Headache Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Sultan Tarlaci is a senior neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital with a distinguished academic career in treating complex headache disorders.

• Specialises in managing chronic migraines and drug-resistant headache conditions
• Leads neurological care at a JCI-accredited brain health specialty centre
• Published extensive research in international peer-reviewed journals on brain diseases
• Authored multiple textbooks and chapters focused on clinical neuroscience
• Recognised with several professional awards for contributions to neurology

Professor Yasef Özsarfati leads the neurology department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has dedicated his career to managing complex neurological disorders.

• Specialises in chronic headache and migraine management
• Completed research at the University of California focusing on behavioural neurology
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in identifying neurological triggers for persistent head pain
• Practises at a JCI-accredited centre recognised for neurological excellence

Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz is a senior neurologist at Medipol University Istanbul, specialising in the complex management of neurological conditions, including persistent headaches.

• Trained at University College London's prestigious Queen Square Institute of Neurology
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expertise in neuromodulation and deep brain stimulation for nerve-related disorders
• Published 30 clinical research papers and over 80 neurological reports
• Serves as the coordinator for neurology student education at Medipol

Associate Professor Ebru Altindag is a neurophysiology specialist who excels in diagnosing complex headaches using advanced nerve function testing at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in clinical neurophysiology to identify underlying nerve triggers for chronic headaches
• Awarded by the Turkish Neurology Association for her research into neurological seizure semiology
• Holds a PhD in neurology from Istanbul University, focusing on neuromuscular and epileptic disorders
• Member of the Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Association
• Award-winning researcher in video-EEG monitoring for patients with altered consciousness

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 Buse Cagla Ari is a leading neurologist at Medipol PARMER who specialises in managing complex secondary headaches and chronic migraines.

• Treats chronic migraines using botulinum toxin (Botox) injections to reduce headache frequency
• Expert in nerve blockages and trigger point injections for immediate relief of severe head pain
• Active member of the International Headache Society and the Global Migraine and Pain Society
• Published significant research on cluster headache phenotypes and headache associated with sexual activity