Mete Karatay

Mete Karatay is a neurosurgeon and pediatric neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He performs surgeries for the brain, spine, and spinal cord in adults and children. Dr. Karatay uses neuromodulation techniques such as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and spinal cord stimulation. These methods use electrical impulses to regulate nerve activity and treat chronic conditions.

Neurosurgical Specialization

Dr. Karatay treats various neurological and spinal conditions. He performs surgical procedures to treat tumors in the brain, cerebellum, and spinal cord. Additionally, he treats vascular issues including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and cavernomas.

Pediatric Neurosurgery

The doctor performs procedures for congenital and childhood neurological disorders. These include:

• Hydrocephalus treatment
• Tethered cord and diastematomyelia surgery
• Encephalocele and meningocele repair
• Dermal sinus tract excision
• Craniosynostosis correction

Spine and Spinal Cord Care

Dr. Karatay treats degenerative and structural spine diseases. He treats herniated disks in the lumbar and cervical regions. His surgical practice includes spinal stenosis decompression and kyphosis correction. He also performs stabilization for spinal fractures using vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty techniques.

Functional Neurosurgery and Neuromodulation

The specialist treats movement disorders and chronic pain. He performs Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease, tremors, and dystonia. Dr. Karatay also provides:

• Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for epilepsy
• Spinal cord pain stimulator implantation
• Baclofen pump implantation for severe spasticity
• Surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm

Workplace and Technology

Dr. Karatay practices at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul. This hospital is a Center of Excellence for pediatric care. The facility is accredited by both JCI and ISO. Through the hospital, he has access to specialized centers for spine and heart health.