Epilepsy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience, the doctor is a highly accomplished specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. Clinical expertise encompasses hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery. The doctor has held significant positions at various training and research hospitals, including serving as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor has pursued international professional development, including an observership at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. After being appointed Associate Professor in 2018, the doctor attained the rank of Professor in 2024 and currently practices as a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

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 Yasef Özsarfati is a leading neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who specialised at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Focuses on epilepsy management and complex seizure disorders
• Completed a fellowship in the United States focusing on behavioural neurology
• Recognised as a Professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical institutions
• Holds senior membership in the neurology team at a JCI-accredited hospital
• Previously served as a specialist at the Iskenderun Navy Hospital

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 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