Best rehabilitation therapists in Turkey: TOP 53 doctors

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. 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

Dr. Mehmet brings 26 years of experience of surgical expertise to rehabilitation, with specialized training from the University of Miami.

• Fellowship-trained at Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center
• Specializes in laparoscopic and metabolic surgery techniques
• Associate Professor with extensive academic and clinical experience
• Expert in post-surgical rehabilitation for complex cases

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

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. 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