75 Best Orthopedic Rehabilitation Doctors Abroad

Dr. Türkan Tünerir specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation at Fizyomer Terapia – a leading physical therapy and rehabilitation center.

• Focused on restoring mobility and function in orthopedic patients
• Part of a team at a renowned rehabilitation medical facility
• Provides personalized treatment plans for each patient's unique needs

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in hand surgery and microsurgery with a career spanning over three decades. Currently serving at Memorial Sisli Hospital since 2011, the doctor has dedicated extensive professional time to advanced surgical interventions and microsurgical techniques.

Previously, the doctor spent eighteen years at Manus Hand Surgery and Microsurgery, further refining expertise in complex hand procedures. This clinical background is complemented by a foundational fellowship in hand surgery and microsurgery completed at the VKV American Hospital, establishing a long-standing commitment to excellence in the field of reconstructive and hand-focused surgical care.

Dr. Fatih Temizturk is a rehabilitation specialist at Nobel Medical Center in Pamukkale. He specializes in neurological and orthopedic recovery for children and adults. Dr. Temizturk is a former Assistant Professor at Dumlupınar University. He focuses on musculoskeletal diseases and rheumatological conditions.

• Performs USG-controlled injections, PRP, and CGF therapy for joint pain.
• Treats children with cerebral palsy and patients recovering from strokes.
• Specializes in Botox injections for neurological and musculoskeletal disorders.
• Practices at a center using thermal mineral water and natural mud therapy.

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.

Specializes in musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided interventions – Dr. Guerrero combines diagnostics with precise treatments for orthopedic rehabilitation.

• Expert in regenerative medicine for pain management
• Specialty training in musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided procedures
• Offers a wide range of advanced rehabilitation treatments

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. 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.

Professor Marcin Sibiński is a specialist in orthopedics and musculoskeletal traumatology. He graduated from the Medical Academy of Łódź in 1999. He earned a PhD in 2004 and a DSc/habilitation in 2010. He received the title of Professor in 2014. He also completed international medical fellowships, including in the UK.

He treats adults and children with non-surgical care and modern operations. His surgical work includes hip arthroplasty, knee and ankle arthroscopy, and specialized foot and hand procedures such as bunion and hammer-toe correction, Achilles tendon procedures, and carpal tunnel release. He also performs in-office orthopedic ultrasound, including infant hip screening (preluxation).

He is an Associate Professor at the Department of Orthopedics and Pediatric Orthopedics in Łódź. He has authored dozens of papers in international medical journals.

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

• Board-certified physiatrist with expertise in neurorehabilitation and chronic pain management
• Pioneers wearable exoskeleton gait training and ultrasound-guided interventions
• Head of Rehabilitation Department at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital
• Instructor at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang

Founder of SOMATODYNAMICS – a new scientific approach to orthopedic rehabilitation, focusing on cyclic physiological processes in the body.

• Established the Research Institute of Clinical Rehabilitation in 1990
• Trained 5,847 medical specialists and 25 candidates of medical sciences
• Holds 62 international patents in treatment technologies
• Head of Department at Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia

Over 38 years' experience in rehabilitation medicine – Liang Xiao Mu heads the rehabilitation technologies group at Yanda International Hospital.

• Specializes in post-surgical and injury rehabilitation
• Author of 10+ scientific papers on rehabilitation techniques
• Member of Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine
• Deputy Director of Rehabilitation and Engineering Group

Dr. Sule Temizturk specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation, treating musculoskeletal disorders and rheumatological diseases with advanced techniques like trigger point injections.

• 20 years of experience in physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Expert in drying needles and intra-articular injections
• Worked at top hospitals including Şişli Eftal EAH Clinic
• Currently practices at Nobel Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center

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. Bestami Yalvac specializes in Ozone Therapy and Dry Needling, with a focus on sports injuries and spine health at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Istanbul University and Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis, and Rheumatic Pain treatments
• Assistant Professor at Galata University, continuing his research
• Handles complex cases like Cervical and Lumbar Hernia

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.

Professor of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Anadolu Medical Center, specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation.

• Expert in post-surgical recovery and injury rehabilitation
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for each patient
• Uses evidence-based techniques to improve mobility and function

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Board-certified physiatrist specializing in neurorehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation, with expertise in integrating advanced technologies into patient care.

• Expert in Western Dry Needling for pain management
• Specializes in stroke, spinal cord injury, and Parkinson's rehabilitation
• Active in clinical research and teaching rehabilitation medicine
• Ph.D. candidate in International Clinical Sciences

Dr. Thititagul specializes in geriatric medicine with extensive experience in aging and preventive care at top institutions.

• Diplomate in Geriatric Medicine from 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 for the 10th Asian Conference of Frailty and Sarcopenia 2024

Specializes in ultrasound-guided interventions and chronic pain management at Chiraprawat Fort Hospital.

• Expert in geriatric and sports rehabilitation
• Trained in myofascial pain techniques including dry needling
• Member of international sports medicine programs
• Published research on pain management and rehabilitation