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Dr. Mufit Kalelioglu

Dr. Mufit Kalelioglu

Neurosurgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

28 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish & English

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About Dr. Mufit Kalelioglu

Conditions Treated by Dr. Mufit Kalelioglu

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. Mufit Kalelioglu treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Mufit Kalelioglu

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.

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

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. Mufit Kalelioglu

If you wish to see Dr Mufit Kalelioglu in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available during operating hours, you should check with the doctor for his availability and then visit his clinic/hospital.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Mufit Kalelioglu

With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Mufit Kalelioglu has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include::

  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Craniotomy
  • Brain Tumour Treatment

Dr. Mufit Kalelioglu 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.

Qualification

  • Hacettepe University School of Medicine , Uzmanlik Egitimi Karadeniz Teknik Unuversitesi School of Medicine Norosirurji Department

Work Experiences

  • 1981 - 1991 Karadeniz Technical Un. Neurosurgery Clinic
  • 1991 - 2002 SSK Goztepe Training Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic
  • 1991 - 2002 Goztepe Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic
  • 2002 - 2004 Maltepe University School of Medicine Norosirurji Department
  • 2002 - 2004 Maltepe University School of Medicine

Memberships (4)

  • Nervous System Surgery Association
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society

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Procedures Performed

ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Arthrodesis
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Brain Tumour Treatment
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Spinal Decompression and Fixation

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Mufit Kalelioglu is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Kadikoy, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Mufit Kalelioglu is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 28 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Dr. Mufit Kalelioglu 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 work in different settings like private clinics and public or private hospitals. They often collaborate with other specialists and medical professionals as per the requirement of surgery. They also evaluate the condition of the patient before performing surgery in order to find the complications of the surgery, if any.

You may have one or more diagnostic tests so that doctors can know the cause of your condition and make effective treatment strategies. For a complete evaluation of your condition, you have to undergo neurological examination which may include the following:

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

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

If you show the below symptoms, consult a neurosurgeon who will diagnose the condition and suggest the right treatment.

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

The nervous system is a complex part of the body, so neurosurgeons perform complicated surgeries. They address the issues of the entire nervous system and offer treatment of every part of the body affected by the nerves. They also help in the diagnosis of symptoms of the nervous system and come up with minimally invasive treatment plans.

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