Rehabilitation Doctors Abroad — Page 18

Iva Pervan is a senior psychologist and specialist facilitator at the DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre.

• Leading practitioner for holistic recovery at DARA Rehabilitation
• Integrates clinical psychology with yoga and therapeutic meditation
• Focuses on mindfulness-based relapse prevention and emotional regulation
• Specialises in mind-body connection for long-term health and wellbeing

The doctor is an Associate Professor specializing in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, with extensive expertise in stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric rehabilitation. Clinical focus includes robotic rehabilitation, arthroplasty and fracture recovery, as well as the management of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia.

The doctor completed specialized training at the Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital. Academic and clinical contributions include significant research on the validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI), published in the journal Disability and Rehabilitation.

Hamide Uzun is a nutritionist andwellness expert at Cosmos Clinic & Rehabilitation Center. She uses evidence-based nutrition to help patients recover through specialised detox and anti-ageing programmes.

• Graduated from Erciyes University Health Sciences Faculty
• Currently completing a PhD at Izmir Katip Celebi University
• Focuses on correcting eating habits for long-term health recovery
• Expertise in wellness protocols that support physical and mental harmony
• Specialises in sustainable lifestyle changes within rehabilitation settings

Associate Professor Cevdet Duger is a dual specialist in reanimation and algology at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He focuses on chronic pain rehabilitation through interventional and needle-based therapies.

• Specialises in interventional pain treatment and radiofrequency therapy
• Manages complex chronic conditions including cancer pain and migraines
• Uses neural therapy and PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) for tissue healing
• Performs specialised procedures such as pain pump implantation and acupuncture
• Trained at Inonu University and Cumhuriyet University in Turkey

Dr Seongcheol Moon is the Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital. He is a leading expert in shoulder and elbow rehabilitation after major joint surgery.

• Fellowship-trained in shoulder and elbow surgery at Kyung Hee University Hospital
• Specialises in post-surgical recovery for rotator cuff tears and joint dislocations
• Uses research-backed protocols for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty rehabilitation
• Serves as an Edition Committee Member for the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Association
• Member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Siirikarn Tewaboon is a senior physical therapist at InterRehab specializing in musculoskeletal recovery and postural control. She leads specialist physical therapy teams within private international hospitals.

• Certified in Redcord Neurac 1 for neuromuscular activation and pain management
• Member of the Physical Therapy Council of Thailand
• Researched postural control and walking stability in elderly patients
• Focuses on total office syndrome solutions and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

Professor Lim is a pioneer in spinal care who developed the world's first painless spinal fusion surgery and mini spinal fusion techniques.

• Certified in non-surgical exercise therapy from the University of Florida
• Focuses on spinal tumours, scoliosis, and artificial disc rehabilitation
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society (KSNS)
• Trained in minimal-access surgery at the Medical Education and Research Institute
• Introduced anterior cervical foraminotomy to Korea for nerve decompression

Dr Sultan Kavrut provides targeted rehabilitation care for gynaecological conditions at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. She focuses on helping women manage symptoms and recover through personalised treatment plans.

• Treats Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) using evidence-based management protocols
• Manages endometriosis through tailored care to improve patient comfort
• Trained at the Zeynep Kamil Institute, a major centre for women's health
• Graduate of Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's top medical schools