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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr. Semra Isik

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. Semra Isik treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Semra Isik

Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below. These symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon for further medical investigation.

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

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. Semra Isik

If you wish to see Dr Semra Isik in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work 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. Semra Isik

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Semra Isik perform are given below::

  • VP Shunt
  • Brain Cancer Treatment
  • Craniotomy
  • Brain Tumour Treatment

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Semra Isik 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

  • Medical Education - School of Medicine, Uludag University, 2005
  • Resident- Department of Neurosurgery, Uludag University, 2013

Past Experiences

  • Hakkari State Hospital - Government Service Obligation, 2013 - 2015
  • Toronto Universitesi - The Hospital for Sick Children Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning Labatt Brain Tumour Research Centre Toronto, Canada, 2015-2016
  • Goztepe Medical Park Hospital, 2016-2017
  • NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, 2017-2017
  • Currently Baskent University Istanbul SUAM
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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MEMBERSHIPS (3)

  • Turkish Medical Association- Istanbul Medical Chamber
  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
  • European Association for Cancer Research

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (2)

  • Effect of Derived High Viscosity Hyaluronic Acid on Spinal Epidural Fibrosis: Experimental Study
  • Effects of Cross-Linked High-Molecular-Weight Hyaluronic Acid on Epidural Fibrosis: Experimental Study

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PROCEDURES

  • Brain Cancer Treatment
  • Brain Tumour Treatment
  • Craniotomy
  • VP Shunt

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Semra Isik have?
Dr. Semra Isik is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Semra Isik offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Semra Isik have?
Dr. Semra Isik is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 10 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 mostly see patients in their own clinics and public and private hospitals. Sometimes, they have to work with other specialists and medical experts to seek their opinion on diagnosis and surgery techniques. They also evaluate the diagnostic tests to know the exact underlying conditions and accordingly proceed with the treatment.

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:

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

Below are some tests that a neurosurgeon may recommend for the diagnosis of the conditions 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
When should you go to see a neurosurgeon?

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.