57 Best Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation 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. 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. 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. Temizturk specializes in spinal cord injury rehabilitation at Nobel Medical, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, focusing on restoring mobility and function.

• Over 20 years of experience in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation
• Skilled in advanced injection therapies like PRP and USG-controlled injections
• Former Assistant Professor at Dumlupınar University's Physical Medicine Department
• Provides comprehensive Botox and dry needling treatments for pain management

Dr. Kantaphong Thongrong integrates advanced robotics and wearable exoskeleton gait training into spinal cord injury rehabilitation at PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

• Board-certified physiatrist with expertise in neurorehabilitation
• Head of Rehabilitation Department at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital
• Conducted research on wearable exoskeleton robotic gait training
• Instructor at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
• Member of the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand

Founded the Research Institute of Clinical Rehabilitation – a pioneer in developing new spinal cord injury recovery methods.

• Honored inventor with 62 international patents in treatment technologies
• Head of Clinical Rehabilitation at Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
• Created SOMATODYNAMICS – a breakthrough approach to physiological recovery
• Trained over 5,800 medical specialists in rehabilitation techniques

Head of rehabilitation technologies with 38 years' experience – Dr. Liang specializes in spinal cord injury recovery at Yanda International Hospital.

• Deputy Director of the Rehabilitation and Engineering Group
• Member of two national rehabilitation associations in China
• Published 10+ research papers on rehabilitation methods
• Expert in restoring motor function after spinal injuries

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 trigger point and intra-articular injections
• Worked at major hospitals including Şişli Eftal EAH Clinic
• Graduated from Ankara University Medical Faculty

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.

Specialized in spinal cord rehabilitation, Dr. Yalvac combines Ozone Therapy and Kinesiotape applications for enhanced recovery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Assistant Professor at Galata University with a focus on spine health
• Expert in treating paraplegia and spinal cord problems
• Uses Dry Needling and Ozone Therapy for pain management
• Special interest in sports injuries and rheumatic pain

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.

Specializes in spinal cord injury rehabilitation at Fizyomer Terapia Medical Center, combining traditional and advanced therapies.

• Graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Medical School in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
• Expert in PRP, Neural Therapy, and Ozone Application
• Focuses on rheumatic disorders alongside spinal injuries
• Previously worked at Bolu Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital

Dr. Zheng Wei Hong is the Director of Neurology and a discipline leader at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He is a professor and master's supervisor at Xiamen University. Dr. Zheng focuses on cerebral infarction, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease treatment. He also manages complex neuroimmunological and neuromuscular disorders like myasthenia gravis.

• Served as Director of Neurology at Xiamen University Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital.
• Committee member of the Chinese Medical Association’s Neuroimmunology Group.
• Sits on the Standing Committee for Stroke Screening and Prevention for the Ministry of Health.
• Standing Director of the Fujian Anti-Epilepsy Association.

Prof. Zhang En Da is Chief Physician in spinal cord injury rehabilitation with over 30 years of clinical experience. He completed advanced training at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital and at the Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University.

He focuses on SCI rehabilitation from all causes. He manages tetraplegia and paraplegia, incomplete paralysis, sensory problems, and neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction, including urinary retention, incontinence, overactive bladder, constipation, and fecal incontinence. He also treats movement deficits after pulmonary infections and after stroke. His methods include structured bladder and bowel care, botulinum toxin A for limb spasticity, pelvic floor biofeedback, pelvic magnetic stimulation, and tibial nerve electrical stimulation. He serves on the Standing Committee and the Standardization Working Committee of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. He is also a Work Injury Rehabilitation Expert in Xiamen.

Dr. Bao Yu Hai is a chief neurosurgeon at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He received the State Council Special Allowance, which is China’s highest clinical honor. Dr. Bao specializes in complex skull-base tumors and vascular malformations. He maintains a 95% facial nerve preservation rate after total acoustic neuroma resection.

• Directs the Neurosurgical Oncology Center and sits on WFNS committees.
• Treats acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, and brainstem tumors.
• Holds four national clinical patents for neurosurgical innovations.
• Contributed to four national clinical guidelines and published over 80 academic papers.

Professor Liang Xiaoxiao is the Department Director and Chief Physician in Neurorehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in neurology. She is skilled in neuromodulation for disorders of consciousness, cognition, and movement. Her focus includes cases from cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and related conditions. She also performs ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, limb spasticity, sialorrhea, and neuralgia.

Accreditations and roles: Member of the Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation, and Craniocerebral Trauma Rehabilitation Committees of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Member of the Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation Committee of the Fujian Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Vice Chair of the Dementia and Cognitive Disorder Committee of the Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association. Vice President of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Standing Member of the Neuromodulation Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Recipient of the Most Beautiful Physician of Xiamen City (2024).

Professor Lydia Chen (Li Ping) is Chief Physician of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. She has over 30 years of clinical experience. Her work focuses on sudden hearing loss and other ear disorders. She performs both microscopic and endoscopic ear surgery.

Her expertise covers ear procedures such as mastoidectomy, tympanoplasty, cholesteatoma removal, ossicular chain repair, and preauricular fistula excision. She also performs adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy with plasma technology, as well as endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal polyp removal, and deviated septum correction. She provides rehabilitation for hearing loss, otogenic vertigo, and tinnitus, and treats nasopharyngeal and laryngeal allergies.

Her committee memberships include the Fujian Association of Integrative Medicine and the Fujian Disabled Rehabilitation Association. She also serves with the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association, Xiamen Medical Association, Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association, and Xiamen Rehabilitation Medical Association.

27 years rehabilitating elite athletes – Dr. Reyes brings world-class sports medicine techniques to spinal cord injury recovery 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 rehabilitation
• Director of Master's program in Sports Physiotherapy at UCJC