Best Neurological Rehabilitation doctors: TOP 30 doctors

• Uses myoskeletal medicine and medical acupuncture for neurological rehabilitation.
• Has international experience in Germany at Asklepios Klinik Schaufling and Median Klinik Berggiesshuebel.
• Holds a specialist certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and algiatry.
• Licensed to lead a private practice and teach physical medicine and rehabilitation.
• Published works on rehabilitation and related methods, improving treatment approaches.

• Medical specialist of the highest category
• Leading physician of rehabilitation and restorative medicine
• Head of the rehabilitation technologies group
• Member of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine
• Member of China Association for Rehabilitation of the Disabled
• Deputy Director of the Rehabilitation and Engineering Group of the Association of Rehabilitation Medicine
• Clinical experience of over 30 years
• Author of more than 10 scientific papers

Achieved outstanding success in the rehabilitation of the following pathologies:

• hemiplegia
• aphasia
• swallowing dysfunction
• cognitive dysfunction
• rehabilitation in cerebrovascular pathologies
• postoperative rehabilitation of brain injuries
• spinal cord injury rehabilitation
• rehabilitation of limb injuries
• rehabilitation of postoperative limb dysfunction
• rehabilitation treatment for pain syndrome of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, shoulder joint and lower extremities
• rehabilitation for inflammatory and degenerative-dystrophic pathologies of the musculoskeletal system (arthritis, arthrosis, ankylosing spondylitis, etc.)
• rehabilitation for Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism
• rehabilitation of various motor dysfunctions in various chronic pathological processes

Dr. Baris Metin brings 7+ years of neurology expertise across Turkey and Belgium, specializing in complex neurological conditions.

• Specializes in memory disorders and functional neuroimaging
• Published multiple research papers in international journals
• Expert in epilepsy, EEG, headaches, and sleep disorders

• Specializes in deep brain stimulation for neurological rehabilitation.
• Trained in Germany, Spain, Great Britain, Israel, Belgium, USA.
• Certified by the European Board of Neurosurgery.
• Member of the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.
• Over 1,300 successful deep brain stimulation procedures performed.

Dr. Tünerir specializes in neurological rehabilitation at Fizyomer Terapia, focusing on personalized treatment plans for recovery.

• Expert in creating tailored rehabilitation programs
• Works closely with patients for optimal recovery outcomes
• Part of a multidisciplinary team at Fizyomer Terapia

Neurosurgery Training: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery, 2011 

H index: 10, I10 Index: 12 Citations: 296

 Dr Mehmet Tonge has international and nationwide 32 publications, 12 book chapters, 92 oral and poster presentations and 41 invited lectures, mostly on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. 

Work & Training experience:

2004-2011: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery (Residency)

 2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery (Intraoperative MRI applications), Switzerland 

2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery: Microneurosurgery, white matter dissection, interventional neuroradiology courses, Switzerland 

2011 – 2012: Sinop Ataturk State Hospital, Neurosurgeon

 2012 – 2013: Cankiri State Hospital, Neurosurgeon 

2013 – 2014: Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Neurosurgery & Gamma Knife Center (Ass Prof) 

2013 – now: Maastricht University Neurosurgery & Neuroscience Department (Visiting scientist, PhDc) The Netherlands 

2014: Maastricht University, The Netherlands: Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship 2014-2018: Istanbul Memorial Hospital Neurosurgery: Staff Neurosurgeon

 2016-2018: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital (Consultant, Gamma Knife Center) 

2018-now: Istanbul Medipol University (Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center) Ass. Prof.) 

Dr Mehmet Tonge has completed 4-year cycle EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) Training courses. 

Clinical areas of interest:

 • Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

 • Surgery for movement disorders

• * MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)

 • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 

• Surgery for pain & spasticity 

• Psychosurgery

Research areas of interest: 

• Deep brain stimulation

• * MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)

 • Stereotactic radiosurgery 

Administrative duties:

 • Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member 2015- 2017 

• Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member (Secretary) 2017-2019

 • Turkish Skull Base Society: Board member 2016-2018

 • Turkish Skull Base Society: Supervisory board member 2018-2020

 • Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society: Executive Board Member, (Accountant) 2023-still 

Memberships: 

• WSSFN (World Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society) 

• ESSFN (European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society)

 • Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society

 • Deep Brain Stimulation Society 

• International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society 

• Leksell Gamma Knife Society 

• EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) 

• Turkish Neurosurgical Society

• Turkish Skull Base Society

Sample Publications: 

1. Tonge M. Technological developments in electric based DBS. Deep Brain Stimulation 2024 4(36-41) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdbs.2023.12.001 

2. Akgul E, Onan HB, Islek I, Tonge M, Durmus Y, Barburoglu M, Azizova A, Erol C, Hakyemez B, Sencer S, Aydin K, Arat A. Flow diverter stents in the treatment of recanalized intracranial aneurysms. Interv Neuroradiol. 2021 Aug;27(4):481-489. doi: 10.1177/1591019921990507. Epub 2021 Jan 28. PMID: 33509011; PMCID: PMC8580529. 

3. Mulders AEP, Temel Y, Tonge M, Schaper FLWVJ, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V,Ackermans L, Kubben P, Janssen MLF, Duits A. The association between surgical characteristics and cognitive decline following deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2021 Jan;200:106341. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106341. Epub 2020 Nov 3. PMID: 33160716. 

4. Wetzelaer P, Vlis T, Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Evers S, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Management of Hardware Related Infections after DBS Surgery: A Cost Analysis. Turk Neurosurg. 2018;28(6):929- 933. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.21511-17.1. PMID: 29465741. 

5. Bedirli N, Emmez G, Ünal Y, Tönge M, Emmez H. Effects of positive end- expiratory pressure on intracranial pressure during pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg position in a porcine mode. Turk J Med Sci. 2017 Nov 13;47(5):1610-1615. doi: 10.3906/sag-1609-17. PMID: 29152942. 

6. Sari R, Tonge M, Bolukbasi FH, Onoz M, Baskan O, Silav G, Elmaci I. Management of Failed Cranioplasty. Turk Neurosurg. 2017;27(2):201-207. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.15395-15.0. PMID: 27593759. 

7. Tonge M, Kocabicak E, Ackermans L, Kuijf M, Temel Y. Final Electrode Position in Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: A Comparison of Indirect and Direct Targeting Methods. Turk Neurosurg. 2016;26(6):900-903. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13739-14.1. PMID: 27337232. 

8. Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kocabicak E, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V, Kuijf M, Oosterloo M, Kubben P, Temel Y. A detailed analysis of intracerebral hemorrhages in DBS surgeries. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2015 Dec;139:183-7. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2015.10.017. Epub 2015 Oct 23. PMID: 26513430. 

9. Silav G, Bölükbaşı FH, Özek E, Tönge M, Önöz M, Elmacı İ. A Simple Technique for Bone Storage after Decompressive Craniectomy in Children. Pediatr Neurosurg. 2015;50(3):161-4. doi: 10.1159/000381748. Epub 2015 May 14. PMID: 25998533. 

10. Yilmaz MB, Donmez H, Tonge M, Senol S, Tekiner A. Vertebrojugular arteriovenous fistula and pseudoaneurysm formation due to penetrating vertebral artery injury: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2015;25(1):141-5. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.8247-13.1. PMID: 25640560. 

11. Kurt G, Tönge M, Çeltıkçı E, Çapraz I, Serdaroğlu A, Bılır E. Surgery for intractable temporal lobe epilepsy: experience of a single institution. Turk J Med Sci. 2014;44(5):866-70. doi: 10.3906/sag-1307- 30. PMID: 25539559. 

12. Yılmaz MB, Tönge M, Emmez H, Kaymaz F, Kaymaz M. Neuroprotective effects of quetiapine on neuronal apoptosis following experimental transient focal cerebral ischemia in rats. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2013 Jul;54(1):1-7. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2013.54.1.1. Epub 2013 Jul 31. PMID: 24044072; PMCID: PMC3772279. 

13. Yilmaz MB, Egemen E, Tonge M, Kaymaz M. Transoral protrusion of a peritoneal catheter due to gastric perforation 10 years after a ventriculoperitoneal shunting: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2013;23(2):285-8. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.4904-11.1. PMID: 23546921. 

14. Omerhodzic I, Tonge M, Matos B, Musabeliu E, Raspanti C, Ferdinandov D, Galimova R, Muroi C, Balik V, Kursumovic A. Neurosurgical training programme in selected European countries: from the young neurosurgeons' point of view. Turk Neurosurg. 2012;22(3):286-93. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.5133-11.0. PMID: 22664994. 

15. Ergun E, Kurt G, Tonge M, Aytar H, Tas M, Baykaner K, Ceviker N. Effects of phenytoin sodium on dura mater healing in a rat model of CSF leakage. Turk Neurosurg. 2011;21(4):471-6. PMID: 22194102. 

16. Emmez H, Tonge M, Tokgoz N, Durdag E, Gonul I, Cevıker N. Radiological and histopathological comparison of microporous polysaccharide hemospheres and oxidized regenerated cellulose in the rabbit brain: a study of efficacy and safety. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Oct;20(4):485-91. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.3300-10.2. PMID: 20963698. 

17. Emmez H, Yildirim Z, Kale A, Tönge M, Durdağ E, Börcek AO, Uçankuş LN, Doğulu F, Kiliç N, Baykaner MK. Anti-apoptotic and neuroprotective effects of α-lipoic acid on spinal cord ischemiareperfusion injury in rabbits. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2010 Sep;152(9):1591-600; discussion 1600-1. doi: 10.1007/s00701-010-0703-9. Epub 2010 Jun 10. PMID: 20535507. 

18. Kurt G, Tonge M, Börcek AO, Karahacioglu E, Gurel O, Baykaner K, Ceviker N, Aykol S. Fractionated gamma knife radiosurgery for optic nerve tumors: a technical report. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Apr;20(2):241-6. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.1681-09.3. PMID: 20401852. 

19. Emmez H, Kale A, Tönge M, Cakir A, Ceviker N. Two meningiomas with different histological grades in the same patient. Case report. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2010;50(8):686-8. doi: 10.2176/nmc.50.686. PMID: 20805656.

Dr. Shao Ming introduced propofol for the Wada test in China, enhancing surgical safety and efficiency at Eber Perennial Brain Hospital.

• Doctor of Medical Sciences with postdoctoral training at Harvard and University of Texas
• Specializes in preoperative assessment of resistant epilepsy and neurophysiological monitoring
• Published over 50 scientific articles, including a cover feature in The Journal of Neuroscience
• Chairman of multiple neurophysiological and epilepsy committees in China
• Author of several influential monographs on epilepsy and neurophysiological monitoring

25+ years treating elite athletes – Dr. Reyes brings sports rehabilitation expertise to all patients at Olympia Quironsalud.

• Head of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Olympia Medical Center
• Former physiotherapist for Real Madrid and Spanish national teams
• Directs Spain's leading sports physiotherapy master's program
• Specializes in performance-focused neurological recovery techniques
• Pioneers athlete-level rehabilitation for general patients

Dr. Thititagul specializes in geriatric medicine with a focus on neurological rehabilitation, combining preventive and lifestyle medicine approaches.

• Diplomate in Geriatric Medicine certified by the Thai General Medical Council
• Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine
• Lecturer at Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
• Host and moderator for the 10th Asian Conference of Frailty and Sarcopenia 2024

Board-certified physiatrist specializing in neurorehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation – Dr. Ning integrates advanced technologies into patient care at Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

• Expert in stroke, spinal cord injury, and Parkinson’s rehabilitation
• Trained in Western Dry Needling for pain management
• Active researcher in rehabilitation medicine and clinical sciences
• Ph.D. candidate in International Clinical Sciences at Chulalongkorn University
• International training at Korean National Rehabilitation Center

Board-certified in Rehabilitation Medicine with expertise in neurorehabilitation and advanced robotic gait training. Dr. Tundamrongpong focuses on functional recovery at PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

• Specializes in stroke recovery and chronic pain management
• Trained in ultrasound-guided interventions and hydrodissection
• Certified in advanced spasticity and movement disorder treatments
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes

Dr. Khumchum specializes in neurorehabilitation and stroke recovery, using advanced techniques like robotic gait training and ultrasound-guided interventions.

• Board-certified in Rehabilitation Medicine with a focus on individualized treatment plans
• Skilled in interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient outcomes
• Expert in chronic pain management and geriatric rehabilitation
• Published researcher on diabetic neuropathy and protective sensation loss
• Lecturer and mentor for medical students in rehabilitation medicine

Dr. Diane Arensibia Czarna is board-certified in Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine, providing expert care at Loewenstein Hospital Rehabilitation Center.

• Specializes in treating neurological and rehabilitation-related conditions
• Focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for patients
• Committed to quality care and personalized support

Ergotherapist Cindy Zheng specializes in neurological rehabilitation at Beijing United Family Rehabilitation Hospital.

• Focuses on personalized therapy for neurological conditions
• Works with patients to improve daily functional abilities
• Part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team

Dr. Jianan Li specializes in neurological rehabilitation at Beijing United Family Rehabilitation Hospital.

• Rehabilitation physician with a focus on neurological conditions
• Works at a leading rehabilitation hospital in Beijing
• Dedicated to helping patients regain function and independence

Specialist in Cancer Rehabilitation – Ann Bai helps patients recover neurological function after cancer treatments at Beijing United Family Rehabilitation Hospital.

• Attending Physician with expertise in cancer-related neurological rehab
• Focuses on restoring mobility and cognitive function post-treatment
• Works at Beijing United Family – a leading rehabilitation center

Head of Neurological Rehabilitation with 8 years' experience – Dr. Zhou specializes in stroke, brain injury, and spinal cord injury recovery.

• Expert in hyperbaric oxygen chamber rehabilitation
• Recognized by China's Ministry of Education
• Published in Chinese and English medical journals
• Recipient of China Medical Science and Technology Award

Specialist in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Beijing United Family Rehabilitation Hospital, offering integrative approaches to neurological rehabilitation.

• Combines Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques
• Focuses on patient-centered rehabilitation plans
• Works at a leading international hospital in Beijing

Alice Dong is a dedicated physiotherapist at Beijing United Family Rehabilitation Hospital, specializing in neurological rehabilitation.

• Focuses on helping patients regain mobility and independence
• Works with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive care
• Specializes in personalized rehabilitation programs

Dr. Pazdirek brings 30+ years of expertise in neurological rehabilitation, including 8 years leading TBI rehabilitation in Saudi Arabia.

• Consultant physiatrist at Altoa | Beroun Rehabilitation Hospital
• Published a 100-page textbook on TBI rehabilitation
• Board-certified in rehabilitation and physical medicine since 1996
• Former medical director and chief physiotherapist at major Czech hospitals