Best Epilepsy Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Baris Metin is a highly qualified neurologist and researcher who completed a PhD at Ghent University in Belgium, specialising in functional neuroimaging.

• Focuses on complex epilepsies and the use of electroencephalography (EEG) for accurate diagnosis
• Uses functional neuroimaging to map brain activity and pinpoint seizure origins
• Specialised in neurology at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Department of Neurology
• Active in international research with numerous papers on brain disorders and neuroimaging

Professor Yasar Kutukcu balances senior clinical leadership at Anadolu Medical Center with international research experience from the University of California San Francisco.

• Specialises in clinical neurophysiology to accurately map and monitor seizure activity
• Uses EEG-EMG diagnostics to pinpoint specific types of epilepsy for better management
• Member of the Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Society
• Integrates sleep disorder expertise to address common seizure triggers and nocturnal symptoms
• Trained at GATA Medical School, one of Turkey's premier military medical academies

Dr Celal Salcini is a senior neurology specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, where he focuses on the intersection of electrophysiology and complex seizure disorders.

• Specialises in electrophysiology – using nerve conduction tests to pinpoint precise seizure origins
• Expertise in Lafora disease – a rare and severe form of progressive myoclonic epilepsy
• Former lecturer at Uskudar University – trained the next generation of neurological specialists
• Co-authored Merritt's Neurology Handbook – a globally recognised resource for brain and spinal diseases
• Multilingual specialist who consults in English, Serbian, and Bosnian

Board-certified physiatrist (Diplomate of the Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023). Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital. CEO and Founder of PYONG Rehabilitation Group since 2023.

Clinical focus: neurorehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, and chronic pain. Uses robotics and wearable exoskeleton gait training. Performs ultrasound-guided procedures and advanced laser and radiofrequency therapies.

Principal Investigator of a pilot randomized controlled trial on wearable exoskeleton gait training in subacute stroke. Presented to the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand in 2023. Instructor at KMITL since 2020.

Completed Rehabilitation Medicine residency at Chulalongkorn University in 2023. Earned an MD in 2017. Runs a public health platform with over 100,000 followers. Hosted PYONG SUMMIT in 2024 with over 200 attendees. Honors include nominee for Quality Person of the Year 2025 and First Prize in the Ananda Mahidol Pin Design in 2016.

Professor Nuran Burcu Arkali holds a Master's degree in electrophysiology, specialising in the complex electrical diagnostic testing required to pinpoint seizure activity.

• Performs advanced EEG monitoring to track brain waves and identify epilepsy triggers
• Completed specialist electrophysiology training at Istanbul University's top medical faculties
• Uses neural therapy and botulinum toxin for managing related neurological symptoms
• Expert in sleep disorders and headaches often associated with epilepsy cases
• Fellow of the Turkish Ministry of Health for specialised therapy applications

Professor Kursad Aydin has performed over 900 procedures and leads the paediatric neurology department at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex and medication-resistant epilepsy cases in children
• Performs Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) – a surgical ‘pacemaker’ for the brain to reduce seizures
• Expert in ketogenic diet therapy to manage epilepsy through metabolic control
• Highly skilled in combining medical management with surgical interventions for better outcomes
• Certified specialist from Gazi University, one of Turkey’s top medical faculties

Dr Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak brings specialised expertise in electrophysiology to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – focusing on the electrical activity of the brain to manage epilepsy.

• Holds a Master's degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University
• Uses EEG (electroencephalogram) monitoring to pinpoint irregular brain wave patterns and capture seizure data
• Performs EMG (electromyography) to assess nerve and muscle health in complex neurological cases
• Trained at the Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Previously served at major public and private neurology clinics across the region

Professor Sinan Comu is a highly regarded paediatric neurologist at Memorial Sisli Hospital with intensive training from top-tier institutions in the United States.

• Completed specialist paediatric neurology training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Faculty
• Focuses on managing paediatric epilepsy, developmental delays, and complex metabolic or genetic disorders
• Member of the Child Neurology Society and the Turkish Neurological Society
• Certified in pediatrics after residency at the Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Ohio