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Dr. Alper Alabulut

Dr. Alper Alabulut

Neurosurgeon ·
, Samsun, Turkey

10 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish & English

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About Dr. Alper Alabulut

Conditions Treated by Dr. Alper Alabulut

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. Alper Alabulut treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Alper Alabulut

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.

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

Neurological disorders can cause mixed symptoms, such as difficulties in moving, speaking, learning, swallowing, breathing. According to brain specialists, there are more than 600 neurologic diseases that cause mild to severe symptoms. Having a neurological disease could have a deep impact on the patient’s life. It is very important that a person should seek medical advice from a neurologist.

Operating Hours of Dr. Alper Alabulut

Doctor Alper Alabulut is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. You should confirm the doctor’s availability you visit him. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Alper Alabulut

With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Alper Alabulut has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include::

  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Microdiscectomy
  • VP Shunt
  • Craniotomy
  • Laminectomy
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Brain Tumour Treatment
  • 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

  • 2004 - 2011 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • 2012 - 2018 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine - Specialization Education

Work Experiences

  • 2011-2012 Samsun Alaçam State Hospital - General Practitioner
  • 2012-2018 Ondokuz Mayıs University Medical Faculty Hospital - Research Officer
  • 2018-2019 Hatay State Hospital - Operator Doctor

Memberships (2)

  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
  • Samsun Turkish Medical Association

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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
Brain Tumour Treatment
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion
VP Shunt

Frequently Asked Questions

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

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeons provide surgical treatment for the conditions of the brain and spine. They are considered some of the highly experienced and trained specialists in medicine and are involved in consulting with other doctors about various cases. Neurosurgeons treat people with a range of neurological issues, such as lower back pain, brain tumor, carpal tunnel syndrome, and peripheral nervous system disorders. Neurosurgeons work both in private and public hospitals. They also see patients in a clinic or surgery. They work closely with specialists and health professionals as part of a medical team, such as a critical care team or a hospital stroke team.

You may have one or more diagnostic tests so that doctors can know the cause of your condition and make effective treatment strategies. For a complete evaluation of your condition, you have to undergo neurological examination which may include the following:

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

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

Here are some of the common signs that you must seek the medical assistance of a neurosurgeon:

  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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