Dr. Ozkan Ozger

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Conditions Treated by Dr. Ozkan Ozger

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. Ozkan Ozger treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Ozkan Ozger

In case your body shows any of the below-given symptoms, go and see a neurosurgeon who will help diagnose the underlying conditions. Some conditions may be mild while others may require immediate attention. Proper diagnosis on time can prevent serious conditions.

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

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. Ozkan Ozger

If you wish to see Dr Ozkan Ozger 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. Ozkan Ozger

The popular procedures that Dr. Ozkan Ozger performs are listed below:

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

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Ozkan Ozger 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.