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Dr. Bahattin Tanrikulu

Dr. Bahattin Tanrikulu

Neurosurgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

6 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Bahattin Tanrikulu

Conditions Treated by Dr. Bahattin Tanrikulu

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. Bahattin Tanrikulu treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Bahattin Tanrikulu

Some of the signs and symptoms of neurological disorders are listed below. Consult your doctor/neurosurgeons if you experience any of these symptoms. Early detection of the condition can help control the severity of the symptoms and can be effectively treated. The below symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon who will advise required diagnostic tests and start appropriate treatment.

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

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. Bahattin Tanrikulu

Doctor Bahattin Tanrikulu is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available 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. Bahattin Tanrikulu

The popular procedures that Dr. Bahattin Tanrikulu performs are listed below:

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

Dr. Bahattin Tanrikulu specializes in the surgical treatment of neurological disorders and has operated on a large number of diseases. The neurosurgeon has developed an excellent team of physicians to handle even the most complex cases with minimal invasion and the highest safety. The team includes neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists who are regional experts in the surgical treatment of neurological diseases.

Qualification

  • 2014 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Neurosurgery
  • 2008 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Work Experiences

  • 2016 - Currently Acibadem Health Group
  • 2014 - 2016 Marmara University Pendik Education and Research Hospital / Mandatory Service

Memberships (2)

  • European Neurosurgery Association
  • Turkish Spine 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
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Bahattin Tanrikulu is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Bahattin Tanrikulu is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 6 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 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.

You may have one or more diagnostic tests so that doctors can know the cause of your condition and make effective treatment strategies. 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:

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

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

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 perform complicated operations on the brain. Also, they deal with the whole nervous system and treat all the body parts that are affected by nerve issues. Typically, a neurosurgeon will diagnose patients' symptoms and come up with minimally invasive treatment plans.

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