Orthopedic Rehabilitation Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital, where he leads advanced recovery programmes for complex joint injuries.

• Specialises in shoulder and elbow rehabilitation following arthroscopic repairs and reconstructive surgery
• Completed a specialist fellowship at the prestigious Kyung Hee University Hospital
• Active member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
• Published significant research on ligament recovery and functional outcomes in the American Journal of Sports Medicine
• Committee member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Association

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 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

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 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