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Dr. Ahmet Suat Topaktas

Dr. Ahmet Suat Topaktas

Neurosurgeon ·
, Sivas, Turkey

40 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Ahmet Suat Topaktas

Conditions Treated by Dr. Ahmet Suat Topaktas

A neurosurgeon is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the nervous system, including the brain, peripheral nerves, spinal cord, and spine. Neurosurgeons offer non-operative as well as surgical treatment to patients. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Ahmet Suat Topaktas treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Ahmet Suat Topaktas

In case your body shows any of the below-given symptoms, go and see a neurosurgeon who will help diagnose the underlying conditions. Some conditions may be mild while others may require immediate attention. Proper diagnosis on time can prevent serious conditions.

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

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. Ahmet Suat Topaktas

If you wish to see Dr Ahmet Suat Topaktas in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available during operating hours, you should check with the doctor for his availability and then visit his clinic/hospital.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Ahmet Suat Topaktas

The popular procedures that Dr. Ahmet Suat Topaktas performs are listed below:

  • Craniotomy
  • Microdiscectomy

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Ahmet Suat Topaktas 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.

Qualification

  • Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine / 1977
  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Neurology USA / 1981

Work Experiences

  • Ataturk University 1977
  • Hacettepe University 1977 1982
  • Military Hospital 1982 1983
  • Hacettepe University 1983 1985
  • Cumhuriyet University 1985 2020

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Procedures Performed

Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Craniotomy
Microdiscectomy

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Ahmet Suat Topaktas is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Sivas, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Ahmet Suat Topaktas is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 25 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeons, also known as brain surgeons, are doctors who specialize in the surgical treatment of conditions that affect the nervous system, brain, and spine. Neurosurgeons first have the training which makes them eligible to practise as a doctor. After this, they complete specialist training in neurosurgery. Neurosurgeons are regarded as highly trained specialists who perform some of the most critical surgeries on the brain and spine. The nervous system being the most complicated part of the body needs great precision and accuracy while performing surgery. Neurosurgeons also may also consult other specialists and medical professionals as per the requirement of surgery.

You have to undergo one or more diagnostic tests before and during a consultation with a neurosurgeon. The result of the tests will help the doctor determine the root cause of the disease and plan the treatment accordingly. A neurological exam or a neuro exam is the evaluation of an individual’s nervous system to know how well it is functioning and find out an underlying condition. A neurological exam may include:

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

The below-listed are some of the diagnostic tests recommended by a neurosurgeon to diagnose a condition of the nervous system::

  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

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

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

Neurosurgeons help in the diagnosis and treatment of the conditions of the nervous system. They are mostly involved in complicated surgery of the brain. They offer surgical treatment for the conditions affecting any part of the body, caused mainly due to nerve issues.

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