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. Savas Ceylan

Neurosurgeon

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MBBS , MD

43 years of overall experience

Works at V M Medical Park, Pendik

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About Prof. Savas Ceylan

Prof. Savas Ceylan is a well-known Neurosurgeon in Turkey.
With a tremendous 43 years of experience in Brain and Nerve Surgery, he specializes in Brain Tumor Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, and Spinal Surgeries.
He completed his MBBS from the Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University in 1981.
After that, he pursued an MD from the Faculty of Medicine Specialization at Karadeniz Technical University in 1987.
Prof. Ceylan also received prestigious awards, like the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award, 2016, and the Kocaeli University Scientific Publication Award, Certificate of Appreciation, 2011.
He is a member of reputed organizations such as the WFNS Skull Base Committee, Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica, Nervous System Surgery Association, and Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
He has also served as an Asst. Assoc. Dr. and Assoc. Prof. Dr. at the Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University.

Medical Problems

For which Prof. Savas Ceylan can be consulted

Injuries and Lengthening Due to Bone and Joint Infections in Childhood
Pituitary Adenomas
Rathke's Cleft Cysts

Craniopharyngiomas
Chordomas
Chondrosarcomas

Medical Procedures

Performed by Prof. Savas Ceylan

Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Endoscopic Endonasal Approach for Pituitary Tumors

Microsurgical Resection of Brain Tumors
Microsurgical Treatment of Vascular Lesions

Location

V M Medical Park, Pendik Istanbul, Turkey

MBBS, 1981, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University

MD, 1987, Faculty of Medicine Specialization, Karadeniz Technical University

Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award, Turkish Neurosurgery Association 30th Scientific Congress, 2016. Kocaeli University Scientific Publication Award, Certificate of Appreciation, 2011. Kocaeli University Rectorate Scientific Publication Award, Certificate of Appreciation.