Best Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr. Baris Metin is a neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He has practiced medicine in both Turkey and Belgium. Dr. Metin focuses on memory disorders, epilepsy, and sleep medicine. He treats complex conditions like Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. His work includes functional neuroimaging and electroencephalography (EEG).

• Expertise in neurological rehabilitation and post-stroke recovery.
• Authored numerous research papers in national and international scientific journals.
• Treats patients at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility using Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

Professor Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak holds a Master's degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in Electromyography (EMG) to assess muscle and nerve cell health
• Expert in nerve conduction studies to identify motor neuron issues
• Trained at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic
• Focuses on diagnostic electrophysiology for complex neurological conditions
• Practises at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Professor Baris Topcular uses molecular neuroimaging to accurately track disease progression at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at the University of Basel PharmaZentrum Research Center in Switzerland
• Specialises in Parkinson’s and other movement-related motor disorders
• Uses PET scans for molecular neuroimaging to improve diagnostic accuracy
• Provides botulinum toxin applications to help manage muscle stiffness and spasming
• Former specialist at the Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital

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.

Professor Yasef Özsarfati brings senior academic expertise to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital after training at one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties.

• Completed a research fellowship in the United States focusing on behavioural neurology
• Recognised as a Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in managing complex neuromuscular conditions and cognitive disorders
• Experienced in treating dementia and seizure disorders along with systemic neurology
• Practises at a major JCI-accredited hospital centre in Istanbul

Professor Sultan Tarlaci is a senior Neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, where he leads research into complex neurodegenerative conditions.

• Specialises in managing motor neuron dysfunction and progressive paralysis
• Author of multiple neurology textbooks used in clinical teaching
• Published extensive research in international peer-reviewed journals on brain diseases
• Awarded for significant contributions to the field of neurosciences
• Trained at Ege University School of Medicine in clinical neurology

Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz is a senior neurologist at the specialist PARMER centre, where she focuses on complex movement disorders and neurodegenerative conditions.

• Trained at London's National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen Square
• Published 30 clinical research papers on movement disorders and neurological health
• Specialises in neuromodulation and personal treatment plans for individual patient needs
• Leads the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders unit at Medipol University

Dr Ulvi Samadzade specialises in neuromuscular junction disorders at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on symptom management for degenerative conditions.

• Provides intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy – uses antibodies to modulate the immune system and support nerve function
• Performs plasmapheresis – filters blood to remove harmful proteins that may contribute to nerve damage
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology and the Turkish Neurological Society
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital, a major centre for complex neurological research

Dr Inci Emekli is a movement disorder specialist at the Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER), where she manages complex motor-function conditions.

• Completed a movement disorders fellowship at Michigan State University in the United States
• Recognised as a Fellow of the Turkish Board of Neurology after rigorous specialist training
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology, staying updated on modern neurological protocols
• Published genetic research on hereditary movement disorders in international medical journals

Dr. Siar Dursun is a pediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Dr. Dursun completed his medical training at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Research Hospital. He works at a university-affiliated center that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, West syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy.
• Performs pediatric check-ups and diagnostic video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Provides medication management for autism and Parkinson’s disease.
• Practices at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.

Dr Nimet Dortcan is a clinical neurophysiology sub-branch specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus. She focuses on the peripheral nervous system and complex muscle diseases.

• Specialises in Electromyography (EMG) – tests nerve and muscle health to help confirm diagnoses
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society
• Completed a Master's programme in Electroneurophysiology at Istanbul University
• Faculty member at Haliç University Medical School training the next generation of specialists
• Expert in clinical neurophysiological examinations including evoked potentials

Associate Professor Hatice Balaban is a senior neurologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with deep clinical expertise in managing complex neurodegenerative disorders.

• Specialises in treating spasticity, helping patients manage muscle stiffness and involuntary contractions
• Expert in botulinum toxin applications to alleviate severe muscle tightness and movement issues
• Former Associate Professor at Cumhuriyet University, where she trained the next generation of neurologists
• Broad expertise across brain vascular diseases and gait disorders to support patient mobility