Headache Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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

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

Associate Professor Ebru Altindag is a neurophysiology specialist who excels in diagnosing complex headaches using advanced nerve function testing at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in clinical neurophysiology to identify underlying nerve triggers for chronic headaches
• Awarded by the Turkish Neurology Association for her research into neurological seizure semiology
• Holds a PhD in neurology from Istanbul University, focusing on neuromuscular and epileptic disorders
• Member of the Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Association
• Award-winning researcher in video-EEG monitoring for patients with altered consciousness

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

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 Burcak Ekinci Evci is a neurologically trained specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with expertise in neurophysiology and facial pain management.

• Awarded by the Turkish Neurological Society for excellence in clinical proceedings
• Completed advanced training in electroneurophysiology at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in trigeminal SEP – a nerve test used to diagnose complex facial pain and headaches
• Conducted research into glial tumours and genetic markers for neurological disorders
• Practices at a leading Turkish university hospital with access to diagnostic equipment

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

Professor Siar Dursun is a specialist paediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a focus on neurological health in children and adolescents.

• Specialised in childhood neurology at Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine
• Manages paediatric headache disorders and related central nervous system conditions
• Trained in child health and diseases at Izmir Education and Research Hospital
• Focuses on diagnosing underlying causes of chronic headaches in young patients
• Member of the medical faculty at one of Turkey's largest university hospital networks

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

Professor Nimet Dortcan is a clinical neurophysiology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with advanced training in managing complex headache disorders.

• Specialises in migraine botox and botulinum A toxin applications for chronic pain relief
• Master's degree in electroneurophysiology helps diagnose tricky nerve-related headache causes
• Expert in clinical neurophysiology, using tests to monitor brain and nerve activity
• Faculty member at Haliç University Faculty of Medicine training future neurologists
• Expertise includes diagnosing sleep disorders that often trigger persistent head pain

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

Associate Professor Hatice Balaban is a neurology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who uses botulinum toxin (Botox) injections to manage chronic migraine and complex headache disorders.

• Specialises in botulinum toxin application for chronic migraine to reduce headache frequency
• Registered as an Associate Professor of Neurology since 2013
• Trained at Ankara University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Manages headache cases alongside related neurological issues like balance and gait disorders
• Uses a multidisciplinary approach at the world-recognised Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Professor Melda Bozluolcay leads the neurology department at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's top academic medical centres.

• Manages complex headaches associated with brain vascular diseases and stroke
• Focuses on cases where headaches coincide with behaviour changes and memory loss
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society and the European Federation of Neurological Societies
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine