Brain and neurosurgery is a specialty concerned with the central nervous system — the most complex structure in the human body. Seeking a specialist opinion in this field can often feel like an anxiety-inducing process for patients and their families. However, a professional consultation is the cornerstone of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment planning.
The diagnostic and evaluation processes carried out at Prof. Dr. Mehmet Şenoğlu’s clinic in İzmir are grounded in a scientific, evidence-based, and multidisciplinary approach that places the patient’s complaints at the center. Below are the stages of a neurosurgical consultation and the details to be aware of:
1. Detailed Medical History (Anamnesis) and Initial Contact
The most critical stage of the consultation is understanding the chronological development of the patient’s complaints. During the interview, the following questions are carefully analyzed:
- The exact location and radiation of the pain (e.g., lower back pain radiating to the leg)
- When the complaints began and their severity
- Previously applied treatments and medications used
- Accompanying chronic conditions and prior surgical procedures
2. Neurological Physical Examination
The physical examination is of vital importance for determining whether radiological findings correspond with the clinical picture. This stage includes:
- Motor Strength Tests: The strength of muscle groups is assessed.
- Reflex Evaluation: The response level of nerve roots is examined.
- Sensory Examination: Areas of numbness, tingling, or loss of sensation are mapped.
- Balance and Coordination: Symptoms such as gait disturbances and loss of balance are tested.
3. Analysis of Radiological Imaging and Test Results
In brain and neurosurgery, imaging is a diagnostic tool — but it is not sufficient on its own. During evaluations at the clinic, MRI, CT, or X-ray images brought by the patient are reviewed in detail — not merely from written reports, but directly from the image slices themselves.
Important Note: Bringing all previously performed tests along with their CD or digital access codes to the appointment will speed up the process and enable a more accurate assessment.
4. Diagnosis and Personalized Treatment Planning
Every patient and every pathology is unique. By combining the results of the consultation and imaging, the patient is given detailed information about their condition. The treatment plan may include one of the following options:
- Conservative Treatment: Medication, rest, and lifestyle modifications.
- Physical Therapy Referral: For herniated discs or spinal canal stenosis that do not require surgery.
- Surgical Intervention: If nerve compression is significant or there is a risk of functional loss, modern techniques such as microsurgery are planned.
- Periodic Follow-up: For certain cystic structures or small tumors, a monitoring process is initiated at defined intervals.
5. Patient Education and Q&A
A professional consultation is a process in which all of the patient’s questions are answered. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Şenoğlu provides patients with transparent, comprehensive information — within ethical guidelines — regarding the natural course of the condition, the risks of surgical options, and expected success rates.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
- Your most recent and oldest MRI/CT CDs, if available
- A list of your regularly used medications
- Discharge summaries (epicrisis reports) from any previous surgeries
- A brief note listing your current complaints
A consultation in İzmir that combines the demands of modern medicine with academic experience is the most reliable key to unlocking the right treatment.
Contact and Appointment Information
To have your tests evaluated at Prof. Dr. Mehmet Şenoğlu’s clinic in İzmir, or to obtain detailed information about the process, you may reach us through the following channels:
📍 Address: Mansuroğlu Mah. Lider Centrio A-Block, Floor 10, Bayraklı / İzmir 📞 Phone: +90 543 541 96 18 💬 WhatsApp: +90 543 541 96 18