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Dr. Yavuz Aras

Dr. Yavuz Aras

Neurosurgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

15 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Yavuz Aras

Conditions Treated by Dr. Yavuz Aras

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. Yavuz Aras treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Yavuz Aras

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

Neurologic symptoms are generally caused by a disorder that affects the nervous system and could vary greatly as the nervous system controls many various body functions. Symptoms can be all forms of pain and can involve muscle function, the special senses, sleep, awareness, and mental function.

Operating Hours of Dr. Yavuz Aras

The working hour of doctor Yavuz Aras is 11 am to 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off 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. Yavuz Aras

The popular procedures that Dr. Yavuz Aras performs are listed below:

  • Brain Tumour Treatment
  • Craniotomy
  • Deep Brain Stimulation

Dr. Yavuz Aras specializes in the surgical treatment of neurological disorders and has operated on a large number of diseases. The neurosurgeon has developed an excellent team of physicians to handle even the most complex cases with minimal invasion and the highest safety. The team includes neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists who are regional experts in the surgical treatment of neurological diseases.

Qualification

  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY TIP FACULTY Medical Doctor Training 1992 - 1998 , Istanbul/Turkey

Work Experiences

  • MEMORIAL ATASehir HOSPITAL Brain and Neurosurgery Specialist 2019 - Halen, Istanbul/Turkey
  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL TIP FACULTY Brain and Neurosurgery Specialist 2010 - Halen, Istanbul/Turkey
  • SHINAK MILITARY HOSPITAL Military Service 2009 - 2010, Sirnak/Turkey
  • SHINAK STATE HOSPITAL Mandatory Service 2007 - 2009, Sirnak/Turkey

Memberships (2)

  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Board Member)
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Board Member)

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Procedures Performed

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment
ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Arthrodesis
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Bone Reconstruction
Brain Tumour Treatment
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Spinal Decompression and Fixation

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Yavuz Aras is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Yavuz Aras is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 12 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

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 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.

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:

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

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

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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