The 20 Best MELAS Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Istanbul, TR

Find the Top MELAS Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in MELAS Syndrome near Istanbul, TR. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome
    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome
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    Istanbul, TR 

    Cansu Altuntas practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Ms. Altuntas is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, MELAS Syndrome, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome
    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Istanbul Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital, 
    Istanbul, TR 

    Nafiye Cakar practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Cakar is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, Enlarged Liver, MELAS Syndrome, and Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy.

    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome
    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Basaksehir, TR 

    Hasan Onal practices practicing medicine in Basaksehir, Turkey. Mr. Onal is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, Biotinidase Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Hypothyroidism.

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    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital, 
    Istanbul, TR 

    Tugce Uzunhan practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Uzunhan is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, and MELAS Syndrome.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research And Training Hospital

    Istanbul, TR 

    Mey Petmezci practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Ms. Petmezci is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome, Meningococcemia, and Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Istanbul, TR 

    Ali Dokucu practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Dokucu is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Sancaktepe S ̧ehit Prof. Dr. I ̇lhan Varank Training And Research Hospital, 
    Sancaktepe, TR 

    Ozdem Erturk-Cetin practices practicing medicine in Sancaktepe, Turkey. Erturk-Cetin is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Partial Seizure, Myoclonic Epilepsy, MELAS Syndrome, and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital

    Istanbul, TR 

    Biray Erturk practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Erturk is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, Desbuquois Syndrome, Coloboma of Optic Nerve, and Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital, Türkiye, 
    Kartal, TR 

    Serkan Demir practices practicing medicine in Kartal, Turkey. Mr. Demir is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Thrombophlebitis, Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Sancaktepe Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training And Research Hospital, Türkiye, 
    Sancaktepe, TR 

    Bilge Noyan practices practicing medicine in Sancaktepe, Turkey. Ms. Noyan is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome).

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Dr. Sahin Is With University Of Health Sciences

    Avcikoru, TR 

    Sevki Sahin practices practicing medicine in Avcikoru, Turkey. Sahin is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Thrombophlebitis, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, MELAS Syndrome, and Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Istanbul, TR 

    Kursad Aydin practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Aydin is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Galactosialidosis, Epilepsy in Children, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research And Training Hospital

    Istanbul, TR 

    Osman Yesilbas practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Mr. Yesilbas is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Brain Abscess, Pneumomediastinum, Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Istanbul, TR 

    Hulya Maras-Genc practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Maras-Genc is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome, Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis, Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged Red Fibers, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Sariyer, TR 

    Mehmet Erdogan practices practicing medicine in Sariyer, Turkey. Mr. Erdogan is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Acute Pain, Liver Transplant, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Istanbul, TR 

    Tanyel Zubarioglu practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Ms. Zubarioglu is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Xanthoma, Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis, 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl-CoA Lyase Deficiency, and Maple Syrup Urine Disease.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Istanbul, TR 

    Meryem Karaca practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Ms. Karaca is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Biotinidase Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Enlarged Liver, and Phenylketonuria (PKU).

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Istanbul, TR 

    Ali Kavakli practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Kavakli is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. Their clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, Acute Pain, Low Blood Pressure, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Acibadem, TR 

    Yasemin Alanay practices practicing medicine in Acibadem, Turkey. Ms. Alanay is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acromesomelic Dysplasia Hunter Thompson Type, Acromesomelic Dysplasia Campailla Martinelli Type, Acromesomelic Dysplasia, and Acromesomelic Dysplasia Maroteaux Type.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Istanbul, TR 

    Esma Sengenc practices practicing medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Ms. Sengenc is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Craniectomy.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of MELAS Syndrome?

    Mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes (MELAS) is a condition that affects many of the body's systems, particularly the brain and nervous system (encephalo-) and muscles (myopathy). The signs and symptoms of this disorder most often appear in childhood following a period of normal development, although they can begin at any age. Early symptoms may include muscle weakness and pain, recurrent headaches, loss of appetite, vomiting, and seizures. Most affected individuals experience stroke-like episodes beginning before age 40. These episodes often involve temporary muscle weakness on one side of the body (hemiparesis), altered consciousness, vision abnormalities, seizures, and severe headaches resembling migraines. Repeated stroke-like episodes can progressively damage the brain, leading to vision loss, problems with movement, and a loss of intellectual function (dementia).

    When should I see a MELAS Syndrome doctor in Istanbul, TR?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a MELAS Syndrome doctor in Istanbul, TR?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best MELAS Syndrome doctor in Istanbul, TR?

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    How does MediFind rank MELAS Syndrome doctors in Istanbul, TR?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by MELAS Syndrome doctors in Istanbul, TR?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a MELAS Syndrome doctor in Istanbul, TR?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the MELAS Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different MELAS Syndrome doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a MELAS Syndrome doctor in Istanbul, TR?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my MELAS Syndrome doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my MELAS Syndrome doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female MELAS Syndrome doctors in Istanbul, TR?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the MELAS Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a MELAS Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the MELAS Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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