Headache Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Nimet Dortcan is a clinical neurophysiology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with advanced training in managing complex headache disorders.

• Specialises in migraine botox and botulinum A toxin applications for chronic pain relief
• Master's degree in electroneurophysiology helps diagnose tricky nerve-related headache causes
• Expert in clinical neurophysiology, using tests to monitor brain and nerve activity
• Faculty member at Haliç University Faculty of Medicine training future neurologists
• Expertise includes diagnosing sleep disorders that often trigger persistent head pain

Professor Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurology specialist at Biruni University Hospital who previously served as Chief Physician at Kütahya Hospital.

• Specialises in diagnosing chronic headache and migraine through comprehensive neurological assessment
• Trained at the GATA Faculty of Medicine, a premier military medical academy
• Served as Assistant Professor of Neurology, educating the next generation of specialists
• Registered member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board

Associate Professor Hatice Balaban is a neurology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who uses botulinum toxin (Botox) injections to manage chronic migraine and complex headache disorders.

• Specialises in botulinum toxin application for chronic migraine to reduce headache frequency
• Registered as an Associate Professor of Neurology since 2013
• Trained at Ankara University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Manages headache cases alongside related neurological issues like balance and gait disorders
• Uses a multidisciplinary approach at the world-recognised Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Professor Melda Bozluolcay leads the neurology department at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's top academic medical centres.

• Manages complex headaches associated with brain vascular diseases and stroke
• Focuses on cases where headaches coincide with behaviour changes and memory loss
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society and the European Federation of Neurological Societies
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr Burcak Ekinci Evci is a neurologically trained specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with expertise in neurophysiology and facial pain management.

• Awarded by the Turkish Neurological Society for excellence in clinical proceedings
• Completed advanced training in electroneurophysiology at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in trigeminal SEP – a nerve test used to diagnose complex facial pain and headaches
• Conducted research into glial tumours and genetic markers for neurological disorders
• Practices at a leading Turkish university hospital with access to diagnostic equipment

Professor Siar Dursun is a specialist paediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a focus on neurological health in children and adolescents.

• Specialised in childhood neurology at Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine
• Manages paediatric headache disorders and related central nervous system conditions
• Trained in child health and diseases at Izmir Education and Research Hospital
• Focuses on diagnosing underlying causes of chronic headaches in young patients
• Member of the medical faculty at one of Turkey's largest university hospital networks