Reliable diagnosis in brain, spinal cord, and nervous system diseases
Our Neurology Department is the medical unit that examines the diseases of the brain, brain stem, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles, and conducts diagnostic and non-surgical treatment processes.
Services are provided in a wide range from headache to stroke treatment, from epilepsy to degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Advanced imaging methods such as Magnetic Resonance (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), and our EEG/EMG laboratory are actively used in the diagnostic processes.
Why Çakırtepe Hospital?
Fast Diagnosis and Intervention
Especially in emergencies such as stroke, critical interventions are performed in the "first hours" by working in coordination with our 24/7 Emergency Department and Radiology unit.
Advanced Neurophysiology Laboratory
EEG and EMG tests, which are the gold standard in the diagnosis of epilepsy and neuromuscular diseases, are performed within our hospital by our experienced experts.
Holistic Follow-up
In chronic neurological diseases (Migraine, MS, Epilepsy, etc.), not only attack treatment but also long-term follow-up programs are applied to increase the patient's quality of life.
Cerebrovascular Diseases (Stroke)
Stroke, which develops as a result of occlusion or bleeding in the brain vessels, is a vital condition requiring immediate intervention.
Early Intervention
In patients presenting with stroke symptoms (speech disorder, facial drooping, weakness in arm/leg), it is a race against time to prevent permanent damage.
Rehabilitation and Follow-up
After acute treatment, we work in collaboration with our Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation unit for the patient to regain lost functions.
Headache and Epilepsy
Chronic headaches that severely reduce the quality of life and epilepsy with seizures can be brought under control.
Migraines and Headaches
Differential diagnosis of migraine, tension-type, and cluster headaches is made, and personalized medication treatments and lifestyle changes (management of trigger factors) are planned.
Epilepsy
Seizure types are determined by EEG, and the most appropriate antiepileptic drug treatment is arranged for the patient. Advanced evaluation is performed in resistant epilepsies.
Movement Disorders and Dementia
Forgetfulness and movement restrictions, which increase with age, are manageable processes with early diagnosis.
Alzheimer's and Dementia
Early-stage diagnosis is targeted with neuropsychological tests and imaging methods in patients presenting with complaints of forgetfulness. Treatments to slow the progression of the disease are applied.
Parkinson's and Tremor
Medical treatment and follow-up of Parkinson's disease, which progresses with symptoms such as tremor in the hands, slowed movements, and difficulty walking, are performed.
Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG / EMG)
These are technological methods that assist in diagnosis by measuring the electrical activity of the nervous system.
EEG (Electroencephalography)
It is the process of recording the electrical waves of the brain. It is used in the diagnosis of confusion and some sleep disorders, especially epilepsy. It is painless and radiation-free.
EMG (Electromyography)
It measures the electrical conduction of nerves and muscles. It is the gold standard in the diagnosis of nerve entrapments (carpal tunnel, etc.), nerve damage due to lumbar-cervical hernia, and muscle diseases.
Department Doctors
Dr. Tufan Özkayran
Neurology
