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Dr. Hakan Emmez

Dr. Hakan Emmez

Neurosurgeon ·
, Ankara, Turkey

21 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Hakan Emmez

Conditions Treated by Dr. Hakan Emmez

A neurosurgeon is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the nervous system, including the brain, peripheral nerves, spinal cord, and spine. Neurosurgeons offer non-operative as well as surgical treatment to patients. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Hakan Emmez treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Hakan Emmez

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.

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

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. Hakan Emmez

You can find Doctor Hakan Emmez in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available 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. Hakan Emmez

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Hakan Emmez perform are given below::

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

Dr. Hakan Emmez 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

  • Gazi University School of Medicine Gazi University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery Residency Program Gazi University School of Medicine Nueroscience PhD Program

Work Experiences

  • Gazi University School of Medicine Neurosurgery Residency Program (1999-2005)
  • Gazi University School of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department (2005-2013)

Memberships (2)

  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society
  • EANS (The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies)

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Procedures Performed

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment
ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Brain Tumour Treatment
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Hakan Emmez is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Ankara, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Hakan Emmez is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 20 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Dr. Hakan Emmez 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. 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 exam or a neuro exam is the evaluation of an individual’s nervous system to know how well it is functioning and find out an underlying condition. A neurological exam may include:

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

Some of the diagnostic tests required before and during a consultation with a neurosurgeon are::

  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

Dealing with the entire nervous system, neurosurgeons treat all the parts of the body that are affected by nerve issues. They do complex surgeries on the brain. Before starting treatment, they diagnose patients' symptoms and design minimally invasive treatment plans.

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