Internal MedicinePhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department provides comprehensive rehabilitation services for patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and functional disorders. The department focuses on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving quality of life through individualized treatment programs. Care is delivered using a multidisciplinary and patient-centered approach.
History
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department has been an essential part of Akdeniz University Hospital for many years. It has played a key role in post-acute care, chronic disease management, and disability rehabilitation. The department has continuously developed in line with modern rehabilitation medicine standards.
Facility & Services
The department is equipped with modern rehabilitation units and outpatient clinics. Facilities include physical therapy rooms, exercise and movement therapy areas, electrotherapy units, and rehabilitation equipment. Close collaboration with orthopedic, neurology, and neurosurgery departments ensures coordinated patient care.
Doctors
Assoc. Prof. Serpil DEMİR, M.D.
Physical Medicine
Assist. Prof. Özlem KARATAŞ, M.D.
Physical Medicine
Assist. Prof. Ülkü UÇAR, M.D.
Physical Medicine
Prof. Ahmet HAKAN NUR, M.D.
Aging Studies Research Application. Mrk. Manager
Prof. Cahit KAÇAR, M.D.
Head of the Rheumatology Department
Prof. Erdal GİLGİL , M.D.
Physical Medicine
Prof. İlhan SEZER, M.D.
Physical Medicine
Prof. Nehir SAMANCI KARAMAN, M.D.
Physical Medicine
Prof. Nilüfer BALCI, M.D.
Head of Department
Prof. Sibel ÇUBUKÇU FIRAT, M.D.
Physical Medicine
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