Best Orthopedic Rehabilitation Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Sule Temizturk is a specialist at Nobel Medical, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, focusing on recovery from complex musculoskeletal issues and orthopaedic surgeries.

• Performs intra-articular and trigger point injections for targeted joint pain relief
• Uses dry needling techniques to release tension in muscle tissues
• Develops recovery plans at Nobel, Turkey's first rehabilitation centre with thermal pool access
• Specialises in mobility restoration after major bone and joint procedures
• Trained at Ankara University Medical Faculty, one of the country's oldest medical schools

Assistant Professor Bestami Yalvac is a specialised rehabilitation consultant at Hisar Hospital with deep expertise in managing neurological recovery and chronic pain. He currently teaches future specialists as a clinical academic at Galata University.

• Specialises in stroke recovery including management of left and right hemiplegia
• Uses ozone therapy and dry needling to manage complex fibromyalgia and rheumatic pain
• Treats spinal cord injuries, paraplegia, and nerve compression cases
• Expertise in sports injury recovery and anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation
• Alumnus of the prestigious Istanbul University Çapa Medical Faculty

Dr. Fatih Temizturk is a rehabilitation specialist at Nobel Medical Center in Pamukkale. He specializes in neurological and orthopedic recovery for children and adults. Dr. Temizturk is a former Assistant Professor at Dumlupınar University. He focuses on musculoskeletal diseases and rheumatological conditions.

• Performs USG-controlled injections, PRP, and CGF therapy for joint pain.
• Treats children with cerebral palsy and patients recovering from strokes.
• Specializes in Botox injections for neurological and musculoskeletal disorders.
• Practices at a center using thermal mineral water and natural mud therapy.

Professor Semih Aki is the founder of the Physical Treatment and Rehabilitation Department at Anadolu Medical Center and holds a European Board certification in the field.

• Specialises in electroneurophysiology to precisely assess nerve and muscle function
• Uses innovative recovery tools including the Adele load suit and verticalisers
• Provides targeted treatments like Botulinum toxin injections for muscle spasticity
• Member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation and the Movement Disorder Society
• Former Professor at Istanbul University – a premier medical training institution in Turkey

Professor Gunesh Yavuzer is a leading figure in orthopaedic recovery who earned a PhD from Erasmus University in the Netherlands to advance rehabilitation techniques.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted rehabilitation for precise functional recovery
• Expert in quantitative gait analysis to fix complex walking and balance disorders
• Currently a Senior Physician at Romatem Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Centres
• Publishes international research on advanced orthopaedic and neurological recovery protocols
• Focuses on restoring mobility after spinal cord injuries and major surgeries

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.

Professor Mehmet Taskoparan specialises in advanced spinal reconstruction and joint replacement at Private Anadolu Hospital. He uses closed-system surgery for spinal fractures to significantly reduce patient recovery times.

• Performs endoscopic spinal techniques for stenosis and scoliosis through small incisions
• Uses 3D technology for precise knee and hip replacement implant placement
• Refines joint function with total prostheses for ankles, shoulders, and fingers
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Arthroplasty Society

Professor Recep Caliskan serves as the Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Private Optimed Hospital, where he leads the department specialising in complex musculoskeletal recovery.

• Coordinates structured rehabilitation plans for patients recovering from major bone and joint surgery
• Focuses on trauma care and post-surgical functional restoration
• Previously served at the SSK Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Integrates surgical intervention with targeted physical recovery programmes
• Managed orthopaedic services across Turkish state and private medical institutions

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.

Professor Caglayan Altinbas is a senior specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Bezmialem Vakif University – a leading private medical university in Istanbul
• Completed medical studies at Marmara University in English
• Held senior clinical roles at major regional and private Turkish hospitals
• Teaches at Uskudar University – contributing to the next generation of physical medicine specialists
• Focuses on recovery after complex orthopaedic injuries and surgeries