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Dr. Prof. Zafer Orkun Toktaş

Dr. Prof. Zafer Orkun Toktaş

Neurosurgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

17 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Turkish

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Specialises in:

Herniated Disc (Lumbar and Cervical Disc Disease)Sciatica and Nerve Compression SyndromesSpinal Canal StenosisDegenerative Spine DisordersNeck and Back Pain

About Dr. Prof. Zafer Orkun Toktaş

  • Prof Dr Zafer Toktaş is a neurosurgeon with experience diagnosing and surgically treating complex disorders of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves.
  • He is a practising neurosurgeon located at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital with an extensive background performing minimally invasive surgery for spinal disorders, spinal deformities, degenerative spine conditions, brain tumours, skull base surgery and peripheral nerve disorders.
  • Dr Toktaş received his medical education at Uludağ University and completed his neurosurgery speciality training at Marmara University before completing advanced research training at Harvard Medical School in the United States.
  • He has held various leadership positions at leading hospitals in Turkey and has provided education to others in his field, both as an instructor and as an organiser of neurosurgery training at national and international scientific meetings.
  • He has authored over 140 scientific publications, given numerous conference presentations, authored or co-authored chapters in medical textbooks, and earned a reputation for his commitment to the highest standards of clinical excellence, research, and innovation in neurosurgery and spinal surgery.

Conditions treated by Prof. Dr. Zafer Orkun TOKTAŞ

  • Herniated Disc (Lumbar and Cervical Disc Disease)
  • Sciatica and Nerve Compression Syndromes
  • Spinal Canal Stenosis
  • Degenerative Spine Disorders
  • Neck and Back Pain
  • Spinal Instability
  • Spinal Deformities (Scoliosis and Kyphosis)
  • Spinal Tumors
  • Brain Tumors
  • Pituitary Tumors
  • Skull Base Tumors
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Brain Hemorrhage
  • Stroke-Related Neurosurgical Conditions
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Chiari Malformation
  • Congenital Neurological Disorders

Area of Interest

  • Spine Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Spinal Deformity Surgery
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
  • Microsurgical Neurosurgery
  • Neuro-oncology
  • Degenerative Spine Disorders
  • Spinal Trauma Management
  • Complex Cranial Surgery
  • Neurosurgical Research and Innovation

Qualification

  • Medical Degree: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey (1995-2002)
  • Neurosurgery Speciality Training: Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey (2003-2009)
  • Scientific Researcher: Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA (2013:2014)

Work Experiences

  • Neurosurgeon, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey (2018–2022)
  • Neurosurgeon, Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey (2012–2018)
  • Neurosurgeon, Ministry of Health, Tatvan State Hospital, Bitlis, Turkey (2009–2011)

Certifications (6)

  • Scientific Research Fellowship: Harvard Medical School, USA
  • Instructor: WFNS World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Skull Base Surgery Cadaver Course
  • Instructor: Neurosurgery Course Series, Prof. Evandro de Oliveira Skull Base Course
  • Instructor: Robotic Technology Applications in Human Biomechanics and Spinal Surgical Approaches Workshop
  • Advanced Training in Microneurosurgical Anatomy
  • Specialised Training in Skull Base and Spine Surgery

Memberships (5)

  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society
  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
  • Turkish Spine Society
  • North American Spine Society (NASS)
  • Nervous System Surgery Society

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Procedures Performed

Brain Tumour Treatment
Deep Brain Stimulation
Microdiscectomy
Scoliosis Surgery

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FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

A Neurosurgeon is a specialist trained to diagnose and surgically treat disorders affecting the brain, spine, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

Neurosurgeons treat brain tumors, spinal disorders, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, nerve injuries, hydrocephalus, brain hemorrhages, and various neurological conditions.

Minimally invasive spine surgery uses specialised instruments and smaller incisions to treat spinal conditions, often resulting in less pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery.

Yes. Neurosurgeons diagnose and surgically manage both benign and malignant brain tumors using advanced microsurgical and image-guided techniques.

Symptoms may include back or neck pain, numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, and pain radiating to the arms or legs.

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that can compress nerves, leading to pain, numbness, weakness, and difficulty walking.

Brain tumors are typically diagnosed using neurological examinations and imaging studies such as MRI or CT scans.

Skull base surgery is a specialised neurosurgical procedure used to treat tumors and abnormalities located at the base of the skull.

Recovery depends on the condition treated, the complexity of the procedure, and the patient's overall health. Recovery periods may range from a few weeks to several months.

Peripheral nerve disorders affect nerves outside the brain and spinal cord and may cause pain, numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness.

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