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Dr. Serdar Ozgen

Dr. Serdar Ozgen

Neurosurgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

34 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Serdar Ozgen

Conditions Treated by Dr. Serdar Ozgen

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 Ozgen treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Serdar Ozgen

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.

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

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 Ozgen

You can find Doctor Serdar Ozgen in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available 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. Serdar Ozgen

With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Serdar Ozgen has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include::

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

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Serdar Ozgen 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

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine Marmara University School of Medicine Neurosurgery Marmara University School of Medicine Acibadem University School of Medicine

Work Experiences

  • 1990 - 1996 Marmara University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery
  • 1996 - 1998 Marmara University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery Specialist
  • 1998 - 1999 University of Arkansas Spine Research Fellow, UAMS, Litlle Rock, Arkansas, USA
  • 1998 - 2005 Marmara University School of Medicine Neurosurgery Department, Yardimci Associate Professor
  • 2005 - 2009 Marmara University School of Medicine Neurosurgery Department, Associate Professor

Memberships (5)

  • Medical Chamber
  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal Surgery Group
  • North America Spine Society (NASS)
  • Turkish Spine Association European Spine Society
  • Eurospine Sinir Sistemi Cerrahisi Dernegi

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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 Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Serdar Ozgen is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 29 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeons provide surgical treatment for the conditions of the brain and spine. They are considered some of the highly experienced and trained specialists in medicine and are involved in consulting with other doctors about various cases. Neurosurgeons treat people with a range of neurological issues, such as lower back pain, brain tumor, carpal tunnel syndrome, and peripheral nervous system disorders. Neurosurgeons work both in private and public hospitals. They also see patients in a clinic or surgery. They work closely with specialists and health professionals as part of a medical team, such as a critical care team or a hospital stroke team.

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 examination may include the following:

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

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

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.

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