Epilepsy Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Ela Simay Zengin is a neurology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with international credentials from the American Academy of Neurology.

• Specialises in managing complex epilepsy cases and seizure disorders
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Trained at several prestigious Turkish medical faculties including Dokuz Eylul University
• Uses botulinum toxin applications and migraine vaccines for related neurological conditions
• Active member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Professor Kursad Aydin has performed over 900 procedures and leads the paediatric neurology department at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex and medication-resistant epilepsy cases in children
• Performs Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) – a surgical ‘pacemaker’ for the brain to reduce seizures
• Expert in ketogenic diet therapy to manage epilepsy through metabolic control
• Highly skilled in combining medical management with surgical interventions for better outcomes
• Certified specialist from Gazi University, one of Turkey’s top medical faculties

Dr. Mustafa Kilic is a neurosurgeon in Istanbul specializing in functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation. He performs Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and epilepsy. Dr. Kilic serves as an Associate Professor at Istinye University. He manages the entire surgical process from preoperative planning to device adjustment.

• Expertise in spinal cord and sacral nerve stimulation for chronic pain management.
• Performs brain and spinal cord tumor removals using stereotactic techniques.
• Treats trigeminal neuralgia using radiofrequency thermocoagulation.
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

Associate Professor Bariş Ekici is a specialist in paediatric neurology who has authored five books on autism and childhood neurological disorders.

• Specialises in dietary therapies for childhood epilepsy to help manage drug-resistant seizures
• Researched positron emission tomography (PET) imaging for children with infantile spasms
• Studied epilepsy outcomes in børn with periventricular leukomalacia – a type of brain injury in infants
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical faculties

Professor Ebru Erbayat Altay brings elite international training to Medipol Mega University Hospital, having refined her epilepsy expertise at the Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy in the USA.

• Trained at the University of Washington – a world-leading hub for neurological research
• Specialises in managing complex adult and paediatric seizure disorders
• Expert in identifying surgical candidates for drug-resistant epilepsy cases
• Focuses on precise diagnosis through specialised neurological monitoring

Professor Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with significant expertise in managing seizure disorders.

• Trained at the prestigious GATA Faculty of Medicine in Ankara
• Former Assistant Professor of Neurology – educating the next generation of specialists
• Expert in neuro-diagnostic testing for accurate seizure identification
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association
• Served as a flight physician with specialized training in aviation medicine

Professor Ece Gultekin is a dedicated paediatric neurologist at Biruni University Hospital, specialising in complex seizure management for children.

• Focuses on drug-resistant epilepsy using modern treatment protocols
• Completed subspecialist training in paediatric neurology at Medipol University
• Expert in managing neurological developmental delays and cerebral palsy
• Active member of the Child Neurology Association of Turkey
• Manages sleep disorders and autism-related neurological issues

Associate Professor Бусе Чагла Ары is a highly regarded neurologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a strong academic focus on diagnostic monitoring. She currently teaches the next generation of specialists as a faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Specialises in EEG monitoring to accurately identify and classify different types of seizures
• Holds the title of Associate Professor of Neurology at Istanbul Medipol University
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Expert in managing sleep disorders that often complicate or trigger epilepsy symptoms
• Focuses on neurorehabilitation to help patients regain function after neurological events

Professor Talip Asil completed an international fellowship in Canada and held senior leadership roles across major university hospitals. He currently treats complex neurological cases at Biruni University Hospital.

• Specialises in managing adult epilepsy and chronic seizure disorders
• Trained in interventional neurology to address vascular-related brain conditions
• Former Professor at Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine – a leading Turkish medical school
• Collaborated with the University of Calgary Stroke Programme on neurological recovery
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society with 50+ published research papers

Dr Siar Dursun is a specialist paediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a dedicated focus on childhood seizure disorders.

• Specialises in paediatric epilepsy management and developmental neurology
• Trained at Adnan Menderes University in child health and diseases
• Manages complex neurological cases at Istanbul Medipol Hospital
• Completed advanced fellowship training specifically in child neurology