Best Multiple Sclerosis Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Baris Metin is a highly regarded neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, specialising in neuroimaging to track and manage complex neurological conditions.

• Trained in functional neuroimaging at Ghent University in Belgium to monitor brain health
• Expert in electroencephalography (EEG) for precise monitoring of electrical activity in the brain
• Serves as a Professor at Uskudar University, training the next generation of neurologists
• Conducts active clinical research in cognitive health and memory disorders

Dr Celal Salcini specialises in complex neuro-immunology at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focusing on unique presentations of multiple sclerosis.

• Published specific research on Tumefactive MS – a rare form of the condition that mimics brain tumours
• Expertise in electrophysiology to assess how well signals travel through the nervous system
• Contributed to the translation of Merritt's Neurology Handbook, a key global reference text
• Focuses on neuro-physiologic approaches to spinal cord diseases and complex movement disorders

Professor Yasar Kutukcu leads neurophysiology at Anadolu Medical Center after completing his fellowship at the University of California San Francisco.

• Treats neuromuscular diseases and clinical neurophysiology cases with senior expertise
• Uses botulinum toxin applications to manage muscle spasticity and movement symptoms
• Expert in EEG and EMG testing for accurate neurological diagnosis
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Leads research into cerebrovascular and neuromuscular disorders at a top university hospital

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.

Dr Kantaphong Thongrong is the Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital, specialising in robotic neurorehabilitation and gait training.

• Uses wearable exoskeletons and robotics to help Multiple sclerosis patients improve walking ability and mobility
• Performs ultrasound-guided hydrodissection to manage chronic nerve pain and muscle stiffness without invasive surgery
• Trained in botulinum toxin injections to treat severe muscle spasms and neck dystonia
• Presented research on surgical and clinical skills at the 17th Ottawa Conference in Perth, Australia

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.

Dr Kiziltas Tokmak is a neurology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with mastery in electrophysiology – a field vital for diagnosing complex nerve conditions.

• Holds a Master's degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University
• Uses EMG and EEG testing to track nerve and brain activity accurately
• Specialises in managing neurodegenerative conditions and chronic headaches
• Trained at Okmeydanı Teaching and Research Hospital's dedicated Neurology Clinic
• Focuses on precision diagnostics for better long-term symptom management

Professor Baris Topcular uses molecular neuroimaging to accurately track Multiple sclerosis at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He completed international research at the University of Basel in Switzerland.

• Specialises in demyelinating diseases – conditions where the protective nerve covering is damaged
• Uses brain Positron Emission Tomography (PET) for detailed disease monitoring
• Expert in neuropsychological assessment to manage cognitive symptoms of MS
• Faculty member at Istanbul Bilim University training the next generation of neurologists
• Expertise in botulinum toxin applications for managing MS-related muscle stiffness

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.