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. Cenk Ermol, Neurosurgeon in Istanbul, Turkey - Appointment

About Dr. Cenk Ermol

Dr. Cenk Ermol is a reputed Neurosurgeon with experience of more than 11 years.
He is adept in doing Brain and Nerve Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Paediatric Neurosurgery and Interventional Endoscopic Spine Surgery, etc.
He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Paediatric Neurosurgery Group.
He has completed Medical Doctor Education from the Mediterranean University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul in 1999. Thereafter, he undertook training, that includes - European Association of Neurosurgical Societies Epilepsy and Head Trauma Training - Czech Republic, 2005, and Association of European Neurosurgical Societies Spine and Peripheral Nerve Training - Luxembourg, 2006. Then, he did Postgraduation in Brain and Nerve Surgery from the Mediterranean University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul in 2008. Later, he did Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery Percutaneous Lumbar Discectomy Training, 2012 and Interventional Endoscopic Spine Surgery Epuduroscopy Training - Italy, 2015

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