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Dr. Muammer Yuksel

Dr. Muammer Yuksel

Neurosurgeon ·
, Ankara, Turkey

29 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Muammer Yuksel

Conditions Treated by Dr. Muammer Yuksel

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. Muammer Yuksel treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Muammer Yuksel

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.

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

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. Muammer Yuksel

You can find Doctor Muammer Yuksel in the clinic/hospital 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. Muammer Yuksel

Dr Muammer Yuksel is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::

  • Brain Tumour Treatment
  • Craniotomy
  • Laminectomy
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Microdiscectomy

With a rich experience in neurosurgery and having a record for performing a number of successful brain surgeries with a high success rate, the neurosurgeon has received global recognition for their holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. Also, the doctor can handle even the most complicated cases with ease.

Qualification

  • He graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in 1984. He became a neurosurgery specialist in 1991.

Work Experiences

  • Currently working at Medical Park Ankara Hospital

Certifications (7)

  • Courses Done in - and Participated in
  • Microsurgery Course
  • Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
  • Percutan discectomy
  • Spinal intrumantation
  • Kifoplasty-vertebroplasty
  • Percutan intrumantation

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Procedures Performed

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
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Muammer Yuksel 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. Muammer Yuksel is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 29 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeons, also known as brain surgeons, are doctors who specialize in the surgical treatment of conditions that affect the nervous system, brain, and spine. Neurosurgeons first have the training which makes them eligible to practise as a doctor. After this, they complete specialist training in neurosurgery. 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.

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
  • MRI Brain
  • Spinal X-ray
  • CT Brain
  • Spinal MRI
  • Neurological exam
  • Blood Tests
  • Physical Exam
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Myelogram

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

Here are some of the top signs that suggest you should consult a neurosurgeon:

  1. Numbness and pain
  2. Weak grip
  3. Persistent headache/migraine
  4. Impaired movement
  5. Seizures
  6. Balance issues

Neurosurgeons perform complicated operations on the brain. Also, they deal with the whole nervous system and treat all the body parts that are affected by nerve issues. Typically, a neurosurgeon will diagnose patients' symptoms and come up with minimally invasive treatment plans.

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