Neurology Doctors in Turkey — Page 5

Associate Professor Burak Eren is a leading specialist in brain and nerve surgery at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, focusing on tumours and complex spinal repair.

• Treats brain and pituitary tumours using endoscopic methods for less invasive access
• Specialises in spinal cord tumours and traumatic brain and spinal injuries
• Manages lumbar and cervical disc herniations and spinal canal stenosis
• Active researcher in traumatic brain injury recovery and spinal stabilisation

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a specialised dietician at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on clinical nutrition for metabolic and chronic conditions.

• Designs nutritional plans for managing metabolic issues like diabetes
• Specialises in cardiovascular nutrition to support heart health
• Provides clinical diet planning for patients with thyroid disorders
• Focuses on evidence-based nutrition for long-term disease management

Dr Siar Dursun is a board-certified child neurology specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a focus on medication management for complex paediatric cases.

• Specialises in paediatric epilepsy, West syndrome, and chronic childhood headache disorders
• Trained in child neurology at Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine
• Manages neuro-inflammatory conditions including paediatric multiple sclerosis and facial nerve neuritis
• Expert in treating essential tremors and varied movement disorders in children and adolescents

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a highly senior specialist at Ümran Medical Centre with a focus on both medical and surgical skin care.

• Treats chronic conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and severe acne
• Specialises in dermato-oncology – the evaluation and surgical removal of skin tumours
• Performs laser and light-based therapies for scarring and pigmentation disorders
• Provides specialised dermatological care for elderly patients with long-term conditions
• Uses non-invasive rejuvenation techniques including fillers and mesotherapy

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a specialist dermatologist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi with deep expertise in both medical and surgical skin care.

• Specialises in dermato-oncology for the early detection and surgical removal of skin cancers
• Treats complex medical skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, and chronic acne
• Provides paediatric dermatology for skin diseases specific to children and adolescents
• Performs cosmetic rejuvenations using dermal fillers, chemical peels, and mesotherapy

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.

Dr Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz is a board-certified neurology specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. She combines her neurological expertise with specialised training in sleep medicine and nephrology.

• Focuses on Parkinson's disease management and movement disorders
• Addresses sleep complications commonly associated with neurological conditions
• Trained at Hacettepe and Ankara University Medical Schools
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and Turkish Neurological Society
• Active member of the Turkish Association of Sleep Medicine

Dr Kokrek provides senior-level neurology care at Medipol Mega University Hospital, drawing on a multidisciplinary background in occupational medicine and rehabilitation.

• Specialises in managing Parkinson's disease and complex movement disorders
• Focuses on pediatric cases including cerebral palsy and developmental needs
• Integrates occupational health insights to manage work-related cognitive risks
• Trained at the Haseki Education and Research Hospital in Istanbul

Professor Mehmet Tonge specialises in brain and nerve surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on surgical interventions for medication-resistant epilepsy and complex brain conditions.

• Performs Gamma Knife procedures – targeted radiation that treats brain tumours without traditional surgery
• Specialises in precise surgical interventions for clinical epilepsy cases
• Practices at a major university hospital within a multidisciplinary neurological team
• Develops patient-specific treatment plans for minimally invasive neurosurgery