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Baris Metin

  • 4.0 Good 4 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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.
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Mehmet Tonge

  • 22 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist neurosurgeon at Medipol University, focusing on stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for chronic pain management.

    • Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
    • Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery to treat pain and movement disorders without invasive surgery
    • Uses MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) to target pain pathways with heat-based precision
    • Published 30+ international papers and contributed to multiple textbooks on functional neurosurgery
    • Member of the European and World Societies for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
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Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak

  • 24 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak holds a Master's degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University – one of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical institutions.

    • Specialises in headache and vertigo management for patients with chronic symptoms
    • Uses EMG (electromyography) to assess nerve and muscle health with precision
    • Performs EEG (electroencephalogram) testing to monitor brain electrical activity
    • Experienced in treating complex cases at leading Turkish medical centres
    • Specialised training focuses on neurological causes of persistent pain
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Cahit Kural

  • 28 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Ankara
  • Professor Cahit Kural has performed over 1,110 successful neurological treatments at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

    • Specialises in neurosurgery for nerve-related discomfort and spinal issues
    • Practises at a major Turkish university hospital – a hub for clinical research
    • Focuses on surgical interventions to alleviate long-term physical distress
    • Consults on complex cases involving the central and peripheral nervous systems
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Baris Topcular

  • 20 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Baris Topcular is a neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on dementia, movement disorders, and multiple sclerosis. He trained at the University of Basel in Switzerland. He also works in the molecular neuroimaging department for PET scans. Dr. Topcular treats patients at a JCI-accredited smart hospital in Turkey.

    • Specialize in botulinum toxin applications for movement disorders.
    • Performs neuropsychological assessments and molecular brain imaging.
    • Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease and dystonia.
    • Manages neurodegenerative diseases using stem cell therapy protocols.
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Tamer Atasever

  • 5.0 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
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  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Tamer Atasever is a nuclear medicine specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He previously served as the Director of the Nuclear Medicine Department at Ankara Order Laboratory. Dr. Atasever held multiple professorships at the prestigious Gazi University. He is a member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine.

    • Expert in radioiodine therapy and PET-CT with Gallium 68 for cancer diagnostics.
    • Uses advanced nuclear imaging for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
    • Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul.
    • Member of the Turkey Association of Nuclear Medicine.
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Sultan Tarlaci

  • 26 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Sultan Tarlaci is a leading neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, specialising in complex neurological conditions and pain management.

    • Treats chronic migraines and severe headaches using targeted neurological protocols
    • Manages nerve-related pain and fainting disorders with advanced diagnostic tools
    • Authored several textbooks and chapters on neurosciences and brain diseases
    • Received multiple awards for his contributions to clinical neurology
    • Completed specialist residency training at the Ege University School of Medicine
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Lutfi Hanoglu

  • 26 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • The doctor is a Professor of Neurology with a specialization in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease. With extensive expertise in these areas, the doctor has contributed significantly to the understanding and treatment of neurological disorders. The doctor is recognized for advancing research and clinical practices in neurology, focusing on improving patient outcomes through innovative approaches.

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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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Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz

  • 26 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz is a neurologist at Medipol University PARMER in Istanbul. She specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Dr. Yılmaz creates Deep Brain Stimulation treatment plans with neurosurgical teams. She served as an observer at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London.

    • Authored over 100 clinical researches and reports on movement disorders.
    • Completed five Tubitak research projects focused on neurological conditions.
    • Treats patients with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and essential tremor.
    • Coordinates neurology student education at Medipol University.
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Tahsin Ali Zirh

  • 36 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Tahsin Ali Zirh is a neurosurgery specialist who completed advanced fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital. He leads the movement disorder and pain centre at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

    • Specialises in neuromodulation and functional neurosurgery for severe chronic pain
    • Former Research Fellow at Toronto Western Hospital focusing on neurosurgical techniques
    • Trained at the University of Virginia and University of Washington
    • Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Expertise in neurophysiology for precisely mapping pain pathways
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Inci Emekli

  • 11 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Inci Emekli specialises in managing chronic pain linked to neurological and movement disorders at the prestigious Medipol University PARMER centre.

    • Trained at Michigan State University in the Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology
    • Board-certified specialist and Fellow of the Turkish Board of Neurology
    • Member of the European Academy of Neurology, staying updated on global treatment protocols
    • Published research on carpal tunnel syndrome and neuropathic pain management
    • Focuses on diagnosing complex inherited neurological diseases through the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
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Assoc. Prof. Buse Cagla Ari

  • 13 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Associate Professor Buse Cagla Ari is a senior neurologist at the Medipol Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center, specialising in chronic headache and nerve-based pain management.

    • Performs nerve blockages and trigger point injections to provide targeted relief for chronic headache and nerve pain
    • Expert in botulinum toxin (Botox) applications for managing complex migraine and movement-related pain
    • Member of the Global Migraine and Pain Society and the International Headache Society
    • Board member of the Neurorehabilitation Working Group for the Turkish Neurological Association
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Ebru Altindag

  • 28 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Associate Professor Ebru Altindag is an award-winning neurologist and neurophysiologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specialises in complex nerve-related pain and epileptic semiology.

    • Holds a subspecialty in clinical neurophysiology for advanced nerve and muscle testing
    • Awarded by the Turkish Neurology Association for research into subclinical nerve involvement
    • Uses video-EEG monitoring to precisely diagnose seizures mimicking chronic neurological pain
    • Member of the Association of Child Neurology and Neuroimmunology
    • Expert in motor unit count methods to assess nerve damage and axon loss
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Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz

  • 16 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, İzmir
  • Dr Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a specialist neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on neurologically driven pain management.

    • Performs nerve blocks – injections that interrupt pain signals to provide relief for persistent headaches
    • Administers botulinum toxin for chronic migraine and muscular pain conditions
    • Member of the International Headache Society and European Academy of Neurology
    • Trained at Kartal Dr Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish clinical centre
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Yasef Özsarfati

  • 41 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Yasef Özsarfati is a leading neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with US-based training in complex neurological disorders.

    • Specialises in managing chronic headaches and treatment-resistant migraine pain
    • Completed clinical research at the University of Florida focusing on behavioural neurology
    • Former Associate Professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
    • Expertise in dementia and epilepsy-related neurological care
    • Extensive background at JCI-accredited Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2013
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Ali Osman Mucuoglu

  • 14 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a skilled neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in spinal and functional neurosurgery to manage chronic pain.

    • Completed advanced spinal surgery training focused on complex back and neck pain
    • Trained in functional neurosurgery through the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Uses minimally invasive techniques to treat nerve compression and spinal tumours
    • Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EANS
    • Published research on treating cysts and schwannomas affecting the spine
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Bookimed Insights: Top Chronic pain Specialists in Turkey for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Chronic pain specialists in Turkey, collaborating with 33 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
#122 years of experienceNeuropathic and medication-resistant painTrained at Zurich University and Maastricht University, specializing in functional neurosurgery. He uses minimally invasive DBS and Gamma Knife techniques for complex pain cases that haven't responded to standard treatments.
Turkey
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#224 years of experienceNeurological chronic pain and headachesMaster's-level expert in electrophysiology. She uses nerve conduction studies and brain activity monitoring to diagnose and manage chronic headaches and complex neurological pain disorders.
Turkey
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#328 years of experienceNerve-related surgical casesPerformed over 1,110 complex neurological treatments. As a senior neurosurgeon at Lokman Hekim University, he focuses on surgical solutions for severe nerve and spinal distress.
Turkey
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#426 years of experienceChronic migraine and nerve-related painAn award-winning neurologist and textbook author who specialises in difficult-to-treat migraines and neurological pain. He leads specialist care at the NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.
Turkey
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#536 years of experienceNeuromodulation for chronic painFellowship-trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital. He specialises in functional neurosurgery and neurophysiology to treat medication-resistant pain through precise surgical mapping and neuromodulation techniques.
Turkey
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#611 years of experienceNeuropathic and movement-related painMichigan State-trained neurologist focusing on movement disorders and neuropathic pain. She holds a prestigious Fellowship with the Turkish Board of Neurology and contributes to international research in Movement Disorders.
Turkey
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#713 years of experienceComplex migraine and nerve-based painSpecialises in interventional pain relief using nerve blocks and Botox. She is an Associate Professor and active member of the Global Migraine & Pain Society, focused on non-surgical headache management.
Turkey
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#828 years of experienceNerve-related chronic painSubspecialised in clinical neurophysiology, providing expert diagnosis of nerve damage and muscle function. She is a multi-award-winning researcher recognised by the Turkish Neurology Association for her work on nerve involvement.
Turkey
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#916 years of experienceNeurological pain and migrainesExpert in neurological pain relief using nerve blocks and migraine vaccines. Member of the International Headache Society and European Academy of Neurology.
Turkey
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#1041 years of experienceChronic headache and migraine managementUS-trained neurologist specialising in headache disorders. Previously served as an Associate Professor at Istanbul University and brings senior academic expertise to managing complex chronic pain cases.
Turkey
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