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Baris Metin

  • 4.0 Good 4 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Baris Metin is a double-qualified specialist in neurology and psychiatry at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specialises in neuroimaging and seizure management for drug-resistant cases.

    • Performed extensive clinical work in both Turkey and Belgium
    • Uses functional neuroimaging to map brain activity for precise diagnoses
    • Expert in electroencephalography (EEG) to monitor infantile seizure patterns
    • Conducts research on memory and sleep disorders to improve long-term outcomes
    • Recognised for academic contributions to international scientific journals
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Package price fromAUD $28,835

Yasar Kutukcu

  • 34 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Kutukcu leads the neurophysiology department at Anadolu Medical Center after completing specialized training at the University of California San Francisco.

    • Treats paediatric seizures and epilepsy using clinical neurophysiology techniques
    • Expert in EEG monitoring to identify abnormal brain wave patterns
    • Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
    • Specialises in botulinum toxin applications for associated movement disorders
    • Former academic at GATA Medical School training future neurologists
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Package price fromAUD $12,255

Sinan Comu

  • 30 years of experience
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  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Sinan Comu follows American treatment protocols for West syndrome, having completed his paediatric neurology training at the University of Pittsburgh.

    • Specialises in managing developmental delays and epilepsy in infants and children
    • Completed a paediatric residency at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in the USA
    • Expert in treating genetic and metabolic disorders that cause seizures
    • Active member of the international Child Neurology Society
    • Practises at the JCI-accredited Memorial Sisli Hospital
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Package price fromAUD $43,252

Baris Topcular

  • 20 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Associate Professor Baris Topcular leads the neurology team at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and brings specialist expertise from the University of Basel in Switzerland.

    • Specialises in managing complex seizure disorders and functional neurology cases
    • Completed specialist fellowship at the PharmaZentrum Research Center in Switzerland
    • Former senior neurologist at Bakirkoy Training and Research Hospital for mental health
    • Associate Professor at Istanbul Science University specialising in neurological sciences
    • Uses neuro-imaging technology to localise and manage drug-resistant seizure activity
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Bariş Ekici

  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Associate Professor Bariş Ekici is a specialist paediatric neurologist who has authored five books on autism and childhood neurological conditions.

    • Specialises in infantile spasms and complex childhood epilepsy cases
    • Researched dietary therapies as a treatment for paediatric seizures
    • Utilises positron emission tomography (PET) scans to find seizure origins
    • Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in child neurology
    • Expert in conditions involving brain white matter injury in children
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Yasef Özsarfati

  • 41 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Yasef Özsarfati is a senior neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with specialized training in epilepsy and complex neurological disorders.

    • Completed a research fellowship in the United States focusing on behavioural neurology
    • Recognised as a Professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
    • Specialises in managing complex epilepsy cases at JCI-accredited facilities
    • Expertise includes dementia and headaches, providing a broad perspective on neurological health
    • Trained at the renowned Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine and Hacettepe University
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Sultan Tarlaci

  • 26 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Sultan Tarlaci is a senior neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, where he leads the management of complex neurological conditions and seizure disorders.

    • Specialises in treating medication-resistant epilepsy and rare seizure types
    • Expertise in brain mapping and neuroimaging for accurate diagnosis
    • Awarded for significant contributions to the field of neurosciences
    • Published extensive research in international peer-reviewed journals
    • Professor at Ege University – one of Turkey's top-tier medical institutions
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Burcu Polat

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  • 26 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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.

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Ebru Erbayat Altay

  • 5.0 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Ebru Erbayat Altay is a specialist neurologists who trained at the Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy, a top-tier American epilepsy centre.

    • Specialises in managing complex seizure disorders like West syndrome
    • Completed advanced clinical training at the University of Washington
    • Focuses on pharmacological treatments for drug-resistant epilepsy cases
    • Practises at Medipol Mega University Hospital, a major JCI-accredited academic centre
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Mehmet Tonge

  • 15 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Mehmet Tonge is a senior neurosurgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital, one of the region's largest private medical facilities.

    • Specialises in paediatric neurosurgery – focuses on surgical options for childhood brain disorders
    • Performs functional neurosurgery to manage drug-resistant cases by altering nerve activity
    • Experienced in Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) – a 'brain pacemaker' to reduce seizure frequency
    • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
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Siar Dursun

  • 15 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Siar Dursun is a specialist in paediatric neurology at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in managing childhood seizure disorders.

    • Specialises in paediatric neurology with a focus on early-onset seizure management
    • Completed subspecialty training in child neurology at Adnan Menderes University
    • Formerly senior neurologist at Kartal Education and Research Hospital
    • Manages complex cases of developmental epilepsy in infants and young children
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Ece Gultekin

  • 19 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Ece Gultekin is a dedicated paediatric neurologist at Biruni University Hospital. She specialises in managing drug-resistant epilepsy and complex developmental delays in children.

    • Completed a PhD subspecialisation in child neurology at Medipol University
    • Focuses on 'risky baby' monitoring to identify early neurological issues
    • Treats resistant seizure disorders using targeted paediatric protocols
    • Member of the Child Neurology Association of Turkey
    • Manages neuromotor concerns including cerebral palsy and walking delays
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Abdullah Ozkardes

  • 34 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Ozkardes provides stem cell therapy and deep brain stimulation (DBS). He previously served as Chief Physician at Kutahya Air Hospital.

    • Specializes in neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and muscular dystrophy.
    • Performs rehabilitation using robotic exoskeleton and anti-gravity treadmill systems.
    • Provides diagnostics including video-EEG monitoring and brainstem evoked response audiometry.
    • Is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board.
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Nimet Dortcan

  • 36 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Nimet Dortcan is a specialist in clinical neurophysiology from Istanbul University – she focuses on the electrical activity of the brain to manage complex epilepsy cases.

    • Specialises in electroencephalography (EEG) to precisely monitor and map brain seizure activity
    • Holds a Masters in Electroneurophysiology for advanced diagnostic accuracy
    • Uses botulinum A toxin applications for neurological symptom relief
    • Serves as a Faculty Member at Haliç University Faculty of Medicine
    • Expert in polysomnography for diagnosing concurrent sleep disorders in neurological patients
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Hatice Balaban

  • 31 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Associate Professor Hatice Balaban is a specialist neurologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with deep expertise in managing complex seizure disorders and epilepsy.

    • Specialises in epilepsy and movement disorders at one of Turkey's leading hospitals
    • Expert in botulinum toxin application for spasticity and involuntary movements
    • Trained at Ankara University, a top-tier medical school in Turkey
    • Previous experience as a lead neurologist at Medicana International Ankara Hospital
    • Recognised as an Associate Professor for her academic and clinical contributions to neurology
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Package price fromAUD $31,718

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Bookimed Insights: Top West syndrome Specialists in Turkey for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top West syndrome specialists in Turkey, collaborating with 19 leading doctors. The specialists in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#126 years of experienceMedication-resistant seizure disordersProfessor Metin brings dual expertise in neurology and psychiatry. He uses functional neuroimaging and EEG monitoring to manage complex paediatric seizure disorders that fail to respond to standard medications.
Turkey
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#234 years of experienceMedication-resistant paediatric epilepsyUniversity of California San Francisco trained specialist. Expert in clinical neurophysiology and EEG monitoring for complex seizure disorders; member of the Turkish Neurology Society.
Turkey
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#330 years of experienceInfantile spasms and developmental delaysUS-trained specialist with fellowships from the University of Pittsburgh and Case Western Reserve. He applies evidence-based American protocols to treat complex paediatric epilepsy and metabolic disorders.
Turkey
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#420 years of experienceComplex paediatric seizure managementSwiss-trained in neurology and a senior academic at Istanbul Science University. He brings deep clinical knowledge in treating resistant seizure disorders like West syndrome within a high-volume research hospital setting.
Turkey
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#5Infantile spasms and complex paediatric epilepsyPublished expert on infantile spasms and dietary therapies for epilepsy. He focuses on neurological imaging and has authored five books on paediatric developmental and seizure disorders.
Turkey
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#641 years of experienceProfessor-led epilepsy managementProfessor at Istanbul University with US-based training in behavioural neurology. He brings senior academic expertise to managing complex epilepsy cases within the Florence Nightingale Hospital network.
Turkey
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#726 years of experienceMedication-resistant epilepsy casesExpert in neurological disorders with a strong academic background. He focuses on complex brain diseases at Turkey's specialised NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, backed by peer-reviewed research and senior leadership experience.
Turkey
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#829 years of experienceMedication-resistant epilepsyTrained at the Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy in the USA. She brings high-level international expertise to treating complex paediatric and adult seizure disorders.
Turkey
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#915 years of experienceSurgical management of drug-resistant casesExtensive background in paediatric functional neurosurgery at a major university hospital; focuses on neuromodulation techniques like VNS for complex childhood conditions.
Turkey
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#1015 years of experienceInfantile seizure disordersUniversity-trained specialist in paediatric neurology from Adnan Menderes University. He has held senior clinical roles at several major Turkish research hospitals, focusing exclusively on childhood neurological conditions.
Turkey
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