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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr. Halil Toplamaoglu

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. Halil Toplamaoglu treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Halil Toplamaoglu

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.

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

Neurological disorders can cause mixed symptoms, such as difficulties in moving, speaking, learning, swallowing, breathing. According to brain specialists, there are more than 600 neurologic diseases that cause mild to severe symptoms. Having a neurological disease could have a deep impact on the patient’s life. It is very important that a person should seek medical advice from a neurologist.

Operating Hours of Dr. Halil Toplamaoglu

Doctor Halil Toplamaoglu is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available 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. Halil Toplamaoglu

The popular procedures that Dr. Halil Toplamaoglu performs are listed below:

  • Microdiscectomy
  • Laminectomy
  • Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
  • Spinal Fusion

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

  • 1980 Bakirkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery
  • 1973 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
  • 1966 Kabatas Boys High School

Past Experiences

  • 2000 - Currently Acibadem Health Group
  • 1991 - 2011 Bakirkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital / Clinical Chief of Brain and Nervous Surgery/
  • 1989 - 1994 Bakirkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital / Chief Physician
  • 1986 - 1991 Bakirkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital / Deputy Chief of Brain and Nervous Surgery
  • 1980 - 1986 Bakirkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital / Chief Assistant to Brain and Nervous Surgery
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MEMBERSHIPS (7)

  • Nervous System Surgery Association
  • Member of the Board of Trustees of AR-EL University
  • Bakirkoy Mental Hospital Foundation
  • European Neurosurgery Association
  • Brain Research Association
  • World Neurosurgery Association
  • Epilepsy Association

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (5)

  • Two cases of arachnoid cyst complicated by spontaneous intracystic hemorrhage.
  • The first Anatolian contribution to the treatment of sciatica by Serefeddin Sabuncuoglu in the 15th century.
  • Spontaneous cervical epidural hematoma causing Brown-Sequard syndrome: case report.
  • Carotid endarterectomy with regional anesthesia: an audit of 71 cases.
  • Surgical outcome in hippocampal sclerosis following selective amygdalo-hippocampectomy.

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PROCEDURES

  • Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
  • Laminectomy
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Spinal Fusion

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Halil Toplamaoglu have?
Dr. Halil Toplamaoglu is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Halil Toplamaoglu offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Halil Toplamaoglu have?
Dr. Halil Toplamaoglu is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 20 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

What does a Neurosurgeon do?

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.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for Neurosurgeon

A neurosurgeon will recommend you one or more diagnostic tests before and during consultation in order to find out the case of the condition and start the right treatment. 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:

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

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
When should you go to see a neurosurgeon?

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 help in the diagnosis and treatment of the conditions of the nervous system. They are mostly involved in complicated surgery of the brain. They offer surgical treatment for the conditions affecting any part of the body, caused mainly due to nerve issues.