Syringomyelia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Baris Metin is a neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He has practiced medicine in both Turkey and Belgium. Dr. Metin focuses on memory disorders, epilepsy, and sleep medicine. He treats complex conditions like Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. His work includes functional neuroimaging and electroencephalography (EEG).

• Expertise in neurological rehabilitation and post-stroke recovery.
• Authored numerous research papers in national and international scientific journals.
• Treats patients at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility using Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

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.

Professor Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurology specialist at Biruni University Hospital, a top-tier Turkish medical school and research centre.

• Trained at the GATA Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's most prestigious military medical academies
• Expertise in clinical neurology including the management of spinal cord and fluid-flow disorders
• Former Chief Physician with high-level clinical leadership and oversight of complex cases
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board

Professor Sultan Tarlaci is a leading neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital where he treats complex brain and spinal cord diseases.

• Specialises in managing neurological disorders that affect both the brain and spinal cord
• Published extensive research in international peer-reviewed journals on neuroscience outcomes
• Former academic at Ege University School of Medicine – a premier Turkish medical institution
• Received several prestigious awards for his contributions to the field of neurosciences
• Co-authored multiple clinical textbooks on the management of neurological conditions

Dr. Siar Dursun is a pediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Dr. Dursun completed his medical training at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Research Hospital. He works at a university-affiliated center that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, West syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy.
• Performs pediatric check-ups and diagnostic video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Provides medication management for autism and Parkinson’s disease.
• Practices at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.

Dr. Gülistan Halaç is a neurologist at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. She treats chronic neurological conditions and pain, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. She also manages rare conditions such as West syndrome and syringomyelia.

She works at Medistate Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually. Dr. Halaç creates medication plans and rehabilitation programs. She also conducts online consultations for patients outside of Istanbul.