Dr. Ahmet Serdar Kurtar

Conditions Treated by Dr. Ahmet Serdar Kurtar

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. Ahmet Serdar Kurtar treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Ahmet Serdar Kurtar

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.

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

When the brain is damaged, it affects different things, including memory, sensation, and even an individual’s personality. Brain disorders are caused by illness, genetics, and traumatic injury. These disorders can produce different symptoms.

Operating Hours of Dr. Ahmet Serdar Kurtar

Doctor Ahmet Serdar Kurtar 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. Ahmet Serdar Kurtar

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Ahmet Serdar Kurtar perform are given below::

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

Dr. Ahmet Serdar Kurtar 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

• Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• Gulhane Military Medicine Department Haydarpasa

Past Experiences

• Currently working at Medical Park Elazig Hospital