Best rehabilitation therapists in Turkey: TOP 55 doctors

The doctor has extensive experience in ophthalmology, specializing in treatments and surgeries for strabismus, ocular aesthetics, amblyopia, cataracts, and retinal diseases. Additionally, the doctor is proficient in pediatric eye health and conducts comprehensive general eye examinations.

Graduating from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialization at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr. Baris Metin combines 26 years of experience of neurology expertise from Turkey and Belgium, specializing in neurological rehabilitation at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in memory disorders, epilepsy, and sleep disorders rehabilitation
• Conducted advanced neuroimaging studies at Ghent University
• Published numerous research papers in international journals
• Specializes in functional neuroimaging for precise diagnosis and treatment

Specializing in Ozone Therapy and Dry Needling, Dr. Yalvac helps patients with chronic pain and sports injuries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Assistant Professor at Galata University with extensive rehabilitation expertise
• Focused on Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis, and Spine Health conditions
• Trained in advanced techniques like Kinesiotape applications
• Special interest in treating Stroke and Paraplegia cases

Prof. Dr. Nesrin Dilbaz is a renowned psychiatry expert specializing in alcoholism and schizophrenia, especially in young patients. Her insights have been recognized at major events like AUA 2020.

• Focuses on impactful treatments for children and teens
• Expert in public speaking on mental health topics like Burnout Syndrome
• Recognized authority in psychiatric rehabilitation
• Active participant in prestigious medical events

Prof. Cakar combines expertise in pain medicine, rehabilitation, and electrodiagnostics at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with training from Harvard and Marmara University.

• ' experience in physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Specializes in algology (pain medicine) and electrodiagnostic neurology
• Published 40+ international articles and 17 presentations
• Chair of the Brain Stimulation and Neurorestoration Working Group
• Trained in transcranial magnetic stimulation at Harvard Medical School

Professor Semih Aki specializes in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, working at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Professor of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
• Focuses on personalized rehabilitation programs
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center – a leading facility in Turkey

Dr. Mehmet Ali Taskaynatan combines physical medicine and rehabilitation with specialized pain management at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.

• Over 26 years of experience of experience in rehabilitation and algology
• Former faculty member at GATA Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in comprehensive rehabilitation programs
• Works at one of Turkey's leading private hospitals

Associate Professor specializing in pain management – Dr. Chomlek brings extensive expertise to cerebral palsy rehabilitation at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist with advanced training
• Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice
• Member of World Academy of Pain Medicine United
• Graduated from Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Specializing in advanced rehabilitation techniques like PRP and ozone therapy, Dr. Akpinar brings over 21 years of experience of expertise to Fizyomer Terapia Medical Center.

• Graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Medical School
• Expert in cerebral palsy, stroke, and spinal cord injury rehab
• Combines PRP, neural therapy, and ozone applications
• Previously worked at Bolu Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital

Trained at Harvard's Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Dr. Ozaras specializes in pediatric and neurological rehabilitation.

• 28 years of experience of experience in rehabilitation medicine
• Expert in botulinum toxin applications for spasticity
• Holds a master's degree in Neuroscience
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Dr. Merve Cemil is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She graduated from Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2014 with honors. She completed her specialty training at Istanbul Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital from 2015 to 2019. She currently works in the private healthcare sector.

Her expertise includes ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal, intra-articular, periarticular, intramuscular, perineural, and spinal injections. She also provides orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, manual therapy, PRP therapy, prolotherapy, mesotherapy, and ozone therapy. She treats temporomandibular joint disorders and lymphedema.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Dr. Altinbas specializes in pediatric and cerebral palsy rehabilitation at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, with training from top Turkish institutions.

• Over a decade of experience in physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Expert in orthopedic and spinal cord injury rehabilitation
• Trained at Bezmialem Vakıf University's renowned Physical Medicine program
• Graduated from Marmara University's prestigious English medical program

Dr. Emiroglu brings over 29 years of experience of surgical expertise to rehabilitation, with specialized training in breast and endocrine procedures.

• Member of multiple surgical associations including Breast Surgery and Endocrine Surgery
• Trained in oncoplastic breast surgery and proctologic diseases
• Participated in advanced surgical trainings in Germany
• Works at Memorial Bodrum Hospital – a leading healthcare facility

Associate Professor Savas Comlek specializes in interventional pain management at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, with a focus on complex pain conditions.

• Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice with advanced training
• Expert in ultrasound-guided interventions for pain relief
• Published multiple studies on innovative pain management techniques
• Specializes in cancer pain and spine-related discomfort