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Dr. Murat Cobanoglu

Dr. Murat Cobanoglu

Neurosurgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

29 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Murat Cobanoglu

Conditions Treated by Dr. Murat Cobanoglu

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. Murat Cobanoglu treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Murat Cobanoglu

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.

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

When the brain is damaged, it affects different things, including memory, sensation, and even an individual’s personality. Brain disorders are caused by illness, genetics, and traumatic injury. These disorders can produce different symptoms.

Operating Hours of Dr. Murat Cobanoglu

If you wish to see Dr Murat Cobanoglu in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. You should confirm the doctor’s availability you visit him. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Murat Cobanoglu

The popular procedures that Dr. Murat Cobanoglu performs are listed below:

  • Craniotomy
  • Brain Tumour Treatment
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Laminectomy
  • Spinal Fusion

Dr. Murat Cobanoglu 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

  • Minor: Marmara University Medical Faculty, Department of Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery, Department of Spinal Surgery, USA
  • Medicine: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Expertise: Ankara Muhittin Ulker Training and Research Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery

Work Experiences

  • Ankara Cubuk State Hospital Emergency Service Physician (1990-1992)
  • Ankara Muhittin Ulker Training and Research Hospital Specialization in Neurosurgery (1992-1998)
  • Clinic of Neurosurgery of Manisa Akhisar State Hospital (1998-2002)
  • Ankara Muhittin Ulker Training and Research Hospital (2002-2004)
  • Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital (2004-2006)
  • Clinic of Neurosurgery, Corum Private Hospital (2006-2009)
  • Mugla Yucelen Hospitals Group (2009-2016)
  • Marmara University Medical Faculty Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic Dr. Erkan Kaptanoglu Spinal Surgery Clinic Spine - Spinal Surgery Surgery Fellow (2016-2017)

Certifications (1)

  • Spinal Spinal Surgery Fellow minor training at the Department of Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery at Marmara Medical School.

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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
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

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

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Dr. Murat Cobanoglu 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 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.

You have to undergo one or more diagnostic tests before and during a consultation with a neurosurgeon. The result of the tests will help the doctor determine the root cause of the disease and plan the treatment accordingly. A neurological examination is the assessment of motor responses and sensory neuron and includes the following:

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

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

Here are some of the common signs that you must seek the medical assistance of a neurosurgeon:

  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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