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Dr. Zafer Aydin

Dr. Zafer Aydin

Neurosurgeon ·
, Ankara, Turkey

20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Zafer Aydin

Conditions Treated by Dr. Zafer Aydin

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. Zafer Aydin treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Zafer Aydin

Some of the signs and symptoms of neurological disorders are listed below. Consult your doctor/neurosurgeons if you experience any of these symptoms. Early detection of the condition can help control the severity of the symptoms and can be effectively treated. The below symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon who will advise required diagnostic tests and start appropriate treatment.

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

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. Zafer Aydin

Doctor Zafer Aydin is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Sometimes, the doctor may not be available on the working days, so it is always suggested that you confirm the doctor’s availability before you visit him.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Zafer Aydin

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Zafer Aydin perform are given below::

  • Craniotomy
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Brain Cancer Treatment
  • Brain Tumour Treatment
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Scoliosis Surgery

With a rich experience in neurosurgery and having a record for performing a number of successful brain surgeries with a high success rate, the neurosurgeon has received global recognition for their holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. Also, the doctor can handle even the most complicated cases with ease.

Qualification

  • University Faculty of Medicine
  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery

Memberships (2)

  • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
  • Member of Ankara Medical Chamber and Turkish Doctors

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Procedures Performed

ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Brain Cancer Treatment
Brain Tumour Treatment
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Microdiscectomy
Scoliosis Surgery
Spinal Decompression and Fixation

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Zafer Aydin is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Ankara, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Zafer Aydin is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 20 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 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.

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:

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

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

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

Dealing with the entire nervous system, neurosurgeons treat all the parts of the body that are affected by nerve issues. They do complex surgeries on the brain. Before starting treatment, they diagnose patients' symptoms and design minimally invasive treatment plans.

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