assess nerve and muscle function
• Expert in video-EEG monitoring for diagnosing complex seizure disorders
• Awarded by the Turkish Neurology Association for research into myoclonic epilepsy
• Subspecialist in EEG and EMG diagnostic techniques for neurodegenerative cases
• Member of the Association of Child Neurology and Neuroimmunology

Professor Yasef Özsarfati is a senior neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who completed specialist training in the United States focusing on dementia and behavioural neurology.

• Treats neurodegenerative conditions including dementia and drug-resistant epilepsy
• Held an Associate Professor role at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society and International League Against Epilepsy
• Consults on complex cognitive disorders and chronic headache management
• Published clinical research in international journals regarding behavioural neurology

Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He specializes in hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery.

He was born in Istanbul in 1971. He completed his elementary, middle, and high school education in Istanbul. In 1988, he was admitted to Istanbul University’s Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he began his medical education, and graduated with a medical degree in 1994.

Between 1994 and 1996, he fulfilled his mandatory service as a general practitioner in Artvin. In 1996, he passed the Medical Specialization Exam (TUS) and began his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology. In 2001, he completed his residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital and earned the title of Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Following his residency, he completed his mandatory service at Van State Hospital and subsequently worked at Beykoz State Hospital. He later worked as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, where he had the opportunity to work with many experienced surgeons in his field.

As part of his professional development, he served as an observer physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, USA. He later worked at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and was appointed Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2018.

He retired in 2023 and began working at Florence Nightingale Ataşehir Hospital that same year. In 2024, he was appointed as a professor at Demiroğlu Science University after being promoted to the rank of professor.

After a brief stint at Mecidiyeköy Environmental Hospital, Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has been serving as a Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at NPİSTANBUL Hospital since June 2026.

He is married and an avid animal lover.

Dr Inci Emekli is a movement disorder specialist who recently completed a prestigious fellowship at Michigan State University in the United States.

• Treats neurodegenerative conditions at the specialised PARMER centre in Istanbul
• Researches the molecular genetics of hereditary Parkinson's disease to improve diagnosis
• Published significant clinical findings on the 'head snap' sign in movement disorders
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology and the Turkish Society of Neurology
• Recognised as a Fellow of the Turkish Board of Neurology

Associate Professor Suber Dikici is a neurology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with expert training in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).

• Specialises in DBS applications to help manage motor symptoms and tremors
• Holds certification in Sleep Medicine for managing complex sleep-wake disorders
• Recognised with the Publication Success Incentive Award for neurological research
• Former Associate Professor at Düzce University training the next generation of specialists
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Association and the Turkish Sleep Medicine Association

Professor Siar Dursun is a specialist paediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with deep clinical roots in child health.

• Focuses on paediatric neurodegenerative disease management in children and adolescents
• Trained at Adnan Menderes University in specialised Child Neurology
• Serves as a Professor at Medipol University Hospital – a leading Turkish academic medical centre
• Practised at major public facilities including Kartal Education and Research Hospital

Dr Nimet Dortcan is a clinical neurophysiology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with deep expertise in mapping the nervous system. She uses electrodiagnostics to pinpoint the exact locations of nerve and muscle dysfunction.

• Holds a Master's in Electroneurophysiology from Istanbul University Health Sciences Institute
• Specialises in clinical neurophysiological exams including electromyography (EMG) and evoked potentials
• Manages complex peripheral nervous system diseases and muscle disorders
• Faculty member at Haliç University training the next generation of neurologists

Professor Ayhan Ozturk is a dual-qualified neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He uses specialised electrical testing to accurately diagnose and manage progressive nerve and muscle disorders.

• Specialises in Motor Neuron Disease (ALS) and neuromuscular junction disorders
• Qualified clinical neurophysiologist – uses nerve conduction studies and EMG for precise diagnosis
• Treats demyelinating diseases including Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and peripheral neuropathy
• Former Professor at Duzce University Faculty of Medicine – trained future neurology specialists

Professor Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurology specialist at Biruni University Hospital, a top-tier Turkish medical school and research centre.

• Specialises in neurodegenerative disorders and memory loss management
• Former Chief Physician at Kutahya Air Hospital with senior clinical leadership
• Completed neurology residency at the prestigious GATA Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and national aviation health boards
• Focuses on precise neurological assessment for complex brain conditions

Associate Professor Hatice Balaban is a movement disorder specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. She specialises in managing complex motor symptoms and cognitive decline across various neurological conditions.

• Performs botulinum toxin injections to treat spasticity and involuntary muscle contractions
• Specialises in treating Parkinson's disease and essential tremor management
• Expertise in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
• Manages balance and gait disorders to improve patient mobility and safety
• Fellow of the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and former Associate Professor