Who is Specialist Dr. Secaattin Saçıkay?

Specialist Dr. Secaattin SAÇIKAY is an experienced physician specialized in neurology. Dedicated to understanding the complex nature of nervous system diseases and providing effective solutions for these conditions, Dr. SAÇIKAY stands out with his professional competence.

After completing his general medical education, Dr. SAÇIKAY specialized by receiving advanced training in neurology. During this training, he gained in-depth knowledge and experience regarding the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic methods, and treatment principles of neurological diseases. He has expertise in a wide range of neurological disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles.

The foundation of Specialist Dr. SAÇIKAY’s professional practice is a patient-centered approach and an interest in current medical practices. He strives to understand his patients’ individual needs and determine the most effective treatment strategies. He values open and transparent communication with his patients and prioritizes providing them with detailed information about the treatment process.

Education

Education Type / Position	Institution	Years
Medical Faculty (Military Student)	Ankara University Faculty of Medicine	1977-1983
Continental Service	Malatya 7th Main Jet Base Command	1984-1988
Specialization	Ankara Gülhane Training and Research Hospital	1989-1993

Professional Experience

Years	Institution
1994-1997	Etimesgut Air Hospital
2004-2023	Sincan State Hospital
2024-Halen	A Life Health Group

Medical Areas of Interest

Neurologists are specialists who diagnose, treat, and manage diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, and muscles. Their areas of interest can be quite broad and diverse.

Medical conditions frequently addressed by neurologists:

Stroke: A condition caused by the interruption or reduction of blood flow to the brain.
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): A temporary disruption in brain blood flow.
Brain Hemorrhages: Bleeding occurring within or around the brain (e.g., subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage).
Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST): Formation of a clot in the veins of the brain.
Vascular Dementia: Dementia resulting from damage to the brain's blood vessels.

Parkinson’s Disease: A progressive neurological disorder characterized by tremor, muscle rigidity, and slowness of movement.
Essential Tremor: Involuntary shaking movements.
Dystonia: Involuntary muscle contractions causing abnormal movements.
Huntington’s Disease: A hereditary, progressive brain disorder.

Multipl Skleroz (MS): Merkezi sinir sisteminde (beyin ve omurilik) sinir hasarı sonucu oluşan kronik bir hastalık.

A brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.

Migraine: Severe, throbbing headaches.
Tension-Type Headache: The most common type of headache.
Cluster Headache: Intense, attack-like headaches.

Myasthenia Gravis: An autoimmune disease causing muscle weakness.
Motor Neuron Diseases (MND): Progressive nervous system disorders that cause muscle weakness (e.g., Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - ALS).
Muscular Dystrophies: Genetic disorders causing muscle weakening and wasting.

Alzheimer’s Disease: The most common form of dementia.
Vascular Dementia: Dementia due to damage in the brain's blood vessels.
Frontotemporal Dementia: A type of dementia affecting the brain's frontal and temporal lobes.

Insomnia
Sleep Apnea: Interruption of breathing during sleep.
Restless Legs Syndrome: Uncomfortable sensation in the legs and an urge to move them.

Neuropathy: Symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and pain due to damage in the peripheral nerves.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS): Muscle weakness caused by inflammation of the peripheral nerves.

Diagnostic Neurology Applications

We can create a list of various methods and tests used in the diagnosis of neurological diseases.

Some common diagnostic neurology applications:

Taking the patient’s history (symptoms, onset and duration, family history, medications, etc.)
Assessment of consciousness level, mental status, language functions, and cranial nerves
Examination of motor functions (strength, coordination, reflexes) and sensory system (touch, pain, temperature, vibration)
Posture, gait, and balance examination

Computed Tomography (CT): Used to obtain cross-sectional images of the brain, spinal cord, and other structures
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Highly valuable for diagnosing conditions such as stroke, tumors, and multiple sclerosis due to its superior soft tissue contrast
Angiography: Used to visualize brain vessels; helps identify conditions such as vascular occlusions, aneurysms, and AVMs
Doppler Ultrasonography: Evaluates blood flow in neck vessels (carotid and vertebral arteries)

Electroencephalography (EEG): Records brain waves to assess epilepsy, sleep disorders, and other brain function abnormalities
Electromyography (EMG): Measures electrical activity of muscles and nerves; helps detect muscle diseases and nerve damage
Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS): Evaluates peripheral nerve function; used in diagnosing conditions like nerve compression and neuropathy
Evoked Potentials (EP): Measures electrical responses of the nervous system to specific stimuli (visual, auditory, somatosensory)

Lumbar Puncture (LP): A procedure to examine cerebrospinal fluid; used to diagnose inflammatory or infectious diseases such as meningitis or multiple sclerosis
Muscle or Nerve Biopsy: Rarely performed to examine tissue samples; helps confirm diagnosis of muscle diseases or neuropathies

Performed to determine whether certain neurological diseases (e.g., Huntington’s disease, muscular dystrophies) are inherited

Used to evaluate sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and narcolepsy

Assesses cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, language, and executive functions; used in the diagnosis and follow-up of dementia, traumatic brain injury, and similar conditions.

Last Updated: 8 Şubat 2026 00:19

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