Best Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Fatih Temizturk is a highly specialised physiatrist who served as an Assistant Professor at Dumlupınar University Faculty of Medicine. He leads complex recovery programmes at the Nobel Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Centre.

• Specialises in neurological rehabilitation for spinal cord injuries and stroke recovery
• Uses Botox injections to manage muscle spasticity and improve patient mobility
• Expert in ultrasound-guided and intra-articular injections for precise pain management
• Provides hydrotherapy and occupational therapy within integrated rehabilitation plans
• Trained at the prestigious Hacettepe University Medical School

Dr Sule Temizturk specialises in complex neurological recovery at the Nobel Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Centre. She develops individualised plans to restore mobility and independence for patients with spinal cord injuries.

• Focuses on neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation for adults and children
• Uses hydrotherapy and occupational therapy to improve patient self-reliance
• Expert in musculoskeletal pain management including intra-articular injections
• Trained at Ankara University Medical Faculty – one of Turkey's top-tier medical schools
• Handles recovery for stroke, multiple sclerosis, and chronic rheumatological disorders

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.

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.

Assistant Professor Bestami Yalvac serves as a senior specialist at Galata University and treats complex mobility issues including paraplegia and hemiplegia.

• Specialises in spinal cord problems and nerve compression management
• Uses targeted ozone therapy for long-term rehabilitation cases
• Expertise includes dry needling and kinesiotape for mobility support
• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Medical Faculty – one of Turkey's premier research hospitals
• Treats varied spinal conditions including spondylolisthesis and hypolordosis

Professor Berrin Akpinar uses recovery techniques at a centre reporting a 98% success rate for intensive rehabilitation programmes.

• Specialises in restorative therapy for spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries
• Uses the Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment to evaluate patient recovery
• Provides intensive rehabilitation programmes for both adult and paediatric cases
• Uses neural therapy and ozone application to manage chronic pain and stimulate healing
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University Medical School in physical medicine and rehabilitation

Professor Altinbas is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a strong academic background.

• Holds a teaching position at Uskudar University – a leading Turkish institution for health sciences
• Completed specialised training at Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on restoring patient mobility through tailored physical medicine programmes
• Practised at both the Batman Regional State Hospital and major private clinics like Medicana

Dr. Gunes Yavuzer has been a Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation since February 2011. He became an Associate Professor in April 2003. He earned the European Board Certificate in 2004. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialty training in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation there. He later earned his doctorate at Erasmus University.

His clinical and academic roles have included Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Hospitals and the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Wayne State University (USA). He has also worked with Haliç University Faculty of Health Sciences, Formed Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic in Istanbul, and Romatem Move.