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Akin Akakin

neurosurgeon

6 reviews

Istanbul, Turkey

Clinical experience: over 24 years

Özgü

back pain

I went to many doctors for my pain, and none of them were able to relieve me the way Dr. Akin did. I had a complaint of lower back pain, no matter who I went to, the doctors said physical therapy would help. They were not interested, I couldn't even do my job from the pain. God bless Akin Akakin, I chose the right doctor, my pain went away after the treatments he prescribed, he is a humble, soulful and competent person who is interested in the welfare of his patient and they helped without delaying the treatment. Thank you endlessly for everything.

September 17, 2022

Hasta

cervical herniation

I told Dr. Akin about the hernia in my neck and the discomfort it was causing. He listened to me and explained the stage at which he would operate. Most importantly, he explained to me how to do an exam and determine that it was time to operate. A humble and knowledgeable doctor. God bless you, I look forward to surgery when possible.

April 1, 2022

Harun

disc herniation

I would like to thank Akin, who successfully performed surgery to remove canal stenosis and a herniated disc. I recommend this doctor to everyone, who inspires trust already at the first appointment with his modesty and empathy for the patient.

September 5, 2018

Hülya

embolism

We visited many hospitals for my mother's canal stenosis surgery due to embolism problem and the doctors did not want to perform the surgery. Dr. Akin agreed to do the surgery and performed it successfully. I now confidently refer my relatives to him for any complaints they have.

Çağla

spinal surgery

For 1.5 months I had pain in my neck and right arm. I thought it was a muscle problem due to sudden movements, but when I got the MRI result, Dr. Akin said that surgery was needed. Since I have allergic asthma, I was afraid of surgery because of the anesthesia, but there were no problems. On September 9, I will have a post-operative follow-up, but I can already say that I am completely healthy. Dr. Deniz Konya was by Mr. Akin's side during my surgery. I would like to thank them.

Arzu

back pain

Huge thanks to Mr. Akin, thanks to him I got rid of my back pain. I express my respect and love. May God bless him.

neurosurgeon

Clinical experience: over 24 years

Achievements and awards

2006: Awarded by the Turkish Brain Research Society

2010: Received Synthes Neurosurgery Fellowship from the University of Florida

2010: Awarded by SSCD Association for the best 15 scientific papers

2011: Received an award from the Euroasia Neurochirurgica Academy in Mumbai, India.

2011: Recipient of FSM Hospital Academy Award

2009: Fellowship in the Doctor of Neuroanatomy Program at the University of Florida

About the doctor

Specialization

Dr. Akin Akakin is a highly skilled neurosurgeon with over 20 years of clinical practice.

He specializes in procedures related to diseases of the brain and spine.

Diseases of the brain:

Epilepsy
Astrocytoma
Brain cancer
Brain edema
Glioblastoma (brain tumor)
Meningiomas
Huntington’s disease
Brain tumor
Brain infection
High intracranial pressure
Arteriovenous malformation
Dementia
Parkinson’s disease

Diseases of the spine and spinal cord:

Congenital malformations of the spine
Disc Degeneration
Disc herniation
Spondylolisthesis
Vertebral fracture
Vertebral compression fractures
Vertebral hemangioma
Spine tumor
Vertebral Osteoporosis
Vertebral Tumors
Vertebral canal stenosis
Scoliosis
Spiral arthritis

Tumors and neoplasms:

Astrocytoma
Glioblastoma (brain tumor)
Primitive neuroectodermal tumors
Spinal cord tumor
Brain tumor
Mixed gliomas
Meningiomas
Pituitary adenoma

Nervous and neuromuscular diseases:

Acoustic neuroma
Tourette’s syndrome
Achondroplasia
Nerve entrapment
Other conditions and diseases:
Paget’s disease
Hydrocephalus
Multiple Sclerosis
Head Injuries

Education

2002-2008: Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery, specializing in surgical medical sciences.

Professional experience

2002-2008: Research trainee at the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Medical Sciences, Marmara University
2009-2010: Consultant at Diyarbakır Teaching and Research Hospital
2010-2012: Consultant at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Research Hospital in Istanbul.
2014: Assistant Professor at the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Bahçe Sehyer University.
Currently a senior consultant at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.
Also sees patients at Liv Istinye Clinic.

Publications

Most significant research papers and publications:

Konya D., Dagcinar A., Akakin A., et al. “Symptoms causing cervical meningocele in adulthood: a case report and literature review”, Journal of Spinal Diseases and Techniques, 2006.
Gerchek A., Konya D., Akakin A., et al. “Deep vein thrombosis in the early postoperative period after extensive spinal surgery: a clinical case”, Internet Journal of Neurosurgery, 2006.
Kilic T., Akakin A. “Anatomy of cerebral veins and sinuses”, Frontiers in Neurology and Neuroscience.

Membership in professional organizations