13 Best Rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury Doctors in Istanbul

Professor Baris Metin specialises in functional neuroimaging and neurological rehabilitation at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe.

• Brings international expertise to brain injury cases from clinical practice in Belgium
• Uses advanced functional neuroimaging to map brain recovery and guide treatment
• Designs personalised inpatient rehabilitation plans for traumatic brain injury survivors
• Oversees complex diagnostic tools including video-EEG monitoring and contrast MRI scans
• Specialises in managing co-occurring conditions like memory disorders and chronic pain

Professor Gunesh Yavuzer is a highly qualified specialist at Romatem – Turkey's first chain of rehabilitation hospitals solely dedicated to physical therapy.

• Holds a PhD from Erasmus University in the Netherlands, bringing European clinical standards to patient care
• Specialises in robotic rehabilitation to assist with gait and balance recovery after trauma
• Focuses on functional recovery using advanced gait analysis for tailored treatment plans
• Serves as a senior professor, having helped shape rehabilitation protocols for complex neurological cases

Professor Engin Cakar chairs the national working group for brain stimulation and neurorestoration, bringing high-level expertise to Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Completed advanced neurostimulation training at Harvard Medical School
• Uses Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to assist brain recovery
• Performs electrodiagnostic neurology to evaluate nerve and muscle function
• Leads a large multidisciplinary team of 54 healthcare professionals
• Published 40 international peer-reviewed articles on rehabilitation outcomes

Assistant Professor Bestami Yalvac handles complex recovery cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – one of Turkey's leading multidisciplinarity facilities.

• Lecturer at Galata University specialising in physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Focuses on recovery for hemiplegia and paraplegia following serious injuries
• Qualified in ozone therapy for managing chronic pain and inflammation
• Specialises in spinal health including lumbar slip and disc herniations
• Expertise in nerve compression and brachial plexus injury recovery

Dr Selin Bozkurt specialises in complex neurological recovery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, using robotic technologies to improve outcomes for brain injury patients.

• Uses RoboSpine robotic physical therapy to assist spinal and postural recovery
• Expert in hemiplegia and stroke rehabilitation protocols
• Trained at Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• Uses ultrasound-guided injections and botulinum toxin for muscle spasticity
• Combines traditional medicine with modern pain management therapies

Professor Semih Aki is the founder of the Physical Treatment and Rehabilitation Department at Anadolu Medical Center and a member of the European Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

• Specialises in electroneurophysiology to evaluate nerve and muscle function using electrical tests
• Uses the Adele load suit and verticalizers to help patients regain mobility
• Applies botulinum toxin injections to manage muscle spasticity after brain trauma
• Former professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Expert in clinical neurophysiology and movement disorders

Associate Professor Hulya Sirzai is a leading rehabilitation specialist at Romatem Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital, focusing on recovery from neurological trauma.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted rehabilitation to improve motor function after brain injuries
• Focuses on paediatric rehabilitation for children recovering from neurological conditions
• Previously practiced at Liv Hospital Ulus, a major private Turkish healthcare centre
• Expert in spinal cord injury and stroke recovery protocols
• Trained at the Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Research Hospital

Professor Gunes Yavuzer leads rehabilitation efforts at Romatem Move in Istanbul, holding a prestigious European Board Certificate in physical medicine.

• Trained at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan at Wayne State University
• Holds a PhD from Erasmus University, focusing on neurological recovery
• Specialises in paediatric rehabilitation for children with brain injuries
• Former Professor at Ankara University and Haliç University Faculty of Health Sciences
• Certified by the European Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

Professor Ilker Garipoğlu uses specialised robotic technology to restore mobility for patients recovering from traumatic brain injuries at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Uses the Anti-Gravity treadmill to reduce weight-bearing pressure during gait training
• Employs medical verticalisers to assist with upright posture and circulation
• Provides intensive suspension therapy to improve balance and core strength
• Specialises in both paediatric and neurological rehabilitation for complex cases
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards