Dr. Ahmet Sedat Kurtar

Conditions Treated by Dr. Ahmet Sedat Kurtar

A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis as well as surgical treatment of conditions of the central and peripheral nervous system, such as congenital anomalies, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, or degenerative diseases of the spine. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Ahmet Sedat Kurtar treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Ahmet Sedat Kurtar

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.

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

The above symptoms appear mainly due to conditions that can adversely affect the nervous system. The symptoms can vary from person to person because the nervous system regulates different body functions. Symptoms can include all forms of pain.

Operating Hours of Dr. Ahmet Sedat Kurtar

You can find Doctor Ahmet Sedat Kurtar in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available 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. Ahmet Sedat Kurtar

The popular procedures that Dr. Ahmet Sedat Kurtar performs are listed below:

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

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Ahmet Sedat Kurtar has specialized in the surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system. The doctor works with a team of highly experienced physicians and can handle even the most complex with quite an ease. The neurosurgeon follows all medical protocols to ensure patient safety.