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Neurosurgeon

Consultant

Fellowship, Fellowship, Post Graduation, Graduation,

Istanbul, Turkey

Works at Medical Park Group, Istanbul

23 years of experience

About Dr. Askin Seker

  • Dr. Aşkın Şeker is a neurosurgeon with 23+ years of experience.
  • His areas of interest include endoscopic skull base surgery, neuroanatomy, functional neurosurgery, movement disorders, spinal surgery, Herniated disc, Neck hernia and endoscopic surgeries.
  • He has bagged many awards, including ANTALYA “2nd Best Poster Award”, Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz 2013 Scientific Research Award, “Best Presentation Award” in 2009, Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgical Incentive Award and Scientific congress“ Best presentation ”award.
  • He is a member of Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Nervous System Surgery Association, AANS (American Association of Neurological Surgeons), Turkish Neurosurgical Society of Surgical Neuroanatomy Education and Training Group Member, CNS (Congres of Neurological Sciences), Movement Disorders Society, Turkish Nöroonkoj Association, Skull Base Surgery Society and International stereotactic radiosurgery Society.
  • Dr. Şeker has 47 articles published in SCI international journals, papers presented in 33 international scientific meetings, 10 articles in national journals and wrote chapters for 2 international books.
  • He also did research on the ‘Endoscopic Skull Base and Brain Anatomy’ in the postdoctoral position at the University of Florida, USA.

Location Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Special Interest

Neurooncology, Functional neurosurgery, Skull base surgery, Spinal surgery, Neck hernia, Endoscopic surgeries, Movement disorders

List Of Treatments

  • Carotid Endarterectomy
  • Cerebral Angioplasty
  • Cerebral or Brain Aneurysm Treatment
  • Endovascular Coiling
  • Surgical Clipping
  • Temporal Lobectomy
  • Lesionectomy
  • Hemispherectomy
  • Corpus Callosotomy
  • Vagus Nerve Stimulation
  • Multiple Subpial Transections MST
  • Microvascular Decompression MVD
  • Percutaneous Balloon Compression (PBC)
  • Stereotactic Radio Surgery
  • Percutaneous Steriotactic Treatment - PSR
  • Radiofrequency Rhizotomy - Neurotomy
  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Pineal Region Tumors Treatment
  • Gliomas Treatment
  • Meningioma
  • Schwannomas
  • VP Shunting
  • Ventriculostomy
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment
  • Narcolepsy Treatment
  • Headache
  • Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
  • Chronic Cerebro Spinal Venous Insufficiency Treatment
  • Liberation Treatment
  • Sensory Ataxia Treatment
  • Pituitary Tumor Treatment
  • Paediatric Aneurysm
  • Arteriovenous Malformations
  • Bell's Palsy Treatment
  • Cerebral Angiogram
  • Craniotomy Surgery
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Gamma Knife for AVM or Brain Tumor
  • Cranioplasty
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Brain Haemorrhage Treatment
  • Blood Clot Brain Surgery
  • CyberKnife Treatment
  • Neurosurgery
  • Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Stroke Treatment
  • High Cervical Stimulation
  • Electrical Cortical Stimulation
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain
  • Drug Pump Implantation for Chronic Pain Management
  • Sacral Neuromodulation
  • Conservative management
  • Thecoperitonial shunt
  • Microsurgical tumor removal
  • Endoscopic decompression
  • Brain AVM Embolization with Onyx
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (non-rechargeable)
  • NeuroRehabilitation
  • Microsurgical repair of encephalocele

Work Experience of Dr. Askin Seker

Associate Professor, Marmara University, Istanbul

Consultant, Acibadem Hospitals Group

Senior Resident, Marmara University, Istanbul

Dr. Askin Seker's

  • Fellowship, 2008, Brain and Nerve Surgery, Florida University, Florida
  • Fellowship, 2004, Yale University, Connecticut
  • Post Graduation, 2010, Marmara University Institute of Health Sciences
  • Graduation, 1997, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul

• ANTALYA “2nd Best Poster Award”, 2011 • Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz 2013 Scientific Research Award • “Best presentation” award, 2009 • Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgical Incentive Award • Scientific congress“ Best presentation ”award, 2006

  • Ceylan D, Tatarli N, Seker A, Cavdar S, Kilic T. “Surgical Exposure Gained in an Extended Retrosigmoid Approach to the Cerebellopontine Angle Compared to the Traditional Retrosigmoid Approach.” Turk Neurosurg. 2015; 25 (5): 728-36. doi: 10.5137 / 1019-5149.JTN.11222-14.0.
  • Konya D, Ekşi MŞ, Yener U, Şeker A, Bayri Y “Chondromyxoid Fibroma of The Lumbar Spine: Case Report and Review of The Literature” Journal of Neurological Sciences [Turkish], http://www.jns.dergisi.org/ text.php3? id = 584, 2012 July 02
  • Genc A, Bozkurt SU, Karabagli P, Seker A, Bayri Y, Konya D, Kilic T. Gamma knife radiosurgery for cranial neurocytomas.J Neurooncol. 2011 Jul 6 DOI: 10.1007 / s11060-011-0635-0
  • Şeker A, Ozek MM “Congenital glioblastoma multiforme; Case report and review of the literature” J Neurosurg (6 Suppl Pediatrics) 105: 473- 479, November 2006

International Books or Sections in Books:

  • Şeker A, Martins C, Rhoton LA, Jr, “CHAPTER 2 - Meningeal Anatomy”, Meningiomas: A Comprehensive Text, Editors: M. Necmettin Pamir, Peter M. Black, Rudolf Fahlbusch, ISBN: 978-1-4160-5654- 6, 2010 by Saunders, Elsevier Inc.
  • Şeker A, Rhoton LA, “The Anatomy of the Posterior Cranial Fossa”, Editors: M. Memet Özek, Giuseppe Cinalli, Wirginia Maixner, Christian Sainte-Rose

Articles Published in National Referee Magazines:

  • Şeker A, Bayraklı F, Bayri Y, Rhoton Jr AL “The Anatomy of the Third Ventricle” Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, Türk Nöroşir Derg 2014, Volume: 24, Supplement: 2, 9-25
  • Atik AF, Şeker A, Kılıç T “Giant Cell Glioblastoma Multiforme: Very Early Period Subject Medullaris Metastasis” Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery 2013, Vol: 23, Issue 1, 73-76
  • Şeker A, Tanrıkulu B, Yener U, Toktaş Z, Kılıç T, Cerebellar Extraventricular Neurocytoma with Spinal Seeding, Marmara Medical Journal 2012; 25: 37-40
  • Ceylan D, Köktekir E, Tatarlı N, Şeker A. Associated with Middle Fossa Arachnoid Cysts Subdural Hematomas: 3 Case Reports and Review of the Literature Türk Neurosurgery Journal 2011, Vol 21, No 1, Page (s): 029-033
  • Coşar M, Şeker A. Headache in cranial neuralgias and intracranial pathologies. Turkey clinics JENTER Special Topics in 2010; 3 (3): 52-7

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Dr. Askin Seker practices at Medical Park Group, Istanbul

Dr. Askin Seker specialty is Neurosurgeon

Dr. Askin Seker is Neurosurgeon with 23 years of experience.

More About Neurosurgeon

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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