9 Best Rehabilitation with "Lokomat" Doctors in Istanbul

Professor Gunesh Yavuzer is a leading specialist in robotic rehabilitation who holds a PhD from Erasmus University in the Netherlands.

• Specialises in using advanced tools like Lokomat for neurological and orthopaedic recovery
• Focuses on gait analysis and balance disorders to help patients regain mobility
• Directs complex stroke and spinal cord injury programmes at Romatem Rehabilitation Centres
• Published extensive research on functional recovery through modern rehabilitation techniques
• Awarded full professorship at Ankara University for her expertise in physical therapy

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.

Professor Baris Topcular leads the neurological rehabilitation team at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specialises in using Lokomat robotic systems and exoskeleton technology to help patients recover movement after complex neurological events.

• Oversees integrated rehabilitation protocols for Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis
• Faculty member at Istanbul Bilim University Department of Neurology
• Specialised in molecular neuroimaging for precise diagnostic tracking during recovery
• Completed research at the University of Basel Neurology Clinic in Switzerland
• Coordinates advanced care including deep brain stimulation and botulinum toxin therapy

With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience, the doctor is a highly accomplished specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. Clinical expertise encompasses hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery. The doctor has held significant positions at various training and research hospitals, including serving as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor has pursued international professional development, including an observership at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. After being appointed Associate Professor in 2018, the doctor attained the rank of Professor in 2024 and currently practices as a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Associate Professor Бусе Чагла Ары is a neurological specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital who specialises in mobility and recovery for movement disorders.

• Member of the Turkish Neurology Society Neurorehabilitation Working Group
• Active member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing Parkinson's disease, dementia, and complex sleep disorders
• Fluent in English for clear communication with international patients

Associate Professor Hulya Sirazi lead robotic rehabilitation at Romatem Move Çamlıca, specialising in advanced recovery for stroke and spinal cord injury patients.

• Trained at Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on robotic-assisted therapy for both adults and children
• Validated the Turkish Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) for clinical use
• Expertise includes orthopaedic rehabilitation and post-fracture recovery
• Manages complex cases of bone resorption and fibromyalgia

Professor Yavuzer is a European Board-certified specialist who leads the team at Romatem Move, focusing on high-tech robotic gait training. She holds a PhD from Erasmus University and has completed clinical work at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

• Holds a European Board Certificate in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Former Associate Professor at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in paediatric rehabilitation for children with mobility challenges
• Completed advanced clinical research at Wayne State University in the USA
• Recognised as a Professor since 2011 for her academic contributions