Spec. MD. Yıldız Gonca Doğru
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Areas Of Interests
With extensive international certification and pioneering research in regenerative medicine, MD. Yıldız Gonca Doğru is a leading expert in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Specialist MD. Yıldız Gonca Doğru is a dedicated Physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) at Liv Hospital Ulus, delivering world-class care distinguished by its cutting-edge diagnostic and regenerative therapies. Her patient-centric philosophy is focused entirely on restoring function, relieving pain, and ensuring a faster recovery for individuals with orthopedic, neurological, and rheumatic conditions.
Dr. Doğru is an expert in leveraging advanced technology for precision-guided treatments, specializing in Ultrasound-guided Musculoskeletal Injections—a minimally invasive technique that ensures precise targeting of therapeutic agents to the exact anatomical site of pain or damage.Her signature strength lies in Regenerative Injection Therapies, which represent some of the most advanced treatments available today. This includes specialized administration of Prolotherapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), and Exosome injections. These therapies work to stimulate the body's natural healing mechanisms, providing lasting clinical outcomes for patients struggling with chronic joint pain, soft tissue injuries, and degenerative conditions. Additionally, Dr. Doğru is proficient in complementary methods like Ozone Therapy and Neural Therapy, which enhance the rehabilitation process. Her clinical expertise encompasses complex subspecialties such as Scoliosis Rehabilitation, Lymphedema Rehabilitation, and the management of challenging chronic pain syndromes like Fibromyalgia and Osteoporosis. Her holistic, high-tech approach ensures that every patient receives a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan designed for maximum functional gain and optimal patient comfort.
MD. Yıldız Gonca Doğru has achieved a level of academic authority confirmed by prestigious certification and a sustained commitment to scientific research and continuous education on an international scale. A major highlight of her professional profile is holding the European Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Certificate (2022) and the Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Qualification Board Certificate, demonstrating that her knowledge and clinical expertise meet the highest evidence-based European standards. Her specialization training was conducted at Ahi Evran University and she maintains active involvement in top professional bodies, including the European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology and the International Society for Stem Cell Application.
Dr. Doğru's dedication to research has been recognized with awards, including the First Prize for Oral Presentation at the Rheumatology Orthopedics Days for her randomized controlled study on the effectiveness of low-dose dextrose prolotherapy in treating lateral epicondylitis. Her publications in international journals further reflect her dedication to advancing the field, contributing to the literature on regenerative medicine, musculoskeletal diagnostics, and the factors affecting function in stroke patients. She is continuously engaged in advanced learning, having completed multiple international courses and educator role training missions focused on Prolotherapy, Perineural Injection Therapy, and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (e.g., EULAR Basic Ultrasound Course and NYSORA workshops). This blend of rigorous international qualification, award-winning scientific research, and specialized advanced treatments ensures her patients benefit from the most current and validated rehabilitation strategies globally.
1) Ciftci YGD, Tuncay F, Kocak FA, Okcu M (2022). Is Low-Dose Dextrose Prolotherapy as Effective as High-Dose Dextrose Prolotherapy in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis? A Double-Blind, Ultrasound Guided, Randomized Controlled Study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 Feb;104(2):179-187. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2022.09.017. Epub 2022 Oct 13. PMID: 36243123
1) Ciftci YGD, Tuncay F, Kocak FA, Okcu M (2023): Response to Letter to the Editor: Low-Dose Dextrose Prolotherapy as Effective as High-Dose Dextrose Prolotherapy in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis ?A Double-Blind, Ultrasound Guided, Randomized Controlled Study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 Jul;104(7):1155-1156. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.03.007. Epub 2023 Mar 27. PMID:36990377.
2) OKCU Mehmet, TUNCAY Figen, KOÇAK Fatmanur Aybala, DOGRU Yıldız Gonca, KARAKUZU GÜNGÖR Zeynep, KAYA Samet Sancar (2022). Factors Affecting Compliance with Lower and Upper Extremity Orthoses in Individuals with Disability Due to Neurological Diseases. Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences. J PMR Sci. 2022;25(2):240-7. doi: 10.31609/jpmrs.2021-86851
3) OKCU Mehmet, TUNCAY Figen, KOÇAK Fatmanur Aybala, DOGRU Yıldız Gonca, KARAKUZU GÜNGÖR Zeynep, KAYA Samet Sancar (2022). The Effects of Hemoglobin, Folate, Vitamin B12 and 25 (OH) Vitamin D3 Levels on Function, Disability, Pain and Balance in Patients with Hemiplegia After Stroke. Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences. J PMR Sci. 2022;25(2):240-7. doi:10.31609/jpmrs.2021-87387
4) KARABAş Çağlar, DOĞRU Yıldız Gonca (2022). Youtube as an Information Source for Pulmonary Rehabilitation in COVID-19 Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study. General Medicine Journal 2022;32(3):259-264. Doi: 10.54005 /geneltip.1062922
5) ARCHIVE Mehmet, ERDEN Yakup, TUNCAY Figen, KOÇAK Fatmanur Aybala, KAYA Samet Sancar, TRUE Yıldız Gonca (2023). Does Osteoporosis cause pain even without a fracture ? An observational study , Somatosensory & Motor Research , 40:3 , 110-115, Doi : 10.1080/089902220.2023.2188929
- Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist Physicians Association
- Turkish Rheumatism Research and Combat Association
- Scoliosis Research and Treatment Association
- European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology
- International Society for Stem Cell Application
- TRUE Yildiz Gonca, TUNCAY Figen, KOÇAK Fatmanur Aybala , OKCU Mehmet (2022). Lateral Is Low-Dose Dextrose Prolotherapy as Effective as High-Dose Dextrose Prolotherapy in the Treatment of Epicondylitis ? Double-Blind-Ultrasound-Guided -Randomized Controlled Study. Rheumatology Orthopedics Days, Ottoman Archives Kağıthane/Istanbul, 09/29/2022 -10/02/2022 Oral Presentation First Prize
- European Prolotherapy Mission 2023 Most Improved Award , September 2023, Sofia/Bulgaria
1. European Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Certificate 2022
2. Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Qualification Board Qualification Certificate 2022
3. EURO-MEDITERRANEAN PRM SCHOOL, Course, Syracusa / ITALY, Participation Certificate 13-16/11/2022 (International)
4. European School of Prolotherapy Basic Prolotherapy Upper and Lower Extremity , Course, Ferrara / ITALY (February and March 2023) (International)
5. European School of Prolotherapy Perineural Injection Therapy , Course, Heraklion / GREECE (June 2023) (International)
6. European School of Prolotherapy Bulgarian Prolotherapy Mission , Course, Sofia/BULGARIA (September 2023) (International)
7. Lyftogt Medicine Basic Perineural Injection Therapy Workshop, Course, Antalya (October 2023) (International)
8. The Mediterranean PRP/ Prolotherapy MSK Ultrasound Course, Luqa , Malta, (23-25/05/2024) (International)
9.EULAR Basic Ultrasound Course, Vienna/Austria (9-11/06/2024) (International)
10. International Workshop in Cellular based Products for Regenerative Medicine Istanbul, (13-15/09/2024), (International)
11. NYSORA Ultrasound Guided Pain Management Workshop Leuven , Belgium (13-15/12/2024) (International)
12. Prolotherapy Application Certificate, Course, TR Health Sciences University Training and Research Hospital Center for Traditional and Complementary Medicine, Certificate, 11/05/2019-20/07/2019 (National)
13. Ozone Application Certificate, Course, TR Health Sciences University Training and Research Hospital Center for Traditional and Complementary Medicine, Certificate, 20/08/2021-04/10/2021 (National)
14. Kinesio Taping (KT-1,2), Course, Kinesio University , Certificate, 02/03/2019-03/03/2019 (International)
15. Upper Extremity Manual Medicine and PRP Applications Course-Manual Medicine Association, Course, Edirne, Certificate of Participation, 28/06/2019-30/06/2019 (National) 16.
Dry Needling Strategies in the Treatment of Chronic Myofascial Pain and Sensitive Segment- TRASD, Course, Holiday Inn Ankara Çukurambar , Ankara, Certificate, 19/02/2020-20/02/2020 (National) 17. 2nd
Lymphedema Congress with International Participation Upper and Lower Extremity Lymphedema Rehabilitation Course, Course, Istanbul Technical University Süleyman Demirel Culture Center, Participation Certificate, 18/09/2022 (International)
18. Multidisciplinary Ultrasonography Association TURK-MUS 7/23, TUS-Basic Musculoskeletal System, Interventional Ultrasonography, Ankara, Course, 01/12/2023-03/12/2023 (National)
