Best Rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 12

Dr. Baris Metin specializes in rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury, combining 26 years of experience with expertise in functional neuroimaging and memory disorders.

• Worked in Turkey and Belgium, gaining diverse clinical insights
• Published research in national and international scientific journals
• Specializes in memory disorders and sleep-related rehabilitation

Prof. Dr. Gunesh Yavuzer specializes in advanced rehabilitation techniques at Romatem Hospitals, focusing on neurological recovery.

• Expert in robotic rehabilitation and gait analysis
• PhD from Erasmus University in the Netherlands
• Professor since 2011 with extensive academic contributions
• Specializes in stroke and spinal cord injury rehab

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.

Specialized in Ozone Therapy and rehabilitation, Dr. Yalvac focuses on complex conditions like traumatic brain injury recovery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Assistant Professor at Galata University
• Expert in Dry Needling and Kinesiotape applications
• Special interest in Spine Health and sports injuries
• Treats conditions like hemiplegia and paraplegia

Dr. Semih Aki is the founder of the Physical Treatment and Rehabilitation Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in electroneurophysiology, botulinum toxin injections, and PRP therapy. Dr. Aki previously served as a professor at Istanbul University for several years. He treats complex cases involving stroke recovery and spinal cord injuries.

• Member of the European Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Expert in neural and ozone therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Practices at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation.

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. 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.