Best Orthopedic Rehabilitation Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Turkan Tunerir is the Medical Director of Fizyomer Terapia, having performed over 900 successful rehabilitation treatments for international patients.

• Specialises in creating individualised therapy programmes for complex orthopaedic recovery
• Personally reviews all clinical materials to prepare tailored patient treatment plans
• Expert in integrating ozone therapy sessions into physical rehabilitation schedules
• Provides weekly specialist evaluations to monitor and adjust patient progress

Assistant Professor Bestami Yalvac is a specialised rehabilitation consultant at Hisar Hospital with deep expertise in managing neurological recovery and chronic pain. He currently teaches future specialists as a clinical academic at Galata University.

• Specialises in stroke recovery including management of left and right hemiplegia
• Uses ozone therapy and dry needling to manage complex fibromyalgia and rheumatic pain
• Treats spinal cord injuries, paraplegia, and nerve compression cases
• Expertise in sports injury recovery and anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation
• Alumnus of the prestigious Istanbul University Çapa Medical Faculty

Dr. Semih Aki is the founder of the Physical Treatment and Rehabilitation Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in electroneurophysiology, botulinum toxin injections, and PRP therapy. Dr. Aki previously served as a professor at Istanbul University for several years. He treats complex cases involving stroke recovery and spinal cord injuries.

• Member of the European Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Expert in neural and ozone therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Practices at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation.

Dr Merve Cemil graduated with an Honours Degree from the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine before specialising at Turkey’s premier Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Hospital.

• Specialises in ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injections for precise pain management
• Expert in orthopaedic rehabilitation for post-surgical recovery and injury
• Focuses on lymphedema rehabilitation and manual therapy techniques
• Utilises regenerative treatments including PRP therapy and prolotherapy
• Expertise includes managing complex temporomandibular joint disorders

Professor Caglayan Altinbas is a senior specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Bezmialem Vakif University – a leading private medical university in Istanbul
• Completed medical studies at Marmara University in English
• Held senior clinical roles at major regional and private Turkish hospitals
• Teaches at Uskudar University – contributing to the next generation of physical medicine specialists
• Focuses on recovery after complex orthopaedic injuries and surgeries

Professor Fatih Temizturk is a highly qualified physiatrist who previously served as an Assistant Professor at Dumlupınar University Medical Faculty.

• Specialises in musculoskeletal recovery and chronic pain management through injection therapies
• Uses USG-controlled intra-articular injections and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for joint healing
• Expert in dry needling and trigger point injections for mobility improvement
• Experienced in neural therapy to address dysfunction in the nervous system
• Trained in physical medicine at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

Dr Sule Temizturk is a specialist at Nobel Medical, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, focusing on recovery from complex musculoskeletal issues and orthopaedic surgeries.

• Performs intra-articular and trigger point injections for targeted joint pain relief
• Uses dry needling techniques to release tension in muscle tissues
• Develops recovery plans at Nobel, Turkey's first rehabilitation centre with thermal pool access
• Specialises in mobility restoration after major bone and joint procedures
• Trained at Ankara University Medical Faculty, one of the country's oldest medical schools

Professor Muhsin Doran is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on robotic-assisted recovery and pain management.

• Specialises in ER2School robotic rehabilitation for motor skill recovery
• Expert in ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injections for targeted pain relief
• Provides manual therapy and prolotherapy for joint and ligament repair
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Trained at the Istanbul Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Research Hospital

Professor Gunesh Yavuzer is a leading figure in orthopaedic recovery who earned a PhD from Erasmus University in the Netherlands to advance rehabilitation techniques.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted rehabilitation for precise functional recovery
• Expert in quantitative gait analysis to fix complex walking and balance disorders
• Currently a Senior Physician at Romatem Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Centres
• Publishes international research on advanced orthopaedic and neurological recovery protocols
• Focuses on restoring mobility after spinal cord injuries and major surgeries

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.

Dr. Recep Caliskan heads the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department at Private Optimed Hospital. He specializes in orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation. Dr. Caliskan earned his medical degree from Uludag University. He completed his surgical residency at SSK Istanbul Training and Research Hospital.

• Previous orthopedic specialist at SSK and Government Hospital Training and Research Hospital.
• Served as a medical faculty assistant at Anadolu University.
• Works at Private Optimed Hospital, which treats over 250,000 patients annually.
• The clinic holds ISO certification and WHO baby-friendly accreditation.

Professor Mehmet Taskoparan specialises in advanced spinal reconstruction and joint replacement at Private Anadolu Hospital. He uses closed-system surgery for spinal fractures to significantly reduce patient recovery times.

• Performs endoscopic spinal techniques for stenosis and scoliosis through small incisions
• Uses 3D technology for precise knee and hip replacement implant placement
• Refines joint function with total prostheses for ankles, shoulders, and fingers
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Arthroplasty Society