Dr. Elif Akpinar

Conditions Treated by Dr. Elif Akpinar

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. Elif Akpinar treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Elif Akpinar

Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below. These symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon for further medical investigation.

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

The above symptoms appear mainly due to conditions that can adversely affect the nervous system. The symptoms can vary from person to person because the nervous system regulates different body functions. Symptoms can include all forms of pain.

Operating Hours of Dr. Elif Akpinar

Doctor Elif Akpinar is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. You should confirm the doctor’s availability you visit him. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Elif Akpinar

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Elif Akpinar perform are given below::

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

Dr. Elif Akpinar 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.

Qualification

• Kocaeli University School of Medicine Haydarpasa

Work Experiences

• Zonguldak Devrek Egerci Health Clinic
• Haydarpasa Numune Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery
• Sanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan Education and Research Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery