Chronic pain Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Ulvi Samadzade manages complex chronic pain cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with a high degree of focus on neurological conditions.

• Treats chronic migraines using botulinum toxin injections to block pain signals
• Administers migraine vaccines for patients with regular, severe headaches
• Manages peripheral nervous system disorders that cause chronic nerve pain
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital's neurology department

Dr Ela Simay Zengin is a neurology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who provides targeted solutions for debilitating headaches and neurological pain.

• Treats chronic migraines using migraine vaccines and targeted botulinum toxin injections
• Manages complex cases of restless leg syndrome and neuralgic pain
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology and the European Academy of Neurology
• Specialises in managing movement disorders and Parkinson's disease through neurological care
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University and Acıbadem University's medical faculties

Dr Alireza Soltanzadeh is a dual-trained anesthesiology and algology specialist with deep expertise in managing complex pain conditions. He currently serves at Istanbul Okan University Hospital, where he integrates advanced pain-relief protocols for international patients.

• Specialises in algology – the specific medical study and treatment of chronic pain
• Completed a specialist fellowship in cardiac anaesthesia at the Siyami Ersek Center
• Expert in ozone therapy – a treatment used to reduce inflammation and manage pain
• Member of multiple international anaesthesiology and pain management societies
• Trained in Germany on specialized care protocols and patient safety measures

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 Mustafa Kilic is a dedicated neurosurgeon at Istinye University who specialises in neuromodulation – using electrical signals to reset nerves and manage persistent pain.

• Performs Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) to block pain signals before they reach the brain
• Expert in Radiofrequency Ablation – uses heat to treat chronic facial pain from trigeminal neuralgia
• Specialises in Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for complex neurological conditions
• Manages both surgical and non-surgical treatments for spinal and cervical disc hernias
• Serves as a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Professor Nimet Dortcan is a clinical neurophysiology specialist who uses precise mapping techniques to manage complex nerve and muscle discomfort at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Specialises in botulinum A toxin applications for chronic migraine and severe headaches
• Conducts electromyography (EMG) to diagnose limb pain and peripheral nervous system disorders
• Completed a Master of Science in Electroneurophysiology at Istanbul University
• Holds a sub-branch specialisation in Clinical Neurophysiology for detailed nerve assessments
• Serves as a faculty member at Haliç University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with significant expertise in managing neurological pain. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the GATA Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in chronic pain management related to complex neurological conditions
• Trained as a flight physician for both military and civilian sectors
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board
• Former Chief Physician at Kütahya Air Hospital overseeing specialist care programmes
• Completed specialist neurology residency at the prestigious GATA Faculty of Medicine

Areas of Interests

• Parkinson's disease
• Essential tremor
• Dystonia and other involuntary movements
• Balance and gait disorders
• Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias
• Spasticity
• Brain vascular diseases
• Migraine and other headaches
• Epilepsy
• Botulinum toxin application in dystonia
• Botulinum toxin application in spasticity
• Botulinum toxin application in migraine headache

Education:

• Bachelor of Medicine Ankara University 1988-1994
• Medical Specialization Neurology Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1995-2000
• Associate Professorship Neurology Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine 09/10/ 2013

Experience:

• General Practitioner Ankara Yenimahalle Health Center 1994-1995
• Research Assistant Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology 1995-2000
• Specialist Dr. Sevgi Milennium Hospital 2000-2001
• Specialist Dr. Deda Brain Spinal Cord Diseases Center 2001-2002
• Specialist Dr. Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine 2002-2003
• Specialist Dr Sivas Numune Hospital 2003-2007
• Specialist Dr. Private Sivas Anadolu Hospital 2007-2009
• Asst. Assoc. Dr. Department of Neurology, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas 2009-2013
• Assoc Prof Dr Neurology Department AD, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas October 2013- October 2016
• Assoc Prof Dr Medicana Sivas Hospital- March 2017-June 2020
• Assoc Prof Dr Medicana International Ankara Hospital August 2020-

Professor Yunus Keser Yilmaz is a cardiovascular surgeon and integrative medicine expert who uses non-surgical therapies for long-term health management.

• Specialises in Prolotherapy and Neural Therapy to treat persistent physical pain
• Uses Acupuncture and Ozone Therapy to manage inflammation without heavy medication
• Published over 100 scientific articles on cardiovascular and integrative medical treatments
• Hold 20 specialist certifications in surgical and complementary medical techniques
• Integrates Phytotherapy and Homeopathy into personalised pain management plans