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Dr. Baris Metin

Neurologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish

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Dr. Baris Metin is a specialized Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Baris Metin is part of:

  • EEG and Clinical Neuroscience Society Board Member
  • Board Member of The Therapeutic Brain Mapping and Neurotechnology Association

Certifications :

  • European Neurology Association Equivalency, 2010

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 2004
  • Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine / Department of Neurology, 2009
  • Belgium Ghent University -Ph.D., 2013

Hospital Address :

Saray, NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Ahmet Tevfik leri Caddesi,

Medical Expertise of Dr. Baris Metin

  • Dr. Baris’s medical interest lies in Memory Disorders, Functional Neuroimaging, Epilepsy, Electroencephalography, and Headaches and Sleep Disorders.
  • His popularly performed treatments are Parkinson's Disease Treatment, Epilepsy Treatment, Stroke Treatment, Neuromuscular Disorders, Headache Management, Spinal Disorders Encephalopathies Fibromyalgia Treatment hydrocephalus Spasticity Herniated Disc Vertigo/Dizziness Otoneurology Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Vascular Brain Diseases
  • Prof.Dr. Barş METN is a well-known Neurologist with more than 7 years of experience.
  • He conducted rigorous neuroimaging research during the time of his studies.
  • He has collaborated with a number of prestigious universities, including Uskudar University, Istinye University, and Ghent University.
  • Dr. Baris has published multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications in both national and international journals.
  • Dr. Baris has been a frequent speaker at a variety of seminars, conferences, meetings, and papers.
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Dr. Baris Topcular

Neurology

, Istanbul, Turkey

18 Years of experience

Speaks: English,Turkish

 


Dr.Baris Topcular is a specialized Brain and Spine Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Turkey. The doctor has 18 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Turkey.
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Dr. Hatice Balaban

Neurologist

, Sivas, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Hatice Balaban is a specialized Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought-after medical specialists in Sivas, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and was associated with Medicana Sivas Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

What is the medical expertise of Dr Hatice Balaban?

  • Dr Hatice Balaban is a skilled and qualified neurologist with extensive experience in offering comprehensive care for neurological conditions. She specializes in Epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, cerebrovascular diseases, migraines, essential tremor, and the application of botulinum toxin in migraine and spasticity.
  • Dr Balaban is a member of notable associations such as the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Neurological Society. She has also contributed to the book "Manual of Differential Diagnosis in Neurology".
  • Over the course of her career, Dr Balaban has published over 30 peer-reviewed scientific papers. Some of these include:
    1. Bayrakli F, Balaban H, Gurelik M, Hizmetli S, Topaktas S. Mutation in the HTRA1 gene in a patient with the degenerated spine as a component of CARASIL syndrome. Turk Neurosurg. 2014;24(1):67-9.
    2. Semiz M, Şentürk IA, Balaban H, Yağız AK, Kavakçı Ö. Prevalence of migraine and co-morbid psychiatric disorders among students of Cumhuriyet University. JHeadache Pain. 2013 Apr 11;14(1):34.
    3. Bayrakli F, Powerful B, Yakicier C, Balaban H, Kartal U, Erguner B, Sagiroglu MS,Yuksel S, Ozturk AR, Kazanci B, Ozum U, Kars HZ. Mutation in the MEOX1 gene causes a recessive Klippel-Feil syndrome subtype. BMC Genet. 2013 28;14(1):95.
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