11 Best Inpatient rehabilitation Doctors in Istanbul

Professor Baris Metin leads neurological rehabilitation at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, Europe’s second-ranked facility for brain disorders.

• Specialises in stroke and traumatic brain injury recovery through tailored inpatient programmes
• Holds a doctorate in psychology alongside his neurology training for a dual-expertise approach
• Completed a high-level research fellowship at Ghent University in Belgium focusing on neuroimaging
• Uses functional MRI and video-EEG for precise mapping of brain function during recovery
• Manages complex rehabilitation for movement disorders, Parkinson's, and cerebral palsy

Dr Yusuf Erçin Yılmaz is a psychiatry specialist at Moodist Hospital who focuses on inpatient rehabilitation through a mix of medication and therapy.

• Trained at Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital – a major specialist centre
• Researched the relationship between suicide risk and metacognition in bipolar patients
• Managed outpatient and consultation liaison psychiatry at Istinye University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital
• Focuses on internal dynamics and cognitive processes for lasting recovery
• Provides holistic support including family dynamics and individual motivation factors

Dr. Gunesh Yavuzer is a professor of physical therapy and a senior physician at Romatem Rehabilitation Centers. He holds a PhD from Erasmus University in the Netherlands. Dr. Yavuzer specializes in neurological recovery using robotic rehabilitation and gait analysis. He treats complex conditions like stroke, spinal cord injury, and Parkinson’s disease.

• Expert in robotic gait training and functional recovery for orthopedic cases.
• Published researcher with numerous international works in rehabilitation medicine.
• Treats patients at Romatem Hospitals, a center serving over 5,000 patients annually.
• Performs specialized procedures including Lokomat therapy and Anti-Gravity treadmill training.

Dr. Engin Cakar is a professor and rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Göztepe and Memorial Şişli Hospitals. He specializes in pain medicine, electrodiagnostic neurology, and stroke rehabilitation. Dr. Cakar chair’s the Brain Stimulation and Neurorestoration Working Group. He completed training in brain stimulation at Harvard Medical School.

• Author of over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Treats complex cases using transcranial magnetic and direct current stimulation.
• Is a member of the European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, a center known for neurosurgery excellence.

Assistant Professor Bestami Yalvac serves as a faculty member at Galata University and focuses on neuro-rehabilitation and complex pain management.

• Specialises in stroke recovery and paralysis cases including hemiplegia and paraplegia
• Treats spinal cord injuries and structural issues like spondylolisthesis and lumbar hernia
• Uses ozone therapy and dry needling for chronic pain and rheumatic conditions
• Manages sports-related trauma including anterior cruciate ligament tears and chondromalacia
• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Medical Faculty – one of Turkey's premier medical schools

Dr Selin Bozkurt specialises in robotic physical therapy using the RoboSpine system at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. She leads inpatient recovery programmes for patients recovering from major strokes and spinal cord injuries.

• Expert in ultrasound-guided intra-articular injections for precise joint pain management
• Uses botulinum toxin injections to treat muscle spasticity in hemiplegia cases
• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedic disorders including scoliosis and torticollis
• Integrates traditional neural therapy and acupuncture with modern robotic rehabilitation
• Managed complex inpatient cases at Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin is a psychiatrist and lecturer at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in eating disorders, sexual dysfunctions, and psychosomatic conditions. Dr. Metin is a certified sexual therapist trained by the Sexual Education, Research, and Treatment Association. She treats patients in English, French, and Turkish at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital.

• Serves as the supervisor for the Pink Clinic at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.
• Completed specialized training in cognitive and behavioral therapies.
• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked as the second-best brain hospital in Europe.

Professor Gunes Yavuzer is a highly credentialed specialist who leads rehabilitation programmes at Romatem Move Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital.

• Holds a European Board Certificate in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Completed advanced medical research at Erasmus University
• Gained international clinical experience at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in the USA
• Specialises in paediatric rehabilitation for children with physical impairments
• Serves as a Professor, training the next generation of rehabilitation specialists

Dr. Ilker Garipoğlu is a pediatric rehabilitation specialist at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats children with cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Garipoğlu works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually. He offers online consultations for international families.

• Uses suspension therapy and Anti-Gravity treadmill training.
• Treats multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries.
• Performs neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation for children.
• Uses specialized gross therapy tools and verticalizers.