Epilepsy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Nihal Işık is a neurologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She has worked there since December 2020. Her focus areas include multiple sclerosis, headaches, botulinum toxin therapy, neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy, and dementia. She completed her medical and neurology training at Hacettepe University.

She won third prize in the MS category at the 38th National Neurology Congress in 2002. She has supervised 23 theses. Her publications include 25 international and 36 national peer-reviewed articles. She has presented 48 international and 137 national conference papers. She has chaired 8 sessions and given 14 invited talks or panels. She is the author of “Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for MS.” She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Neurological Society, and the MS Study Group. She has served as the ECTRIMS Turkey representative since 2012.

Professor Baris Topcular has completed over 1,100 neurological treatments and leads the neurology department at the highly regarded Istanbul Science University.

• Uses molecular neuroimaging and brain PET scans for highly accurate seizure focus detection
• Gained international clinical experience at the University of Basel in Switzerland
• Specialises in neuropsychological assessment to evaluate how epilepsy impacts cognitive function
• Expert in botulinum toxin applications for associated muscular movement disorders
• Consults at the JCI-accredited Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital

Associate Professor Bariş Ekici is a specialist in paediatric neurology who has authored five books on autism and childhood neurological disorders.

• Specialises in dietary therapies for childhood epilepsy to help manage drug-resistant seizures
• Researched positron emission tomography (PET) imaging for children with infantile spasms
• Studied epilepsy outcomes in børn with periventricular leukomalacia – a type of brain injury in infants
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical faculties

Professor Ebru Erbayat Altay brings elite international training to Medipol Mega University Hospital, having refined her epilepsy expertise at the Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy in the USA.

• Trained at the University of Washington – a world-leading hub for neurological research
• Specialises in managing complex adult and paediatric seizure disorders
• Expert in identifying surgical candidates for drug-resistant epilepsy cases
• Focuses on precise diagnosis through specialised neurological monitoring

Professor Sultan Tarlaci is a senior neurologist at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He has authored several medical books and numerous peer-reviewed studies on complex brain disorders.

• Specialises in managing complex seizure cases and medication-resistant epilepsy
• Lead academic at Istanbul Uskudar University – a specialist neurosciences institution
• Extensive research background in epilepsy and degenerative brain diseases
• Received multiple national awards for contributions to neurosurgical research
• Completed residency at Ege University – one of Turkey's oldest medical schools

Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz is a highly accomplished neurologist at Medipol PARMER, specialising in the complex intersection of movement disorders and seizure management.

• Expert in managing reflex epilepsies and medication-induced seizures
• Completed prestigious training at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London
• Coordinates clinical treatment plans for patients at a dedicated movement disorder centre
• Published extensive research on epilepsy subtypes, including hot water epilepsy and status epileptikus
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, leading medical student education in neurology

Professor Tahsin Ali Zirh is an accomplished neurosurgeon who completed prestigious fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital.

• Specialises in functional neurosurgery for managing complex neurological conditions
• Highly trained in neurophysiology to monitor brain function during surgery
• Completed intensive surgical training across the UK, USA, and Canada
• Former Research Fellow at the University of Toronto's Neurosurgery Division
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Associate Professor Buse Cagla Ari is a senior neurologist at the Medipol PARMER centre, where she focuses on complex neuro-emergencies and seizure management.

• Specialises in managing epilepsy cases and neurological emergencies
• Expert in diagnostic EEG – records brain activity to pinpoint seizure origins for more accurate treatment
• Board member of the Turkish Neurological Association's Neurorehabilitation Working Group
• Academic lecturer at Bahcesehir University training the next generation of neurologists
• Active researcher with over 15 papers published in international medical journals

Professor Mehmet Tonge serves as a senior specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital – Turkey's largest private medical complex.

• Specialises in neurosurgery for the brain and nervous system
• Works within a JCI-accredited facility meeting international clinical standards
• Focuses on surgical solutions for neurological disorders
• Practices at a major university hospital that serves complex international cases