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Dr. Hidayet Akdemir

Dr. Hidayet Akdemir

Neurosurgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

40 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Hidayet Akdemir

Conditions Treated by Dr. Hidayet Akdemir

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. Hidayet Akdemir treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Hidayet Akdemir

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.

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

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. Hidayet Akdemir

If you wish to see Dr Hidayet Akdemir in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work 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. Hidayet Akdemir

Dr Hidayet Akdemir is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::

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

Dr. Hidayet Akdemir 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

  • Ataturk University School of Medicine Ataturk University School of Medicine, Neurosurgery Residency Program

Work Experiences

  • Nevsehir Central Health Center, General Practitioner (20.12.1979 - 30.12.1980)
  • Medical Officer in the Turkish Armed Forces (01.01.1981 - 01.07.1982)
  • Nevsehir Uchisar Health Center, (26.08.1982 - 01.04.1983)
  • Erciyes University, School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery (01.04.1983 - 01.09.2005)
  • Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital, Chief Physician of 2nd Clinic (01.09.2005 - 15.08.2009)
  • Taksim First Aid Education and Research Hospital, Chief Physician of Clinic (15.08.2009 - 15.01.2010) Medicana International Hospital, Istanbul, Department of Neurosurgery (15.01.2010 - 15.03.2017)
  • I.A.U. Liv Concept Florya Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery (15.03.2017-2019)

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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. Hidayet Akdemir is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Hidayet Akdemir is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 40 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

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.

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 examination may include the following:

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

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

If you show the below symptoms, consult a neurosurgeon who will diagnose the condition and suggest the right treatment.

  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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