Best neurologists in Istanbul: TOP 85 doctors

Gülümser Kızıltaş Tokmak, M.D., graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2002 and completed residency at Neurology Clinic, Okmeydanı Teaching and Research Hospital in 2008. She holds a master’s degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University, and has studied and worked in fields such as EMG, EEG, PSG, Dementia, Headache, and Vertigo. She has worked at Ağrı State Hospital Neurology Clinic, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, and Medical Park Hospitals.

Dr. Sinan Çomu is a Turkish neurologist with 20+ years of experience treating movement, behavioral, genetic, metabolic, epilepsy, headache, and developmental delay disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. He received his medical degree from Istanbul University and specialty training in pediatrics, children’s neurology and American treatment approaches from Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, the University of Pittsburgh, and Memorial Şişli Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Neurological Society and the Child Neurology Society.

• Specializes in childhood neurological conditions at Gazi University.
• Expert in treating epilepsy, ADHD, autism, and pediatric migraines.
• International experience at Gazi University, Turkey.
• Noted for expertise in child neurology with significant patient impact.
• No specific ranking mentioned for neurology practice.
• Certified in Child Neurology, ensures specialized care for neurological disorders.
• Certified in Child Health and Diseases, foundational pediatric care expertise.
• Professional memberships not specified for neurology focus.
• Available for online consultations, aiding in child Neurology treatment.

Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.

Neurologist. Specialist in the epilepsy treatment

2022 - Halen, İstanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HASTANESİ

Pediatrik Nöroloji Uzmanı

2021 - 2022, İstanbul/Türkiye

BEZMİALEM VAKIF ÜNİVERSİTESİ

Pediatrik Nöroloji Uzmanı

2020 - 2021, İstanbul/Türkiye

İSTANBUL BAĞCILAR EĞİTİM ARAŞTIRMA HASTANESİ

Pediatrik Nöroloji Uzmanı (Mecburi Hizmet)

2019 - 2020, İzmir/Türkiye

İZMİR BEHÇET UZ ÇOCUK SAĞLIĞI HASTALIKLARI VE CERRAHİSİ EĞİTİM ARAŞTIRMA HASTANESİ

Pediatrik Nöroloji Uzmanı (Mecburi Hizmet)

2013 - 2015, İstanbul/Türkiye

İSTANBUL GAZİOSMANPAŞA TAKSİM İLKYARDIM EĞİTİM ARAŞTIRMA HASTANESİ

Pediatri Uzmanı (Mecburi Hizmet)

2018 - Halen, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HASTANESİ

Nöroloji Uzmanı

2007 - 2018, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

ETHICA İNCİRLİ HASTANESİ

Nöroloji Uzmanı

2003 - 2007, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

AMERİKAN HASTANESİ

Nöroloji Uzmanı

1997 - 1998, İzmir/İzmir/Türkiye

ÇAMKULE SAĞLIK OCAĞI

Pratisyen Hekim

1996 - 1997, Şırnak/Şırnak/Türkiye

İDİL DEVLET HASTANESİ

Pratisyen Hekim

1996 - 1997, Şırnak/Şırnak/Türkiye

CİZRE VEREM SAVAŞ DİSPANSERİ

Pratisyen Hekim

2020 - Halen, İstanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HASTANESİ

Nöroloji Uzmanı

2018 - 2020, İstanbul/Türkiye

DEMİROĞLU BİLİM ÜNİVERSİTESİ

Nöroloji Anabilim Dalı Başkanı

2017 - 2017, İstanbul/Türkiye

DEMİROĞLU BİLİM ÜNİVERSİTESİ

Öğretim Üyesi

2015 - 2017, İstanbul/Türkiye

ŞİŞLİ HAMİDİYE ETFAL EĞİTİM VE ARAŞTIRMA HASTANESİ

Eğitim ve İdari Sorumlu

2014 - 2015, İstanbul/Türkiye

İSTANBUL BİLİM ÜNİVERSİTESİ

Öğretim Üyesi

1996 - 2014, İstanbul/Türkiye

ŞİŞLİ HAMİDİYE ETFAL EĞİTİM VE ARAŞTIRMA HASTANESİ

Nöroloji Uzmanı

1995 - 1996, İstanbul/Türkiye

SARIYER DEVLET HASTANESİ AYAZAĞA SEMT POLİKLİNİĞİ

Nöroloji Uzmanı

1989 - 1990, İstanbul/Türkiye

LÜLEBURGAZ DEVLET HASTANESİ

Pratisyen Hekim

2005 - Halen, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HASTANESİ

Nöroloji Uzmanı

1982 - Halen, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

CERRAHPAŞA TIP FAKÜLTESİ

Nöroloji Uzmanı

2004 - 2006, İstanbul/Türkiye

AMERİKAN HASTANESİ

Nöroloji Uzmanı

2002 - 2004, İstanbul/Türkiye

ALMAN HASTANESİ

Nöroloji Uzmanı

1980 - 1982, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

MASLAK ASKER HASTANESİ

(Askerlik), Nöroloji Uzmanı

2020 - Halen, İstanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HASTANESİ

Nöroloji Uzmanı

2009 - 2020, İstanbul/Türkiye

ÖZEL ŞİŞLİ FLORENCE NİGHTİNGALE HASTANESİ

Nöroloji Uzmanı

2008 - 2008, Sakarya/Türkiye

SAKARYA YENİKENT DEVLET HASTANESİ

Nöroloji Uzmanı

2007 - 2008, Ankara/Türkiye

ANKARA MESLEK HASTALIKLARI HASTANESİ

Nöroloji Uzmanı

Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü is a neurologist with an education from Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi Medical School and University of California San Francisco. He is a member of Turkish Neurology Society, Parkinson’s Disease Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society and specializes in Neurophysiology (Deep Brain Stimulation) and movement disorders treatment.

Dr. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz is a neurology specialist based in Turkey and has over 10 years of medical experience. She has a degree in general medicine from Hacettepe University Medical School, a specialty in neurology from Ankara University Medical School, a specialty in general medicine from Silivri Kolan Hospital, and a specialty in nephrology from Istanbul University. She is a member of The Turkish Neurological Society, The Turkish Medical Association, and The Turkish Association of Sleep Medicine.

Medical Area of Interest and Activities 

Epilepsy, Febrile Convulsions 

Cerebral Palsy and Neurological Development Disorder 

Neurometabolic and Neurodegenerative Diseases 

Acquired Neurodegenerative Diseases (Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis, Autoimmune Encephalitis etc.)

Education 

Hacettepe University Trabzon Faculty of Medicine 

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine İhsan Doğramacı Pediatric Hospital, Department of Pediatrics (Residency Training) 

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine İhsan Doğramacı Pediatric Hospital, Department of Pediatric Neurology (Minor Residency Training)

Experience 

Liv Hospital Ulus 

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine İhsan Doğramacı Hospital, Ankara 1981-1986 

SSI Yenişehir Dispensary, Pediatrics Specialist (Compulsory Service), Ankara 1986-1991 

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine İhsan Doğramacı Hospital Pediatric Neurology Minor Assistant, Ankara 1991-1993 

Ankara Pediatric Health, Diseases and Hematology Oncology Hospital, Pediatric Neurology Department Establishment and Specialist, Ankara. 1993-1999 

Ankara Pediatric Health, Diseases and Hematology Oncology Hospital, Assoc.Prof.Dr., Clinic Chief, Pediatric Neurology Department and Infant Service Supervisor, Ankara. 1999-2012 

Health Sciences University Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Lecturer, Infant Service Supervisor and Pediatric Neurologist, Istanbul. 2012

Memberships 

1991: Turkish Society of Pediatric Neurology 

1994: Turkish Chapter of International League Against Epilepsy 

1995: Society of Asian and Oceanian Pediatric Neurology 

1996: Society of European Pediatric Neurology 

1996: Society of World Pediatric Neurology 

2007: Turkish Society of Developmental Pediatric Neurology (Founder Member)