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Dr. Serdar Kahraman

Dr. Serdar Kahraman

Neurosurgeon ·
, Kocaeli, Turkey

27 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish & English

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About Dr. Serdar Kahraman

Conditions Treated by Dr. Serdar Kahraman

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. Serdar Kahraman treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Serdar Kahraman

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.

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

When the brain is damaged, it affects different things, including memory, sensation, and even an individual’s personality. Brain disorders are caused by illness, genetics, and traumatic injury. These disorders can produce different symptoms.

Operating Hours of Dr. Serdar Kahraman

Doctor Serdar Kahraman is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available 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. Serdar Kahraman

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Serdar Kahraman perform are given below::

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

Dr. Serdar Kahraman is a renowned neurosurgeon who is known for his patient-centric approach and high success rate. The doctor evaluates the condition of the patient completely before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols in order to ensure patient safety. Also, the doctor is abreast with the latest techniques.

Qualification

  • University, GATA Medical School, Ankara 1989
  • Specialization training, GATA Medical School, Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara 1997

Work Experiences

  • Since 2016 — Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Anadolu Medical Center
  • 2010-2016 — Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Yeni Yüzyıl University
  • 1997-2000 — Neurosurgeon at Turkish Etimesgut Air Base
  • 1989-1992 — Chief doctor in the Air Force Command Headquarters located in Ankara

Certifications (1)

  • Neuroendoscopy and spinal endoscopic surgery at Free University of Berlin and Greifswald University in Germany

Memberships (4)

  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association (WFNS-EANS collaboration)
  • Turkish Spine Association
  • European Neurosurgery Association (EANS)
  • European Spine Foundation (AO Spine)

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Procedures Performed

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment
ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Brain Tumour Treatment
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Serdar Kahraman is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Gebze, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Serdar Kahraman is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 10 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Dr. Serdar Kahraman is a renowned neurosurgeon who is known for his patient-centric approach and high success rate. The doctor evaluates the condition of the patient completely before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols in order to ensure patient safety. Also, the doctor is abreast with the latest techniques. 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.

A neurosurgeon will recommend you one or more diagnostic tests before and during consultation in order to find out the case of the condition and start the right treatment. 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:

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

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

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

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.

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