Chronic pain Doctors Abroad — Page 2

The doctor is a Professor of Neurology with a specialization in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease. With extensive expertise in these areas, the doctor has contributed significantly to the understanding and treatment of neurological disorders. The doctor is recognized for advancing research and clinical practices in neurology, focusing on improving patient outcomes through innovative approaches.

Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He specializes in hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery.

He was born in Istanbul in 1971. He completed his elementary, middle, and high school education in Istanbul. In 1988, he was admitted to Istanbul University’s Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he began his medical education, and graduated with a medical degree in 1994.

Between 1994 and 1996, he fulfilled his mandatory service as a general practitioner in Artvin. In 1996, he passed the Medical Specialization Exam (TUS) and began his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology. In 2001, he completed his residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital and earned the title of Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Following his residency, he completed his mandatory service at Van State Hospital and subsequently worked at Beykoz State Hospital. He later worked as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, where he had the opportunity to work with many experienced surgeons in his field.

As part of his professional development, he served as an observer physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, USA. He later worked at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and was appointed Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2018.

He retired in 2023 and began working at Florence Nightingale Ataşehir Hospital that same year. In 2024, he was appointed as a professor at Demiroğlu Science University after being promoted to the rank of professor.

After a brief stint at Mecidiyeköy Environmental Hospital, Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has been serving as a Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at NPİSTANBUL Hospital since June 2026.

He is married and an avid animal lover.

Professor Tahsin Ali Zirh is a neurosurgery specialist who completed advanced fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital. He leads the movement disorder and pain centre at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specialises in neuromodulation and functional neurosurgery for severe chronic pain
• Former Research Fellow at Toronto Western Hospital focusing on neurosurgical techniques
• Trained at the University of Virginia and University of Washington
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Expertise in neurophysiology for precisely mapping pain pathways

Associate Professor Buse Cagla Ari is a senior neurologist at the Medipol Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center, specialising in chronic headache and nerve-based pain management.

• Performs nerve blockages and trigger point injections to provide targeted relief for chronic headache and nerve pain
• Expert in botulinum toxin (Botox) applications for managing complex migraine and movement-related pain
• Member of the Global Migraine and Pain Society and the International Headache Society
• Board member of the Neurorehabilitation Working Group for the Turkish Neurological Association

Dr Inci Emekli specialises in managing chronic pain linked to neurological and movement disorders at the prestigious Medipol University PARMER centre.

• Trained at Michigan State University in the Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology
• Board-certified specialist and Fellow of the Turkish Board of Neurology
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology, staying updated on global treatment protocols
• Published research on carpal tunnel syndrome and neuropathic pain management
• Focuses on diagnosing complex inherited neurological diseases through the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Professor Yasef Özsarfati is a leading neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with US-based training in complex neurological disorders.

• Specialises in managing chronic headaches and treatment-resistant migraine pain
• Completed clinical research at the University of Florida focusing on behavioural neurology
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Expertise in dementia and epilepsy-related neurological care
• Extensive background at JCI-accredited Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2013

Dr Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a specialist neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on neurologically driven pain management.

• Performs nerve blocks – injections that interrupt pain signals to provide relief for persistent headaches
• Administers botulinum toxin for chronic migraine and muscular pain conditions
• Member of the International Headache Society and European Academy of Neurology
• Trained at Kartal Dr Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish clinical centre

Associate Professor Ebru Altindag is an award-winning neurologist and neurophysiologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specialises in complex nerve-related pain and epileptic semiology.

• Holds a subspecialty in clinical neurophysiology for advanced nerve and muscle testing
• Awarded by the Turkish Neurology Association for research into subclinical nerve involvement
• Uses video-EEG monitoring to precisely diagnose seizures mimicking chronic neurological pain
• Member of the Association of Child Neurology and Neuroimmunology
• Expert in motor unit count methods to assess nerve damage and axon loss