Best Occupational Therapy Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Kantaphong Thongrong presented his research on surgical skill correlation at the Ottawa Conference in Perth, Australia. He leads the rehabilitation department at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital.

• Specialises in neurorehabilitation, stroke recovery, and advanced gait training using wearable exoskeletons
• Completed specialised training in hand rehabilitation and cognitive-perception for neurological diseases
• Head of PYONG Rehabilitation Group focusing on geriatric care and chronic pain management
• Diplomate of the Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine with residency training at Chulalongkorn University
• Uses ultrasound-guided interventions and advanced laser therapy for non-invasive pain solutions

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.

General Information and Presentation

He completed his primary education at Şenlikköy Primary School and his secondary education at the Istek Foundation Florya Bilge Kagan High School. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his specialist education in Istanbul Medical Faculty Neurology Department in 2006. In 2006 he worked at the Neurology Clinic and the PharmaZentrum Research Center of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel, Switzerland. Between 2007 and 2011, Bakırköy Prof. Dr. He worked at Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital in the 3rd Neurology Clinic and in the Dementia and Movement Disorders policlinics. Since October 2011, he has been working at Istanbul University of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology, USA.

Experience

İstanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Neurology, 

Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital 

Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital Neurology Clinics, 

Gayrettepe Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital PET department.

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.

Dr. Ulvi Samadzade is a neurologist with training from Azerbaijan State Medical University, Gazi University, and Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. He diagnoses and treats neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, stroke, migraine, and multiple sclerosis.

Dr. Samadzade uses advanced treatments, including botulinum toxin injections, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy, migraine vaccines, and plasmapheresis. He practices at İzmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital.

He is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Multiple Sclerosis Research Association, Turkish Neurological Society, European Academy of Neurology, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS).

The doctor specializes in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, focusing on diseases of the musculoskeletal system and rheumatological conditions. The doctor is proficient in administering Botox and various injection treatments, including intra-articular, USG-controlled, dry needling, trigger point, neural therapy, PRP, and CGF.

Graduating from Hacettepe University Medical School in 2006, the doctor has extensive experience, having served as an assistant doctor and later as an assistant professor in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Currently, the doctor practices as a rehab specialist at Nobel Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center.

The doctor specializes in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, focusing on musculoskeletal disorders and rheumatological diseases. Proficient in performing dry needling, trigger point injections, and intra-articular injections, the doctor has extensive experience in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Graduating from Ankara University Medical Faculty in 2005, the doctor has held positions in various hospitals, including Şişli Eftal EAH Clinic, Antakya State Hospital, Kütahya Evliya Çelebi Training and Research Hospital, and Yalova Aktif Hospital. Currently, the doctor is a rehabilitation specialist at Nobel Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center.

The doctor is a highly experienced rehabilitation specialist with over 20 years in the field, focusing on comprehensive patient recovery programs. They have developed innovative treatment protocols that have significantly improved patient outcomes in physical therapy and occupational therapy. The doctor is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and has published numerous research papers in leading medical journals. They have been instrumental in setting up rehabilitation units in several hospitals, enhancing the quality of care provided to patients.

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.

Professor Gunesh Yavuzer is a senior specialist at Romatem Hospitals who holds a PhD from Erasmus University in the Netherlands. She specialises in advanced functional recovery techniques for neurological and orthopaedic cases.

• Expert in robotic rehabilitation to assist with movement recovery
• Specialises in gait analysis and balance disorders after stroke
• Focuses on rehabilitation for Parkinson's disease and Multiple Sclerosis
• Author of numerous international research papers on rehabilitation outcomes
• Former professor at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine