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Dr. Adem Akkurt

Dr. Adem Akkurt

Neurosurgeon ·
, Samsun, Turkey

20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Adem Akkurt

Conditions Treated by Dr. Adem Akkurt

Neurosurgeons are trained to treat people suffering aneurysms, blocked arteries, trauma to the brain and spine, birth defects, chronic low-back pain, brain and spinal cord cancer, and peripheral nerve problems. Neurosurgeons also do surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal surgery, and brain tumor removal surgery. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Adem Akkurt treats:

  • Vertebral Tumors
  • Astrocytoma
  • Congenital Spine Disorders
  • Paget'S Disease
  • Disc Herniation
  • Glioma
  • Disc Degeneration
  • Disc Pain
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Oligodendrogliomas
  • Spinal Arthritis
  • Vertebral Hemangioma
  • Tourette's Syndrome
  • Mixed Gliomas
  • Arteriovenous Malformation
  • Dementia
  • Cerebral Edema
  • Slip Disc
  • Traumatic Head Injury
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Meningioma
  • Disc Dessication
  • Spinal Tumor
  • Scoliosis
  • Dystonia
  • Achondroplasia
  • Disc Disease
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Chronic Depression
  • High Intracranial Pressure
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Brain Infection
  • Fractured Vertebra
  • Epilepsy
  • Herniated Disc
  • Tremors
  • Meningiomas
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Vertebral Osteoporosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Pituitary Adenoma
  • Ependymomas
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
  • Vertebral Compression Fractures
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma
  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Tumor
  • Brain Abscess
  • Csf Obstruction
  • Disc Bulge
  • Stroke
  • Brain Cancers

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Adem Akkurt

Neurological conditions produce different symptoms ranging from mild to severe. You should never ignore any such symptoms because these may lead to severe results if left unaddressed. Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below.

  • Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet
  • Rapidly increasing head circumference
  • Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
  • Prominent scalp veins
  • restricting range of motion
  • Sleep problems
  • Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
  • Drowsiness
  • Seizures
  • Unusually large head size
  • Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg
  • Fatigue
  • Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain
  • Memory problems
  • Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement
  • Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot
  • Stiffness in the low back area
  • Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet

Neurologic symptoms are generally caused by a disorder that affects the nervous system and could vary greatly as the nervous system controls many various body functions. Symptoms can be all forms of pain and can involve muscle function, the special senses, sleep, awareness, and mental function.

Operating Hours of Dr. Adem Akkurt

If you wish to see Dr Adem Akkurt in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Adem Akkurt

The popular procedures that Dr. Adem Akkurt performs are listed below:

  • Spinal Fusion
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Laminectomy
  • Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)

With a rich experience in neurosurgery and having a record for performing a number of successful brain surgeries with a high success rate, the neurosurgeon has received global recognition for their holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. Also, the doctor can handle even the most complicated cases with ease.

Qualification

  • Graduated Medical Faculty and Year Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine 2003
  • Specialization Study Ed Ondokuz May University Faculty of Medicine 2004-2009
  • Post-Graduation Tasks Corum Osmancik State Hospital 2010-2011

Work Experiences

  • State Hospital 2010-2011

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Procedures Performed

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment
ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Adem Akkurt is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Samsun, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Adem Akkurt is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 10 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Dr. Adem Akkurt is a renowned neurosurgeon who is known for his patient-centric approach and high success rate. The doctor evaluates the condition of the patient completely before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols in order to ensure patient safety. Also, the doctor is abreast with the latest techniques. Neurosurgeons work in different settings like private clinics and public or private hospitals. They often collaborate with other specialists and medical professionals as per the requirement of surgery. They also evaluate the condition of the patient before performing surgery in order to find the complications of the surgery, if any.

A neurosurgeon will recommend you one or more diagnostic tests before and during consultation in order to find out the case of the condition and start the right treatment. A neurological examination is the assessment of motor responses and sensory neuron and includes the following:

  • Spinal MRI
  • Myelogram
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Neurological exam
  • Blood Tests
  • Spinal X-ray
  • Physical Exam
  • MRI Brain
  • CT Brain
  • Nerve conduction velocity studies/electromyography

Some of the diagnostic tests required before and during a consultation with a neurosurgeon are::

  1. Cerebral Angiogram
  2. CT Myelogram
  3. CT Scans
  4. Lumbar Puncture
  5. MRI Scans
  6. X-ray Imaging
  7. Electroencephalogram
  8. Electromyogram
  9. Spinal tap CT

If you show the below symptoms, consult a neurosurgeon who will diagnose the condition and suggest the right treatment.

  1. Numbness and pain
  2. Weak grip
  3. Persistent headache/migraine
  4. Impaired movement
  5. Seizures
  6. Balance issues

The nervous system is a complex part of the body, so neurosurgeons perform complicated surgeries. They address the issues of the entire nervous system and offer treatment of every part of the body affected by the nerves. They also help in the diagnosis of symptoms of the nervous system and come up with minimally invasive treatment plans.

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