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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr. Ziya Akar

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. Ziya Akar treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Ziya Akar

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.

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

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. Ziya Akar

Doctor Ziya Akar 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. Ziya Akar

The popular procedures that Dr. Ziya Akar performs are listed below:

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

Dr. Ziya Akar 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

  • Izmir Ataturk High School Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine Neurosurgery Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine

Past Experiences

  • 1988 -1993 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Instructor
  • 1993 - 1993 Illionis Fame. Neuropsychiatry Institute
  • 1993 - 1993 Illionis University Neuropsychiatry Institute
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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MEMBERSHIPS (2)

  • European Society of Streotaxy and Functional Neurosurgery
  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (6)

  • Extended endoscopic endoscopic enonasal approach to the clival region.
  • Endoscopic anatomy and approaches of the cavernous sinus: cadaver study.
  • Pneumatization degree of the anterior clinoid process: a new classification.
  • Lateral sublabial endoscopic approach to foramen ovale: a novel endoscopic technique to access infratemporal fossa.
  • Endoscopic anatomy of the oculomotor nerve: defining the blind spot during endoscopic skull base.
  • Endoscopic endoscopic enonasal anatomy and approaches to the anterior skull base: a neurosurgeon's viewpoint.

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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. Ziya Akar have?
Dr. Ziya Akar is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Bakrikoy, Turkey.
Does Dr. Ziya Akar offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Ziya Akar have?
Dr. Ziya Akar is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 31 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

What does a Neurosurgeon do?

A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatments of conditions of the central as well as the peripheral nervous system. A neurosurgeon completes special training after becoming a doctor, including one year of residency in general surgery and a few more years of residency in neurosurgery. Some neurosurgeons complete fellowship training, which is additional training to further enhance their focus within the field of 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.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for Neurosurgeon

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. For a complete evaluation of your condition, you have to undergo neurological examination which may include the following:

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

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
When should you go to see a neurosurgeon?

If you show the below symptoms, consult a neurosurgeon who will diagnose the condition and suggest the right treatment.

  1. Numbness and pain
  2. Weak grip
  3. Persistent headache/migraine
  4. Impaired movement
  5. Seizures
  6. Balance issues

Neurosurgeons perform complicated operations on the brain. Also, they deal with the whole nervous system and treat all the body parts that are affected by nerve issues. Typically, a neurosurgeon will diagnose patients' symptoms and come up with minimally invasive treatment plans.