Best Medication Treatment For Epilepsy Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr. Yasar Kutukcu is a neurologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He completed training at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Kutukcu specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation and movement disorder treatments. He treats complex cases involving Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and tremors.

• Expert in neurophysiology, botulinum toxin applications, and sleep disorders.
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society.
• Manages epilepsy, dementia, and neuromuscular diseases.
• Works at Anadolu, a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr Celal Salcini specialises in electrophysiology at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focusing on the complex electrical activity of the brain to manage seizure disorders.

• Trained in clinical neurophysiology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on Lafora disease and its electrophysiological markers
• Manages difficult cases using advanced neurophysiological diagnostic approaches
• Trilingual specialist providing care in English, Serbian, and Bosnian
• Expertise in spinal cord diseases and primary restless legs syndrome

Dr Nuran Burcu Arkali holds a Master of Electrophysiology from Istanbul University, specialising in the brain activity monitoring essential for precise epilepsy management.

• Completed advanced clinical training at Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine and Okmeydanı Training Hospital
• Expert in interpreting EEG diagnostic tests to customise medication protocols for seizure control
• Developed neurology intensive care units and wards at major Turkish training hospitals
• Integrates neural therapy and ozone therapy into complex neurological treatment plans
• Specialises in sleep disorders and headaches often associated with epilepsy cases

Dr. Sinan Çomu is a pediatric neurologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He applies American treatment methods learned during his extensive training in the USA. Dr. Çomu treats movement disorders, epilepsy, and developmental delays in children. He is a member of the Child Neurology Society.

• Specializes in pediatric neurology, genetic problems, and behavioral disorders.
• Completed a child neurology residency at the University of Pittsburgh.
• Treats neurological conditions in fetuses during high-risk pregnancies.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital.

Dr. has worked in various medical institutions from 1998-2017, including Gazi University (2001-2003) and Selcuk University (1998-2001, 2003-2009, 2009-2010).

Professor Topcular completed advanced neurological research at the University of Basel in Switzerland and currently serves at the prestigious Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex pharmacological treatments for chronic neurological disorders
• Expertise in PET imaging for departmental diagnostics and treatment mapping
• Former specialist at the Prof Dr Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Hospital
• Current faculty member at Istanbul Science University teaching the next generation of neurologists
• Deep focus on dementia and movement disorders alongside seizure management

The doctor is a neurologist and epileptologist with 25 years of experience. They received their education at the University of Washington and the Barnes-Jewish Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy in the USA.

Associate Professor Бусе Чагла Ары is a highly specialised neurologist at Istanbul Medipol University with a strong academic background in neuro-rehabilitation and seizure management.

• Brings university-level expertise to epilepsy medication regimes and EEG diagnostics
• Appointed as Associate Professor of Neurology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Society and its Neurorehabilitation Working Group
• Experienced in managing sleep disorders and complex neurological cases at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital

Associate Professor Buse Cagla Ari is a senior neurologist at Istanbul Medipol University specializing in the diagnostic management of complex seizure disorders and nervous system emergencies.

• Expert in interpreting EEG and sleep latency tests for precise epilepsy diagnosis
• Serves as a key speaker on epilepsy and nervous system emergencies at medical symposia
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society and leading neurorehabilitation study groups
• Board member of the Turkish Neurological Association with over 15 published international research papers

Dr Inci Emekli is a highly specialised neurologist at the PARMER centre, having completed advanced clinical training at Michigan State University in the United States.

• Specialises in vertiginous epilepsy and the complex diagnostic testing of inherited neurological diseases
• Fellow of the Turkish Board of Neurology and an active member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Researches molecular genetic findings to better understand hereditary neurological conditions
• Presents internationally on electrophysiological evaluations and seizure presentations
• Based at the dedicated Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER) in Istanbul

Dr Burcak Ekinci Evci is a neurological specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with advanced qualifications in electroneurophysiology. Her work translates complex diagnostic data into precise medication plans for seizure management.

• Specialises in hippocampal sclerosis and mesial temporal lobe epilepsy cases
• Awarded the Schering–Plough Proceedings of the Year by the Turkish Neurological Society
• Researches genetic markers and interleukin polymorphisms in epilepsy patients
• Trained at Istanbul University’s prestigious Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in diagnostic EEG and trigeminal nerve assessments for complex neurology

Specializations

Inguinal (Gubic) Area Diseases (Hernia, Hydrocele, Undescended Testis)

Laparoscopic Undescended Testis Investigation

Laparoscopic Surgery in Children (Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Ovarian Pathologies)

Gastrointestinal System Surgery in Children

Newborn Surgery

Thoracic Surgery in Children-VATS

Childhood Tumors

Thyroid Surgery in Children

Trauma in Children

Education

• 2000, (Undergraduate / Graduate) Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University
• 2006, (PhD/ Specialty) Pediatrics, Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Experience

• 2001-2002, (Research Assistant) Istanbul Taksim First Aid Training and Research Hospital, Biochemistry Department
• 2002-2006, (Research Assistant) Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• 2006-2010, (Specialist) Bolu Izzet Baysal Women's Health and Pediatric Hospital
• 2010-2016, (Assistant Professor) Department of Pediatrics, Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016, (Associate Professor) Department of Pediatrics, Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine
• 2018-2019, (Associate Professor) Istanbul Private Ersoy Hospital

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(Associate Professor)

 Istanbul Private Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Professor Siar Dursun is a specialised child neurologist at Medipol University Hospital who focuses on managing complex seizure disorders in young patients.

• Trained at Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine specifically in child neurology
• Specialises in medication protocols for paediatric epilepsy and developmental disorders
• Former specialist at Kartal Education and Research Hospital – a major Turkish training centre
• Expertise includes diagnosing and managing childhood neurological conditions and diseases

Professor Gulsen Kose established the paediatric neurology department at Ankara's specialist hospital and now leads neurological care at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Specialises in managing complex paediatric epilepsy and febrile convulsions
• Expertise includes neurometabolic and neurodegenerative childhood disorders
• Founder member of the Turkish Society of Developmental Paediatric Neurology
• Member of the Society of Asian and Oceanian Paediatric Neurology
• Published researcher in autoimmune encephalitis and cerebral palsy

Professor Talip Asil is a highly experienced neurologist at Biruni University Hospital who completed advanced clinical training at the University of Calgary in Canada.

• Served as Professor of Neurology at Bezmialem Vakıf University and Trakya University
• Specialises in managing complex epilepsy cases and demyelinating diseases
• Expertise includes interventional neurology and stroke care for neurological patients
• Maintained senior consultant roles at major medical complexes in Bahrain
• Member of international neurology networks for updated seizure treatment protocols

Professor Nimet Dortcan is a highly qualified Clinical Neurophysiology Specialist at Liv Hospital who provides expert management for complex seizure disorders.

• Holds a Master's degree in Electroneurophysiology from the Istanbul University Experimental Medicine Research Institute
• Specialises in precise electroencephalography (EEG) and polysomnography to pinpoint seizure triggers
• Current Faculty Member at Haliç University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on peripheral nervous system diseases and tailored medication protocols for epilepsy
• Expert in neurophysiological examinations used to monitor brain activity and treatment response

Professor Abdullah Ozkardes is a highly regarded neurologist at Biruni University Hospital with over three decades of clinical expertise in managing complex brain disorders.

• Former Assistant Professor at the prestigious GATA Neurology Department
• Specialises in medication management for chronic seizure disorders
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board
• Held a senior leadership role as Chief Physician at Kutahya Air Hospital
• Maintains a research focus on neurological outcomes and patient safety