Rehabilitation Doctors in Turkey — Page 5

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.

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a specialised dietician at Ümran Medical Centre who focus on evidence-based nutrition to support physical recovery and long-term health.

• Provides clinical nutrition for metabolic conditions like diabetes and heart disease
• Designs sports nutrition plans to improve recovery times and physical performance
• Develops paediatric meal plans to support healthy growth and adolescent development
• Creates personalised weight management programmes to improve body composition

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a specialist general surgeon at Umran Medical Centre with academic training from Dokuz Eylul University. She focuses on surgical recovery and rehabilitation through minimally invasive techniques.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery to reduce post-operative pain and speed up patient recovery
• Manages surgical rehabilitation for gastrointestinal conditions and gallbladder diseases
• Expertise in endocrine surgery for thyroid and adrenal gland disorders
• Provides surgical care for both benign and malignant breast conditions

Dr Erdem Gelegen is a specialist ophthalmologist based at Ümran Medical Centre with over 20 years of clinical experience in eye surgery. He focuses on restoring and preserving vision through precise microsurgical techniques.

• Specialises in phacoemulsification – a modern technique for cataract removal using ultrasound
• Performs premium intraocular lens (IOL) implantation to replace cloudy natural lenses
• Corrects vision disorders like myopia and astigmatism using refractive laser surgery
• Manages diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration to prevent permanent vision loss
• Treats glaucoma through both surgical and medical intervention

Dr Cevat Azeroglu is a radiology specialist at Ümran Medical Centre, providing the diagnostic foundation for effective rehabilitation. He focuses on musculoskeletal and neurological imaging to guide recovery plans.

• Performs diagnostic evaluations for musculoskeletal and chest diseases using conventional radiology
• Specialises in cross-sectional MRI and CT imaging for neurological and cardiovascular conditions
• Uses vascular and soft tissue ultrasound to monitor physical recovery and tissue health
• Employs interventional radiology for minimally invasive procedures guided by precise imaging techniques

Professor Nurten Kuchukchakir serves as Chief Physician at Romatem Bursa, where she specialises in neurological and orthopaedic recovery.

• Manages stroke, spinal cord injury, and Parkinson's disease rehabilitation
• Expert in robotic rehabilitation to assist movement and speed up recovery
• Uses ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for muscle stiffness and pain
• Integrates manual therapy, acupuncture, and ozone therapy into standard care plans
• Member of the Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association