Best Psychiatry Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Nihal Tastekin is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in addiction treatment and anxiety disorders. Her research focuses on computer-assisted cognitive improvement for opioid use disorder. She uses dynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to treat patients.

• Experienced in AMATEM clinic outpatient and inpatient addiction care.
• Treats complex mental health conditions, including paranoia and depression.
• Expert in cognitive remediation and mood disorder management.
• Works at Turkey’s first JCI-certified private neuropsychiatric hospital.

Prof. Dr. Engin Emrem Beştepe is a psychiatrist. She graduated from the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her psychiatry residency at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital. She completed a family therapy fellowship at the University of Chicago Center for Family Health in 1999.

She worked at Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital from 1997 to 2013. She became an Associate Professor of Psychiatry in 2012. In 2013, she was appointed Education Officer at Erenköy Hospital. She headed the Women’s Ward from 2013 to 2026. In 2021, she was appointed Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at SBÜ.

Uzm. Dr. Gunay Hajiyeva is a psychiatrist. She graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2013. She completed her psychiatry residency at Cukurova University Balcali Hospital in 2021. She received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Dynamic Sexual Therapy.

Her clinical focus includes schizophrenia, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alcohol and substance use disorders, and sexual dysfunction. She speaks English, Russian, and German. She is active in academic and clinical research. She has presented at national and international congresses.

Prof. Dr. Nesrin Dilbaz specializes in treating alcoholism and schizophrenia in children and teens, with recognition at prestigious events like AUA 2020.

• Focuses on psychiatric care for young patients
• Expert in Burnout Syndrome with public speaking engagements
• Professor with extensive academic and clinical experience
• Recognized for contributions to psychiatry

Dr Mustafa Aydin specializes in Internal Medicine with a focus on chronic disease management and preventive care at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ.

• Expert in diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disorders
• Provides comprehensive care for gastrointestinal and respiratory conditions
• Emphasizes evidence-based and patient-oriented treatment approaches

With an evidence-based approach, Dyt. Güngör designs personalized nutrition plans for overall well-being.

• Specializes in clinical nutrition for diabetes and metabolic conditions
• Offers tailored weight management programs for all ages
• Provides sports nutrition strategies for peak performance
• Focuses on pediatric and adolescent healthy eating habits

The doctor is an Associate Professor specializing in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, with extensive expertise in stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric rehabilitation. Clinical focus includes robotic rehabilitation, arthroplasty and fracture recovery, as well as the management of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia.

The doctor completed specialized training at the Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital. Academic and clinical contributions include significant research on the validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI), published in the journal Disability and Rehabilitation.

Dr Nimet Ozcan specializes in dermatology with a focus on both medical and cosmetic skin conditions, offering personalized care at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ.

• 12 years of experience in dermatology
• Expert in acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer management
• Provides cosmetic treatments like dermal fillers and laser therapy
• Specializes in pediatric dermatology for children and adolescents
• Holistic and patient-oriented approach to treatment

Dr. Osman Serdar Akkaya is a highly experienced dermatologist with over 41 years of professional experience, specializing in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.

• Expert in treating psoriasis, eczema, acne, and vitiligo
• Specializes in dermato-oncology and surgical interventions for skin tumors
• Offers advanced cosmetic procedures like fillers and laser therapies
• Provides specialized care for geriatric dermatological conditions

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques, offering faster recovery and improved patient comfort at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ.

• Experienced in gastrointestinal, endocrine, and breast surgeries
• Fluent in English, ensuring clear communication with international patients
• Known for surgical precision and patient-centered care

Dr. Erdem Gelegen brings 22 years of experience in ophthalmology, specializing in advanced eye surgeries and vision correction techniques.

• Expert in phacoemulsification and premium intraocular lens implantation for cataracts
• Skilled in laser techniques for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism correction
• Specializes in managing diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Provides surgical and medical treatments for glaucoma
• Performs corneal transplants and manages anterior segment disorders

Dr. Cevat Azeroglu specializes in advanced diagnostic imaging, supporting accurate diagnoses across multiple specialties.

• Graduated from Tabriz University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in Radiology at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Expert in conventional radiology, ultrasound, CT, and MRI imaging
• Provides interventional radiology procedures
• Focuses on oncological imaging for cancer patients

Specializes in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders and attachment issues at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Expertise in dynamic psychiatry and infant mental health
• Member of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Association of Turkey
• Special interest in anxiety, eating, and sleep disorders