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Dr. Baran Yilmaz

Dr. Baran Yilmaz

Neurosurgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

22 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English,Turkish

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Specialises in:

Vascular Diseases of the Brain.Lumbar and Cervical Hernias.Degenerative Diseases of the Spine.Pediatric Brain Surgery.Vascular Diseases of the Brain.

About Dr. Baran Yilmaz

  • Baran Yilmaz is a very experienced neurosurgeon among Turkish doctors, whose work experience is more than 21 years.
  • The doctor focuses on spinal disorders like scoliosis, neck hernia, cerebellum prolapse, arachnoid cysts, and other degenerative as well as vascular disorders of the brain.
  • He is a Marmara University alumni and practiced at Yale School of Medicine, USA.
  • Presently working as consultant neurosurgeon at Istinye University Medical Faculty Liv Hospital.
  • Awarded the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Goky cit Young Neurosurgeon Award.
  • A prolific writer, he has written several scientific articles and is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Spine Association, and AOSpine.
  • Focusing on the surgical management of central peripheral nervous system disorders such as congenital malformations, infection, hemorrhage, neoplasm, and spinal disease.

Conditions treated by Dr. Baran Yilmaz

  • Vascular Diseases of the Brain.
  • Lumbar and Cervical Hernias.
  • Degenerative Diseases of the Spine.
  • Pediatric Brain Surgery.
  • Vascular Diseases of the Brain.
  • Nervous System Tumors.
  • Tumor Surgery.

Area of Interest

  • Glioma Astrocytoma
  • Cerebral Aneurysm
  • Intervertebral Disc
  • Hernia
  • Pituitary Adenoma
  • Brain Tumor Brain
  • Neurinoma of the Auditory Nerv
  • Neurinoma of the Brain
  • Spondylolisthesis of the Lumbar Spine
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Intracranial Hematoma
  • Pituitary Cyst
  • Oligodendroglioma
  • Scoliosis

Qualification

  • Istanbul Ataturk Scientific High School
  • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
  • Marmara University, specializing in brain and nervous system surgery

Work Experiences

  • Physician of the neurosurgical department at the Cizre State Hospital, Turkey;
  • Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Bahcesehir University Hospital Medical Park, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Lecturer at the Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Bahcesehir University;
  • Neurosurgeon at Istinye Liv Hospital, Istanbul.

Memberships (3)

  • Society of Neurosurgeons of Turkey
  • Turkish Society of the Spine
  • International Society of Spine Surgeons (AOSpine).

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Procedures Performed

ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

A. Dr. Baran Yilmaz is available to teleconsultate on the MediGence platform.

A. The consultation can last 15 to 30 minutes. It may go beyond the estimated time, which is dependent on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.

A. Our panel of doctors includes Medical specialists and board-certified doctors. The consultation will be organized within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

A. No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will need to rebook the consultation.

A. The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

A. Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, then you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

A. Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and the crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Dr. Baran Yilmaz 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 mostly see patients in their own clinics and public and private hospitals. Sometimes, they have to work with other specialists and medical experts to seek their opinion on diagnosis and surgery techniques. They also evaluate the diagnostic tests to know the exact underlying conditions and accordingly proceed with the treatment.

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:

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

Below are some tests that a neurosurgeon may recommend for the diagnosis of the conditions 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

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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