Rehabilitation Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Merve Cemil graduated with honors from the Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Central Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Cemil treats complex neurological and orthopedic conditions using ultrasound-guided injection techniques.

• Performs spinal, intramuscular, and perineural injections under ultrasound guidance.
• Treats stroke, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injury patients.
• Provides specialized care for lymphedema and temporomandibular joint disorders.
• Maintains expertise in manual therapy, PRP, prolotherapy, and ozone therapy.

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.

Dr. Kultinee Klinpoon is a physical therapist and the founder of Sanpiti Rehabilitation Center in Bangkok. She has performed over 5,000 procedures throughout her career. She specializes in stroke recovery, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injury rehab. Dr. Klinpoon graduated from Mahidol University. She previously served as a National Team physical therapist for Thailand.

• Expert in the "Intensive Active Rehabilitation" method for neurological recovery.
• Treats stroke patients during the critical three-to-six-month recovery period.
• Performs specialized treatments like Bobath therapy and occupational therapy.
• Works at Sanpiti, a clinic licensed by the Thai Ministry of Health.

Dr Nivit Karla is a specialist at PrimeCare Bkk who focuses on cardiovascular recovery and internal medicine. He completed his medical training at the prestigious Siriraj Medical School at Mahidol University.

• Specialises in cardiology-led rehabilitation and internal medicine
• Trained in cardiology intervention at Rajavithi Hospital
• Focuses on recovery protocols for patients with heart conditions
• Provides bilingual consultations in English and Thai

Dr Rawipa Khunnarong specialises in neurorehabilitation at PYONG Rehabilitation Group, focusing on stroke and spinal cord injury recovery through interventional techniques.

• Treats swallowing difficulties via dysphagia assessment and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
• Offers pain management using dry needling and specialised musculoskeletal interventions
• Manages complex recovery cases for patients with neurological disorders and functional impairments
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to improve mobility and patient outcomes

Dr Patthama Likitwittaya graduated with first class honours and serves as a lead researcher in neurological gait improvement at PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

• Specialises in stroke recovery and spinal cord injury rehabilitation
• Uses ultrasound-guided rehab and shock wave technology for pain management
• Led research into vibrotactile stimulation to improve walking in Parkinson's patients
• Residency trained at Chulalongkorn University – Thailand's top medical school
• Diplomate of the Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine

Dr Thanit Tundamrongpong is a board-certified specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine who focuses on neurorehabilitation and stroke recovery at PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

• Uses robotic and wearable exoskeleton gait training to help patients regain movement
• Specialises in ultrasound-guided interventions for precise chronic pain relief
• Performs hydrodissection to release trapped nerves and improve mobility
• Expert in spasticity management and movement disorders using toxin injection strategies
• Coordinates interdisciplinary teams to manage complex functional recovery after major illness

Dr Kittiprachakul is a board-certified physiatrist at PYONG Rehabilitation Group who specialises in technology-driven recovery for stroke, spinal cord, and Parkinson's patients.

• Treats chronic pain using Western Dry Needling to target myofascial trigger points
• Specialises in cardiac rehabilitation and geriatric care for ageing populations
• Trained in advanced neurorehabilitation at the Korean National Rehabilitation Center
• Currently a Ph.D. candidate at Thailand's prestigious Chulalongkorn University

Dr Sirada Udombhakdibongse is a physiatrist at PYONG Rehabilitation Group specialising in ultrasound-guided interventions for precise pain relief and recovery.

• Focuses on stroke rehabilitation using targeted therapy to restore movement
• Expert in managing chronic pain through dry needling and myofascial techniques
• Specialises in geriatric and sports rehabilitation for all age groups
• Trained at the Atlantic Sport Health System in the USA
• Residency at Phramongkutklao Hospital, a leading military medical centre in Thailand

Dr Khumchum is a board-certified physiatrist at PYONG Rehabilitation Group specialising in robotic-assisted recovery and neurorehabilitation.

• Uses wearable exoskeleton technology to help patients regain movement and independence after neurological injury
• Performs ultrasound-guided hydrodissection to treat trapped nerves and chronic pain without major surgery
• Expert in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for non-invasive brain stimulation during recovery
• Specialises in swallowing rehabilitation for head and neck cancer patients to improve quality of life
• Leads interdisciplinary teams to create personalised plans for stroke and geriatric rehabilitation