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Acibadem Specialist

Prof. Dr. İlker Yağcı

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

34+ years experienceLanguages: Turkish, EnglishOnline consultation
Prof. Dr. İlker Yağcı
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Prof. Dr. İlker Yağcı

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Prof. Dr. İlker Yağcı is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital. His clinical focus includes spine health,…

Prof. Dr. İlker Yağcı is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital. His clinical focus includes spine health, movement disorder treatment, pain treatment in physical therapy and rehabilitation, and muscle and nerve diseases. He also works in areas such as lumbar disc herniation, cervical disc herniation, fibromyalgia, piriformis syndrome, and sports and knee injuries.

He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1999 and completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2003. In 2008, he completed an MSc in Electrodiagnostic Neurology at Marmara University. His career has included roles at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Adıyaman State Hospital, and Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, where he served as Specialist Physician, Associate Professor, and Professor before joining Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2025.

International patients can expect an evaluation shaped by his long academic and clinical background in rehabilitation medicine. He is involved in the assessment and treatment planning of musculoskeletal, spine, pain, and neuromuscular conditions, with care aimed at supporting function, mobility, and daily quality of life. He is also a member of ISPRM, the Mediterranean Forum of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, the European Forum for Research in Rehabilitation, the Turkish Rheumatology Association, and the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Clinical Focus

Areas of Expertise

Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.

Lumbar Disc HerniationCervical Disc HerniationMovement Disorder TreatmentSpine HealthFibromyalgiaPain Treatment in Physical Therapy and RehabilitationMuscle and Nerve DiseasesPiriformis SyndromeSports InjuriesKnee Injuries
Specialisation

Subspecialties

  • Spine Health
  • Hareket Bozuklukları Tedavisi
  • Omurga Sağlığı
  • FTR - Ağrı Tedavisi
  • Kas-Sinir Hastalıkları
Background

Education

  • 2008 Marmara University, Elektrodiagnostik Nöroloji Yüksek Lisans (MSc)
  • 2003 Ankara Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hospital Fiziksel Tıp ve Rehabilitasyon
  • 1999 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1992 Özel Ankara Yükseliş High School
Career

Experience

  • 2025 Acıbadem Healthcare Services
  • 2016 - 2025 Professor, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine , Fiziksel Tıp ve Rehabilitasyon
  • 2011 - 2016 Associate Professor, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine , Fiziksel Tıp ve Rehabilitasyon
  • 2004 - 2011 Uzman Hekim, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine , Fiziksel Tıp ve Rehabilitasyon
  • 2004 Uzman Hekim, Adıyaman Devlet Hospital
  • 2003 - 2004 Uzman Hekim, Ankara Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hospital, Fiziksel Tıp ve Rehabilitasyon
  • 2000 - 2003 Asistan Hekim, Ankara Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hospital, Fiziksel Tıp ve Rehabilitasyon
Affiliations

Professional Memberships

  • ISPRM (Uluslararası Fiziksel ve Rehabilitasyon Tıbbı Association)
  • Akdeniz Fiziksel Tıp ve Rehabilitasyon Forumu (MFPRM)
  • Avrupa Rehabilitasyon Araştırmaları Forumu (EFRR)
  • Türk Romatoloji Association
  • Türkiye Fiziksel Tıp ve Rehabilitasyon Association
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. İlker Yağcı's specialty?
Dr. İlker Yağcı is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Acibadem. For a personalised assessment, the Acibadem international patient team can review your medical history and reports and explain the suitable next steps.
Which hospital does Dr. İlker Yağcı practise at?
Dr. İlker Yağcı sees patients at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. İlker Yağcı?
Consultations with Dr. İlker Yağcı are supported in Turkish and English. In addition, Acibadem provides multilingual coordination and interpreter support so international patients can communicate clearly throughout their care.
How can I book an appointment with Dr. İlker Yağcı?
You can request an appointment with Dr. İlker Yağcı using the appointment form on this page, or by contacting the Acibadem international patient team by phone or WhatsApp. After you share your details, the team checks availability and confirms your appointment, usually within 24 hours.
Is an online video consultation available with Dr. İlker Yağcı?
Yes. Dr. İlker Yağcı offers online video consultations, so you can discuss your condition and reports with the specialist before making any travel arrangements. The international patient team can help you schedule a secure video visit.
How many years of experience does Dr. İlker Yağcı have?
Dr. İlker Yağcı has around 34 years of professional experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. İlker Yağcı?
Yes. Acibadem supports international patients end to end — from the first consultation and treatment planning through appointment scheduling, interpretation during the stay and follow-up after returning home. Sharing your case for an initial assessment is free of charge.
How do I get a second opinion involving Dr. İlker Yağcı?
You can request an independent review of your diagnosis and proposed treatment. Share your medical reports through the consultation or "Ask a Doctor" form on this site, and the team will arrange a specialist review and explain the available options.
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