Best Facial Nerve Repair Surgery Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Halil Can is a specialist neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı who focuses on microsurgical repair of delicate nerve structures. He uses high-magnification techniques to restore function in complex cranial and peripheral nerve cases.

• Performs microvascular decompression to relieve pressure on facial and trigeminal nerves
• Specialises in skull base surgery including tumours at the pontocerebellar angle
• Published 21 international research papers on surgical safety and anatomical working zones
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ulvi Samadzade is a neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in treating epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. He trained at Gazi University and Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. Dr. Samadzade belongs to the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

• Uses botulinum toxin injections and IVIG therapy for neurological symptom management.
• Treats complex conditions including Alzheimer’s, migraines, and movement disorders.
• Is a member of the European Academy of Neurology.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital in Turkey.

Dr Ela Simay Zengin is a neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on managing complex facial nerve dysfunction and motor recovery.

• Treats facial palsy using therapeutic botulinum toxin injections to manage muscle synkinesis
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology and the European Academy of Neurology
• Uses specialised neurofeedback and microcurrent therapy to support nerve rehabilitation
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University and Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• Coordinates interdisciplinary care for patients with chronic nerve paralysis and neurodegenerative symptoms

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.