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Dr. Hatice Balaban

Neurologist

, Sivas, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Hatice Balaban is a specialized Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought-after medical specialists in Sivas, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and was associated with Medicana Sivas Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

What is the medical expertise of Dr Hatice Balaban?

  • Dr Hatice Balaban is a skilled and qualified neurologist with extensive experience in offering comprehensive care for neurological conditions. She specializes in Epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, cerebrovascular diseases, migraines, essential tremor, and the application of botulinum toxin in migraine and spasticity.
  • Dr Balaban is a member of notable associations such as the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Neurological Society. She has also contributed to the book "Manual of Differential Diagnosis in Neurology".
  • Over the course of her career, Dr Balaban has published over 30 peer-reviewed scientific papers. Some of these include:
    1. Bayrakli F, Balaban H, Gurelik M, Hizmetli S, Topaktas S. Mutation in the HTRA1 gene in a patient with the degenerated spine as a component of CARASIL syndrome. Turk Neurosurg. 2014;24(1):67-9.
    2. Semiz M, Şentürk IA, Balaban H, Yağız AK, Kavakçı Ö. Prevalence of migraine and co-morbid psychiatric disorders among students of Cumhuriyet University. JHeadache Pain. 2013 Apr 11;14(1):34.
    3. Bayrakli F, Powerful B, Yakicier C, Balaban H, Kartal U, Erguner B, Sagiroglu MS,Yuksel S, Ozturk AR, Kazanci B, Ozum U, Kars HZ. Mutation in the MEOX1 gene causes a recessive Klippel-Feil syndrome subtype. BMC Genet. 2013 28;14(1):95.
Dr. Ozkan Ozger

Neurosurgeon

, Canakkale, Turkey

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ozkan Ozger is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Canakkale, Turkey. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Canakkale Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 2002/2007: Baskent University Faculty of Medicine (specialty)
  • 1993/2001: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Hamidiye,

What is the medical expertise of Dr Ozkan Ozger?

  • Dr Ozkan Ozger has 22 years of experience as a neurosurgeon. His areas of expertise include brain tumours, lumbar microdiscectomy, spinal cord tumours, cerebrovascular disorders, hydrocephalus, peripheral nerve diseases, and head injuries.
  • He holds professional memberships in organizations such as the Turkish Neurosurgery Society, the Neuro-oncological Surgery Teaching and Training Group(TURNOG), the Turkish Neurosurgery Society, Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
  • Dr Ozger has published many research papers in leading national and international journals. Some of his publications include:
    1. ÖZGER ÖZKAN,KAPLAN NECATI (2020). Comparison of simple discectomy and uninstrumented lumbar interbody fusion in patients with lumbar disc herniation. Annals of Medical Research, 27(11), 2845-2851., Doi: 10.5455/annalsmedres.2020.09.915.
    2. 2. ÖZGER ÖZKAN,KAPLAN NECATI (2020). Aerobic culture results of samples taken during lumbar disc herniation operations. Annals of Medical Research, 27(10), 2580-2584.
    3. ÖZGER ÖZKAN,KAPLAN NECATI (2020). Evaluation of the Clinical Outcomes of Lumbar Microdiscectomy in Both Gender of Geriatric Patients Aged ? 65 Years. International Journal of Gerontology, 14(3), 245-250.
Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


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

 


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

Dr. Songul Turgut

Neurologist

, Ankara, Turkey

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Songul Turgut is a specialized Neurologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine 1999
  • Specialization TrainingInonu University Faculty of Medicine 2004

Hospital Address :

S?tz Mahallesi, Medicana International Ankara, S?tz Cad Eski?ehir Yolu zeri, ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

Dr. Muammer Yuksel

Neurosurgeon

, Ankara, Turkey

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


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

Dr. Ahmet Suat Topaktas

Neurosurgeon

, Sivas, Turkey

40 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ahmet Suat Topaktas is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sivas, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Sivas Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine / 1977
  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Neurology USA / 1981

Hospital Address :

K?z?l?rmak Mahallesi, Medicana Sivas, Merkez/Sivas Merkez/Sivas, Turkey

Dr. Selda Ozsahin

Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


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

Dr. Professor A Oguz Tanridag

Neurologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

49 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


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,

Dr. Askin Seker

Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


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

Dr. Timur Yildirim

Neurosurgeon

, Konya, Turkey

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr Timur Yildirim is one of the most sought after Spine & Neurosurgeon in Konya, Turkey. The medical specialist holds over 14 years of experience and is associated with Medicana Konya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine 2000
  • Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital 2011

Hospital Address :

Feritpa?a Mahallesi, Medicana Hospital in Konya, Grz Sokak, Seluklu/Konya, Turkey

Medical Expertise of Dr. Timur Yildirim

  • Dr. Timur’s expertise lies in Spine Surgery, Waist and Neck Hernia, Brain Tumor, Brain Hemorrhage, Pain Treatment, Brain Aneurysm, Awake Brain Tumor Surgery, Neurooncology, management of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system including congenital anomalies, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, etc.
  • Dr. Timur is a prestigious spine & neurosurgeon with expertise in Cervical Myelopathy, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Neurological Diseases
  • He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society, EANS (The European Association of Neurosurgical Society).
  • He has 34 articles published in international journals, 18 in national journals, and over 100 papers presented at national and international conferences.
  • He is frequently invited to lecture about neurosurgery at scientific meetings, CDEs, and international conferences worldwide.

Top Brain and Spine Specialist in Turkey

About Brain and Spine Specialist

Neurology is the branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of disorders of the nervous system. A brain and spine specialist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

The nervous system is made of two parts:

  • Central nervous system: including the brain and spinal cord.
  • Peripheral nervous system: including all other neural elements such as eyes, skin, ears and other sensory receptors.

If you are facing the disorders, illnesses and injuries involving the nervous system, then you should consider visiting a brain and spine doctor for your neurological management and treatment. Common symptoms requiring a visit with the neurologists include:

  • Muscle weakness
  • Coordination problems
  • Confusion
  • Constant headaches, migraine
  • Dizziness
  • Changes in sensation such as touch, vision or via other sensory receptors
  • Seizure disorders, epilepsy
  • Stroke
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Infections of the nervous system eg. Encephalitis, Meningitis
  • Brain abscesses
  • Neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease, Lou Gehrig's disease
  • Spinal cord disorders like cluster headaches and migraine

Procedures Performed by Brain and Spine Specialists

  • Laboratory screening tests
  • Genetic testing
  • Computed tomography (CT scan)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Positron emission tomography (PET)
  • Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
  • Angiography
  • Biopsy
  • Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
  • Electroencephalography (EEG)
  • Electromyography (EMG)
  • Electronystagmography (ENG)
  • Evoked potentials
  • Myelography
  • Polysomnogram
  • Thermography
  • Ultrasound imagingX-rays

Top Brain And Spine Specialists in Turkey

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Hakan TosunGuven Hospital, Ankara
Dr. Semra IsikBaskent University Istanbul Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Professor Sultan TarlaciNPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Professor A Oguz TanridagNPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Baran YilmazIstinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Baris MetinNPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Ahmet Serhat ErogluMedical Park Ordu Hospital, Ordu
Dr. Celal SalciniNPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Istanbul

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Brain and Spine Specialist in Turkey

Online consultations are a great way to connect with renowned Brain and Spine specialists in Turkey. It enables you to share your details, get accurate diagnoses, reconfirm the diagnoses, opt for the best possible treatment, and even get to choose the best post operative care possible. All this right from the comfort of your home. The Brain and Spine specialists in Turkey can make this happen for you with ease and comfort.

  • The excellence of the theoretical and practical knowledge application by the specialists in Turkey make them a great choice for virtual consultations.
  • Board-certified doctors have proven their ability to practise at the top level of their specialty and deliver high-quality treatment to their patients.
  • Turkey's doctors are capable of solving complex medical problems with high success rates.
  • The Brain and Spine specialists constitute an important part of the country's healthcare system owing to the depth of their expertise.
  • The Medical Travel sector in Turkey is known for its versatility and seamless operations which makes it an attractive option for many overseas patients as well.
  • The technological strength of the healthcare system in Turkey also favors one to avail an online consultation with Brain and Spine specialists in Turkey.
  • The professional yet empathetic approach of the specialists makes getting a consultation with them a positive experience.
  • The latest advancements made in the healthcare sector and especially so Brain and Spine specialty is a strong positive point.
  • There are a plethora of treatments and procedures available for a wide range of conditions with the healthcare organizations in Turkey.

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Types of Brain and Spine specialists

Brain and spine specialists can be broadly categorized into two types depending on the nature of their specialization and the procedures they carry out. The types are given below:

  • Neurologist
  • Neurosurgeon

About Neurologist

A Neurologist is a doctor who helps in the diagnosis, treatment and management of the disorders of the nervous system, constituting the brain, spinal cord and nerves. A neurologist specializes in treating the disorders of the nervous system, such as epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke, etc. A child neurologist, also called pediatric neurologist, is a doctor who treats children having problems with their nervous system. More details on pediatric neurologist can be found in the below section of this page.

Procedures Performed by Neurologists:

  • Lumbar Puncture (also known as Spinal Tap)
  • Electromyography (EMG)
  • Tensilon Test
  • Electroencephalogram
  • Auditory brainstem implant
  • Awake brain surgery
  • Botox injections
  • Carotid angioplasty and stenting
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Concussion testing
  • Deep brain stimulation
  • Diaphragm pacing
  • Functional electrical stimulation
  • Locomotor training
  • Pediatric cervical spine surgery
  • Spinal fusion
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery

Who Is a Pediatric Neurologist?

Pediatric neurologist, also called a child neurologist, is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the diseases and disorders affecting the nervous system of a child.

Your pediatrician might ask you to take you baby or child for visiting a pediatric neurologist if he witnesses a risk or abnormality in the neurological condition of the child as observed through the below (but not limited to) signs:

  • Seizures and epilepsy
  • Muscle problems which may cause muscle weakness
  • Headaches (including migraines and concussions)
  • Behavioural disorders
  • Developmental disorders
  • Intellectual disability
  • Congenital malformations
  • Stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Genetic conditions
  • Autoimmune problems
  • Infections or inflammation
  • Brain tumors

Procedures Performed by Pediatric Neurologists

Some of the common procedures performed by a pediatric neurologist are:

  • Blood tests
  • EEG (Electroencephalogram)
  • Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) /Electromyography test (EMG)
  • Botox Injections for Spasticity
  • MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or CT scan
  • Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)

About Neurosurgeon

A neurosurgeon, also known as a brain surgeon, is a physician who specialises in the surgical treatment of the conditions or disorders that affect the nervous system. Some of the common treatments that are carried out by a neurosurgeon are for cerebral aneurysms, benign or cancerous brain and spinal tumors and injuries of brain or spinal cord. They also perform surgeries that involve patient rehabilitation after the treatment. A neurosurgeon works in coordination with other specialists and healthcare professionals as a part of a team. While neurosurgeons provides surgical as well as non operative treatment meant for patients of all ages, some of them are specialised specially for the surgical treatment of infants or children, and they are known as pediatric neurosurgeon. A detailed section will appear later on this page.

Procedures Performed by Neurosurgeons

  • Acoustic neuroma surgery
  • Aneurysm surgery
  • Arteriovenous malformation surgery
  • Auditory brainstem implant
  • Awake brain surgery
  • Brachial plexus surgery
  • Brain aneurysm surgery
  • Brain rehabilitation
  • Brain stereotactic radiosurgery
  • Brain tumor surgery
  • Carotid angioplasty and stenting
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Chiari malformation surgery
  • Computer-assisted brain surgery
  • Deep brain stimulation
  • Diaphragm pacing for spinal cord injury
  • EC-IC Bypass (Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery)
  • Endoscopic procedures
  • Endovascular treatment
  • Epilepsy surgery
  • Fetal surgery
  • Functional electrical stimulation for spinal cord injury
  • Hemifacial spasm surgery
  • Hyperhidrosis surgery
  • Locomotor training for spinal cord injury
  • Minimally invasive endovascular treatment
  • Minimally invasive neurosurgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Neurogenic bladder and bowel management
  • Pediatric brain tumor surgery
  • Pediatric cervical spine surgery
  • Pediatric neurosurgery
  • Peripheral nerve tumor surgery
  • Pituitary tumor surgery
  • Robotic surgery
  • Seizure surgery
  • Managing sexuality and fertility related issue arising spinal cord injury
  • Spasticity management for spinal cord injury
  • Spinal fusion
  • Spine procedures
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery
  • Transcranial endoscopic procedures
  • Transnasal endoscopic procedures
  • Trigeminal neuralgia surgery
  • Vertebroplasty
  • Aneurysm Repair
  • Carotid Artery Endarterectomy
  • Craniotomy
  • Disk Removal
  • Endovascular Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Sympathectomy
  • Spinal Tap (lumbar puncture)

Who Is a Pediatric Neurosurgeon?

A pediatric neurosurgeon is a doctor specialized in the medical and surgical treatment of the conditions and disorders related to the nervous system of children. Nervous system is comprised of two parts: central nervous system constituting brain and spinal cord and peripheral nervous system comprising of the nerves that branch out off the spinal cord. While a neurosurgeon is a specialized in treating the conditions of the nervous system requiring surgical treatment, a pediatric neurosurgeon is an expert, trained and experienced for the same specifically for pediatric patients i.e. children.

When should you consider visiting a Pediatric Neurosurgeon?

A pediatric neurosurgeon does the diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions pertaining to children’s nervous system as well as head and spinal deformities including the following:

  • Head deformities
  • Spine deformities
  • Problems and injuries of the brain, spine or nerves
  • Gait abnormalities (spasticity)
  • Birth injuries (weakness of arms and legs)
  • Loss of grip in hands and feet

Procedures Performed by Pediatric Neurosurgeon

  • Biopsy
  • Stereotactical Biopsy
  • Debulking
  • Gross Total Resection (GTR)
  • Endonasal Endoscopy
  • Post-Surgery and Recovery
  • Tumor Board
  • Radiation
  • Stereotactic Radiation (Radiosurgery)
  • Proton Beam Therapy
  • Chemotherapy

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Who are the top Brain And Spine Specialists in Turkey offering online consultation?

Listed below are some of the top brain and spine specialist available for online consultation in Turkey:

Who are the top Brain And Spine Specialists from other countries?

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    • Dr. Zafeiris Christos
    • Dr. Stavrinou Pantelis
    • Dr. Liverezas Anastasios
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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

FAQs related to Turkey

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How to access Telemedicine?

Exploring & Booking an appointment with the specialist in 3 simple steps:

  • Choose a suitable Doctor based on your symptoms or condition
  • Schedule an appointment with the doctor of your choice

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