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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Dr. Hatice Balaban

Neurologists are specialists who have received special training in diagnosing and treating brain and nervous system conditions. As neurology is a broad speciality area that deals with the entire nervous system and brain, a neurologist is able to diagnose and treat a variety of neurological disorders. Some of these specialists also go for further study to have specialization in a specific branch of neurology. Some of the conditions neurologist Dr. Hatice Balaban treats are:

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

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. Hatice Balaban

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

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

Besides the above symptoms, if a person experiences issues with their senses like touch, smell, and touch, they should consult a Neurologist, as disorders of the nervous system can also cause sensory dysfunction.

Operating Hours of Dr. Hatice Balaban

You can find Doctor Hatice Balaban 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 Hatice Balaban

The list of popular procedures that Dr Hatice Balaban performs is given below::

  • Epilepsy Treatment
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Brachial Plexus Injuries/Stereotactic Procedures

The doctor completely evaluates the condition of the patient before performing any procedure. The neurologist has reported a high success rate in performing various procedures with high precision and accuracy. The doctor also holds a rich experience in handling complex cases with ease. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures and ensures that the patient recovers quickly.

Qualification

  • Faculty of Medicine Ankara University, 1988–1994
  • Specialization in Medicine Neurology Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 1995-2000
  • Associate Professor of Neurology Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, 2013

Past Experiences

  • Practitioner Ankara Yenimahalle Health Center, 1994-1995
  • Research Assistant Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology,1995-2000
  • exp. Dr. Sevgi Milennium Hospital, 2000-2001
  • Specialist Dr. Deda Center for Cerebrospinal Cord Diseases, 2001-2002
  • Specialist Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, 2002-2003
  • Specialist Dr. Sivas Numune Hospital, 2003-2007
  • Specialist Dr. Private Sivas Anadolu Hospital, 2007-2009
  • Assoc. Dr. Department of Neurology, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas, 2009-2013
  • Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas, 2013-2016
  • Assoc. Dr. Medicana Sivas Hospital, 2017-2020
  • Assoc. Dr. Medicana International Ankara Hospital, August 2020
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MEMBERSHIPS (2)

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Neurological Society

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (3)

  • Gokce SF, Cigdem B, Nemnezi-Karaca S, Bolayir A, Kayim-Yildiz O, Topaktas AS, Balaban H. Prevalence of multiple sclerosis in an urban population of Sivas province in Turkey.Turk J Med Sci. 2019; 49(1): 288–294.
  • Muhittin C. Akbostanci, Ece Bayram, Volkan Yilmaz, Sefer Rzayev, Serhat Ozkan, Ayse Bora Tokcaer, Esen Saka, Fatma N. Durmaz Celik, Banu Ozen Barut, Zeynep Tufekcioglu, Ahmet Acarer, Hatice Balaban, Sevda Erer, Okan Dogu , Seda Kibaroglu, Nursel Aydin, Hasmet Hanagasi, Bulent Elibol, Murat Emre, Glenn T. Stebbins, Christopher G. Goetz. Turkish Standardization of Movement Disorders Society Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale and Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale. Mov Disord Clin Pract. 2018 Jan-Feb; 5(1): 54–59
  • Yilmaz S, Cigdem B, Gokce SF, Ceyhan-Dogan S, Balaban H. Severity and frequency of restless legs syndrome in patients with familial Mediterranean fever J Int Med Res. 2017 Aug; 45(4): 1340–1346

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PROCEDURES

  • Epilepsy Treatment
  • Stroke Treatment

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Hatice Balaban have?
Dr. Hatice Balaban is a specialized Neurologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Sivas, Turkey.
Does Dr. Hatice Balaban offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Hatice Balaban have?
Dr. Hatice Balaban is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 20 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 are also trained to perform a number of diagnostic tests to know the cause of a disease of the nervous system. Based on the tests, neurologists start treatment for a particular condition.

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

There are certain tests that you need to get done before and after consultation with a neurologist so that they can evaluate the overall condition of the patient and start appropriate treatment. Some of the screening tests required before and during a consultation with a neurologist are:

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

A neurologist might suggest some more tests as listed below:

  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

You need to visit a neurologist if you show any of the following signs:

Chronic headaches: If you suffer from migraine headaches, you need to consult a neurologist, especially when the signs are related to neurological deficits.

Chronic pain: In case of severe pain, your primary care doctor will refer you to a neurologist who will find out if there are some other underlying conditions for the symptoms.

Dizziness: If you experience vertigo or have difficulty maintain your balance, you should immediately see a neurologist as these can happen due to some serious conditions.

Numbness or tingling Numbness is usually experienced on one side of the body and can lead to a stroke.

Movement problems If you experience difficulty in shuffling your feet or feel tremors, see a neurologist.