Headache Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Buse Cagla Ari is a leading neurologist at Medipol PARMER who specialises in managing complex secondary headaches and chronic migraines.

• Treats chronic migraines using botulinum toxin (Botox) injections to reduce headache frequency
• Expert in nerve blockages and trigger point injections for immediate relief of severe head pain
• Active member of the International Headache Society and the Global Migraine and Pain Society
• Published significant research on cluster headache phenotypes and headache associated with sexual activity

Associate Professor Suber Dikici is a senior neurologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in managing complex headache disorders.

• Treats chronic headaches and sleep-related pain at a JCI-accredited facility
• Holds a specialist certification in sleep medicine and sleep disorder diagnosis
• Served as Associate Professor of Neurology at Düzce University
• Received the Publication Success Incentive Award for contributions to neurological research
• Active member of the Turkish Neurology Association and Turkish Sleep Medicine Association

Dr Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a neurological specialist who uses nerve blocks and migraine vaccines to manage chronic headache conditions.

• Provides greater occipital nerve blocks to relieve severe or persistent headache pain
• Uses botulinum toxin therapy to treat chronic migraines and tension-type headaches
• Maintains international standards as a member of the International Headache Society
• Completed specialist neurology training at Istanbul Kartal Dr Lutfi Kirdar Hospital
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology with a focus on movement disorders

Dr halil Gulluoglu provides relief for chronic headache sufferers at Medicalpoint International Hospital using targeted clinical therapies.

• Treats chronic migraines using Botox injections to block pain signals before they start
• Administers the migraine vaccine to reduce the frequency of severe headache episodes
• Specialises in managing vascular headaches and complex cerebrovascular issues
• Served as Assistant Professor at Çanakkale 18 March University faculty of medicine
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Association with expertise in movement disorders

Prof. Dr. Hakan Levent Gül is a neurologist. He graduated from the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his neurology residency at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. He later became an associate professor and then a professor. He also holds a second undergraduate degree in Healthcare Management.

He has worked as a neurologist and senior attending physician in public and private institutions. His expertise includes headache and dizziness, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, movement disorders, stroke, and sleep disorders. He provides neurological care at Moodist Hospital.

Dr Alireza Soltanzadeh is a specialist in algology – the branch of medicine dedicated to relieving chronic pain. He trained at Istanbul University Academy of Medicine to master nerve blocks and pain management techniques.

• Specialises in algology to treat persistent head and facial pain
• Expert in ozone therapy – a treatment used to reduce inflammation and pain
• Fellowship trained in cardiac anaesthesia at the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center
• Member of multiple international societies for anaesthesiology and pain management
• Multilingual specialist capable of coordinating care for international patients

Dr Ulvi Samadzade treats primary and secondary headaches at Medical Point International Hospital, specialising in modern therapeutic injections.

• Administers botulinum toxin injections to reduce chronic migraine frequency and severity
• Uses migraine vaccines, a targeted treatment that blocks pain-signalling proteins
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital, a major Turkish neurology centre

Dr Ela Simay Zengin is a neurology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on modern therapies for persistent headaches.

• Provides botulinum toxin injections to reduce migraine frequency and severity
• Administers migraine vaccines, a targeted treatment that blocks pain-signalling proteins
• Maintains international standards as a member of the American Academy of Neurology
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University and Acıbadem University medical faculties
• Active member of the European Academy of Neurology network

Professor Talip Asil brings international expertise to headache management, having served as a stroke fellow at the University of Calgary in Canada.

• Treats complex headaches and migraines through his role at Biruni University Hospital
• Completed specialised stroke and neuro-intervention training to manage vascular-related neurological conditions
• Former Head of Neurology departments across several major Turkish medical faculties
• Maintains professional focus on demyelinating diseases and neurovascular health
• Published researcher in clinical neurology with extensive teaching background at university hospitals

Associate Professor Бусе Чагла Ары is a leading specialist in headache management who holds a dual appointment at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital and Istanbul Medipol University.

• Specialises in precise nerve blocks to provide immediate relief for chronic migraine and cluster headaches
• Uses botulinum toxin injections to reduce the frequency and severity of recurring headache episodes
• Holds active membership in the International Headache Society and the Global Migraine and Pain Society
• Expert in neurorehabilitation through the Turkish Neurology Society working group

Professor Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurology specialist at Biruni University Hospital who previously served as Chief Physician at Kütahya Hospital.

• Specialises in diagnosing chronic headache and migraine through comprehensive neurological assessment
• Trained at the GATA Faculty of Medicine, a premier military medical academy
• Served as Assistant Professor of Neurology, educating the next generation of specialists
• Registered member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board

Dr. İlknur Erol is a pediatric neurologist who established the Pediatric Neurology and Video-EEG Units at the Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Research Center. She treats epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, and muscle diseases in children. Dr. Erol diagnoses infants and adolescents at her private practice in Adana.

• Uses Video-EEG, brain MRI, and genetic testing to diagnose neurological conditions.
• Treats neuromuscular complaints using electromyography (EMG) to assess nerve function.
• Member of the Turkish Pediatric Neurology Association and the Turkish Pediatrics Association.
• Consults in English and Turkish for families.