Ilkcan Cokgor, MD

I just wish there was a zero star rating because that I is what I would like to give her for a score. Dr. Cokgor is the ABSOLUTE WORST doctor I have ever seen. She pretends to care and makes a lot of claims about her professionalism and empathy for her patients. That’s all baloney. The only thing she really cares about is cranking out as many patients and making as much money as possible. A few years ago she mis-​diagnosed me, prescribed the wrong meds and would not return my calls when I was having TIAs and was in danger of having a stroke. I mentioned her incompetence and lack of caring to my cardiologist, and he nodded in agreement.

Dr. Cokgar was very professional and attentive. She went through my current health situation/​challenges, separated out the one she can help me with and prescribed medication, an MRI and physical therapy, plus follow up. Her office is so efficient that I received calls from the MRI and PT offices to which I was referred. I am so grateful!

I was extremely nervous about this appointment, but Dr. Cokgar didn’t make me nervous at all. She listened to what I was feeling and checked everything. As a person that doesn’t like to go to doctors I walked out feeling that I won’t be in pain anymore instead of just a run around. She was wonderful, straight forward, and caring! She didnt make me feel like i just wanted meds, but actually listened to the pain i was in, without me having to tear up. I feel that she is sending me into the right direction. Looking forward to many more appointments with her!

beware of dr Cokgor she over prescribes narcotics. She will prescribe and not oversee. soma, fentanyl, oxycontin. my sister almost died. she should have her license revoked. she’s a disgrace to all ethical doctors.

I have had only positive experiences with Dr. Cokgor and her staff. I understand everyone has a unique experience, but I am surprised by any negative reviews. I was directed to see her by an ER physician after a seizure, and my husband and I went together to see her. We were both very concerned about my condition, and appreciated her full attention, her thorough review of my test results, and her genuine care. I was particularly struck by her balance between being sincere while also professional. She helped me understand there is no underlying «cause» to my condition, and to focus my energy on managing it, as opposed to trying to ask, «why?» I feel fortunate to have Dr. Cokgor as my neurologist.

I have been seeing doctor Cokgar for 10 years for migraines as well as for some consults on neurology symptoms related to thyroid problems. I’ve always found her to be quite pleasant, smart and willing to listen and truly think about what is going on. I’ve needed some big tests to rule out really scary stuff and we got those done without problem. Recently we had interesting conversation about how important a good diet is for general health and how food sensitivities can affect one’s health. My point in saying this is that I find her willing to look at an individual person’s situation. Reading the comments below also about the staff at the office… running a business, I know it’s often a challenge to find the right people to be the face of your office. Just this week though I was requesting a copy of lab work and when I called she said to come over and she would print it out for me. For me, working with her and the office has been very beneficial to me.

Bad reviews of Dr. Cokgor are correct. She’s not attentive, doesn’t properly read test results, jumps to incorrect conclusions. With her office, she’s most interested in treating a quantity of patients without the quality. Go to someone in SF and stay clear of her office.
See Sandra Shefrin in Mill Valley, she’s amazing.

I have friends who see Dr Cokgor for migraines and really like her. I originally saw Dr Cokgor for a spinal injury. She told me that my injury was stable and would not be hurt further by regular daily living. A couple of months later, I was then hurt further by regular daily living. She retracted her earlier statements. She is very kind, but I need a doctor that I can trust.

She knows exactly what to do she is extremely knowledgeable and I think she is the politest doctor ive ever meet and I have a brain tumor so i see her a lot she even came to see me in the hospital to get a back round on me before i ever even talked to her very thorough. I fully recommend going with Dr.Cokgar.

I saw Dr Cokgor a few months ago for major vertigo, I couldn’t even walk… I went to the ER twice and no one there could be sure on what to do. After talking to her for 1o min she knew exactly what was happening to me. She told me its common and steps to take to get better. She also ordered a few test to make sure. She’s direct and to the point. I like that…

I met with Dr Cokgor. It was a very successful meeting. She is brilliant, kind and decisive. I met with other neurologist over the years and she tops the list. She is Lyme literate and she has worked with my doctors before. It is refreshing to see a neurologist that is versed in Lyme Disease and co-​infections. Her medical assistant was right on the case immediately calling for records and getting insurance approval. I walked out of the building feeling lighter and with hope.

An update to my original review follows:
A few months after my Unilocal posting I telephoned Dr. Cokger’s office. I was informed by an office staff person that Dr. Cokger would no longer see me as a patient because I had «ruined her reputation» by posting my Unilocal review.
I had no idea my review was so powerful. (Is there a sarcastic face modicum I could insert here?)
Why this doctor would profess one position in a written format to me and then have the exact opposite position expressed by her staff, is quite bewildering.
As always, good reader, use your own judgment in deciding if this doctor is the one for you.

Her office staff are not helpful or polite. They interrupt on the phone when I’m trying to explain my wife’s issues and when I try to get them to listen then they hang up on me. The Doctor herself is good, if a bit abrupt and it seems like she is going 100 mph through the visit.

I had my initial consult with Dr. Cokgor yesterday. I was concerned about the poor reviews but was assured by my primary physician as well as my OBGYN that she was excellent. I have no idea how the poor reviews came about. The staff was efficient and courteous and Dr. Cokgor is thoughtful, cheerful, and very caring. She impressed me with her knowledge of migraine, her diagnostic questioning and the way she has organized testing and follow up. I am relieved and grateful to have found her.

My wife was very worried about an unexpected episode of aphasia. Her primary care Dr recommended Dr Cokgor despite the negative Unilocal reviews. What a great choice! She was thorough, supportive, and explained the complicated issues.

I think she has a nice bedside manner. She listened to me with out interrupting. She asked good questions and took the time with me and I never felt rushed. I would go back to her again if the need arises. She has lots of energy and seems very competent.
Only reason I didn’t give her more stars is that it was the first time I met with her and I usually only give high praise after more than one visit.

Dr. Cokgor has been treating my mother for dementia. My mother really appreciates the way that the doctor treats her. Dr. Cokgor listens very carefully and is kind and respectful.
I appreciate her detailed medical instructions and the support that she gives to the entire family as we struggle with this devastating illness.
I think that she is an outstanding physician and I highly recommend her.

To Kryss: I wish I had read these reviews BEFORE I saw Dr. Cogkor. Unfortunately my experience was similar to David’s, Sue’s and Kira’s (perhaps worse) .
I don’t care to share the details on Unilocal,nor is my goal to ruin Dr. Cogkor’s reputation or practice. However, I wish that Dr. Cogkor herself would not only read, but respond to what I believe is very warranted and justified criticism.
As others have said, this is probably not a matter of her «expertise» as a doctor. However, I don’t care how «good» a physician she is. The poor «treatment» I received from her and her staff led to a tremendous amount of stress, frustration and fear, as well as significant delays (about 6 months) in followup care (at UCSF), and I think potential patients need to be aware of what some of us have experienced, to help them make informed choices about their own care.

Dr. Cokgor is, refreshingly, a straight talking (based on analysis of facts) physician.
I’ve been to numerous Neurologists (UCSF, Emory, Columbia) and find Dr. Cokgor to be the most brilliant, dedicated Doctor amongst them. Meet her, you will immediately see for yourself that she is brilliant, dedicated, caring, and, I think most importantly, a no nonsense doctor.
Fortunately, I had a world class (literally) orthopedic surgeon that referred me to her; she took the time to review all of the data to create a treatment plan. She did not try to push me out the door, she did the right thing; she listened, analyzed and treated me as well as my symptoms.
She’s a busy doctor (which attests to her astuteness in my opinion), is hard driving, yet obviously subscribes to the philosophy of treating people, as people.
As to her staff being less than stellar: it I had to deal with ill, therefore possibly, rude, grumpy patients all day, I too might be less than polite. I suggest you might practice some the of kindness, compassion and understanding Dr. Cokgor does.
Call or email me, I am more than happy to share my positive experiences with Dr. Cogkor.

First thing you need to know: Dr. Cokgor is not the monster «Kira F.» described her to be. I would highly recommend her to my family and friends if they needed a neurologist.
I know the last (and only) review for Dr. Cokgor (pronounced «Choker») was written almost two years ago and was a completely different situation from mine (i don’t have brain cancer) but I feel the reviewer was unjust to Dr. Cokgor’s reputation. I will be the first to admit that the review almost prevented me from seeing Dr. Cokgor.
I am seeing Dr. Cokgor for migraines that I have been getting since I was 13 (I’m 27 now). My PCP basically gave up on me b/​c he couldn’t «treat» them (i.e. make them stop), so he referred me to Dr. Cokgor. I must admit, I was a bit afraid to see her after reading the previous review. But she is the only neurologist in Marin and her office is about 10 minutes from my house, so I went ahead with the appt.
I read, «she has a terrible manner with patients,» and «she didn’t seem to give a rat’s ass,» so I decided to write my own patient history, not only to help me remember everything she would need to know (which usually leaves your brain when you are being interrogated by a doctor) but also so she would see exactly all the procedures, medicines, preventative treatments I had tried in the past because I was expecting her to just blow me off as someone with a relatively small infliction compared to her other patients but I wanted her help and figured I better be prepared.
I was pleasantly surprised. Dr. Cokgor is very straight forward and to the point, appreciated the patient history I brought and instead of suggesting I re-​try some of the 20 odd medicines that my PCP had put my on through the years, she suggested I try one new preventative drug and prescribed me the meds I need for when the migraines attack. She understood that some people just get migraines and they aren’t «curable,» which I guess my PCP doesn’t.
I would definitely recommend her. She genuinely seemed to care about my migraines and listened to me when I talked. She answered all my questions and was very nice. I’m happy my PCP recommended her and that I didn’t cancel my appt. like I was going to after I read the previous review.