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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr. Turgut Nook

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. Turgut Nook treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Turgut Nook

In case your body shows any of the below-given symptoms, go and see a neurosurgeon who will help diagnose the underlying conditions. Some conditions may be mild while others may require immediate attention. Proper diagnosis on time can prevent serious conditions.

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

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. Turgut Nook

Doctor Turgut Nook is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. You should confirm the doctor’s availability you visit him. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Turgut Nook

Dr Turgut Nook is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::

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

Dr. Turgut Nook 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

  • Trakya University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Trakya University Faculty of Medicine - Master's Degree
  • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery AD

Past Experiences

  • Currently working at Medical Park Bursa
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (1)

  • Various research articles and papers submitted in international and national journals.

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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. Turgut Nook have?
Dr. Turgut Nook is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Bursa, Turkey.
Does Dr. Turgut Nook offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Turgut Nook have?
Dr. Turgut Nook 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?

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 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 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:

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

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?

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.