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Dr. Muhammet Arif Ozbek

Dr. Muhammet Arif Ozbek

Neurosurgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

14 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Muhammet Arif Ozbek

  • Dr. Muhammet Arif ?zbek is an Associate Professor and neurosurgeon specialising in brain and nerve surgery at Istanbul Medipol University Hospital.
  • Dr. Muhammed Arif graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2011 and completed his neurosurgery specialisation in 2018 at Medipol University.
  • He has over 14 years of experience.
  • His clinical interest is in spinal conditions, child neurosurgery, and craniosynostosis surgery, which involves pioneering skills such as the double curve linear incision technique.
  • Dr. ?zbek has researched the reliability of spina bifida videos and has made many contributions to neurosurgical literature.
  • Fluent in German and English, he is active in scientific research platforms and devoted to ensuring that neurosurgical practices advance.

Conditions treated by Dr. Muhammet Arif Ozbek

  • Brain tumors
  • Spinal cord diseases
  • Spina bifida
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Craniosynostosis
  • Pediatric neurosurgical conditions
  • Degenerative spinal diseases

Area of Interest

  • Pediatric neurosurgery
  • Craniosynostosis surgery
  • Endoscopic treatment of hydrocephalus and craniosynostosis
  • Spinal cord pathologies and surgical treatments

Qualification

  • MD: Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery (2019)
  • MBBS: Faculty of Medicine, Canakkale University (2011)

Work Experiences

  • Haseki Training and Research Hospital (2019 - 2020)

Memberships (2)

  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society
  • Turkish Spine Society

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Procedures Performed

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment
ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Arthrodesis
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Bone Reconstruction
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Lumbar Puncture
Spinal Decompression and Fixation

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FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeons specialise in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. These afflictions would include brain tumors, spinal cord injuries, herniated discs, stroke, aneurysms, and nerve disorders.

You may be referred to a neurosurgeon if you have:

  • Chronic back or neck pain
  • Sciatica or nerve compression
  • Brain tumors or lesions
  • Injuries to the brain or spine
  • Epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, or other neurological conditions requiring surgical evaluation

No. While surgery is integral to their work, neurosurgeons also assess and manage conditions that may not need surgical intervention. They work with neurologists, physiotherapists, and pain specialists to provide integrated care.

In general, neurologists deal with treating neurological conditions medically and/or therapeutically, while neurosurgeons deal with treating them surgically if need be.

Contemporary neurosurgical techniques offer safer and more accurate procedures, such as minimally invasive surgery, neuronavigation, and intraoperative imaging. Every surgery has an individual risk-benefit assessment.

Yes. Neurosurgeons regularly treat spinal conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and vertebral fractures. They will determine if conservative treatment or surgery suits your condition.

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