Baris Topcular

Dr. Baris Topcular is a neurologist specializing in dementia and movement disorders. He has advanced training in molecular neuroimaging and botulinum toxin applications. Dr. Topcular treats patients at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and serves on the faculty at Istanbul Bilim University.

Specialization and Areas of Interest

Dr. Topcular treats complex neurological conditions. He focuses on dementia and cognitive disorders, including Alzheimer's disease. His practice also covers Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and essential tremor. Additionally, he treats multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating diseases.

Dr. Topcular provides care for epilepsy and West syndrome. He also treats amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and movement disorders. Finally, he helps patients with chronic pain and headache management.

Expertise in Advanced Diagnostics and Therapy

The doctor uses modern technologies to treat and diagnose neurological issues. He uses Brain Positron Emission Tomography (PET) for molecular neuroimaging. This imaging helps provide a precise diagnosis of cognitive and movement disorders. Dr. Topcular also performs botulinum toxin injections for therapeutic use.

He conducts neuropsychological assessments to evaluate brain function. For patients with movement disorders, he helps with deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery protocols. DBS uses implanted electrodes to regulate abnormal impulses. Dr. Topcular also oversees rehabilitation using the Lokomat robotic system and exoskeleton technology.

Work Experience

• 2011–Present – Faculty Member, Istanbul Bilim University, Department of Neurology.
• 2011–Present – Neurologist, Sisli and Kadikoy Florence Nightingale Hospitals.
• 2011–Present – PET Department Consultant, Gayrettepe Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• 2007–2011 – Specialist, 3rd Neurology Clinic and Dementia and Movement Disorders Policlinics, Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Hospital.
• 2006 – Researcher, PharmaZentrum Research Center and Neurology Clinic, University of Basel, Switzerland.

Education and Training

• 2006 – Istanbul Medical Faculty – Specialty in Neurology.
• 2001 – Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree.
• Secondary Education – Istek Foundation Florya Bilge Kagan High School.
• Primary Education – Senlikkoy Primary School.

Clinical Procedures

Dr. Topcular provides various therapeutic interventions and diagnostic tests:

• Video-EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG).
• Vagus nerve stimulation and medication for epilepsy.
• Plasmapheresis for autoimmune neurological conditions.
• Stem cell therapy applications for neurological disorders.
• Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS).
• Stereotaxic surgeries and Gamma Knife coordination.