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. Askin Seker, Neurosurgeon in Istanbul, Turkey - Appointment

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.

Other Top Neurosurgeon In Istanbul