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Dr. Koray Ozduman

Dr. Koray Ozduman

Neurosurgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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Specialises in:

Vertebral OsteoporosisTraumatic Head InjuryDisc DegenerationEpendymomasScoliosis

About Dr. Koray Ozduman

Conditions Treated by Dr. Koray Ozduman

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. Koray Ozduman treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Koray Ozduman

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.

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

Neurologic symptoms are generally caused by a disorder that affects the nervous system and could vary greatly as the nervous system controls many various body functions. Symptoms can be all forms of pain and can involve muscle function, the special senses, sleep, awareness, and mental function.

Operating Hours of Dr. Koray Ozduman

If you wish to see Dr Koray Ozduman 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. Koray Ozduman

The popular procedures that Dr. Koray Ozduman performs are listed below:

  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Craniotomy
  • Brain Tumour Treatment

Dr. Koray Ozduman 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

  • 2009 Acibadem University Faculty of Medicine / Assistant Professor
  • 2005 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Neurosurgery
  • 1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
  • 1992 Austrian High School

Work Experiences

  • 2008 - Currently Acibadem Health Group
  • 2007 - 2008 Gumussuyu Military Hospital Neurosurgery Clinical Chief
  • 2005 - 2007 Yale University Neurosurgery U.S. / Neurooncolgy Research Fellowship
  • 2002 - 2003 Yale University Neurosurgery U.S. / Fellowship
  • 2000 - 2002 Japan Matsumoto University Neurosurgery U.S. / Observer
  • 1999 - 2000 Molecular Biology Education at Yale University / Boyer Molecular Medicine Institute

Memberships (5)

  • American Association of Neurological Surgery
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons
  • Society of Neruscience
  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
  • Nervous System Surgery Association

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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
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Spinal Decompression and Fixation

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Koray Ozduman 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. Koray Ozduman is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 20 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 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. A neurological examination may include the following:

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

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

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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