Best Headache Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Baris Metin is a neurological specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital with international experience in Belgium and Turkey.

• Specialises in headache management and functional neuroimaging to identify brain activity patterns
• Uses electroencephalography (EEG) to monitor brain waves for more accurate diagnosis
• Expertise in sleep disorders which often contribute to chronic headache symptoms
• Published numerous research papers in international journals on functional brain imaging
• Treats complex cases involving memory disorders and seizure-related headaches

Dr Celal Salcini specialises in clinical electrophysiology – using precise nerve and muscle tests to identify the root cause of chronic headaches.

• Treats complex cases at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a world-recognised centre for neurosciences
• Uses electrophysiology to monitor nerve signals, helping to distinguish between different types of headaches
• Completed neurology specialist training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on spinal cord diseases and neurophysiologic approaches to movement disorders
• Contributes to ongoing clinical studies to improve headache and pain management protocols

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a leading neurosurgeon who specialises in functional neurosurgery to treat chronic pain and complex neurological conditions.

• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery – a non-invasive treatment that uses precise radiation beams to treat nerve-related pain without incisions
• Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Uses focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) to treat movement disorders and pain symptoms with high precision
• Board member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Stereotactic and Functional section

Dr Kantaphong Thongrong is a board-certified physiatrist who previously presented his medical research at the 17th Ottawa Conference in Perth, Australia.

• Specialises in chronic pain management using ultrasound-guided interventions and hydrodissection
• Uses advanced laser therapy to treat persistent headaches and musculoskeletal pain
• Serves as Head of the Rehabilitation Department at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital
• Applies botulinum toxin injections for complex cases like cervical dystonia
• Trains other doctors in clinical neurology and musculoskeletal systems at KMITL

Dr Nuran Burcu Arkali holds a Master of Science in Electrophysiology and specialises in treating chronic headaches through targeted nerve and muscle therapies.

• Uses botulinum toxin injections to relax muscles and prevent chronic migraine onset
• Performs neural therapy to regulate the nervous system and reduce pain signals
• Uses EMG diagnostic testing to assess nerve and muscle health in complex cases
• Offers medical ozone therapy and mesotherapy as complementary pain management options
• Completed training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, one of Turkey's premier medical faculties

Dr Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak holds a Master's degree in Electrophysiology, providing a deep scientific understanding of the nerve signals behind chronic headaches.

• Specialises in neuro-diagnostic testing including EEG and EMG to pinpoint headache causes
• Completed clinical residency at the Okmeydanı Teaching and Research Hospital neurology unit
• Focuses on vertigo and neurological pain management at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
• Uses electrophysiological data to create targeted treatment plans for complex neurological disorders

Professor Sinan Comu is a specialist in paediatric neurology who applies clinical protocols developed during his extensive medical training in the USA.

• Treats chronic headaches and migraines in infants, children, and adolescents
• Completed a specialist fellowship in child neurology at the University of Pittsburgh
• Manages complex cases involving genetic and metabolic factors at Memorial Sisli Hospital
• Member of the Child Neurology Society and the Turkish Neurological Society
• Expertise includes neurological care for pregnant women regarding foetal health conditions

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 Topcular is a specialist neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who completed advanced research training at the University of Basel in Switzerland.

• Treats chronic migraine and cluster headaches at the specialised Florence Nightingale Neurology Clinics
• Former specialist at the Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases hospital
• Professor at Istanbul Science University medical faculty where he trains new neurologists
• Expert in neuroimaging and PET diagnostics for identifying underlying causes of persistent head pain