Dr. Gokhan Akpinar

Conditions Treated by Dr. Gokhan Akpinar

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. Gokhan Akpinar treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Gokhan Akpinar

In case your body shows any of the below-given symptoms, go and see a neurosurgeon who will help diagnose the underlying conditions. Some conditions may be mild while others may require immediate attention. Proper diagnosis on time can prevent serious conditions.

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

The working hour of doctor Gokhan Akpinar 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. Gokhan Akpinar

The popular procedures that Dr. Gokhan Akpinar performs are listed below:

• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Brain Tumour Treatment
• Craniotomy

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.