Rehabilitation Doctors Abroad — Page 22

Dr Cevat Azeroglu specializes in advanced diagnostic imaging, supporting accurate medical decisions across multiple specialties.

• Over 39 years of experience in radiology
• Expert in CT, MRI, and ultrasound imaging
• Provides interventional radiology for minimally invasive procedures
• Focuses on oncological imaging for cancer staging

Dr Erdem Gelegen specializes in ophthalmology with expertise in advanced eye surgeries and vision correction techniques.

• Over 22 years of clinical experience in ophthalmology
• Skilled in phacoemulsification and premium intraocular lens implantation
• Expert in laser techniques for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
• Specializes in retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Patient-focused approach with precision in microsurgery

Dr. Dario Lucchetti is a general practitioner at Mater Olbia Hospital. He treats patients needing orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. Dr. Lucchetti coordinates recovery plans for those regaining mobility after surgery or injury. He works at a facility with 250 beds and 113 doctors across various specialties, which allows for collaboration on complex rehabilitation cases. Dr. Lucchetti manages physical therapy and long-term recovery goals.

Associate Professor Cevdet Düger specializes in pain management and rehabilitation at Medicana Sivas Hospital, with expertise in both traditional and interventional techniques.

• Specializes in chronic pain, migraine, and cancer pain treatment
• Expert in interventional pain treatments like radiofrequency therapy and neural therapy
• Associate professor with advanced training in algology
• Offers a range of treatments including acupuncture and pain pump therapy

Dr. Vincenzo Maria Saraceni is a general practitioner at Mater Olbia Hospital in Rome. He treats patients requiring complex physical medicine and rehabilitation, with a focus on cerebral palsy. He practices at a 250-bed facility that integrates recovery programs with clinical care.

Dr. Saraceni treats patients requiring long-term physical therapy and motor skill recovery. He works with a team of over 100 specialists at Mater Olbia. His work supports the hospital’s function as a center for rehabilitation in Italy. Dr. Saraceni manages cases involving neurodevelopmental conditions and physical disabilities.

Chairman at Nanoori Hospital's Orthopaedic Surgery department with a focus on rehabilitation. Specializes in shoulder and elbow injuries.

• Fellowship-trained in Shoulder & Elbow Clinic at Kyung Hee University Hospital
• Over 18 years of experience in orthopaedic surgery
• Published research on rotator cuff repair and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
• Member of multiple prestigious orthopaedic societies, including Korean Arthroscopy Association

Benjaporn Ngamratchada is an experienced physiotherapist and Pilates specialist. She is the Clinic Manager at Le Physio Clinic and a Senior Physio Pilates Instructor at The Balance Pilates. She graduated with first-class honors in Physical Therapy from Mae Fah Luang University. She holds professional license no. 12676.

Her expertise includes musculoskeletal injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and sports recovery. She combines Manual Therapy and Myofascial Release with Clinical Pilates. She treats complex cases such as scoliosis and herniated nucleus pulposus. She also provides prenatal, postnatal, and elderly care with a focus on long-term results.

Dr. Nadia Alwasiah is a Consultant in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Hope AMC Dubai. She is dual board-certified by the American Board of PM&R and the American Board of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from King Abdulaziz University.

She completed her PM&R residency at Tufts Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine. She then completed a Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine fellowship at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School.

Her expertise includes pediatric and adult rehabilitation in both inpatient and outpatient care. She treats cerebral palsy and other childhood-onset motor disorders. She also manages stroke, brain injury, and spinal cord injury. She cares for muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular disorders. She treats congenital and acquired impairments and youth sports injuries. Her procedures include joint and trigger-point injections. She provides botulinum toxin for spasticity and salivary control. She performs ultrasound- or electrically guided injections and motor phenol nerve blocks. She manages baclofen pumps. She also recommends orthotics and prosthetics.

Dr Theodoros Piperos, MD, is a General Surgeon at IASYS Clinic in Vyronas, Athens. He has over 10 years of clinical experience. He completed his specialty training in General Surgery in 2014 at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

He performs the full range of general surgical procedures. His expertise includes laparoscopic surgery, hernia repair, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and breast, thyroid, and colorectal surgery. He also provides surgical management for obstetric and gynecological cases. He is a lecturer in the postgraduate Applied Neuroanatomy programme at the University of Athens. Languages: Greek, English.

Prof. Dr. Andreas R. Luft specializes in stroke recovery and neurorehabilitation, combining advanced technology with personalized therapy programs.

• Recipient of multiple prestigious awards for rehabilitation research
• Member of leading neurological and stroke societies worldwide
• Focuses on neuroplasticity to enhance stroke recovery outcomes
• Trained at top institutions including Tübingen University and a renowned university in Baltimore

Dr. Mehmet Taskoparan specializes in minimally invasive spinal and joint surgeries at Private Anadolu Hospital, with a focus on advanced rehabilitation techniques.

• Performs spinal fracture surgery with a closed system for faster recovery
• Expert in three-dimensional knee and hip surgery for precise alignment
• Uses ESWT for heel spur and tennis elbow treatment
• Member of multiple prestigious orthopedic associations

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.

40 years in rehabilitation medicine – Dr. Pazdirek specializes in traumatic brain injury and complex neurological cases at Altoa | Beroun Rehabilitation Hospital.

• Authored a 100-page textbook on TBI rehabilitation
• Developed clinical pathways for TBI rehab programs in Saudi Arabia
• Board-certified in both rehabilitation medicine and general surgery
• Lectured internationally on spasticity and brain injury recovery