Neurologist ·
Medical Park Elazig Hospital , Elazig, Turkey
28 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English
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. Oktay Kapan treats are:
The neurologist evaluates the condition of patients completely to know the reason of the illness. The neurological disorders are either cancers (benign, malignant) or infections (caused by fungus, virus, bacteria). The risk of developing these diseases increases with age.
You must see a neurologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms of the brain and nervous system conditions.:
Sometimes, some other signs/symptoms may also appear along with the above-listed symptoms. These can be issues with senses like touch, smell, and touch, which are often caused due to sensory dysfunction. Consultation with a neurologist is recommended in such cases.
The working hours of doctor Oktay Kapan is 10 am to 4 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off 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.
The list of popular procedures that Dr Oktay Kapan performs is given below::
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.
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A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating the diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, is called a neurologist. They have to complete compulsory training after becoming a doctor, to have expertise in their specialization area. As the nervous system is complex, a neurologist is involved in treating a certain population of people with some neurological diseases. Neurologist completes residency training first and then they enroll in fellowship programs to have experience in their specialty area. 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.
Neurologists perform a set of diagnostic tests to confirm the underlying conditions. Based on the test results, the neurologist proceeds with the right treatment. Some of the screening tests required before and during a consultation with a neurologist are:
A neurologist might suggest some more tests as listed below:
These are the five signs that signal that it is time to visit a neurologist
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