Best Chronic Pain Doctors in Turkey for Australians

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.

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

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

Dr. Baris Topcular is a neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on dementia, movement disorders, and multiple sclerosis. He trained at the University of Basel in Switzerland. He also works in the molecular neuroimaging department for PET scans. Dr. Topcular treats patients at a JCI-accredited smart hospital in Turkey.

• Specialize in botulinum toxin applications for movement disorders.
• Performs neuropsychological assessments and molecular brain imaging.
• Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease and dystonia.
• Manages neurodegenerative diseases using stem cell therapy protocols.

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

Associate Professor Ebru Altindag is an award-winning neurologist and neurophysiologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specialises in complex nerve-related pain and epileptic semiology.

• Holds a subspecialty in clinical neurophysiology for advanced nerve and muscle testing
• Awarded by the Turkish Neurology Association for research into subclinical nerve involvement
• Uses video-EEG monitoring to precisely diagnose seizures mimicking chronic neurological pain
• Member of the Association of Child Neurology and Neuroimmunology
• Expert in motor unit count methods to assess nerve damage and axon loss

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 Sultan Tarlaci is a leading neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, specialising in complex neurological conditions and pain management.

• Treats chronic migraines and severe headaches using targeted neurological protocols
• Manages nerve-related pain and fainting disorders with advanced diagnostic tools
• Authored several textbooks and chapters on neurosciences and brain diseases
• Received multiple awards for his contributions to clinical neurology
• Completed specialist residency training at the Ege University School of Medicine

Dr. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz is a neurologist at Medipol University PARMER in Istanbul. She specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Dr. Yılmaz creates Deep Brain Stimulation treatment plans with neurosurgical teams. She served as an observer at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London.

• Authored over 100 clinical researches and reports on movement disorders.
• Completed five Tubitak research projects focused on neurological conditions.
• Treats patients with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and essential tremor.
• Coordinates neurology student education at Medipol University.

Professor Yasef Özsarfati is a leading neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with US-based training in complex neurological disorders.

• Specialises in managing chronic headaches and treatment-resistant migraine pain
• Completed clinical research at the University of Florida focusing on behavioural neurology
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Expertise in dementia and epilepsy-related neurological care
• Extensive background at JCI-accredited Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2013

Associate Professor Buse Cagla Ari is a senior neurologist at the Medipol Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center, specialising in chronic headache and nerve-based pain management.

• Performs nerve blockages and trigger point injections to provide targeted relief for chronic headache and nerve pain
• Expert in botulinum toxin (Botox) applications for managing complex migraine and movement-related pain
• Member of the Global Migraine and Pain Society and the International Headache Society
• Board member of the Neurorehabilitation Working Group for the Turkish Neurological Association

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a skilled neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in spinal and functional neurosurgery to manage chronic pain.

• Completed advanced spinal surgery training focused on complex back and neck pain
• Trained in functional neurosurgery through the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to treat nerve compression and spinal tumours
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EANS
• Published research on treating cysts and schwannomas affecting the spine

Dr Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a specialist neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on neurologically driven pain management.

• Performs nerve blocks – injections that interrupt pain signals to provide relief for persistent headaches
• Administers botulinum toxin for chronic migraine and muscular pain conditions
• Member of the International Headache Society and European Academy of Neurology
• Trained at Kartal Dr Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish clinical centre

Dr Ulvi Samadzade manages complex chronic pain cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with a high degree of focus on neurological conditions.

• Treats chronic migraines using botulinum toxin injections to block pain signals
• Administers migraine vaccines for patients with regular, severe headaches
• Manages peripheral nervous system disorders that cause chronic nerve pain
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital's neurology department

Dr Ela Simay Zengin is a neurology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who provides targeted solutions for debilitating headaches and neurological pain.

• Treats chronic migraines using migraine vaccines and targeted botulinum toxin injections
• Manages complex cases of restless leg syndrome and neuralgic pain
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology and the European Academy of Neurology
• Specialises in managing movement disorders and Parkinson's disease through neurological care
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University and Acıbadem University's medical faculties

Dr Alireza Soltanzadeh is a dual-trained anesthesiology and algology specialist with deep expertise in managing complex pain conditions. He currently serves at Istanbul Okan University Hospital, where he integrates advanced pain-relief protocols for international patients.

• Specialises in algology – the specific medical study and treatment of chronic pain
• Completed a specialist fellowship in cardiac anaesthesia at the Siyami Ersek Center
• Expert in ozone therapy – a treatment used to reduce inflammation and manage pain
• Member of multiple international anaesthesiology and pain management societies
• Trained in Germany on specialized care protocols and patient safety measures