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Conditions Treated by Dr. Steve Smith

Neurosurgeons are trained to treat people suffering aneurysms, blocked arteries, trauma to the brain and spine, birth defects, chronic low-back pain, brain and spinal cord cancer, and peripheral nerve problems. Neurosurgeons also do surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal surgery, and brain tumor removal surgery. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Steve Smith treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Steve Smith

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.

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

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. Steve Smith

Doctor Steve Smith is available 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. Steve Smith

Dr Steve Smith is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::

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

Dr. Steve Smith 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

  • Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Haydarpasa Numune EAH - Brain and Neurosurgery - Expertise

Past Experiences

  • Agri State Hospital (July 2013-March 2015)
  • Safa Hospitals Group (April 2015 - April 2016)
  • Fatih Branch of Medical Park Hospitals Group (April 2016 - Present)
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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MEMBERSHIPS (5)

  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association 23. Scientific Congress (2009)
  • Neurooncological Surgical Teaching and Education Group Fall Symposium (2010)
  • Turkish Neurosurger)y Association Young Neurosurgery Autumn Symposium (2010)
  • Head Base Surgery Cadaver Course (2011)
  • Midas Rex Hands On Course (2011

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PROCEDURES

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

What does a Neurosurgeon do?

Dr. Steve Smith 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.

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:

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

For the diagnosis of neurological conditions, you need to have one or more of the following tests::

  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

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.