About Me
Prof. Dr. Engin Çakar
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist
Head of Stroke and Brain Injury Robotic Neurorehabilitation Center
Prof. Dr. Engin Çakar was born in 1975. He studied at GATA Faculty of Medicine between 1993 and 1999. He completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital between 2002 and 2005, his Master's Degree at Marmara University between 2007 and 2010, and his Pain Medicine Specialty Training at GATA in 2011.
He became an Associate Professor in 2011 and a Professor in 2016. He currently serves as the Head of Stroke and Brain Injury Robotic Neurorehabilitation Center at Memorial Şişli Hospital.
Experience
Over 20 years of experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Algology, and Electrodiagnostic Neurology.
2025 – Present
Memorial Göztepe Hospital
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation & Algology & Electrodiagnostic Neurology Specialist
2016 – Present
Memorial Şişli Hospital
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation & Algology & Electrodiagnostic Neurology Specialist
2012 – 2016
Medipol Mega University Hospital
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation & Algology & Electrodiagnostic Neurology Specialist
2005 – 2012
GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist
Areas of Expertise
Stroke Treatment
Specializes in stroke treatment, particularly in early-stage physical therapy and rehabilitation, robotic physical therapy, and TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation).
Neuro-Rehabilitation
His special interests in neurorehabilitation include stroke treatment, traumatic brain injury treatment, and post-brain tumor rehabilitation.
Pain Management
In pain management, he focuses extensively on innovative treatments such as PRP and Stem Cell therapy for knee disorders, as well as joint and spinal pain treatment.
Education
GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
Prof. Dr. Engin Çakar completed his medical education at GATA Faculty of Medicine in 1999. He completed his medical specialization training at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital.
Marmara University
He completed his Master's degree in Electrodiagnostic Neurology at Marmara University Institute of Health Sciences. He completed his master's thesis using EMG and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS-TMU, brain stimulation with magnetic field) techniques. His thesis focused on stroke treatment through brain stimulation with magnetic fields.
Harvard University, USA
He received training in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation – TMS (TMU) and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation – TDCS (brain stimulation with magnetic field and direct current) at Harvard University, USA.
Scientific Memberships
Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society
National
Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist Physicians Society
National
Medical Rehabilitation Society
National
Turkish Algology Society
National
European Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society
International
World Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society
International
Turkish Society for Rheumatology Research and Treatment
National
He served as a board member of the Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society between 2016 and 2019; he currently chairs the Brain Stimulation and Neurorestoration Working Group.
Presentations
Invited presentations at national and international congresses
2017
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation
2015
Non-invasive stimulation in neurorehabilitation – TMS and TDCS
2014
Stroke and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Stroke and Rehabilitation Symposium
2013
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation – Stroke – Ask the Expert
2013
Brain Stimulation and Pain-Workshop
2011
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
2010
Stroke and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
2010
A New Approach in Neurorehabilitation: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Stroke
2009
Selection Criteria for Prefabricated Orthoses – Upper extremity and vertebra
In the Press
CNN Türk
Can stroke caused by a blood clot in the brain be treated?
CumhuriyetSalih Günçal recovered from being bedridden
CNN TürkWatch out for cervical disc herniation during social isolation!
MilliyetWatch out for cervical disc herniation during social isolation!
PostaMost lumbar and cervical disc herniations do not require surgery!
HürriyetWhat is stroke? The importance of physical therapy after stroke!
CNN TürkRobotic physical therapy in stroke treatment!
