Epilepsy Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a highly regarded neurologist who previously served as the Head of Department at Afyonkarahisar State Hospital.

• Specialises in managing epilepsy and complex movement disorders at Medical Point International Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Society for specialised seizure monitoring
• Holds professional membership with the European Academy of Neurology
• Experienced in IVIG therapy and advanced neurological management protocols
• Has completed over 900 successful neurological procedures throughout her career

Professor Sultan Tarlaci is a senior neurologist at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He has authored several medical books and numerous peer-reviewed studies on complex brain disorders.

• Specialises in managing complex seizure cases and medication-resistant epilepsy
• Lead academic at Istanbul Uskudar University – a specialist neurosciences institution
• Extensive research background in epilepsy and degenerative brain diseases
• Received multiple national awards for contributions to neurosurgical research
• Completed residency at Ege University – one of Turkey's oldest medical schools

Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He specializes in hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery.

He was born in Istanbul in 1971. He completed his elementary, middle, and high school education in Istanbul. In 1988, he was admitted to Istanbul University’s Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he began his medical education, and graduated with a medical degree in 1994.

Between 1994 and 1996, he fulfilled his mandatory service as a general practitioner in Artvin. In 1996, he passed the Medical Specialization Exam (TUS) and began his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology. In 2001, he completed his residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital and earned the title of Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Following his residency, he completed his mandatory service at Van State Hospital and subsequently worked at Beykoz State Hospital. He later worked as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, where he had the opportunity to work with many experienced surgeons in his field.

As part of his professional development, he served as an observer physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, USA. He later worked at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and was appointed Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2018.

He retired in 2023 and began working at Florence Nightingale Ataşehir Hospital that same year. In 2024, he was appointed as a professor at Demiroğlu Science University after being promoted to the rank of professor.

After a brief stint at Mecidiyeköy Environmental Hospital, Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has been serving as a Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at NPİSTANBUL Hospital since June 2026.

He is married and an avid animal lover.

Associate Professor Бусе Чагла Ары is a highly regarded neurologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a strong academic focus on diagnostic monitoring. She currently teaches the next generation of specialists as a faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Specialises in EEG monitoring to accurately identify and classify different types of seizures
• Holds the title of Associate Professor of Neurology at Istanbul Medipol University
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Expert in managing sleep disorders that often complicate or trigger epilepsy symptoms
• Focuses on neurorehabilitation to help patients regain function after neurological events

Dr Siar Dursun is a specialist paediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a dedicated focus on childhood seizure disorders.

• Specialises in paediatric epilepsy management and developmental neurology
• Trained at Adnan Menderes University in child health and diseases
• Manages complex neurological cases at Istanbul Medipol Hospital
• Completed advanced fellowship training specifically in child neurology

Dr Ela Simay Zengin is a neurology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with international credentials from the American Academy of Neurology.

• Specialises in managing complex epilepsy cases and seizure disorders
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Trained at several prestigious Turkish medical faculties including Dokuz Eylul University
• Uses botulinum toxin applications and migraine vaccines for related neurological conditions
• Active member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Dr Ulvi Samadzade treats epilepsy at Medicalpoint International Hospital, drawing on specialised training from Dokuz Eylul University Hospital's Department of Neurology.

• Manages complex seizures within the European Academy of Neurology network
• Uses botulinum toxin injections for related neurological symptom relief
• Provides intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy – an immune-based treatment for specific seizure types
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society and international movement disorder groups

Professor Gulsen Kose is a leading paediatric neurologist at Liv Hospital Ulus who specialises in managing complex epilepsy and febrile convulsions in children.

• Treats paediatric epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and neurodegenerative disorders
• Member of the International League Against Epilepsy
• Founding member of the Turkish Society of Developmental Paediatric Neurology
• Former Clinic Chief and department founder at Ankara Paediatric Health and Hematology Oncology Hospital
• Actively involved in the Society of European Paediatric Neurology

Dr. Mustafa Kilic is a neurosurgeon in Istanbul specializing in functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation. He performs Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and epilepsy. Dr. Kilic serves as an Associate Professor at Istinye University. He manages the entire surgical process from preoperative planning to device adjustment.

• Expertise in spinal cord and sacral nerve stimulation for chronic pain management.
• Performs brain and spinal cord tumor removals using stereotactic techniques.
• Treats trigeminal neuralgia using radiofrequency thermocoagulation.
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

Professor Nimet Dortcan is a specialist in clinical neurophysiology, focusing on the electrical mapping of the brain to manage complex epilepsy cases.

• Specialises in electroencephalography (EEG) to pinpoint exact seizure triggers in the brain
• Expert in clinical neurophysiology – uses electrical testing to guide precise treatment plans
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Haliç University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed advanced research at Istanbul University's Experimental Medicine Research Institute
• Focuses on sleep disorders and muscle diseases alongside seizure management

Professor Talip Asil completed an international fellowship in Canada and held senior leadership roles across major university hospitals. He currently treats complex neurological cases at Biruni University Hospital.

• Specialises in managing adult epilepsy and chronic seizure disorders
• Trained in interventional neurology to address vascular-related brain conditions
• Former Professor at Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine – a leading Turkish medical school
• Collaborated with the University of Calgary Stroke Programme on neurological recovery
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society with 50+ published research papers

Professor Ece Gultekin is a dedicated paediatric neurologist at Biruni University Hospital, specialising in complex seizure management for children.

• Focuses on drug-resistant epilepsy using modern treatment protocols
• Completed subspecialist training in paediatric neurology at Medipol University
• Expert in managing neurological developmental delays and cerebral palsy
• Active member of the Child Neurology Association of Turkey
• Manages sleep disorders and autism-related neurological issues

Professor Ayhan Ozturk is a neurophysiology specialist at Liv Hospital who uses electrodiagnostic testing to identify precise seizure triggers.

• Holds a minor specialisation in clinical neurophysiology for detailed brain activity mapping
• Uses EEG monitoring to differentiate between epilepsy and other neurological conditions
• Manages complex neuromuscular disorders that often overlap with seizure symptoms
• Board-certified specialist trained at the Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Lead neurologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – a high-tech multidisciplinary medical centre

Professor Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with significant expertise in managing seizure disorders.

• Trained at the prestigious GATA Faculty of Medicine in Ankara
• Former Assistant Professor of Neurology – educating the next generation of specialists
• Expert in neuro-diagnostic testing for accurate seizure identification
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association
• Served as a flight physician with specialized training in aviation medicine

Professor Melda Bozluolcay is a neurology specialist at Biruni University Hospital, where she focuses on complex brain disorders and neurological rehabilitation.

• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes behavioural changes and memory issues linked to neurological conditions
• Manages stroke and brain vascular diseases affecting long-term neurological health
• Fluent in English and French, facilitating clear communication for international patients
• Provides specialist care for patients experiencing paralysis and motor function loss