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Dr. John Tokmak

Dr. John Tokmak

Neurosurgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

23 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. John Tokmak

Conditions Treated by Dr. John Tokmak

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. John Tokmak treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. John Tokmak

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.

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

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. John Tokmak

The working hour of doctor John Tokmak is 11 am to 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off 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. John Tokmak

Dr John Tokmak is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::

  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Brain Tumour Treatment
  • Craniotomy

Dr. John Tokmak specializes in the surgical treatment of neurological disorders and has operated on a large number of diseases. The neurosurgeon has developed an excellent team of physicians to handle even the most complex cases with minimal invasion and the highest safety. The team includes neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists who are regional experts in the surgical treatment of neurological diseases.

Qualification

  • 1993 - Gazi University of Medicine
  • 2001 -Ministry of Health Istanbul Okmeydani Education Research Hospital Y. Undergraduate
  • 2010 - Istanbul Medipol University Assistant Professor
  • 2017 - Istanbul Medipol University Associate Professor
  • 2016 - Anadolu University Health Institutions Associate Degree

Work Experiences

  • 2001 - 2002 - Ministry of Health Istanbul Okmeydani Education Research Hospital
  • 2002 - 2006 - Sakarya Yenikent State Hospital
  • 2006 - 2010 - Private Adatıp Hospital 2010 - 2010 - Private Adatıp Hospital
  • 2010 - 2010 - 2010 7 - Medipol University Faculty of Medicine- U.S. Faculty of Medicine
  • 2010 - 2012 - Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Neurosurgery- U.S. Founding President
  • 2014 - 2016 - Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Brain and Neurosurgery -U.S. Anablim Branch Presidency
  • 2016 - Istanbul Medipol University Health Application and Research

Memberships (3)

  • 2015 - Turkish Neuroirurgy Association Spinal And Periferic Nerve Group, Member
  • 2022 - Turkish Medical Association, Member
  • 2002 - Turkish Neuroir Association, Member

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Procedures Performed

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment
ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Arthrodesis
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Bone Reconstruction
Brain Tumour Treatment
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Spinal Decompression and Fixation

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. John Tokmak 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. John Tokmak is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 14 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeons provide surgical treatment for the conditions of the brain and spine. They are considered some of the highly experienced and trained specialists in medicine and are involved in consulting with other doctors about various cases. Neurosurgeons treat people with a range of neurological issues, such as lower back pain, brain tumor, carpal tunnel syndrome, and peripheral nervous system disorders. Neurosurgeons work both in private and public hospitals. They also see patients in a clinic or surgery. They work closely with specialists and health professionals as part of a medical team, such as a critical care team or a hospital stroke team.

Diagnosis tests act as an important tool to find out the condition(s) a patient is suffering from. So, a neurosurgeon will ask you to get a few tests done so that they get to know the cause of the symptoms which further helps in finding the condition the patient is suffering from. Based on the diagnosis, the doctor can start appropriate treatment. For a complete evaluation of your condition, you have to undergo neurological examination which may include the following:

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

The below-listed are some of the diagnostic tests recommended by a neurosurgeon to diagnose a condition of the nervous system::

  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

You need to visit a neurosurgeon if you show any of the following signs:

  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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