8 Best Syndrome Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Nuran Burcu Arkali is a neurologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She specializes in electrophysiology and neurodegenerative disorders. Dr. Arkali completed a master’s program in electrophysiology at Istanbul University. She helped establish the neurology clinic and intensive care unit at Diyarbakir Training Hospital.

• Expertise in EEG, EMG, and video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Treats Parkinson’s disease and dementia using medication and neural therapy.
• Performs Botulinum toxin applications specifically for headache and movement disorders.
• Works at Hisar Hospital, which holds the JCI accreditation for safety.

Dr. Ebru Altindag is an associate professor and neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. Dr. Altindag has won multiple first prizes at National Epilepsy Congresses for her research publications. She also treats Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and neurodegenerative conditions.

• Expertise in video-EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG).
• Member of the Association of Child Neurology and Neuroimmunology.
• Winner of the Kenan Tükel publishing award for research on seizure semiology.
• Recipient of a scientific research support award from the Turkish Epilepsy Association.

Dr. Yasef Özsarfati is a neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has over 40 years of expertise in neurology. He spent a year in the United States researching dementia and behavioral neurology. Dr. Özsarfati earned his professorship at Istanbul University.

• Specializes in the treatment of dementia, epilepsy, and severe headaches.
• Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility and Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital.
• Uses advanced diagnostics including video-EEG monitoring and brain MRI.

With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience, the doctor is a highly accomplished specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. Clinical expertise encompasses hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery. The doctor has held significant positions at various training and research hospitals, including serving as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor has pursued international professional development, including an observership at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. After being appointed Associate Professor in 2018, the doctor attained the rank of Professor in 2024 and currently practices as a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Associate Professor Бусе Чагла Ары focuses on movement and sleep disorders at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. She specialises in managing complex neurological conditions through targeted injections and specialised diagnostic testing.

• Performs botulinum toxin injections to treat chronic migraines and movement disorders
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Department of Neurology
• Uses polysomnography and sleep latency tests to diagnose complex sleep syndromes
• Active member of the Global Migraine and Pain Society

Dr Halit Anil Eray is a specialised neurosurgeon at Ardahan State Hospital, focusing on the treatment of movement disorders and Tourette syndrome through advanced neuromodulation.

• Clinical Research Scholar at the University of Florida, specialising in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Tourette syndrome
• Specialises in neuromodulation and functional neurosurgery to manage complex neuropsychiatric conditions
• Trained in advanced neuroimaging and connectomics to improve surgical accuracy and patient outcomes
• Published research on dual-targeting DBS techniques for managing rare tremor syndromes

Dr Siar Dursun specialises in treating West syndrome – a severe form of infant epilepsy – at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Uses video-EEG monitoring to track brain activity and diagnose specific seizure types
• Treats neurodegenerative diseases and childhood epilepsy using targeted medical protocols
• Manages complex cases of spinal muscular atrophy and developmental regression
• Completed specialist child neurology training at Aydin Adnan Menderes University
• Focuses on paediatric movement disorders and essential tremors