Best Inpatient Rehabilitation Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Songpoj Tanprasert is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). He holds an M.D. and completed formal training in Rehabilitation Medicine. He has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation.

His expertise includes stroke rehabilitation, chronic pain, sports injuries, and spine disorders. He develops individualized, evidence-based rehabilitation plans. He emphasizes non-surgical pain care and therapeutic exercise. He works with physiotherapists and occupational therapists to improve function.

The doctor is an experienced neurologist with over 7 years of experience, having worked in both Turkey and Belgium. Specializing in memory disorders, functional neuroimaging, epilepsy, electroencephalography, headaches, and sleep disorders, the doctor has contributed numerous research papers to national and international scientific journals.

Assistant Professor Bestami Yalvac serves as a faculty member at Galata University and focuses on neuro-rehabilitation and complex pain management.

• Specialises in stroke recovery and paralysis cases including hemiplegia and paraplegia
• Treats spinal cord injuries and structural issues like spondylolisthesis and lumbar hernia
• Uses ozone therapy and dry needling for chronic pain and rheumatic conditions
• Manages sports-related trauma including anterior cruciate ligament tears and chondromalacia
• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Medical Faculty – one of Turkey's premier medical schools

Dr Merve Cemil graduated with honours from the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and specialises in advanced ultrasound-guided recovery techniques.

• Expert in ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injections for precise pain management
• Specialises in orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation programmes
• Certified in lymphedema rehabilitation and complex manual therapy
• Trained at the Istanbul Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
• Uses PRP therapy and prolotherapy to support tissue repair

Kultinee Klinpoon (PT) Founder & Managing Director, Sanpiti Rehabilitation Center

Ms. Kulthinee Klinpoon is the visionary founder and driving force behind Sanpiti Rehabilitation Center, one of Thailand’s leading facilities for stroke recovery and elderly care. With a strong foundation in clinical practice as a former National Team Physical Therapist and a graduate of Mahidol University, she combines medical expertise with modern business management.

Under her leadership, Sanpiti has expanded rapidly from a single center to a network of 9 branches across Bangkok and its vicinity, including strategic partnerships with premium estates like Jin Wellbeing County. Ms. Kultinee is dedicated to transforming the landscape of Thai rehabilitation by shifting the focus from "passive nursing" to "Intensive Active Rehabilitation.

Professor Muhsin Doran leads the rehabilitation team at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on robotic-assisted recovery for neurological and orthopaedic patients.

• Uses ER2School robotic rehabilitation technology to help restore mobility
• Specialises in ultrasound-guided injections for precise musculoskeletal pain management
• Trained at the Istanbul Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in scoliosis management and non-surgical manual therapy techniques
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Assistant Professor Wittavat Chenboonthai is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who bridges the gap between complex microsurgery and functional rehabilitation at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in post-operative rehabilitation and functional recovery planning for musculoskeletal injuries
• Completed advanced international training in microsurgery at E-Da Hospital in Taiwan
• Expert in nerve repair and tendon reconstruction to restore mobility after severe trauma
• Member of the International Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Asia Pacific Arthroscopy Society
• Active clinical researcher focusing on improving surgical outcomes and rehabilitation protocols

Professor Gunesh Yavuzer holds a PhD from Erasmus University in the Netherlands and specialises in high-tech robotic rehabilitation. He leads complex recovery programmes at Romatem Rehabilitation Centres.

• Specialises in functional recovery for stroke and spinal cord injuries
• Expert in robotic-assisted gait analysis and balance disorders
• Oversees neurological rehabilitation for Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis
• Holds a senior academic position at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Published extensive research on advanced orthopedic recovery protocols

Dr Puenthai Thepmontda serves as the Assistant Director for Medical Innovation at the Sirindhorn National Medical Rehabilitation Institute. He leads national advancements in recovery protocols for the Thai Ministry of Public Health.

• Specialises in neurorehabilitation and musculoskeletal recovery at MRC Medical Revitalized Center
• Combines modern clinical techniques with advanced acupuncture certified in Chengdu, China
• Committee member of the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand
• Focuses on restoring mobility after complex neurological and sports injuries
• Trained at Prince of Songkla University in physical medicine

Dr Thana Buranapuntaruk graduated with first-class honours from Mahidol University and brings specialized expertise in sports medicine to inpatient recovery. He supports patients at the MRC Medical Revitalized Center in Bangkok.

• Serves as the team doctor for Suphanburi FC professional football club
• Holds specialist medical certificates in sports medicine from South Korea
• Expert in arthroscopic surgical techniques for treating complex joint injuries
• Focuses on intensive rehabilitation for sports-related trauma and orthopedic conditions
• Trained in South Korea to apply international standards in orthopedic recovery

The doctor is an accomplished Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation specialist and Chief Physician with a focus on neurological, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. The doctor has expertise in advanced treatment techniques such as robotic rehabilitation, pain management, and integrative therapies.

Graduating from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed a specialization in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Since 2014, the doctor has served as a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist and Chief Physician at Romatem Bursa.

Areas of expertise include neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal disorders, pediatric and orthopedic rehabilitation, as well as innovative therapies like hydrotherapy and manual therapy.