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Conditions Treated by Dr. Sabri Emin Karacor

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. Sabri Emin Karacor treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Sabri Emin Karacor

Some of the signs and symptoms of neurological disorders are listed below. Consult your doctor/neurosurgeons if you experience any of these symptoms. Early detection of the condition can help control the severity of the symptoms and can be effectively treated. The below symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon who will advise required diagnostic tests and start appropriate treatment.

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

Neurological disorders can cause mixed symptoms, such as difficulties in moving, speaking, learning, swallowing, breathing. According to brain specialists, there are more than 600 neurologic diseases that cause mild to severe symptoms. Having a neurological disease could have a deep impact on the patient’s life. It is very important that a person should seek medical advice from a neurologist.

Operating Hours of Dr. Sabri Emin Karacor

The working hour of doctor Sabri Emin Karacor is 11 am to 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off on Sunday. Call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Sabri Emin Karacor

Dr Sabri Emin Karacor is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::

  • Microdiscectomy
  • Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Laminectomy
  • Brain Tumour Treatment

Dr. Sabri Emin Karacor specializes in the surgical treatment of neurological disorders and has operated on a large number of diseases. The neurosurgeon has developed an excellent team of physicians to handle even the most complex cases with minimal invasion and the highest safety. The team includes neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists who are regional experts in the surgical treatment of neurological diseases.

Qualification

  • 1994 - Karadeniz Technical University
  • Specialization Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Vakıf Gureba Hospital Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

Past Experiences

  • Cankiri E Type Prison Medicine
  • Istanbul Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Vakif Gureba Hospital
  • Private Erdem Hospital
  • Balikesir Ssk Hospital
  • Kirklareli Ssk Hospital
  • Istanbul Buyukcekmece Kolan Hospital
  • Istanbul Private Avcilar Anadolu Hospital
  • Istanbul Silivri Hayat Hospital
  • Istanbul Esenler Hayat Hospital
  • Istanbul Beylikduzu Medilife Hospital
  • Istanbul Bagcilar Medilife Hospital
  • Istanbul Tekden Hospital
  • Istanbul Medicalpark Silivri Hospital
  • Istanbul Private Avcilar Anadolu Hospital
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  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association

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PROCEDURES

  • Brain Tumour Treatment
  • Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
  • Laminectomy
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Spinal Fusion

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Sabri Emin Karacor have?
Dr. Sabri Emin Karacor is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Sabri Emin Karacor offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Sabri Emin Karacor have?
Dr. Sabri Emin Karacor is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 20 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

What does a Neurosurgeon do?

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 work in different settings like private clinics and public or private hospitals. They often collaborate with other specialists and medical professionals as per the requirement of surgery. They also evaluate the condition of the patient before performing surgery in order to find the complications of the surgery, if any.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for Neurosurgeon

Diagnosis tests act as an important tool to find out the condition(s) a patient is suffering from. So, a neurosurgeon will ask you to get a few tests done so that they get to know the cause of the symptoms which further helps in finding the condition the patient is suffering from. Based on the diagnosis, the doctor can start appropriate treatment. A neurological examination is the assessment of motor responses and sensory neuron and includes the following:

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

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
When should you go to see a neurosurgeon?

You need to visit a neurosurgeon if you show any of the following signs:

  1. Numbness and pain
  2. Weak grip
  3. Persistent headache/migraine
  4. Impaired movement
  5. Seizures
  6. Balance issues

The nervous system is a complex part of the body, so neurosurgeons perform complicated surgeries. They address the issues of the entire nervous system and offer treatment of every part of the body affected by the nerves. They also help in the diagnosis of symptoms of the nervous system and come up with minimally invasive treatment plans.