90 Best Neurological Rehabilitation Doctors Abroad

Assoc. Prof. Ali Zirh has performed 1600+ Deep Brain Stimulation surgeries – a pioneer in movement disorder treatments at Medipol University's PARMER Center.

• 38 years specializing in functional neurosurgery
• Performs Microelectrode Recording at single-cell level – rare precision
• Trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital
• Holds European Board of Neurosurgery certification
• Recipient of Global Health Awards' Best Neurosurgeon title

Dr. Joaquim Casañas is a renowned orthopedic surgeon at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He is a primary specialist for MotoGP legend Dani Pedrosa. Dr. Casañas pioneered intraoperative nerve mapping in Spain. This technique allows real-time nerve function analysis during surgery for better precision. He specializes in peripheral nerve microsurgery and brachial plexus reconstruction.

• President of the Spanish Society for Surgery of the Hand.
• Director of the Traumaunit at Centro Médico Teknon.
• Trained at the Mayo Clinic and Paris-based Avicenne and Bichat Hospitals.
• Performs nerve transplants and allografts for complex upper limb injuries.

Dr. Gunesh Yavuzer is a professor of physical therapy and a senior physician at Romatem Rehabilitation Centers. He holds a PhD from Erasmus University in the Netherlands. Dr. Yavuzer specializes in neurological recovery using robotic rehabilitation and gait analysis. He treats complex conditions like stroke, spinal cord injury, and Parkinson’s disease.

• Expert in robotic gait training and functional recovery for orthopedic cases.
• Published researcher with numerous international works in rehabilitation medicine.
• Treats patients at Romatem Hospitals, a center serving over 5,000 patients annually.
• Performs specialized procedures including Lokomat therapy and Anti-Gravity treadmill training.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in cutting-edge treatments like MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Board member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Stereotactic & Functional Section
• Deep Brain Stimulation fellowship at Maastricht University
• 32 publications focused on movement disorder surgeries
• Member of World & European Stereotactic Neurosurgery Societies

Dr. Li Yanwen is an early leader in functional neurosurgery in China. He is a founder of neurosurgical navigation in the country. He is a Visiting Professor at the University of Turin. His awards include the First Prize of the Shenzhen Science and Technology Progress Award and the Third Prize of the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award.

He specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery. He has over 20 years of experience and has completed more than 10,000 surgical localization procedures for Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy. He is skilled in stereotactic and navigation techniques. His focus includes precision treatment for hard-to-treat cerebral hemorrhage and traumatic brain injury, post-stroke paralysis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and spinal cord injury. He also performs targeted surgery for autism. He studies stem-cell therapies for neurological and autoimmune diseases.

Dr. Fatih Temizturk specializes in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, offering advanced treatments like Botox and USG-controlled injections at Nobel Medical.

• 20 years of experience in rehabilitation medicine
• Expert in musculoskeletal and rheumatological diseases
• Performs various injection therapies including PRP and dry needling
• Previously served as Assistant Professor at Dumlupınar University

Dr. Songpoj Tanprasert specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Sanpiti Rehabilitation Center in Bangkok. He focuses on restoring function for patients with neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Tanprasert builds evidence-based plans for stroke recovery and chronic pain management. He works at a specialized center treating 200 patients annually.

• Specializes in stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injury.
• Prioritizes non-surgical pain care and individualized therapeutic exercise programs.
• Performs specialized techniques including Bobath therapy and occupational therapy.
• Treats neurological conditions and post-surgical impairments in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Dr. Thongrong integrates advanced robotics and non-invasive technologies to enhance neurorehabilitation outcomes at PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

• Board-certified physiatrist with expertise in stroke recovery and chronic pain management
• Pioneers wearable exoskeleton gait training for subacute stroke patients
• Head of Rehabilitation Department at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital
• Principal investigator in randomized controlled trials on robotic rehabilitation

Founded SOMATODYNAMICS – a groundbreaking science studying human physiology's cyclic processes. Dr. Blum leads rehabilitation research at Peoples' Friendship University of Russia.

• Honored inventor with 62 international patents
• Trained over 5,800 medical specialists
• Founded Research Institute of Clinical Rehabilitation in 1990
• Develops innovative health restoration technologies

Dr. Sun Chen Yang is a professor and director at Peking University. He specializes in integrating traditional Chinese medicine with neurology and neurosurgery. Dr. Sun treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and essential tremor. He directs the Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine.

• Authored over 100 articles in SCI and other medical journals.
• Head of the Integrative Medicine Department at Peking University First Hospital.
• Performs specialized procedures like deep brain stimulation and Gamma Knife surgery.
• Serves as Vice President of the Beijing Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Over 38 years' experience in neurological rehabilitation – Dr. Liang leads the rehabilitation technologies group at Yanda International Hospital.

• Head of Rehabilitation and Restorative Medicine
• Specializes in stroke and brain injury recovery
• Deputy Director of the Rehabilitation and Engineering Group
• Authored 10+ scientific papers on rehabilitation
• Member of both Chinese rehabilitation associations

Dr. Sule Temizturk specializes in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation at Nobel Medical, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center.

• 20 years of experience in physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Expert in musculoskeletal disorders and rheumatological diseases
• Performs advanced techniques like dry needling and trigger point injections
• Graduated from Ankara University Medical Faculty

Dr. Shen Yuqin, MD, PhD, is Professor and Chief Physician at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. Dr. Shen directs the Rehabilitation Medicine Center and the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department. A doctoral supervisor and National Advanced Worker, Dr. Shen is a pioneer in cardiac rehabilitation for heart failure.

Dr. Shen was the first in China to implement cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)-guided rehabilitation for heart failure. Dr. Shen also introduced the use of the anaerobic threshold to prescribe exercise intensity. The team created a nationwide hospital–community–home closed-loop model. In 2020, they opened Shanghai’s only inpatient cardiac rehabilitation ward in a tertiary hospital.

Dr. Shen is the principal investigator of two NSFC General Projects. Honors include the CRMA Science and Technology Award, First Prize (2019), and the Shanghai Rehabilitation Medicine Science and Technology Progress Awards, First Prize (2018, 2024). Dr. Shen has published over 50 papers as first or corresponding author. Dr. Shen served as chief editor of one monograph and associate editor of two. The portfolio includes 22 patents (15 authorized, including three invention patents) and five software copyrights. Nine technology transfers have been completed.

Dr. Shen is a Fellow of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (FAACVPR) and a CDQI certified expert. Dr. Shen serves as an associate editor and editorial board member. Dr. Shen led the drafting of eight consensuses, guidelines, and standards, and organized 20 national courses. The center has served more than 10,000 patients. The care model has been extended across Shanghai and introduced in Yunnan.

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.

Dr. Nuran Burcu Arkali is a neurologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She specializes in electrophysiology and neurodegenerative disorders. Dr. Arkali completed a master’s program in electrophysiology at Istanbul University. She helped establish the neurology clinic and intensive care unit at Diyarbakir Training Hospital.

• Expertise in EEG, EMG, and video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Treats Parkinson’s disease and dementia using medication and neural therapy.
• Performs Botulinum toxin applications specifically for headache and movement disorders.
• Works at Hisar Hospital, which holds the JCI accreditation for safety.

Dr. Bestami Yalvac is an Assistant Professor at Galata University in Istanbul. He treats patients at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Dr. Yalvac specializes in ozone therapy for fibromyalgia and sports injuries. He completed his residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Treats chronic conditions like osteoporosis, rheumatic pain, and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Provides rehabilitation for stroke, spinal cord injuries, and nerve compression.
• Uses techniques such as dry needling, kinesiotaping, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Practices at a hospital serving over 500,000 patients every year.

Dr. Selvinaz Edizer is a pediatric neurology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on neurological conditions in children and infants. She has held specialized roles at several major Turkish medical institutions. Dr. Edizer works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for international patient safety standards.

• Specializes in pediatric neurology and neurosurgery.
• Served at Bezmialem Foundation University as a pediatric neurology specialist.
• Completed specialized service at Istanbul Bağcılar Education and Research Hospital.
• Practices at Memorial Bahçelievler, a center known for its eco-friendly recovery design.

Dr. Selin Bozkurt Alp is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist. She earned her medical degree from Uludag University in 2010. She completed specialty training at Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital in 2018. She worked at Giresun Tirebolu State Hospital during compulsory service from 2020–2021. She later served at Istanbul Sultanbeyli State Hospital.

Her practice covers stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic rehabilitation, and rheumatic diseases. She provides pain management. She performs botulinum toxin injections, ultrasound-guided intra-articular injections, PRP, ESWT, and robotic therapy (RoboSpine). She also offers acupuncture, phytotherapy, and neural therapy. Her interests include fibromyalgia, cervical and lumbar disc herniation, heel spur, lipedema, and pediatric orthopedic conditions.