Epilepsy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Nihal Isik is a neurologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She serves as the Turkey Representative to the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Isik specialized at Hacettepe University and focuses on neuro-muscular diseases, epilepsy, and dementia. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored the official Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for Multiple Sclerosis.
• Published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals.
• Heads sessions and delivers invited panels at global neurology conferences.
• Awarded for excellence in multiple sclerosis research at the National Neurology Congress.

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 Altindag is a multi-award-winning neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who has managed over 1,100 epilepsy procedures and complex consultations.

• Specialises in clinical neurophysiology, using advanced EEG monitoring to pin-point precise seizure origins
• Awarded first prize by the National Epilepsy Congress for her research into juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
• Subspecialised in neurophysiology, focusing on the electrical activity of the brain to guide treatment
• Active member of the Turkish Association for Combating Epilepsy and the Association of Child Neurology

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 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

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