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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Prof. Dr. Ozcan Ciklatekerlio

Neurosurgeon

Senior Consultant
Graduation , Post Graduation

4.7 (15 Ratings)

28 years of overall experience

Works at Biruni University Hospital

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About Prof. Dr. Ozcan Ciklatekerlio

Prof. Dr. Ozcan Ciklatekerli is a renowned Neurosurgeon with an experience of more than 24 years.
Presently, he is working as a senior neurosurgeon at Biruni University Medical Faculty Hospital.
His expertise lies in Brain and Nerve Surgery.
He has professional membership with the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Neurochirurgie, North American Spine Societ, and the World Federation of Neurosurgery.
Dr. Ozcan has publications in international as well as national medical journals.
He also worked as Medical Faculty.

Special Interest

• Herniated disc • Neck hernia • Brain Tumor • Spinal Canal Stenosis • Spine Fracture • Hydrocephalus • Cerebral hemorrhage • Spinal Tumors • Spondylolisthesis (Lumbar Slip) • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Location

Biruni University Hospital Istanbul, Turkey

Education & Training
Work Experience

Graduation, GATA Gülhane Medical Faculty

Post Graduation, 1996, GATA Gülhane Medical Faculty

Erzurum Mareşal Çakmak Hospital
Consultant, Benjamin Franklin University Department of Neurosurgery Berlin-Germany
Associate Consultant, Colorado University Health Sciences Center Denver USA
, Acibadem Hospitals Group