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.

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Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak

Neurosurgeon

Professor
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4.5 (16 Ratings)

32 years of overall experience

Works at Okan University Hospital, Tuzla

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About Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak

Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak is a neurosurgeon with 28+ years of experience.
He has received 10 scientific study awards in congress and symposium papers.
He has 8 book editorships, 69 scientific articles, 54 of which are overseas, 53 book section authorships, 23 of which are abroad papers.
He completed graduation from İstanbul University in 1984 and mandatory service in the Tomarza district of Kayseri province.
Dr. Sedat is a member of the Turkish Neurological Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Teaching and Education Group, Board of the Turkish Spine Association and Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
He has expertise in Spine and Spinal surgery, Spinal deformity surgery, Neurovascular surgery, Neurotrauma, Brain, Spine and Spinal cord tumors.

Medical Problems

For which Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak can be consulted

Craniosynostosis
Meniere's Disease
Brain Aneurysms
Spinal and Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Infections
Conjunctival Diseases
Spinal Cord and Spine Tumors
Cervical Spondylosis

Medical Procedures

Performed by Dr. Sedat Dalbayrak

Spinal Surgery
Brain Tumor Surgery
AVM Resection
Aneurysm Clipping
Deformity Surgery
Revision Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Tumor Surgery

Location

Okan University Hospital, Tuzla Istanbul, Turkey

Education & Training
Work Experience

Graduation, 1984, İstanbul University, İstanbul

Associate Professor, Bezm-i Alem University, Istanbul
Associate Consultant, Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul
Senior Resident, Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul