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About Dr. Baris Topcular

  • Dr. Barış Topçular completed his neurology residency at Istanbul University's Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, after graduating from Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty in 2001.
  • In 2006, Barış Topçular resumed his studies at the neurology clinic and research center of the Basel University Faculty of Medicine in Switzerland.
  • Since 2011, he has been employed at the Florence Nightingale Hospitals group in the neurology department. Barış Topçular is still used at Harvard University as a visiting researcher in the neurology department.

Conditions treated by Dr. Barış Topçular

  • Acute strokes
  • Refractory Epilepsy
  • Refractory migraine
  • Multiple sclerosis.

Area of Interest

  • Parkinson’s
  • Brain Health
  • Migraine
  • Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s with PET – MRI

Qualification

  • Prof. Dr. Barış Topçular's educational background includes completing his primary school education in Şenlikköy.
  • In 2001, he graduated from the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.
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MEMBERSHIPS (10)

  • Turkish Alzheimer's Association (Board Member)
  • Turkish Parkinson's Association
  • Medical Association of Turkey
  • Association of Turkish Neurologists
  • Working Group for Multiple Sclerosis in Turkey
  • Neuroimmunology Working Group of the Turkish Neurology Association
  • Organization for Neuroimmunology
  • Association for Child and Adolescent Neurology
  • Europäische Neurologische Gesellschaft
  • Section of the Cochrane Society for Neurology

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (5)

  • B. Topcular, D. Yandim-Kuscu, M. Colak, N. Behrem, N. Karagoz-Sakalli, G. Gul, N.P. Sutlas, D. Kirbas.," Unilateralptosis associated with paramedian thalamic infarction.", Ideggyógyászati Szemle, 275-6 pp.,2011
  • D. Kirbas, B. Topcular, ME Ozcan, N.S. Karagoz, G. Gul, I.A. Kalyoncu., "Idiopathic Tolosa-Hunt syndrome: four additional cases" Ideggyógyászati szemle, 250–254 pp., 2008
  • C. Gürses, B. Bilgiç, B. Artillery, OG Tuncer, G. Akman-Demir, H. Hanagasi, B. Baslo, H. Gurvit, O. Coban, M. Emre, H.A. Idrisoğlu., " Clinical and magnetic resonance imaging findings of HIV-negative patients with neurosyphilis." Journal of Neurology (ISI), 368-74 pp., 2007, DOI: 10.1007/s00415-006-0380-z
  • P. Ozturk, G. Kocabay, B. Topcular, H Yazici, AA Cagatay, G Bahat, B Baykan, A. Turkmen, A. Yildiz, " Non-convulsive status epilepticus following antibiotic therapy as a cause of unexplained loss of consciousness in patients with renal failure, Clinical and Experimental Nephrology (ISI), 138–144 pp., 2009, DOI: 10.1007/s10157-008-0115-9
  • E. Aykutlu, B. Baykan, G. Akman-Demir, B. Topcular, M. Ertas, "Headache in Behçet's disease." Cephalalgia (ISI), 180–186 pp., 2006, DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2982.2005.01017.x

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PROCEDURES

  • Stroke Treatment

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Is Doctor Barış Topçular doing teleconsultation on the MediGence platform?

A. Dr. Barış Topçular is available to teleconsultate on the MediGence platform.

Q: How long is the consultation?

A. The consultation can last up to 15 to 30 minutes. It may go beyond the estimated time which is dependent on the patient’s queries and the medical suggestions of the doctor.

Q: How soon can the consultation be organized?

A. We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organized within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

Q: Is follow-up consultation included in the consultation price?

A. No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

Q: How do I share my medical record with the doctor for review?

A. The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

Q: Can I book my procedure with the doctor post-consultation?

A. Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, then you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

Q: Is it possible to get the estimate for the procedure?

A. Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and the crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.

Reviewer

Dr. Abdullah Rahil
Dr. Abdullah Rahil

MPT (Neuro)

7 Years of Experience

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Alvina Hasan

M.Pharm

2 Year of Experience

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