Coming to Istanbul for neurology care
International Patients
We look after patients from the UK, Ireland, Northern Europe, Africa, the Gulf, Bulgaria, the Balkans and many other countries. Dr. Sevinç Ümit speaks English, German, Bulgarian, Russian and Turkish, so consultations can be held without an interpreter.
Step by step
1. Send your information
Message us on WhatsApp or by email with a short description of your symptoms and any reports — MRI or CT reports, EEG or EMG results and a list of your medicines. Documents in English, German, Bulgarian, Russian or Turkish are fine.
2. Online pre-consultation
If useful, a short video call is arranged to understand your symptoms, decide which tests may be needed and estimate how many days you will need in Istanbul. The final diagnosis and treatment decision are made at the in-person consultation.
3. Scheduling
Consultation, tests (EEG, EMG, sleep study, MRI) and any procedure (such as migraine Botox or a nerve block) are booked on consecutive days wherever possible.
4. Your visit
Everything is explained in your preferred language. You receive written results and a treatment plan; an English summary can be prepared on request.
5. Follow-up from home
Check-ups, test reviews and dose adjustments can usually continue online. If needed, we liaise with your doctor at home.
How long should I stay in Istanbul?
Typical durations (your personal plan is made during the pre-consultation):
- Neurology consultation or second opinion: 1 day
- Consultation + EEG or EMG: 1 day
- Migraine Botox: 1 day (often the same day as the consultation)
- Consultation + sleep-deprived EEG + MRI: 1–2 days
- Sleep study (polysomnography): 2 days; with CPAP titration: 3 days
- Narcolepsy assessment (PSG + MSLT): 2–3 days
- Video-EEG monitoring: 1–5 days
Getting here
The practice is in Küçükçekmece on the European side of Istanbul, close to the E-5 (D-100) highway, the Cennet Mahallesi Metrobus stop and the Marmaray Küçükçekmece station. From Istanbul Airport (IST) the journey takes roughly 35–60 minutes by taxi or transfer depending on traffic; from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) around 60–90 minutes. Many hotels in the Florya, Bakırköy and Beylikdüzü areas are within a short ride.
- Bring your passport and medical documents
- Bring your medicines in their original packaging
- For a sleep study: comfortable sleepwear and toiletries
- For a CPAP check: your device, mask, tubing and power cable
- For an EEG: washed hair without conditioner, gel or spray
Visa requirements depend on your nationality; many visitors can obtain a Turkish e-Visa online. Please check the official requirements before you travel.
Questions from international patients
Do I need an interpreter?
No. Dr. Sevinç Ümit speaks English, German, Bulgarian, Russian and Turkish, so the consultation can be held directly in any of these languages.
Can I have a video consultation before I travel?
Yes. After you send your documents, a short video pre-consultation can be arranged to plan your visit. A final diagnosis and treatment decision require an in-person examination.
How do I book?
Use the form at the bottom of this page or message us on WhatsApp. Choose your preferred language in the form and we will reply in that language.
How is follow-up handled after I return home?
Most check-ups, result reviews and medication adjustments can be done online. Where helpful, we communicate with your local doctor.
Will I receive my reports in English?
Reports are issued in Turkish, and an English summary can be prepared on request.
Appointments & enquiries
How can we help you?
Fill in the form and send it either via WhatsApp or by email. We will reply in the language you choose.
- Phone+90 552 859 50 34
- WhatsApp+90 552 859 50 34
- Address
Cennet Mah., Ziya Gökalp Cd. No:6, 34290 Küçükçekmece/Istanbul
- Opening hours
Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 – 14:00 (Istanbul time)