Best Orthopedic Rehabilitation Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 12

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in hand surgery and microsurgery with a career spanning over three decades. Currently serving at Memorial Sisli Hospital since 2011, the doctor has dedicated extensive professional time to advanced surgical interventions and microsurgical techniques.

Previously, the doctor spent eighteen years at Manus Hand Surgery and Microsurgery, further refining expertise in complex hand procedures. This clinical background is complemented by a foundational fellowship in hand surgery and microsurgery completed at the VKV American Hospital, establishing a long-standing commitment to excellence in the field of reconstructive and hand-focused surgical care.

Dr. Bestami Yalvac specializes in Ozone Therapy and Dry Needling, with a focus on sports injuries and spine health at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Istanbul University and Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis, and Rheumatic Pain treatments
• Assistant Professor at Galata University, continuing his research
• Handles complex cases like Cervical and Lumbar Hernia

Dr. Gunesh Yavuzer is a professor of physical therapy and a senior physician at Romatem Rehabilitation Centers. He holds a PhD from Erasmus University in the Netherlands. Dr. Yavuzer specializes in neurological recovery using robotic rehabilitation and gait analysis. He treats complex conditions like stroke, spinal cord injury, and Parkinson’s disease.

• Expert in robotic gait training and functional recovery for orthopedic cases.
• Published researcher with numerous international works in rehabilitation medicine.
• Treats patients at Romatem Hospitals, a center serving over 5,000 patients annually.
• Performs specialized procedures including Lokomat therapy and Anti-Gravity treadmill training.

Professor of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Anadolu Medical Center, specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation.

• Expert in post-surgical recovery and injury rehabilitation
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for each patient
• Uses evidence-based techniques to improve mobility and function

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.

Dr. Recep Caliskan has led the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department at Private Optimed Hospital since 2007.

• Graduated with specialization in orthopedics and traumatology from Uludag University
• Over 40 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Previously worked at SSK and Government Hospital Training and Research Hospital

Specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation with experience across multiple hospitals, including Private Gebze Konak Hospital and Medicana Camlica Hospital.

• Trained at Bezmialem Vakıf University in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in English
• Worked at Batman Regional State Hospital

Dr. Ilker Garipoğlu is a pediatric rehabilitation specialist at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats children with cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Garipoğlu works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually. He offers online consultations for international families.

• Uses suspension therapy and Anti-Gravity treadmill training.
• Treats multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries.
• Performs neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation for children.
• Uses specialized gross therapy tools and verticalizers.