Best Orthopedic Rehabilitation Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Assistant Professor Bestami Yalvac is a specialised rehabilitation consultant at Hisar Hospital with deep expertise in managing neurological recovery and chronic pain. He currently teaches future specialists as a clinical academic at Galata University.

• Specialises in stroke recovery including management of left and right hemiplegia
• Uses ozone therapy and dry needling to manage complex fibromyalgia and rheumatic pain
• Treats spinal cord injuries, paraplegia, and nerve compression cases
• Expertise in sports injury recovery and anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation
• Alumnus of the prestigious Istanbul University Çapa Medical Faculty

Professor Semih Aki is the founder of the Physical Treatment and Rehabilitation Department at Anadolu Medical Center and holds a European Board certification in the field.

• Specialises in electroneurophysiology to precisely assess nerve and muscle function
• Uses innovative recovery tools including the Adele load suit and verticalisers
• Provides targeted treatments like Botulinum toxin injections for muscle spasticity
• Member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation and the Movement Disorder Society
• Former Professor at Istanbul University – a premier medical training institution in Turkey

Professor Recep Caliskan serves as the Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Private Optimed Hospital, where he leads the department specialising in complex musculoskeletal recovery.

• Coordinates structured rehabilitation plans for patients recovering from major bone and joint surgery
• Focuses on trauma care and post-surgical functional restoration
• Previously served at the SSK Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Integrates surgical intervention with targeted physical recovery programmes
• Managed orthopaedic services across Turkish state and private medical institutions

Professor Caglayan Altinbas is a senior specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Bezmialem Vakif University – a leading private medical university in Istanbul
• Completed medical studies at Marmara University in English
• Held senior clinical roles at major regional and private Turkish hospitals
• Teaches at Uskudar University – contributing to the next generation of physical medicine specialists
• Focuses on recovery after complex orthopaedic injuries and surgeries