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Dr. Ozgur Celik

Dr. Ozgur Celik

Neurosurgeon ·
, Samsun, Turkey

19 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Ozgur Celik

Conditions Treated by Dr. Ozgur Celik

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. Ozgur Celik treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Ozgur Celik

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.

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

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. Ozgur Celik

The working hour of doctor Ozgur Celik is 11 am to 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off 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. Ozgur Celik

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Ozgur Celik perform are given below::

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

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Ozgur Celik 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.

Qualification

  • Ankara University School of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery - Specialization
  • Helsinki University Department of Neurosurgery - Neurovascular Surgery (Cerebrovascular Diseases Surgery) Clinical Fellowship

Work Experiences

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery Dept. (2001-2007)
  • Helsinki University Central Hospital Neurosurgery Dept. (2007-2008)
  • Erzincan Military Hospital (2009-2010)
  • Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (2010)
  • Marmara University Training and Research Hospital (2010-2014)
  • Düzce University Faculty of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery (2014-2017)
  • Private Liv Hospital Samsun (2017- Currently)
  • Private Medicalpark Hospital Samsun (2017- Currently )

Certifications (5)

  • EANS (European Society of Neurosurgery) Courses
  • EANS Epilepsy, Pain, Neuromodulation, Head Trauma Course - February 2005 -Prague
  • EANS Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Course - February 2006 - Luxembourg
  • EANS Vascular Neurosurgery Course - June 2007 - Lisbon
  • EANS Tumor Course - September 2008 - Antwerp

Memberships (1)

  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society

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Procedures Performed

Brain Cancer Treatment
Brain Tumour Treatment
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion
VP Shunt

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Ozgur Celik 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. Ozgur Celik is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 19 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 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 exam or a neuro exam is the evaluation of an individual’s nervous system to know how well it is functioning and find out an underlying condition. A neurological exam may include:

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

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 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 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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