When should I see a neurosurgeon?

You may be referred to a neurosurgeon if you have:Chronic back or neck painSciatica or nerve compressionBrain tumors or lesionsInjuries to the brain or spineEpilepsy, Parkinson's disease, or other neurological conditions requiring surgical evaluation

Dr. Cevdet Gökçek - Neurosurgeon, Turkey: Online Consultation, Appointment, Reviews

About Dr. Cevdet Gokcek

Dr. Cevdet Gokcek, born in Kars, Turkey 1964, completed his primary and secondary education in Ankara before studying medicine at the University of Ankara from 1982 to 1988. The year he finished his medical degree, 1988, also marked the commencement of his neurosurgery residency at the Ministry of Health Ankara Hospital, where he worked as a neurosurgery specialist from 1994 onward.
In 1995, he took courses on microsurgery at Hacettepe University. Then, he completed observer training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1998. and entered the neuroendoscopy and skull base endoscopy courses at the University of Ghent, Belgium, in 2012.
He retired in 2015 after working and training neurosurgery residents at Ankara Training and Research Hospital from 1994 to 2015. After a brief period assisting at Medistate Hospital in Istanbul and Al-Kafeel Super Specialised Hospital, Karbala, Iraq, he now concentrates on being a neurosurgery specialist based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Conditions treated by Dr. Cevdet Gokcek

Brain, skull, spine, and spinal cord tumors
Cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMS), and cavernomas
Hemorrhages
Head and spinal cord trauma (including fractures and injuries)
Degenerative spinal conditions (such as prolapsed discs, neck and lumbar hernias, spinal stenosis)
Spinal infections and abscesses
Hydrocephalus and disturbances of cerebrospinal fluid flow
Congenital malformations of the nervous system (e.g., spina bifida)
Epilepsy, pain syndromes, spasticity, and cerebral palsy
Movement disorders
Infections and infestations of the nervous system
Skull base tumors and defects
Vascular diseases of the brain (such as blood vessel malformations)
Pediatric neurosurgical conditions

Area of Interest

Neurooncology
Neurovascular Surgery
Neuroendoscopy
Skull-base Surgery
Functional Neurosurgery
Neurotraumatology
Spinal Surgery
Degenerative Disc Diseases
Pediatric Neurosurgery

Qualification

MD: Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University (1982–1988)
Specialisation (Neurosurgery) at Ankara Health Sciences Universit|
Hacettepe University Neurological Sciences Division (1995)

Work Experiences

Neurosurgeon at Ankara Training and Research Centre (1994–2015).
Observer doctor at the Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1998–2019).
Neurosurgeon at the Neurosurgery Unit of Medistate Kavacık Hospital, Istanbul (2015–2018).
Neurosurgeon at Al-Kafeel Super Speciality Hospital, Iraq (2018–2019).
Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Medipol Istanbul University (2020–Present).

Certifications (1)

Participated in a workshop on endoscopic surgery at Ghent University

Memberships (2)

Medical Turkish Association.
Neurosurgical Community of Turkey

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Procedures Performed

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment

ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Anterior Cervical Discectomy

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF

Arthrodesis

Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement

Bone Reconstruction

Cerebral Angioplasty

Cervical Corpectomy

Cervical Decompression

Cervical Fusion

Lumbar Puncture

Spinal Decompression and Fixation

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Dr. Cevdet Gokcek is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. Depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions, it may exceed the estimated time.

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No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

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FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeons specialise in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. These afflictions would include brain tumours, spinal cord injuries, herniated discs, stroke, aneurysms, and nerve disorders.

You may be referred to a neurosurgeon if you have:

Chronic back or neck pain
Sciatica or nerve compression
Brain tumors or lesions
Injuries to the brain or spine
Epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, or other neurological conditions requiring surgical evaluation

No. While surgery is integral to their work, neurosurgeons also assess and manage conditions that may not need surgical intervention. They work with neurologists, physiotherapists, and pain specialists to provide integrated care.

In general, neurologists deal with treating neurological conditions medically and/or therapeutically, while neurosurgeons deal with treating them surgically if need be.

Contemporary neurosurgical techniques offer safer and more accurate procedures, such as minimally invasive surgery, neuronavigation, and intraoperative imaging. Every surgery has an individual risk-benefit assessment.

Yes. Neurosurgeons regularly treat spinal conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and vertebral fractures. They will determine if conservative treatment or surgery suits your condition.

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