Melis Eda Erkanlı, Physiotherapist

Melis Eda Erkanlı is a physiotherapist working within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation unit at Acibadem Kent Hospital (Izmir) in İzmir. Her clinical work centers on physiotherapy and rehabilitation, with a particular focus on the treatment of pelvic pain. Her approach is based on evidence-based physiotherapy, with the aim of helping patients restore function, reduce pain and regain confidence in everyday movement.

She completed her training in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Izmir University of Economics in 2025. As a member of the hospital’s rehabilitation team, she contributes to a multidisciplinary approach in which physiotherapy is integrated with medical assessment and follow-up. In this setting, therapy is planned alongside the physician-led evaluation of each patient rather than in isolation.

Clinical focus

Melis Eda Erkanlı’s main area of interest is pelvic pain treatment. Pelvic pain is a sensitive area of care, and her work in this field emphasizes patience, clear communication and individually tailored therapy programs. Patients are assessed in a structured way before a personalized treatment plan is drawn up, and they receive consistent guidance throughout the course of rehabilitation so that exercises and other measures can be adjusted as their condition evolves.

More broadly, her practice covers physical medicine and rehabilitation and general physiotherapy. Within the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, she works with patients whose treatment combines a medical assessment with a physiotherapy program, supporting recovery of function and the gradual return to daily activities. Treatment goals are set together with the patient, and progress is reviewed as part of ongoing follow-up.

How Melis Eda Erkanlı works with international patients

Melis Eda Erkanlı speaks Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who prefer another language. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the practical aspects of the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the options, after which a personalized rehabilitation plan can be outlined. For patients who are unable to travel initially, or who wish to discuss their situation before making arrangements, a video consultation for international patients is available. Continuity of care is supported before and after treatment at the hospital, including guidance on continuing the therapy program at home.