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Dr. Yilmaz Kendirli

Neurologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Yilmaz Kendirli is a specialized Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 35 Years of experience and is associated with Asya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Yilmaz Kendirli is part of:

  • Turkish Society of Sleep Medicine

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University
  • Neurology Clinic, Bakirkoy Mental Health and Nervous Diseases Hospital

Hospital Address :

Yeni, ASYA HASTANES, Cami Kars Sk., Gaziosmanpaa/stanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Ibrahim Alatas

Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Ibrahim Alatas is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Asya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine
  • Bezmi Alem Vakif Gureba Education Research Hospital

Hospital Address :

Yeni, ASYA HASTANES, Cami Kars Sk., Gaziosmanpaa/stanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Semih Takka K

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Semih Takka K is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 22 Years of experience and is associated with Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Semih Takka K is part of:

  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Society
  • European Federation of Orthopedics and Traumatology
  • European Federation of Hand Surgery
  • Kocaeli Medical Chamber
  • Turkish Hand and Microsurgery Association
  • Singapore Allumni Association
  • Singapore Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • Faculty of Medicine: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Specialization: Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Associate Professor: Anadolu Medical Center Professorship: Beykent University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Saray Mah, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Site Yolu Cad, mraniye/Istanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Kemal Avlar

Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Kemal Avlar is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Atakent, Turkey. The doctor has over 33 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem University Hospital Atakent.

Association and Memberships Dr. Kemal Avlar is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University School of Medicine Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Urology Education and Research Hospital Neurosurgery

Hospital Address :

Halkal Merkez Mahallesi, Acibadem University Hospital Atakent, Halkal Altnehir stanbul Caddesi, K

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Dr. Ziya Akar

Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

43 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Ziya Akar is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bakrikoy, Turkey. The doctor has over 31 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ziya Akar is part of:

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

Qualifications :

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

Hospital Address :

Zeytinlik Mahallesi, Acbadem Bakrk

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Dr. Sinan Comu

Pediatric Neurologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Sinan Comu is a specialized Pediatric Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sinan Comu is part of:

  • The Turkish Neurological Society
  • The Child Neurology Society

Qualifications :

  • Child Neurology Specialist, UNIVERSÄ°TY OF PITTSBURGH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH
  • 1992 - 1996, USA
  • Pediatrics Specialization Training, CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, 1989 - 1992, USA
  • Medical Doctor Education, ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY, 1982 - 1989, Istanbul / Turkey

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

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Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Istinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is part of:

  • Istanbul Men's High Schoolers Association
  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association European Association
  • of Neurosurgical Societes (EANS)
  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Stereotactic, Functional, Pain and Epilepsy Surgery Teaching and Education Group, 2015

Qualifications :

  • 2005 - 2006 - Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy
  • 1999 - 2005 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Ak Veysel Mah, stinye

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Dr. Yakup Krespi

Neurologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Yakup Krespi is a specialized Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 26 Years of experience and is associated with Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Yakup Krespi is part of:

  • Turkish Neurological Society (Ankara, Turkey)
  • Turkish Neurological Society, Emergency Neurology and Neurological Critical Care Work Group (Ankara, Turkey)
  • Turkish Neurological Society Cerebrovascular Diseases Work Group (Ankara, Turkey)
  • Turkish Neurological Society Neruology Scientific Work Group (Ankara, Turkey)
  • Turkish Association of Cerebrovascular Diseases (Eskisehir/Turkey)
  • International Neurocritical Care Society, New York USA
  • Society of Intensive Care (Istanbul /Turkey)
  • Society of Intensive Care, Neurologic Intensive Care Work Group (Istanbul /Turkey)

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University School of Medicine 1988
  • Universite Paris VI, UFR Pitie Salpetriere Neurology Residency
  • Doctorate Dissertation/Qualification Study/Title of Medical Specialty Dissertation in Year 1
  • Memoire Pour Le A.E.P.S De Neurologie: Hallucinose Pedonculaire-1989 Supervisor: Prof Jean Cambier
  • Anticorps Antiphospholipides et Phenomene de Moya-Moya Supervisor: Prof Jean Cambier
  • Maladies Myeloproliferatives et neuropaties Peripheriques Supervisor: Prof Jean Cambier

Hospital Address :

Ulus Mahallesi, Liv Hospital Group, Canan Sokak, Beikta/Istanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Muammer Yuksel

Neurosurgeon

, Ankara, Turkey

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Muammer Yuksel is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 29 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Ankara.

Certifications :

  • Courses Done in - and Participated in
  • Microsurgery Course
  • Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
  • Percutan discectomy
  • Spinal intrumantation
  • Kifoplasty-vertebroplasty
  • Percutan intrumantation

Qualifications :

  • He graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in 1984. He became a neurosurgery specialist in 1991.

Hospital Address :

Kent Koop Mah., Medical Park Ankara Hastanesi, 1868. Sok., Batkent/Yenimahalle/Yenimahalle/Ankara, Turkey

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Dr. Selda Ozsahin

Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Selda Ozsahin is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 9 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Camlica Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine 1995
  • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Neurology U.S. 2011

Hospital Address :

K?s?kl? Mahallesi, MEDICANA aml?ca Hospital, skdar/Istanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Professor A Oguz Tanridag

Neurologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

49 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Professor A Oguz Tanridag is a specialized Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 44 Years of experience and is associated with NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Professor A Oguz Tanridag is part of:

  • Turkish Journal of Neurology Editor
  • Turkish Neurology Association
  • European Federation of Neurological Societies

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1975

Hospital Address :

Saray, NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Ahmet Tevfik leri Caddesi,

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Dr. Askin Seker

Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Askin Seker is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Askin Seker is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society
  • Nervous System Surgery Association
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society of Surgical Neuroanatomy Education and Training Group Member
  • Congress of Neurological Sciences (CNS)
  • The Movement Disorders Society
  • Turkish Neurology Association
  • Skull Base Surgery Society
  • International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society

Certifications :

  • Trainer Development Course - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine “Learning and Evaluation Course in Clinical Settings”, Istanbul
  • Trainer Development Course - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine "Basic Education Skills Course", Istanbul

Qualifications :

  • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 1997
  • Marmara University Institute of Health Sciences, Microneurosurgery Doctorate, 2010
  • Marmara University, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Neurosurgery Specialist Training, 1997-2002

Hospital Address :

Bah

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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Brain And Spine Specialists in Istanbul, Turkey offering online consultation?

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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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