What does a neurosurgeon do?

A neurosurgeon is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord and spinal column, and peripheral nerves within all parts of the body.

What are the typical symptoms of an neurological disorder?

Typical symptoms like Partial or complete paralysis, Muscle weakness, Partial or complete loss of sensation, Seizures, Difficulty reading and writing, Poor cognitive abilities, Unexplained pain, and Decreased alertness.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the neurosurgeon?

The tests include the Blood test, urine test, Imaging tests such as an x-ray or MRI, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) test, Biopsy, electroencephalography (EEG) and electromyography (EMG).

What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?

Both neurologists and neurosurgeons treat people who have conditions that affect the nervous system. However, neurosurgeons operate surgically, whereas neurologists do not.

Can Neurosurgeon treat spine disease?

Yes, they treat many different diseases and conditions affecting the brain, spine, spinal cord and the peripheral nerves.

Dr. Ali Erdem Yildirim, Neurosurgeon in Istanbul, Turkey - Appointment

About Dr. Ali Erdem Yildirim

Dr. Ali Erdem Yildirim is a Neurosurgeon with 17+ years of experience in the field.
He is a member of the Ankara Medical Chamber, Turkish Neurosurgery Association, and Ankara Chamber of Commerce.
He studied medicine at Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine and completed his specialty training at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Brain and Nerve Surgery Clinic between 2005-2010.
Later, he studied Endoscopic Pituitary and Skull Base Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Skul Base Center in 2010.
He is interested in areas such as Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery (Closed Brain Tumor Surgery Through Nose), Brain Tumor Surgery (Neurooncological Microsurgery), Spinal Surgery (Lumbar Hernia- Neck Hernia- Spinal Cord Stenosis and Lumbar Slip Surgery), Endoscopic Brain Surgeries, Hydrocephalus Surgery (Shunt and Endoscopic 3rd Ventriculostomy), Pain Relief (Algology), Pediatric Neurosurgery Operations (Pediatric Neurosurgery), Spinal Cord Tumors Surgery, etc.
Dr. Yildirim has written various articles and presentations for national and international journals.

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