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. Hakan Emmez, Neurosurgeon in Istanbul, Turkey - Appointment

About Dr. Hakan Emmez

Dr. Hakan Emmez is a Neurosurgeon with extensive 21+ years of experience.
He is a European Board Certified Neurosurgeon.
His expertise lies in Pediatric Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Neurooncology, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Gamma knife Radiosurgery, 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.
He received his medical degree from Gazi University in 1999. He completed Neurosurgery Residency Programme in Gazi University Medical School, Neurosurgery Department in 2005. He got his Ph.D. degree in Neuroscience in 2013.
He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society, EANS (The European Association of Neurosurgical Society).
He has more than 60 articles published in international journals and three books on neurosurgery.
He is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Neurosurgeries.
Dr. Emmez is still the Vice-president of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

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