Best Neurological Rehabilitation Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Baris Metin has performed over 900 neurological procedures and specialises in functional neuroimaging at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Bridges the gap between diagnosis and recovery with international experience from Belgium and Turkey
• Combines physical therapy with advanced Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) sessions for stroke and injury recovery
• Expert in managing complex epilepsy cases using video-EEG monitoring and precise neuroimaging
• Oversees specialised paediatric rehabilitation programmes for children with cerebral palsy

Dr. Ali Zirh has performed over 1,400 deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedures in Turkey. He specializes in treating Parkinson’s disease and complex movement disorders. Dr. Zirh holds a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of DBS patients. He uses microelectrode recording to ensure high precision during brain surgery.

• Completed training at Johns Hopkins, the University of Virginia, and Toronto Western Hospital.
• Winner of the Elekta Award for stereotactic and functional neurosurgery.
• Performed more than 1,900 surgical interventions for movement disorders.
• Member of the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.

Dr. Sule Temizturk is a physical medicine specialist at Nobel Rehabilitation Center in Pamukkale. She specializes in neurological and orthopedic recovery for children and adults. Dr. Temizturk treats musculoskeletal disorders and complex rheumatological diseases. She earned her medical degree from Ankara University.

• Specializes in stroke, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis rehabilitation.
• Performs dry needling, trigger point injections, and intra-articular injections.
• Treats pediatric patients for conditions including cerebral palsy.
• Practices at a center popular with Turkish celebrities and international patients.

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a leading specialist in functional neurosurgery, having completed a prestigious Deep Brain Stimulation fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.

• Specialises in surgical interventions for movement disorders, spasticity, and chronic pain
• Expert in MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) for non-invasive neurological treatment
• Member of the European and World Societies for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
• Served as a board member for the Turkish Neurosurgical Society’s functional section
• Extensive academic background with over 30 international publications on neurosurgical outcomes

Dr Fatih Temizturk has performed over 1,100 rehabilitation procedures and was previously an Assistant Professor at Dumlupınar University.

• Specialises in recovery following stroke, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injury
• Expert in treating muscle spasticity using targeted Botox injections
• Uses USG-controlled and intra-articular injections for precise pain management
• Provides paediatric rehabilitation for children living with cerebral palsy
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools

Dr. Berrin Akpinar is a physical therapy specialist at Fizyomer Terapia Medical Center. She treats rheumatologic disorders and neurological conditions. Dr. Akpinar completed her medical training at Ege University. She later specialized at the Dokuz Eylül University Medical School. Her practice combines traditional rehabilitation with specific injection and gas therapies.

• Performs PRP therapy, neural therapy, and ozone applications.
• Treats children with cerebral palsy and adults after a stroke.
• Manages rehabilitation for spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.
• Works at an ISO-certified center with a 98% success rate for intensive rehab.

Professor Gunesh Yavuzer is a senior specialist at Romatem – Turkey's leading rehabilitation group – where she leads advanced recovery programmes for complex stroke and spinal injuries.

• Holds a PhD from Erasmus University in the Netherlands – a world-renowned centre for functional recovery research
• Specialises in robotic-assisted rehabilitation to help patients regain mobility after neurological trauma
• Uses clinical gait analysis to design precise balance and walking therapies
• Former university professor, having trained the next generation of physical therapy specialists
• Expert in treating Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's disease using evidence-based protocols

Dr. Nurten Kuchukchakir is the Chief Physician at Romatem Bursa. She specializes in neurological, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Dr. Kuchukchakir uses robotic rehabilitation and pain management techniques. She treats complex conditions like spinal cord injuries, stroke, and cerebral palsy.

• Expert in Lokomat robotic gait training and hydrotherapy.
• Certified in ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal and botulinum toxin injections.
• Performs specialized therapies like neural therapy, acupuncture, and ozone therapy.
• Member of the Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association.