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Best Chronic Pain Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

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Baris Metin

  • 4.3 Good 72 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • The doctor is an experienced neurologist with over 7 years of experience, having worked in both Turkey and Belgium. Specializing in memory disorders, functional neuroimaging, epilepsy, electroencephalography, headaches, and sleep disorders, the doctor has contributed numerous research papers to national and international scientific journals.

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Chollawat Thongthaisin

  • 4.1 Good 2 reviews
  • 7 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Vega Clinic
  • EDUCATION

    2013-2019

    Siam University

    Bachelor degree of Medicine

    2021-2022

    Thammasat University

    Specialize training Radiology Thammasat Hospital

    2023

    American Board Of Regenerative Medicine

    specialized in Regenerative Medicine

     

    EXPERIENCE

    2019-2020

    Pranangklao hospital :

    GP, Regional hosptial with capacity over 500 beds

    2020 - 2021

    Bangchak hospital

    GP, Medium community hospital with capacity of 100 beds

    2021 - 2022

    Thammasat hospital

    Resident in department of Radiology

    2022 - now

    Jomtien Hospital a BDMS hospital

    Full time doctor in department of

    Anti-aging and Plastic Surgery at Jomtien hospital

    BDMS is the largest private hospital group in Thailand,

    2022 - now

    Vega Wellness and Bioprime Sindhorn Clinic

    Lead Doctor at Vega Stem Cell, I research and provide

    expert consultations in Regenerative Medicine.

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Mehmet Tonge

  • 4.8 Excellent 44 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist neurosurgeon at Medipol University, focusing on stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for chronic pain management.

    • Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
    • Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery to treat pain and movement disorders without invasive surgery
    • Uses MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) to target pain pathways with heat-based precision
    • Published 30+ international papers and contributed to multiple textbooks on functional neurosurgery
    • Member of the European and World Societies for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
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Kantaphong Thongrong

  • 9 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, PYONG Rehabilitation Group
  • Associate Professor Kantaphong Thongrong is the Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital, where he leads the treatment of complex chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions.

    • Specialises in ultrasound-guided hydrodissection to release trapped nerves and reduce pain without major surgery
    • Uses radio-frequency techniques and advanced laser therapy to treat persistent joint and tissue pain
    • Presented research on surgical and clinical skills at the 17th Ottawa Conference in Perth, Australia
    • Board-certified physiatrist trained at Chulalongkorn University, specialising in non-invasive pain solutions
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chutichate Pawaropart

  • 22 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Navamin 9 Hospital
  • Dr. Chutichate Pawaropart is an ophthalmologist with 22 years of experience. He has a subspecialty in neuro-ophthalmology. He practices at Navamin9 Hospital in Bangkok. He speaks English, Thai, and French.

    Accreditations and training: MD, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. Certificate in Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. Subspecialty training in Neuro-Ophthalmology, Sorbonne University, Paris, France.

    Clinical focus and services: cataract surgery (phacoemulsification with IOL, ECCE, ICCE) and cataract diagnostics. He also provides neuro-ophthalmic exams; corneal and conjunctival trauma repair; pterygium excision with autograft or amniotic membrane transplant; lid and anterior segment trauma repair; iris surgery; anterior vitrectomy; scleral wall resection; presbyopia care; refractometry; and treatment for macular dystrophy and amblyopia.

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Ozdogan Selcuk

  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Associate Professor Ozdogan Selcuk is a neurosurgery specialist who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship under world-leading experts at Yeditepe University Hospital.

    • Specialises in neurovascular and spinal surgery to address complex nerve-related pain
    • Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine, bringing deep scientific insight to chronic cases
    • Completed specialist training at Saint Louis University in the United States
    • Member of the Turkish Spine Association and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Former Chief Assistant at major Turkish training and research hospitals
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Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak

  • 4.6 Excellent 235 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak holds a Master's degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University – one of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical institutions.

    • Specialises in headache and vertigo management for patients with chronic symptoms
    • Uses EMG (electromyography) to assess nerve and muscle health with precision
    • Performs EEG (electroencephalogram) testing to monitor brain electrical activity
    • Experienced in treating complex cases at leading Turkish medical centres
    • Specialised training focuses on neurological causes of persistent pain
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Semra Acar

  • 4.8 Excellent 219 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
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Baris Topcular

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • General Information and Presentation

    He completed his primary education at Şenlikköy Primary School and his secondary education at the Istek Foundation Florya Bilge Kagan High School. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his specialist education in Istanbul Medical Faculty Neurology Department in 2006. In 2006 he worked at the Neurology Clinic and the PharmaZentrum Research Center of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel, Switzerland. Between 2007 and 2011, Bakırköy Prof. Dr. He worked at Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital in the 3rd Neurology Clinic and in the Dementia and Movement Disorders policlinics. Since October 2011, he has been working at Istanbul University of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology, USA.

     

    Experience

    İstanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Neurology, 

    Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital 

    Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital Neurology Clinics, 

    Gayrettepe Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital PET department.

     

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Cahit Kural

  • 4.9 Excellent 8 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
  • Professor Cahit Kural has performed over 1,110 successful neurological treatments at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

    • Specialises in neurosurgery for nerve-related discomfort and spinal issues
    • Practises at a major Turkish university hospital – a hub for clinical research
    • Focuses on surgical interventions to alleviate long-term physical distress
    • Consults on complex cases involving the central and peripheral nervous systems
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Tamer Atasever

  • 4.5 Good 495 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • The doctor is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist with 39 years of experience, currently practicing at Medipol Mega University Hospital. The doctor has held professorships at Gazi University and served as the Director of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at Ankara Order Laboratory. The doctor is a member of both the Turkey Association of Nuclear Medicine and the European Association of Nuclear Medicine. The doctor graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 1984 and became a Nuclear Medicine Specialist at Ankara University in 1992.

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Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz

  • 4.8 Excellent 44 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Assoc. Prof.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz graduated from Hacettepe University in 2000 as a Medical Doctor.  She completed her specialty training in the Department of Neurology at Ankara University in 2006.

     

    She started her compulsory service in Mardin Nusaybin State Hospital in 2007.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz continued her duty in Gaziantep 27 December State Hospital in 2008.  She worked as a neurologist at Biophysis Nilüfer Medical Center and Ali Osman Sönmez Oncology Hospital in Bursa between 2010-2011, and at Istanbul Universal Aksaray Hospital between 2011-2012. From October 2012, she started to work as a Doctor Lecturer in Istanbul Medipol University Neurology Department.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz received the title of associate professor in 2021.  In 2015, she worked as an Honorary Observer in Parkinson's Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation (Neuromodulation) at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, National Hospital for Neurology in London.  She took part in many training programs on Deep Brain Stimulation (Neuromodulation) in Turkey and abroad between 2013-2022.

    Regarding her speciality in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, she has 5 Tubitak projects, a 2-chapter book , 30 clinical researches and 80 reports presented in domestic and abroad. Assoc. Prof. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, who is still working within the staff of Medipol University, managed the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit of the Department of Neurology during her working time and plans Deep Brain Stimulation therapy applications with the neurosurgical team.

    Since September 2018, she has been working as a coordinator for student education in the 5th semester of Neurology. As of December 2022, she has developed treatment plans for patients at Medipol University Istanbul Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER) and provides the most appropriate personal medical follow-up and treatment support for each patient.

     

    PUBLICATIONS

     

    1-Yilmaz N, Yigit A, Akbostanci MC. Clozapine induced epilepsy. Revue Neurologique 2004, Nov;160/11:1093.

    2-Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Nursel Aydın. Sıcak Su Epilepsili Bir Olgu. Türkiye Klinikleri Nöroloji Dergisi 2004/Cilt2/Sayı 2.

    3-Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Nursel Aydın. Refleks Epilepsiler. Türkiye Klinikleri Nöroloji Dergisi 2004/Cilt2/Sayı 2.

    4-Mine Hayriye Sorgun, Bilge Koçer, Funda Kaplan, Nesrin Yılmaz, Nezih Yücemen, Canan Yücesan. Multipl Sklerozda Kraniyal Nöropati. Turk Norol Derg 2011;17:137-142.

    5-Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Gökçen Duymaz, Mehmet Akif Yaşar. Parkinson Hastalığı Olan Bir Olguda Malign Sendrom. Turk Norol Derg 2012:18;123-125.

    6-Yilmaz NH, Akbostanci MC, Oto A, Aykac O. Prevalence of restless legs syndrome in Ankara, Turkey: an analysis of diagnostic criteria and awareness. Acta Neurol Belg 2012 Oct 31. [Epub ahead of print].

    7-Yılmaz NH, Bingol AP. Sensitivity and specificity of Ankara University Cerebral Dominance Inventory in comparison with the Wada test. Acta Neurol Belg 2013 Jun 6 [Epub ahead of print].

    8-Sema Demirci, Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Efsun Şenocak, Fatih Han Bölükbaşı. Pons Kavernomu: Kranial Manyetik Rezonans Görüntüleme Bulguları. Turk Norol Derg 2012:19:72.

    9-Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Sinem Atik Güngör, Taflan Sahlepçi. Küçük hücreli akciğer kanseri tedavisinde cisplatin kullanımı sırasında gelişen akut iskemik inme: olgu sunumu. J Kartal TR. Baskıdaki Makaleler: KEAH-26937.

    POSTERLER:

    -Serebral venöz tromboz ve bruselloz Birlikteliği; Olgu Sunumu (42. Ulusal Nöroloji Kongresi-Antalya 2006)

    -Waldenström makroglobulinemisine eşlik eden epileptik nöbetler ve nonkonvülsif status epileptikus (42. Ulusal Nöroloji Kongresi-Antalya 2006)

    -Prevalence of Restless Legs Syndrome in Ankara, Turkey (16. Uluslararası Parkinson ve Hareket Bozuklukları Kongresi-Dublin 2012).

    -Konjenital Miyastenik Sendrom (29. Ulusal Nörofizyoloji EEG-EMG Kongresi- Antalya 2013).

    -Beşinci haftada duyusal iletimleri normal olan bir enjeksiyon nöropatisi olgusu (29. Ulusal Nörofizyoloji EEG-EMG Kongresi- Antalya 2013).

    -Olgu sunumu: Mononöritis mültipleks ve lepra (29. Ulusal Nörofizyoloji EEG-EMG Kongresi- Antalya 2013).

    -İdyopatik Parkinson Hastalığı’nda hızlanmış unutma ve uyku kalitesi (10. Ulusal Parkinson ve Hareket Bozuklukları Kongresi-Antalya 2013).

    -Hiperglisemiye bağlı hemikore ve bazal gangliyon hiperintensitesi: Olgu sunumu (10. Ulusal Parkinson ve Hareket Bozuklukları Kongresi-Antalya 2013).

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Bookimed Insights: Top Chronic pain Specialists in the World for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Chronic pain specialists worldwide, collaborating with 75 leading doctors. The specialists in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#122 years of experienceNeuropathic and medication-resistant painTrained at Zurich University and Maastricht University, specializing in functional neurosurgery. He uses minimally invasive DBS and Gamma Knife techniques for complex pain cases that haven't responded to standard treatments.
Turkey
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#29 years of experienceNon-invasive nerve & joint painPhysiatry expert specialising in ultrasound-guided interventions and robotic rehabilitation. He previously presented clinical research in Perth and leads hospital-wide rehabilitation protocols for complex chronic pain cases.
Thailand
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#315 years of experienceNerve-related chronic painFellowship-trained in brain and nerve surgery under world-renowned specialists. He combines molecular medicine expertise with advanced spinal surgical techniques to treat persistent neurological pain. Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
Turkey
Price on request
#424 years of experienceNeurological chronic pain and headachesMaster's-level expert in electrophysiology. She uses nerve conduction studies and brain activity monitoring to diagnose and manage chronic headaches and complex neurological pain disorders.
Turkey
from AUD $142
#528 years of experienceNerve-related surgical casesPerformed over 1,110 complex neurological treatments. As a senior neurosurgeon at Lokman Hekim University, he focuses on surgical solutions for severe nerve and spinal distress.
Turkey
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