Best Chronic Pain Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

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.

Dr. Chollawat Thongthaisin is the lead doctor at Vega Wellness and Bioprime Sindhorn Clinic. He specializes in regenerative medicine, anti-aging therapies, and stem cell research. Dr. Thongthaisin is certified by the American Board of Regenerative Medicine. He leads clinical consultations at Vega Clinic in Bangkok.

• Provides stem cell therapies for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis.
• Performs aesthetic procedures including PRP hair loss treatments and exosome therapy.
• Treats orthopedic conditions such as osteoarthritis and meniscus tears.
• Uses intravenous vitamin C, NAD+ therapy, and mesenchymal stem cell treatments.

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

Associate Professor Kantaphong Thongrong is the Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital, where he leads the treatment of complex chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions.

• Specialises in ultrasound-guided hydrodissection to release trapped nerves and reduce pain without major surgery
• Uses radio-frequency techniques and advanced laser therapy to treat persistent joint and tissue pain
• Presented research on surgical and clinical skills at the 17th Ottawa Conference in Perth, Australia
• Board-certified physiatrist trained at Chulalongkorn University, specialising in non-invasive pain solutions

Dr. Chutichate Pawaropart is a neuro-ophthalmology subspecialist at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He completed his medical degree and ophthalmology certification at Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Pawaropart received specialized neuro-ophthalmology training at Sorbonne University in Paris. He effectively treats patients in English, Thai, and French.

• Specializes in cataract surgery including phacoemulsification and IOL replacement.
• Performs neuro-ophthalmic exams to diagnose complex vision and nerve conditions.
• Treats corneal trauma, pterygium, and macular dystrophy.
• Practices at Navamin 9 Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Thailand.

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

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.

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

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