Dr. Mahmut Akyuz

Conditions Treated by Dr. Mahmut Akyuz

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. Mahmut Akyuz treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Mahmut Akyuz

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.

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

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. Mahmut Akyuz

Doctor Mahmut Akyuz is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available 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. Mahmut Akyuz

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Mahmut Akyuz perform are given below::

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

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Mahmut Akyuz has specialized in the surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system. The doctor works with a team of highly experienced physicians and can handle even the most complex with quite an ease. The neurosurgeon follows all medical protocols to ensure patient safety.