Your Notifications
All done, no notifications

BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Dr. Bengi Bahar Demirbag

A doctor who diagnoses and treats brain and nervous system conditions is called a neurologist. Neurology is a branch of medicine that deals with the whole brain and nervous system, so, neurologists have the ability to treat a number of conditions related to the brain. " Some of the conditions neurologist Dr. Bengi Bahar Demirbag treats are:

  • Myelitis
  • Brain Cancer
  • Epilepsy
  • Brain Stroke
  • Brachial Plexus Rupture
  • Erb's Palsy
  • Brachial Plexus Avulsion
  • Reye Syndrome
  • Meningitis
  • Neurosyphilis
  • Encephalitis
  • Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury At Bith

The diseases that the neurologist diagnoses and treats can be: Cancers (benign, malignant) infections (fungal, viral, bacterial). These diseases are common and the chance of developing them increases with age.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Bengi Bahar Demirbag

If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, your primary care doctor may refer you to a neurologist.:

  • Tingling or pain in parts of your body
  • Speech changes (Slurred speech)
  • Loss of automatic movements
  • Slowed movement (bradykinesia)
  • Tremor (shaking, usually begins in a limb, often your hand or fingers)
  • Writing changes
  • Rigid muscles
  • Impaired posture and balance
  • Memory Loss
  • Fatigue
  • Ringing in your ears (tinnitus)
  • Changes in smell or taste
  • Problems with sexual, bowel and bladder function
  • Dizziness
  • Temporary vision loss

People who have problems with their senses may also see a Neurologist because sensory dysfunction can be caused by disorders of the nervous system.

Operating Hours of Dr. Bengi Bahar Demirbag

You can find Doctor Bengi Bahar Demirbag in his clinic/hospital from 10 am to 4 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. You should always confirm the availability of the doctor before you visit him/her. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Bengi Bahar Demirbag

The list of popular procedures that Dr Bengi Bahar Demirbag performs is given below::

  • Brachial Plexus Injuries/Stereotactic Procedures

Having performed a record number of successful brain and spine procedures with a high success rate, the neurologist has received worldwide recognition for their patient-centric approach and holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards.

Qualification

  • Rice University English Language Program, 1999-2000
  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, 1986-1992

Past Experiences

  • Psychiatric and Neurological Diseases State Hospital, Department of Neurology. Neurology Specialization and Neurology Specialist, 1992-1997
  • Sariyer State Hospital Neurology Service, Istanbul Neurology Service, 1997-2007
  • Sarıyer State, Hospital Neurology Service, Istanbul Neurology Service, 2007-2018
  • Specialist Doctor Bengi Bahar Demirbag Private Neurology Clinic Sariyer Istanbul, 2018
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
  • Written Second Opinion report delivered within 5 days
  • Option to avail the Video Consultation with the Lead Doctor of the board

Access Our most trusted Medical Second Opinion

Required | alphabets and spaces
Required | A valid, working email address
Required | A valid contact

Telemedicine Doctors

CERTIFICATIONS (1)

  • Certificate Course - Mental Health Institutions Workplace Medicine, 2003

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (4)

  • Goksel Bakac, B.Bahar Demirbag, Ismail Kucukali, Gunay Gul, Tufan Acuner, Demet Yandim, Dursun Kirbas. Asymptomatic Infraction at acute ischemic first stroke patients; frequent, localizations, risk factors. “Clinical Development” 1997; 10: 95-97
  • Goksel Bakac, B.Bahar Demirbag, Tufan Acuner, Demet Yandim, Ismail Kucukali, Gunay Gul, Nural Bekiroglu, Dursun Kirbas. Distribution of risk factors of first stroke patients in etiopathogenic stroke groups. “Clinical Development” 1997; 10: 164-67.
  • Goksel Bakac, B.Bahar Demirbag, Demet Yandim, Ismail Kuçukali, Tufan Acuner, Gunay Gul, Dursun Kirbas. Comparision of clinical classification of acute ischemic infractions with radiological lesion localization "Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases" 1997; 3: 83-85
  • Goksel Bakac, B. Spring Demirbag, Demet Yandim, Sevda Senol, Cicek Bayindir, Dursun Kirbas. Abscess like demyelinating lesions, (Case Study) "Archives of Neuropsychiatry" 1997; 34 (3): 149-52.

Share Your Experience about Dr. Bengi Bahar Demirbag

PROCEDURES

  • Brachial Plexus Injuries/Stereotactic Procedures

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Bengi Bahar Demirbag have?
Dr. Bengi Bahar Demirbag is a specialized Neurologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Bengi Bahar Demirbag offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Bengi Bahar Demirbag have?
Dr. Bengi Bahar Demirbag is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 22 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurologist

What does a Neurologist do?

A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing and treating,disorders of the brain and nervous systems, such as Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, concussion, epilepsy, migraine, Parkinson's disease, and stroke. This specialty is concerned with conditions that are linked to life and death scenarios owing to which the technologies and techniques in this field have advanced rapidly. Neurologists always try to know the cause of a condition before starting treatment. For this, they conduct different tests and procedures in order to diagnose and treat neurological disorders.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for Neurologist?

Neurologists perform a set of diagnostic tests to confirm the underlying conditions. Based on the test results, the neurologist proceeds with the right treatment. Neurologists perform the below-given tests to confirm a condition(s) of the nervous system::

  • Physical Exam
  • Carotid Iltrasound
  • Echocardiogram
  • Cerebral Angiogram
  • Blood Tests
  • Computerized tomography (CT) scan
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Sometimes, you might need to have some more tests for the accurate diagnosis of neurological disorders. These tests are:

  1. Angiography
  2. Biopsy Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
  3. Electroencephalography
  4. Electromyography
  5. Electronystagmography
  6. Evoked potentials
  7. Myelography
  8. polysomnogram
  9. Thermography
When should you go to see a Neurologist

Here are some reasons to see a neurologist:

Neuropathic pain: Neuropathic pain happens when the nerves are damaged due to injury or disease. Diabetes can sometimes cause such nerve damage. Pain may be acute.

Migraines: Frequent and acute headaches are the most common reason to see a neurologist.

Seizures: Seizures are a type of disturbances in the brain. They can lead to strange sensations, loss of consciousness, and uncontrolled movements.

Brain or spinal cord injury: Car accident, fall, and sports injury could harm your brain or the spinal cord. Brain injuries can also cause headaches, loss of consciousness, dizziness, and seizures.