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Dr. Cem Hakan Yurtsever

Dr. Cem Hakan Yurtsever

Neurosurgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Cem Hakan Yurtsever

Conditions Treated by Dr. Cem Hakan Yurtsever

Neurosurgeons are trained to treat people suffering aneurysms, blocked arteries, trauma to the brain and spine, birth defects, chronic low-back pain, brain and spinal cord cancer, and peripheral nerve problems. Neurosurgeons also do surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal surgery, and brain tumor removal surgery. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Cem Hakan Yurtsever treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Cem Hakan Yurtsever

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.

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

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. Cem Hakan Yurtsever

If you wish to see Dr Cem Hakan Yurtsever in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Sometimes, the doctor may not be available on the working days, so it is always suggested that you confirm the doctor’s availability before you visit him.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Cem Hakan Yurtsever

Dr Cem Hakan Yurtsever is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::

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

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

  • TRAKYA UNIVERSITY TYPE FACULTY TYPE EDUCATION
  • UNIVERSITY TYPE FACULTY UZAMANLIK

Work Experiences

  • 2000-2001 BARTIN KIRAN MARKET HEALTH HEALTH
  • 2002-2007 DOKUZ SEPTEMBER UNIVERSITY TIP FACULTY
  • 2007-2011 MANISA TURGUTLU STATE HOSPITAL
  • 2011-2013 PRIVATE CORLU REYAP HOSPITAL
  • 2014-2015 CORLU STATE HOSPITAL
  • 2015-2016 PRIVATE CORLU SIFA HOSPITAL
  • 2016-2020 PRIVATE CORLU VATAN HOSPITAL
  • 2020- SPECIAL SILIVRI ANATOLIAN HOSPITAL

Memberships (5)

  • TURKISH NEUROLOGY ASSOCIATION
  • SPONTANEOUS AND PERIPHERAL DIGESTIVE SURGEON ASSOCIATION
  • TURKISH SPINE ASSOCIATION
  • TURKISH TABS ASSOCIATION
  • SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION

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Procedures Performed

ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Brain Tumour Treatment
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Cem Hakan Yurtsever 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. Cem Hakan Yurtsever is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 15 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 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 examination may include the following:

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

For the diagnosis of neurological conditions, you need to have one or more of the following tests::

  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 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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