13 Best Stroke rehabilitation Doctors in Istanbul

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 leads stroke recovery efforts at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, focusing on restoring mobility for patients with hemiplegia and paraplegia.

• Lectures as an Assistant Professor at Galata University in Istanbul
• Specialises in neurological rehabilitation for spinal cord injuries and polio
• Uses ozone therapy as part of a multi-modal approach to recovery
• Expert in treating nerve compression and brachial plexus injuries
• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Medical Faculty – one of Turkey's oldest medical schools

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 Selin Bozkurt is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with a clinical focus on stroke and spinal cord recovery.

• Uses RoboSpine technology for robotic physical therapy to assist patient mobility
• Specialises in hemiplegia rehabilitation and complex pain management
• Provides ultrasound-guided intra-articular injections for precise treatment delivery
• Integrates botulinum toxin injections to manage post-stroke muscle spasticity
• Experienced in treating paediatric orthopaedic disorders including scoliosis and torticollis

Professor Baris Metin is a leader in neurology at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe. He specialises in using functional neuroimaging to drive better recovery outcomes for stroke and traumatic brain injury patients.

• Combines physical therapy with targeted TMS sessions for stroke recovery
• Completed advanced research and doctoral studies at Ghent University in Belgium
• Expert in functional neuroimaging to map brain activity and guide treatment
• Designs focused rehabilitation plans for both adults and paediatric patients
• Specialist in neurological rehabilitation and movement disorders

Dr. Celal Salcini is a neurologist and epileptologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in electrophysiology, movement disorders, and dementias. He serves as a neurology specialist at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. Dr. Salcini translates clinical research into patient care for multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

• Performs Video-EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG) for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, essential tremors, and complex spinal pain.
• Authored a chapter on spinal cord diseases for Merritt's Neurology Handbook.
• Provides care in English, Serbian, Bosnian, and Turkish.

Professor Gunes Yavuzer is a highly credentialed specialist who leads physical medicine and rehabilitation at Romatem Move Çamlıca. He holds a European Board Certificate and brings international expertise from Michigan in the USA.

• Completed advanced research at Erasmus University in the Netherlands
• Fellowship training at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in the United States
• Recognised as a Professor since 2011 with extensive academic leadership
• Specialises in physical medicine and paediatric rehabilitation cases
• Member of the European Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

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.