Dr. Baran Yilmaz

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Baran Yilmaz is a highly skilled Neurosurgeon in Turkey. He has over 21 years of experience as a Neurosurgeon in Turkey. Dr. Baran Yilmaz’s primary treatments and procedures include scoliosis, neck hernia, cerebellum prolapse, arachnoid cyst,  degenerative and vascular diseases of the brain, tumours. Dr. Baran Yilmaz graduated from the prestigious Marmara University, Turkey. He underwent training at the Yale School of Medicine, USA. Currently, he is a consultant Neurosurgeon at the Istinye University Medical Faculty Liv Hospital.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Baran Yilmaz is a well-known Neurosurgeon who has been awarded the prestigious Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gokalp Young Neurosurgeon. He has several publications to his credit. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Spine Association, AOSpine. 

Conditions Treated by Dr. Baran Yilmaz

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. Baran Yilmaz treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Baran Yilmaz

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.

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

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. Baran Yilmaz

The working hour of doctor Baran Yilmaz is 11 am to 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off 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. Baran Yilmaz

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

• Microdiscectomy
• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Spinal Fusion
• Brain Tumour Treatment
• Craniotomy
• Kyphoplasty
• Laminectomy
• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Baran Yilmaz 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

• Istanbul Ataturk Science High School
• Marmara University School of Medicine
• Marmara University, Brain and Nerve Surgery Department

Past Experiences

• Cizre Public Hospital
• Bahcesehir University Goztepe Medicalpark Hospital