Dr. Ilhan Elmaci

Conditions Treated by Dr. Ilhan Elmaci

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. Ilhan Elmaci treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Ilhan Elmaci

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.

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

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. Ilhan Elmaci

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

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Ilhan Elmaci perform are given below::

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

Dr. Ilhan Elmaci 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

• Ankara University School of Medicine Bakirkoy Psychiatry Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Goztepe Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Division Acibadem University School of Medicine

Work Experiences

• 1987 - 1993 Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic
• 1991 - 1992 Department of Neurosurgery, Zurich University
• 1993 - 1995 Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic
• 1995 - 2003 Marmara University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery
• 1997 - 1998 Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery
• 2003 - 2004 Marmara University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery
• 2004 - 2010 Goztepe Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Division