Rehabilitation Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Professor Nurten Kuchukchakir serves as Chief Physician at Romatem Bursa, where she specialises in neurological and orthopaedic recovery.

• Manages stroke, spinal cord injury, and Parkinson's disease rehabilitation
• Expert in robotic rehabilitation to assist movement and speed up recovery
• Uses ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for muscle stiffness and pain
• Integrates manual therapy, acupuncture, and ozone therapy into standard care plans
• Member of the Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association

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

Areas of Expertise

Stroke Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Robotic Rehabilitation

Atroplasty Rehabilitation

Fracture Rehabilitation

Osteoarthritis (Calcification)

Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption)

Fibromyalgia

Medicine

Education

Faculty of Medicine

Specialization: Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor: 12.10.2015

Publications

Erkin Gülten, Elhan Atilla H, Aybay Canan, Şirzai Hülya, Özel Sumru (2007) Validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). 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 Mehmet Taskoparan specialises in orthopaedic rehabilitation at Private Anadolu Hospital. He focuses on minimally invasive techniques that help patients recover faster from spinal and joint injuries.

• Performs kyphoplasty to treat spinal fractures using a small balloon and bone cement
• Uses endoscopic and percutaneous spinal surgery for less pain and quicker mobility
• Provides three-dimensional knee and hip surgery for precise joint reconstruction
• Offers Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) to treat chronic heel and elbow pain
• Expert in sports injury recovery including ACL repair and shoulder arthroscopy

Dr Cigdem Cinar is a specialist in neuro-rehabilitation at Biruni University Hospital, focusing on restoring mobility through robotic-assisted technology.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted gait training to help patients with spinal cord injuries and stroke regain walking ability
• Expert in managing neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction following traumatic brain or spinal injuries
• Uses ultrasound-guided injections for precise pain management in shoulder impingement and joint issues
• Member of the Scoliosis Research and Treatment Association, specialising in adolescent scoliosis care

Dr Caglayan Altinbas is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He provides comprehensive recovery programmes for both adults and children with complex physical needs.

• Focuses on paediatric rehabilitation for conditions like cerebral palsy
• Manages spinal cord injury recovery to help improve patient mobility
• Performs orthopaedic rehabilitation for post-surgical or injury recovery
• Trained in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Graduated from the Marmara University English medical programme