Frequently asked questions

You can send a request through the contact page, call the practice or send a WhatsApp message. If you are travelling from abroad, it helps to mention your preferred dates and to send your reports in advance.

Bring any MRI, CT or EMG reports together with the images, a list of your current medicines and doses, and notes on the treatments you have already tried. A short pain diary covering the past week is also helpful.

It usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. This allows time for your history, a physical and neurological examination, a review of your scans and a discussion of your options. The exact length depends on how complex your symptoms are.

Yes. You can send your reports and images by WhatsApp or email for a preliminary review. This gives an initial impression, but diagnosis and treatment decisions are made only after an in-person examination. Please read the privacy policy before sharing health information.

Current opening hours are listed on the contact page. Consultations are by appointment only.

No. As this is a private practice, no referral is required and you can book directly. If you have a letter or report from another doctor, it is still worth bringing.

Algology is the medical specialty devoted to diagnosing and treating pain, often called pain medicine. In Türkiye it is a subspecialty that doctors enter after training in anaesthesiology, neurology or physical medicine and rehabilitation. Read more on the what is algology? page.

Rarely. Most interventional pain procedures are performed under local anaesthetic, sometimes with light sedation to help you relax. The approach planned for you is explained beforehand.

Consultations take place at the practice in Kadıköy. Interventional procedures are carried out in a licensed hospital setting under imaging guidance, such as fluoroscopy or ultrasound, and most patients go home the same day.

That depends on your examination and scans. For back and neck pain, non-surgical options are usually explored before surgery is discussed; however, worsening weakness or problems with bladder or bowel control call for a surgical assessment. See when is herniated disc surgery needed?

It varies with the cause of the pain, the treatment and the individual. Some people have long-lasting relief; for others the pain returns over time and further treatment may be needed. Regular exercise and changes to daily habits help maintain the benefit.

Serious complications are uncommon, but every procedure carries some risk, including pain or bruising at the needle site, infection, bleeding, temporary numbness, headache and side effects of the medicines used. The risks that apply to you are explained in detail beforehand, and your written consent is obtained.

Please do not drive on the day of the procedure. If you had sedation or your legs feel numb, someone should take you home. Ask your doctor when it is safe for you to drive again.

Many people with desk-based jobs return within a day or two. If your work is physically demanding, the timing is agreed with your doctor based on the procedure and your recovery.

Yes. Some tenderness at the injection site or a temporary increase in pain is common in the first few days. Where a steroid is used, its effect usually starts within a few days, and a wrapped ice pack and the painkillers your doctor recommends can help in the meantime.

The timing of your follow-up depends on the procedure and is confirmed before you leave. If you live abroad, follow-up can continue by video call or messages, and you receive a written summary to share with your own doctor.

Call without delay, or go to the nearest emergency department, if you develop a fever, increasing redness or discharge at the injection site, a severe headache that worsens when sitting or standing, new or increasing weakness in your arms or legs, or problems controlling your bladder or bowels. For breathing difficulty or facial swelling, call your local emergency number.

Consultations are held in English or Turkish; Prof. Dr. Hüsnü Süslü speaks English. If you would prefer another language, you are welcome to bring a family member or a trusted interpreter.

Yes. Send your MRI or CT images, reports, medication list and a short summary of your symptoms by WhatsApp or email. The preliminary review helps you plan your trip; the treatment plan itself is agreed after an in-person examination. Read more in the guide to planning pain treatment in Istanbul.

It depends on whether you are coming for an assessment only or for an assessment and a procedure. A few days are usually enough for the consultation, any procedure and a check-up before you fly home; an extra day or two gives room if the plan changes.

Before you leave, you receive a written report covering the findings, any procedure performed and the warning signs to watch for. Follow-up can continue by video call or messages at agreed intervals. If urgent symptoms develop, seek care locally first.

Yes. The practice holds an International Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate issued by the Turkish Ministry of Health. You can find the details on the international patients page.