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Dr. Emir Rusen

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurologist • 21 years experience

English Turkish
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Emir Rusen, Bursa Uludag University Faculty of Medicine Hacettepe Medical Faculty (Specialization), is a Neurologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 21 years of professional experience. Emir Rusen areas of expertise include Epilepsy, Erb's Palsy, Brachial Plexus Rupture, Brain Stroke, Neurosyphilis.

Work Experiences

  • Currently working at Medical Park Bahcelievler
Dr. Tulun War Gurses

, Turkey, Istanbul

Pediatric Neurologist • 25 years experience

Turkish English
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Tulun War Gurses, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education, is a Pediatric Neurologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 25 years of professional experience. Tulun War Gurses areas of expertise include Encephalitis, Neurosyphilis, Myelitis, Epilepsy, Brain Cancer.

Work Experiences

  • Gaziosmanpasa University Faculty of Medicine - Expertise
Dr. Oguz Okan Karaeminogullari

, Turkey, Ankara

Bone and Joint Specialist • 28 years experience

Turkish & English
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Oguz Okan Karaeminogullari, Specialization Training Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology medical School Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, is a Orthopedic Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 28 years of professional experience. Oguz Okan Karaeminogullari areas of expertise include Disc Pain, Shoulder Inflammation, Disc Disease, Herniated Disc, Meniscus Tear.

Work Experiences

  • Demetevler Oncology Hospital, 1991-1993
  • General practitioner Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, USA 1993 till 1997
  • Research Assistant Abant Izzet Baysal University Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, 1997-2002
  • Assistant Professor Doctor Abant Izzet Baysal University, Orthopedics and Traumatology, 1997-2002 Head of department Abant Izzet Baysal University Duzce Medical Faculty,1998-2002
  • Hospital Board Member Sports Injuries Hospital, Ludenscheit, 2001
  • Dr. Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy Next to Axel Thiel GICD Europe, 2002
  • International Spine Fellow Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology, 2002-2006
  • Instructor Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology, 2006

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Dr. Aytac Yigit

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurologist • 34 years experience

Turkish & English
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Aytac Yigit, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty. Speciality: Ankara University Medical Faculty. Department of neurology. Professor of Medicine, Ankara University Medical Faculty. Department of neurology., is a Neurologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 34 years of professional experience. Aytac Yigit areas of expertise include Brachial Plexus Avulsion, Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury At Bith, Meningitis, Neurosyphilis, Brachial Plexus Rupture.

Work Experiences

  • Ankara University Medical Faculty. Department of neurology. 1988-2013
Dr. Halil Ibrahim

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurosurgeon • 24 years experience

Turkish & English
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Halil Ibrahim, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine 2001 , is a Neurosurgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 24 years of professional experience. Halil Ibrahim areas of expertise include Acoustic Neuroma, Traumatic Head Injury, Parkinson's Disease, Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma, Ependymomas.

Work Experiences

  • Acibadem International Hospital 2010-2018
  • Kahramanmaras Yenisehir State Hospital 2008-2010
  • Marmara University Department of Neurosurgery 2002-2008
  • Kesmetepe Health Center, Practitioner / 2001-2002
  • Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, Internship in Brain Surgery 2000-2000 Hospitale Saint Orsola, Internship 1999-1999
  • Tanta University Hospital, Internship 1998-1998
Dr. Mustafa Onoz

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurosurgeon • 30 years experience

Turkish & English
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Mustafa Onoz, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine -Medical Training , is a Neurosurgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 30 years of professional experience. Mustafa Onoz areas of expertise include Epilepsy, Slip Disc, Tremors, Arteriovenous Malformation, Dystonia.

Work Experiences

  • 1998 - 1999 Practitioner at APA Kizilay Blood Center, Istanbul Turkey
  • 1999 - 2000 Health Manager at Kosovo red Crescent Humanitarian Aid Team, Kosova
  • 2002 - 2005 Blood Center Manager at CAPA Kizilay Blood Center, Istanbul Turkey
  • 2005 - 2007 Emergency Service Responsible at CAPA Millet Hospital, Istanbul Turkey
  • 2012 - 2014 Neurosurgeon at Osmaniye State Hospital, Ottawa Turkey
  • 2012 - 2012 Neurosurgeon atIstanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Turkey
  • 2014 - 2014 Neurosurgeon at MMedipol University Hospital, Istanbul Turkey
Dr. Cevdet Caner

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurosurgeon • 38 years experience

Turkish & English
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Cevdet Caner, Hacettepe University School of Medicine Hannovel University European Board, Neurosurgery Residency Program, is a Neurosurgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 38 years of professional experience. Cevdet Caner areas of expertise include Disc Pain, Brain Cancers, Spondylolisthesis, Brain Infection, Epilepsy.

Work Experiences

  • Jeddah Fakeeh Hospital, Saudi Arabia, Head Neurosurgery
  • Maltepe University Hospital, Chief Physician
  • Memorial Hospital, General Director
Dr. Nazli Cakici

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurosurgeon • 9 years experience

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Nazli Cakici, Hacettepe University School of Medicine (2006), is a Neurosurgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 9 years of professional experience. Nazli Cakici areas of expertise include Multiple Sclerosis, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Brain Cancers, Pinched Nerve.

Work Experiences

  • Corum Hitit University, Neurosurgery Clinic (2013-2015)
  • Istanbul Medipol University Department of Neuro Surgery (2015-2018)
  • Medicana International Hospital, Istanbul, Department of Neuro Surgery (2019-present)
Dr. Sevinc Umit

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurologist • 33 years experience

Turkish & English
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Sevinc Umit, Graduated Varna University 1985, is a Neurologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 33 years of professional experience. Sevinc Umit areas of expertise include Erb's Palsy, Encephalitis, Reye Syndrome, Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury At Bith, Epilepsy.

Work Experiences

  • Currently associated with Medicana Avcilar.
Dr. Fahir Sencan

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurosurgeon • 25 years experience

Turkish & English
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Fahir Sencan, Marmara University School of Medicine, is a Neurosurgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 25 years of professional experience. Fahir Sencan areas of expertise include Congenital Spine Disorders, Mixed Gliomas, Oligodendrogliomas, Epilepsy, Huntington's Disease.

Work Experiences

  • Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery AD
  • TC Ministry of Health Mardin Kızıltepe State Hospital
  • Private Bagcılar Medilife Hospital
  • Private Bayrampaşa Kolan Hospital
  • Private Medicana International Istanbul Hospital
Dr. Burcu Goker

, Turkey, Istanbul

Pediatric Neurosurgeon • 10 years experience

Turkish & English
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Burcu Goker, 2003 - Istanbul University School of Medicine, is a Pediatric Neurosurgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 10 years of professional experience. Burcu Goker areas of expertise include Huntington's Disease, Achondroplasia, Spinal Tumor, Astrocytoma, Brain Abscess.

Work Experiences

  • Karaman State Hospital (mandatory service) (2011-2013)
  • Center for Spine Surgery and Pain Therapy, Center for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, St. Anna Hospital Herne, Germany (Clinical Observer) (2013)
  • Istanbul Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul (2013-2015)
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery, Institute of Neurosurgery, Catholic University Medical School, Rome, Italy (Guest Faculty Member, Doctorate thesis) (2015-2017)
Dr. Huseyin Turan Atay

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurologist • 27 years experience

Turkish & English
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Huseyin Turan Atay, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine / 1985, is a Neurologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 27 years of professional experience. Huseyin Turan Atay areas of expertise include Brachial Plexus Rupture, Myelitis, Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury At Bith, Meningitis, Encephalitis.

Work Experiences

  • Currently working at Medicana International
Dr. Tugba Sema Simsek

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurologist • 5 years experience

Turkish & English
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Tugba Sema Simsek, Firat University Faculty of Medicine / 2008, is a Neurologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 5 years of professional experience. Tugba Sema Simsek areas of expertise include Brachial Plexus Avulsion, Neurosyphilis, Erb's Palsy, Myelitis, Reye Syndrome.

Work Experiences

  • Medicana International Istanbul Hospital /2017
  • T.C. Ministry of Health, Nevsehir State Hospital / 2015-2017
  • Taksim Education and Research Hospital / 2011-2015
  • Sanliurfa Ceylanpinar State Hospital / 2008-2009
  • Firat University Faculty of Medicine / 2002-2008
Dr. Hakan Hanimoglu

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurosurgeon • 23 years experience

Turkish & English
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Hakan Hanimoglu, Medical Graduate, is a Neurosurgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 23 years of professional experience. Hakan Hanimoglu areas of expertise include Brain Tumor, Brain Abscess, Vertebral Hemangioma, Tremors, Stroke.

Work Experiences

  • MEMORIAL Atasehir HOSPITAL Brain and Neurosurgery Specialist 2019 - Halen, Istanbul/Turkey
  • ISTANBUL BIR UNIVERSITY Department of Brain and Neurosurgery Specialist 2019 - Halen, Istanbul/Turkey
  • KOC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Department of Brain and Neurosurgery Specialist 2017 - 2019, Istanbul/Turkey
  • ISTANBUL BIR UNIVERSITY Department of Brain and Neurosurgery Specialist 2015 - 2017, Istanbul/Turkey
Dr. Halil Toplamaoglu

, Turkey, Istanbul

Neurosurgeon • 44 years experience

Turkish & English
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Halil Toplamaoglu, 1980 Bakirkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery, is a Neurosurgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 44 years of professional experience. Halil Toplamaoglu areas of expertise include Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma, Ependymomas, Cerebral Edema, Brain Abscess, Tourette's Syndrome.

Work Experiences

  • 2000 - Currently Acibadem Health Group
  • 1991 - 2011 Bakirkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital / Clinical Chief of Brain and Nervous Surgery/
  • 1989 - 1994 Bakirkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital / Chief Physician
  • 1986 - 1991 Bakirkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital / Deputy Chief of Brain and Nervous Surgery
  • 1980 - 1986 Bakirkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital / Chief Assistant to Brain and Nervous Surgery
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Who are the top Brain And Spine Specialists in Istanbul, Turkey offering online consultation?

Listed below are some of the top Brain And Spine Specialists available for online consultation in Istanbul, Turkey:

Who is a Brain and Spine Specialist?

A brain and spine specialist specializes in the medical or surgical treatment of diseases and conditions of the brain, spine, and nervous system, including nerves, the spinal cord, muscles, and related blood vessels. They also diagnose and treat many neurological diseases, such as stroke, back problems, seizure disorders, brain and spine tumors, injuries, and birth defects. Neurosurgeons also perform surgery on the neck, back, brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves to treat neurological issues.

Brain and spine specialists are also experts who specialize in the prevention of brain, spine, and nervous system conditions and in reducing neurological disability. A neurologist might help your primary care doctor take care of you. A brain and spine specialist typically:

  • Evaluates a medical history and educate patients about the brain and nervous system health and disease prevention.
  • Carry out physical exams that involve evaluating blood pressure, vital signs, and the overall health of the brain and nervous system.
  • Recommends and interprets laboratory as well as imaging tests and prescribes medications.
  • Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system including spinal cord and brain injuries and tumors, movement disorders, and different types of back problems.
  • Screens, treats, as well as monitors conditions that escalate the risk of complex brain and nervous system conditions like a head injury that can result in long-term memory loss and headaches.
  • Performs diagnostic procedures or surgery to treat brain cancer, back pain, and birth defects of the brain and spinal cord.
  • Provides direct care for spine, brain, and nervous system conditions in the clinic and hospital.
  • Works closely with a primary care doctor and other specialists and your healthcare team to provide optimal care.
What are the qualifications of a Brain and Spine Specialist?

Candidates aspiring to become a neurologist must have a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by 2 to 3 years MD/DNB course. After gaining the Master's degree, candidates have to pursue D.M. (neurology) to specialize in the field of neurology.

The first step to becoming a brain and spine specialist is to get a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Students must choose a degree that weighs heavy in the sciences. After clearing a competitive examination, a student can gain entrance into a medical school.

A medical student needs to complete a five-and-a-half-year MBBS program that prepares a student to work as a medical doctor. A student’s final two years will include clinical rotations in his or her chosen medical specialty.

A neurosurgeon residency program prepares a doctor to work in the field and also offers the opportunity to complete rotations in many areas of surgery and sub-specialties. As a doctor has additional experience and responsibilities, they can start focusing on neurosurgery. A brain and spine specialist has the opportunity to extend their training after doing residency by completing a spine fellowship program.

What conditions do a Brain and Spine Specialist treat?

A brain and spine specialist treats the below conditions:

  • Epilepsy
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Stroke
  • Migraine
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Brain tumors
  • Tourette’s Syndrome
  • Dementia
  • Arthritis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Herniated disc
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Spondylosis
  • Scheuermann's kyphosis
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal cord cancer
  • Chronic spine and back pain
  • Kyphosis
  • Myelopathy
  • Neck pain
  • Osteoporosis and vertebral fractures
  • Radiculopathy
What diagnostic tests are required by a Brain and Spine Specialist?

Diagnostic tests and procedures are vital tools that help doctors confirm or rule out a neurological, spine disorder, or other medical condition. Doctors now use powerful and accurate tools to better diagnose disease. Many tests can be recommended by a brain and spine specialist to identity brain and spine disorders. Some common diagnostic tests recommended by a brain and spine specialist include:

  • Computed tomography (CT scan)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Positron emission tomography (PET)
  • Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
  • Angiography
  • Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
  • Electroencephalography
  • Electromyography
  • Electronystagmography
  • Ultrasound imaging
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Arteriogram
  • Neurosonography
  • Myelogram
  • Arteriogram
When should you visit a Brain and Spine Specialist?

If you or a loved one experiences unexplained symptoms that could be related to the brain, brain, or nervous system, your doctor may recommend a neurological exam with a brain and spine specialist.

If you experience any of the below symptoms, you should see a brain and spine specialist:

  • Muscle weakness
  • Coordination problems
  • Confusion
  • Chronic pain
  • Constant headaches, migraine
  • Dizziness
  • Seizure disorders, epilepsy
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Changes in sensation such as touch, vision or via other sensory receptors
  • Infections of the nervous system eg. Encephalitis, Meningitis
  • Brain abscesses
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Movement problems
  • Seizures
  • A brain or spinal cord injury
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s disease
What can you expect from your first visit with a Brain and Spine Specialist?

A brain and spine specialistcan help find out the cause of symptoms and develop a treatment plan for both complex and common neurological conditions. During a neurological exam, various instruments may be used to evaluate the nervous system. Motor skills, balance, coordination, and mental status may also be tested.

A brain and spine specialist will ask about your complete health history. They will conduct a physical exam to test your coordination, sight, reflexes, strength, mental state, and sensation.

In addition to tests and physical exams, you could get a lot of information at your first appointment. You may need to bring a family member or friend along with you. The person you bring can help ask questions, listen, and take notes.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Spine Specialist?

Neurosurgical procedures can be performed for both pediatric and adult patients. There are a number of surgical and non-surgical procedures which are performed based on the nature of the disorder, type of injury, or disease. Modern non-invasive and invasive surgical procedures have simplified various brain surgeries up to a great extent. Below are some procedures performed by a brain and spine specialist:

  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy
  • Craniotomy
  • Chiari Decompression
  • Laminectomy
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Epilepsy Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Ventriculostomy
  • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
  • Vertebroplasty
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Artificial disk replacement

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