Best Rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Turkan Tunerir is the Medical Director and founder of Fizyomer Terapia, where she has personally managed more than 900 specialist rehabilitation treatments.

• Specialises in creating individualised therapy programmes for paediatric cerebral palsy cases
• Personally reviews and analyses all medical documents to prepare custom treatment plans
• Conducts weekly clinical examinations and evaluations to track patient progress
• Oversees a specialist team providing integrated physical therapy and rehabilitation

Professor Fatih Temizturk is a physical medicine specialist at Nobel Medical Centre who uses advanced injection therapies to manage muscle spasticity in children.

• Performs Botox injections under ultrasound control to relax stiff muscles and improve mobility
• Uses Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Concentrated Growth Factor to support tissue recovery
• Former Assistant Professor at Dumlupınar University Medical Faculty where he trained future specialists
• Provides targeted dry needling and trigger point injections for chronic pain relief
• Specialises in neurological rehabilitation for both cerebral palsy and spinal cord injuries

Sule Temizturk specialises in paediatric rehabilitation at the Nobel Centre, where she designs intensive recovery plans for children with complex neurological needs.

• Conducts detailed neurological examinations to tailor specific therapy programmes
• Uses hydrotherapy and occupational therapy to improve childhood independence
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – a top-tier Turkish institution
• Specialises in treating musculoskeletal and rheumatological disorders alongside neurological care
• Performs trigger point injections and dry needling to manage muscle tension

Professor Nihal Ozaras combines her clinical practice with a Master of Neuroscience to provide a deeper understanding of pediatric brain recovery. She focuses on neurological rehabilitation at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Completed a clinical observership at Harvard University Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston
• Specialises in botulinum toxin applications for managing muscle spasticity in children
• Graduate of the IU Cerrahpasa English Faculty of Medicine
• Broad expertise in diagnosing and managing complex musculoskeletal disorders
• Trained at Bezmialem University with a focus on neurological recovery programmes

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.

Dr Merve Cemil graduated with an honour degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa and specialises in complex neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation at Central Hospital.

• Specialised in physical medicine and rehabilitation at a dedicated Turkish research hospital
• Expert in ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injections for precise pain management and mobility
• Performs perineural and intramuscular injections to assist with muscle tone issues
• Provides targeted neurological rehabilitation for children with movement disorders
• Trained in manual therapy and platelet-rich plasma treatments for joint health

Dr Caglayan Altinbas practices at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation for complex paediatric conditions.

• Trained at Bezmialem Vakif University in physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Completed medical education in English at Marmara University
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists
• Works within a major university hospital setting for multidisciplinary care

Dr Muhsin Doran specialises in robotic-assisted rehabilitation for children at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on restoring mobility through Neurological Rehabilitation.

• Uses the ER2School robotic system specifically designed for school-aged recovery
• Performs ultrasound-guided injections to manage musculoskeletal pain and spasticity
• Specialised training at the Istanbul Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Expertise includes manual therapy and scoliosis management for paediatric cases

Professor Yavuzer is a specialist in neuro-rehabilitation who holds a PhD from Erasmus University in the Netherlands – a global hub for medical research.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted rehabilitation for movement and functional recovery
• Expert in clinical gait analysis to assess and improve walking patterns
• Practises at Romatem Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Centres
• Full Professor of Physical Therapy since 2011 with extensive research background
• Focuses on advanced treatments for neurological balance and motor disorders

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.