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Dr. Joy Umit

Dr. Joy Umit

Neurosurgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

23 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Joy Umit

Conditions Treated by Dr. Joy Umit

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. Joy Umit treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Joy Umit

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.

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

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. Joy Umit

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

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Joy Umit perform are given below::

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

Dr. Joy Umit 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

  • Graduated Varna University 1985
  • Training Varna University 1987

Work Experiences

  • Currently working at Medicana Avcilar

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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
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Joy Umit 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. Joy Umit is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over . years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Dr. Joy Umit 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. Neurosurgeons are regarded as highly trained specialists who perform some of the most critical surgeries on the brain and spine. The nervous system being the most complicated part of the body needs great precision and accuracy while performing surgery. Neurosurgeons also may also consult other specialists and medical professionals as per the requirement of surgery.

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. For a complete evaluation of your condition, you have to undergo neurological examination which may include the following:

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

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

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

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.

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