Engin Cakar
Engin Cakar
- accreditations:
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
- Chairs the Brain Stimulation & Neurorestoration Working Group; author of 40 international journal articles; member of the European Society of PRM.
Dr. Engin Cakar is a professor and rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Göztepe and Memorial Şişli Hospitals. He specializes in pain medicine, electrodiagnostic neurology, and stroke rehabilitation. Dr. Cakar chair’s the Brain Stimulation and Neurorestoration Working Group. He completed training in brain stimulation at Harvard Medical School.
- Author of over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
- Treats complex cases using transcranial magnetic and direct current stimulation.
- Is a member of the European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
- Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, a center known for neurosurgery excellence.
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Anonymous • Prostate cancer
United Kingdom
Sep 25, 2026
The support staff were truly exceptional, making a very difficult situation feel much more manageable
If you are looking into this clinic for prostate cancer treatment, I can offer my perspective. The support staff were truly exceptional, making a very difficult situation feel much more manageable, and the clinic facilities were solid. I would say my experience was overall good. However, there were some communication hurdles to navigate. While general language support was adequate, I felt this was a weak point during crucial consultations with the surgeon himself, which led to some uncertainty. This is the main reason for my lower rating for the doctor. It's just something to be prepared for. I am now focused on my recovery.
Overall good
Language support was adequate
Angelo • Stem Cell Therapy
Portugal
Sep 28, 2026
Anonymous • Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Belgium
Sep 15, 2026
I had a wonderful experience
Dr. Malikgazi was very dedicated and friendly; I would always want to go to him for any future plastic surgery. The hospital is beautiful with very helpful staff, and I thank the interpreters Nurcan and Berk who helped me the entire time. The food was my only issue. The portions were very small, and it was difficult to get more until I insisted. It is still too early to see the final result of my rhinoplasty, which involved a specific technique to change certain parts of my nose. I did have an extra expense for an echocardiogram because of a previous heart surgery. You don't have to bring anything; the hospital and Hotel Uranus are luxury.
The plastic surgeon was very dedicated and friendly. I would always want to go to him if I ever want anything in plastic surgery in the future. It is Doctor Malikgazi.The plastic surgeon was very dedicated and friendly. I would always want to go to him if I ever want anything in plastic surgery in the future. It is Doctor Malikgazi. It is a beautiful hospital with very friendly staff. There are various interpreters who are willing to help you anywhere. I thank Nurcan and Berk once again who helped me the entire time. Very friendly and helpful staff at the hospital.
as well organized. A beautiful hospital. Friendly staff and good talks everywhere. I would also like to thank Nurcan and Berk once again who helped me with erything. I foundevEverything w the food there very bad and the portions very small. If you ask for more food, they bring absolutely nothing. I insisted on a bit more food and eventually they gave me an extra portion.
Kondratiuk Alina • Breast Implants with Breast Lift
Ukraine
Aug 11, 2026
The consultation with the doctor was decisive for me
The consultation with the doctor was decisive for me. He not only answered questions but also thoroughly explained the risks of the combined surgery, honestly assessed my initial data for choosing implant sizes, and justified why a lift with a periareolar incision would be best in my case. I am currently in the recovery stage, and my condition is exactly as I expected after all the explanations. Importantly, there were no additional expenses beyond the amount paid. Everything went according to plan.
Antonio Morales • Hair transplant
France
Jul 31, 2025
Whether it's the doctors, nurses or reception staff, many other hospitals should take inspiration from the Turkish hospital model
The quality of the hospital service is second to none, with well-organised, highly competent services that are always available to patients.
Whether it's the doctors, nurses or reception staff, many other hospitals should take inspiration from the Turkish hospital model.
The hospitals are like luxury hotels, you feel good, you are looked after and followed throughout your stay.
Finally, the money I spent there was really justified.
Thank you to everyone who looked after me during my 14-day stay.
Of course I recommend Istanbul Memorial Hospital.
Antonio. M
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Certifications & accreditations
European Pediatric Orthopedics Society
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Qualifications
Engin Cakar is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He holds specializations in algology and electrodiagnostic neurology. Dr. Cakar practices at Memorial Göztepe and Memorial Şişli Hospitals. He chairs the national working group for brain stimulation and neurorestoration.
Specialization and Therapeutic Approach
Dr. Cakar focuses on robotic and neurological rehabilitation. He treats complex pain conditions using his training in algology – a branch of medicine dedicated to the study and treatment of pain. The specialist uses electrodiagnostic neurology to evaluate nerve and muscle function. This evaluation helps him create treatment plans for neurological injuries.
Dr. Cakar uses technologies like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). He also uses Direct Current Stimulation to help brain recovery. These methods help patients regain movement after strokes or brain injuries. He combines physical therapy with nerve stimulation techniques to improve patient results.
Work Experience
- 2025 – Present – Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, Turkey
- 2016 – Present – Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital, Turkey
- 2012 – 2016 – Specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, Turkey
- 2005 – 2012 – Physical Medicine Specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
Education and Advanced Training
- 2016 – Professor Title
- 2011 – Associate Professor Title
- 2011 – GATA Medical Specialization Board – Algology (Pain Medicine) Specialty
- 2007 – 2010 – Marmara University – Electrodiagnostic Neurology Specialty
- Harvard Medical School – Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation & Direct Current Stimulation training
- 2014 – Stroke and Rehabilitation Symposium, Istanbul
- 2013 – National PM&R Congress, Antalya
- 2013 – Clinical Neurophysiology Symposium, Antalya
- 2010 – Aziz Sevuktekin Stroke Rehabilitation Symposium, Ankara
- 2009 – National Orthotics and Prosthetics Congress, Istanbul
Research and Academic Contributions
Prof. Cakar has published 40 international peer-reviewed articles. He has also contributed 17 articles to national journals. He has presented findings at 17 international and 12 national scientific meetings. He has written numerous book chapters and translated medical texts into Turkish.
Professional Memberships
- European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
- Mediterranean Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
- Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Chair of the Brain Stimulation and Neurorestoration Working Group
- Turkish Algology (Pain Medicine) Society
- Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology EEG–EMG Society
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