60 Best Rehabilitation for Children with Cerebral Palsy Doctors Abroad

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. Fatih Temizturk specializes in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, with extensive experience in treating children with cerebral palsy.

• Performs Botox and various injection treatments for cerebral palsy
• Over 20 years of experience in physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Assistant Professor at Dumlupınar University's Medical Faculty
• Works at Nobel Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center

Dr. Sule Temizturk is a physical medicine specialist at Nobel Rehabilitation Center in Pamukkale. She specializes in neurological and orthopedic recovery for children and adults. Dr. Temizturk treats musculoskeletal disorders and complex rheumatological diseases. She earned her medical degree from Ankara University.

• Specializes in stroke, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis rehabilitation.
• Performs dry needling, trigger point injections, and intra-articular injections.
• Treats pediatric patients for conditions including cerebral palsy.
• Practices at a center popular with Turkish celebrities and international patients.

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.

Founded the Research Institute of Clinical Rehabilitation and developed SOMATODYNAMICS – a groundbreaking approach to human physiology and recovery.

• Head of the Department of Clinical Rehabilitation at Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
• Trained over 5,800 medical specialists in rehabilitation techniques
• Author of 62 international patents in medical treatments
• Honored Inventor of Russia for contributions to healthcare
• Pioneered new technologies for restoring human health

Prof. Dr. Gunesh Yavuzer specializes in advanced rehabilitation techniques for children with cerebral palsy at Romatem Hospitals.

• PhD from Erasmus University, Netherlands
• Expert in robotic rehabilitation and gait analysis
• Professor with extensive research in rehabilitation medicine
• Specializes in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation

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. Shao Ming is a leading neurologist and neurosurgeon at Dr. Eber Brain Hospital. He was featured on the cover of The Journal of Neuroscience. Dr. Shao specializes in epilepsy treatment for both children and adults. He completed postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard University and Dartmouth College. Dr. Shao serves as the Asian representative for the International Society for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring.

• Specializes in preoperative assessment and localization of epileptic foci.
• Introduced propofol for the Wada test to clinical practice in China.
• Published over 50 scientific articles, including 30 in international journals.
• Authored monographs on epilepsy surgery and modern clinical electroencephalography.

Dr. Fatal-valevsky leads the Pediatric Neurology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in neurogenetic disorders in children.

• Over 47 years of experience in pediatric neurology
• Director of Pediatric Neurology Unit at Israel's top-ranked hospital
• Member of 7 professional societies including the International Child Neurology Association
• Specializes in brain disorders and developmental challenges

Prof. Zvi Ram is a top neurosurgeon who heads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He specializes in advanced neurosurgical techniques.

• Expert in brain mapping and deep brain stimulation (DBS)
• Trained in image-guided neurosurgery for brain tumors in Greece
• Recipient of the Borenstein Award for brain research
• Specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the brain and spinal cord

Dr. Tatyana Gurevich has 41 years of experience treating cerebral palsy in children at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Specializes in neuropathology at a top Israeli hospital
• Graduated from Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University
• Handles complex neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's
• Treats both children and adults with movement disorders

Prof. Nir Giladi has over 43 years of experience in neurology, specializing in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Head of Neurology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center since 2007
• Collaborates with the Michael J Fox Foundation on Parkinson's research
• Published over 200 papers on neurological disorders
• Fellowship-trained at Columbia University in movement disorders

Specializing in pediatric rehabilitation, Dr. Akpinar brings focused expertise to cerebral palsy care at Fizyomer Terapia Medical Center.

• Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist since 2009
• Specializes in PRP, neural therapy, and ozone applications
• Works with rheumatic disorders alongside cerebral palsy cases
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University Medical School

With 27 years in elite sports rehabilitation, Dr. Reyes brings world-class athlete care to children with cerebral palsy at Olympia Quironsalud.

• Head of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Olympia Medical Center
• Former physiotherapist for Real Madrid and Spanish national teams
• Specializes in sports physiotherapy techniques adapted for pediatric cases
• Leads a multidisciplinary rehabilitation approach
• Director of Sports Physiotherapy master's program at UCJC

Dr. Ming Shao is a Professor, Chief Physician of Neurological Rehabilitation, Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurosurgery, and Doctoral Supervisor. He has over 35 years of experience. He specializes in movement disorders and provides medical and surgical care, including deep brain stimulation, for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. He also focuses on neurorehabilitation and uses noninvasive neuromodulation for stroke, spinal cord injury, and disorders of consciousness.

He completed postdoctoral research on the surgical treatment of Parkinson’s disease at Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University. He was selected for the Beijing Science and Technology Nova Program. He led several National Key R&D subprojects. He has published more than 60 papers in core journals. He has received several provincial awards for scientific and technological achievements.

Appointments: Chairman, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Rehabilitation Committee, Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Council Member, Chinese Rehabilitation Society.

Highest category specialist in rehabilitation acupuncture – Sun Su Yan excels in holistic approaches tailored to children's needs at Yanda International Hospital.

• Leading physician of rehabilitation and restorative medicine
• Specializes in RT and OT for cerebral palsy
• Treats neurogenic urinary frequency and enuresis in children

Dr. Vadim Blaustein manages the Spinal Rehabilitation Unit at Loewenstein Hospital since 1993 – a leader in spinal rehab care.

• Senior physician and assistant manager of the Spinal Rehabilitation Department
• Specializes in urodynamic tests for comprehensive evaluation
• Professional collaboration with nursing staff for holistic care

Board-certified in Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine – Dr. Czarna specializes in pediatric rehabilitation at Loewenstein Hospital.

• Expertise in treating neurological conditions in children
• Focused on achieving optimal rehabilitation outcomes
• Committed to personalized care plans