Best Chronic pain Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Baris Metin is a neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He has practiced medicine in both Turkey and Belgium. Dr. Metin focuses on memory disorders, epilepsy, and sleep medicine. He treats complex conditions like Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. His work includes functional neuroimaging and electroencephalography (EEG).

• Expertise in neurological rehabilitation and post-stroke recovery.
• Authored numerous research papers in national and international scientific journals.
• Treats patients at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility using Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

EDUCATION

2013-2019

Siam University

Bachelor degree of Medicine

2021-2022

Thammasat University

Specialize training Radiology Thammasat Hospital

2023

American Board Of Regenerative Medicine

specialized in Regenerative Medicine

EXPERIENCE

2019-2020

Pranangklao hospital :

GP, Regional hosptial with capacity over 500 beds

2020 - 2021

Bangchak hospital

GP, Medium community hospital with capacity of 100 beds

2021 - 2022

Thammasat hospital

Resident in department of Radiology

2022 - now

Jomtien Hospital a BDMS hospital

Full time doctor in department of

Anti-aging and Plastic Surgery at Jomtien hospital

BDMS is the largest private hospital group in Thailand,

2022 - now

Vega Wellness and Bioprime Sindhorn Clinic

Lead Doctor at Vega Stem Cell, I research and provide

expert consultations in Regenerative Medicine.

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist neurosurgeon at Medipol University, focusing on stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for chronic pain management.

• Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery to treat pain and movement disorders without invasive surgery
• Uses MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) to target pain pathways with heat-based precision
• Published 30+ international papers and contributed to multiple textbooks on functional neurosurgery
• Member of the European and World Societies for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery

Associate Professor Kantaphong Thongrong is the Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital, where he leads the treatment of complex chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions.

• Specialises in ultrasound-guided hydrodissection to release trapped nerves and reduce pain without major surgery
• Uses radio-frequency techniques and advanced laser therapy to treat persistent joint and tissue pain
• Presented research on surgical and clinical skills at the 17th Ottawa Conference in Perth, Australia
• Board-certified physiatrist trained at Chulalongkorn University, specialising in non-invasive pain solutions

Dr. Chutichate Pawaropart is an ophthalmologist with 22 years of experience. He has a subspecialty in neuro-ophthalmology. He practices at Navamin9 Hospital in Bangkok. He speaks English, Thai, and French.

Accreditations and training: MD, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. Certificate in Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. Subspecialty training in Neuro-Ophthalmology, Sorbonne University, Paris, France.

Clinical focus and services: cataract surgery (phacoemulsification with IOL, ECCE, ICCE) and cataract diagnostics. He also provides neuro-ophthalmic exams; corneal and conjunctival trauma repair; pterygium excision with autograft or amniotic membrane transplant; lid and anterior segment trauma repair; iris surgery; anterior vitrectomy; scleral wall resection; presbyopia care; refractometry; and treatment for macular dystrophy and amblyopia.

Dr Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak holds a Master's degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University – one of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in headache and vertigo management for patients with chronic symptoms
• Uses EMG (electromyography) to assess nerve and muscle health with precision
• Performs EEG (electroencephalogram) testing to monitor brain electrical activity
• Experienced in treating complex cases at leading Turkish medical centres
• Specialised training focuses on neurological causes of persistent pain

Professor Cahit Kural has performed over 1,110 successful neurological treatments at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in neurosurgery for nerve-related discomfort and spinal issues
• Practises at a major Turkish university hospital – a hub for clinical research
• Focuses on surgical interventions to alleviate long-term physical distress
• Consults on complex cases involving the central and peripheral nervous systems

Dr. Baris Topcular is a neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on dementia, movement disorders, and multiple sclerosis. He trained at the University of Basel in Switzerland. He also works in the molecular neuroimaging department for PET scans. Dr. Topcular treats patients at a JCI-accredited smart hospital in Turkey.

• Specialize in botulinum toxin applications for movement disorders.
• Performs neuropsychological assessments and molecular brain imaging.
• Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease and dystonia.
• Manages neurodegenerative diseases using stem cell therapy protocols.

Dr. Tamer Atasever is a nuclear medicine specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He previously served as the Director of the Nuclear Medicine Department at Ankara Order Laboratory. Dr. Atasever held multiple professorships at the prestigious Gazi University. He is a member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine.

• Expert in radioiodine therapy and PET-CT with Gallium 68 for cancer diagnostics.
• Uses advanced nuclear imaging for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul.
• Member of the Turkey Association of Nuclear Medicine.

Dr. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz is a neurologist at Medipol University PARMER in Istanbul. She specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Dr. Yılmaz creates Deep Brain Stimulation treatment plans with neurosurgical teams. She served as an observer at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London.

• Authored over 100 clinical researches and reports on movement disorders.
• Completed five Tubitak research projects focused on neurological conditions.
• Treats patients with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and essential tremor.
• Coordinates neurology student education at Medipol University.

Professor Sultan Tarlaci is a leading neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, specialising in complex neurological conditions and pain management.

• Treats chronic migraines and severe headaches using targeted neurological protocols
• Manages nerve-related pain and fainting disorders with advanced diagnostic tools
• Authored several textbooks and chapters on neurosciences and brain diseases
• Received multiple awards for his contributions to clinical neurology
• Completed specialist residency training at the Ege University School of Medicine