Best Anorexia Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 26

Dr. Lale Allahyarova specializes in treating eating disorders, including anorexia, with a focus on children and adolescents at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Completed specialty training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Çukurova University
• Expertise in cognitive behavioral therapies for eating disorders
• Handles cases involving trauma and anxiety-related eating issues
• Specializes in psychosomatic therapies like rTMS and Deep TMS

Dr. Pelin Tas Durmus specializes in psychiatry with a focus on anorexia treatment at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

• Graduated from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed Psychiatry Specialist training at Trakya University
• Published research on mental health and chronic diseases
• Worked at multiple hospitals including Adıyaman Besni State Hospital

Dr. Yusuf Erçin Yılmaz, a Psychiatry Specialist at Private Moodist Hospital, completed his medical education at Dokuz Eylül University and his specialization training at Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital. After completing his thesis on “The Relationship between Suicide Risk in Bipolar Depression Patients and Metacognition and Emotional Schemas,” he fulfilled his mandatory service for two years at Manisa Demirci State Hospital, followed by work in psychiatry at Istanbul Istinye University Gaziosmanpaşa Medical Park Hospital. He provided support in outpatient services and consultation liaison areas. As of 2024, he has started working in the treatment of outpatient and inpatient psychiatry patients at Private Moodist Hospital.

Dr. Yusuf Erçin Yılmaz adopts an approach to treatment that includes both pharmacological and therapeutic support. In treatment, he considers complementary, sincere approaches in areas such as individuals’ motivation processes, environmental factors, internal dynamics, cognitive processes, and family approaches to be important.

Prof. Dr. Husnu Erkmen has over 43 years of experience in psychiatry, specializing in complex eating disorders like anorexia at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in eating disorders alongside PTSD, bipolar disorder, and depression
• Member of the American Psychiatric Association and Turkish Neuropsychiatric Association
• Published in international and national medical journals
• Graduated and completed post-graduation at Ankara University School of Medicine

Dr. Elshad Gulmammadov specializes in psychiatric illnesses, with expertise in anorexia treatment at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
• Specializes in mental health and psychiatric disorders
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for patients

Dr. Guliyev completed his psychiatry residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools.

• Specializes in mental health with a focus on eating disorders
• Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zihni Sungur
• Speaks English and Russian for international patients
• Presents at national and international psychiatry congresses

Specializing in eating disorders with a focus on Anorexia, Prof. Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin brings extensive expertise to NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Certified therapist with training in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
• Fluent in English and French, enhancing patient communication
• Published author in both Turkish and international scientific journals
• Supervisor at Pink Clinic, NPIstanbul Hospital since 2014
• Lecturer at Üsküdar University, Department of Psychology

Assistant Professor at Hacettepe University's Department of Mental Health and Diseases, specializing in neuroscience and psychiatry.

• Completed medical specialization at Hacettepe University in Neuroscience
• Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Therapy Techniques
• Expertise in Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Training
• Specializes in Trauma and Family Therapy

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan has over 41 years of experience in psychology and founded NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in stress-related diseases and psychopharmacology
• Authored several books with over 1 million copies sold
• Published more than 150 research articles and 45 book chapters
• Recipient of prestigious awards including the World Peace Invitation Award

Dr. Melek Gozde Lus is a child psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She contributed to Turkey’s Autism Action Plan. She trained family physicians on early autism detection. Dr. Lus treats ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. She also manages anxiety and OCD in children and adolescents.

• Member of the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Holds international certification in schema therapy.
• Specially trained in CBT-based play therapy and filial therapy.
• Authored research on bipolar co-diagnosis in children with ADHD.

Firdevs Seyfe Sen specializes in treating Anorexia with extensive psychotherapeutic training – dedicated to mental health for over 33 years.

• Completed specialized training in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and psychoanalysis
• Focuses on psychotic disorders, depression, and anxiety alongside Anorexia
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital with access to advanced TMU treatments

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. 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.

Prof. Dr. Sermin Kesebir brings over 24 years of expertise in psychiatry, specializing in psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapies.

• Specializes in psych neurophysiology and emotional disorders
• Published in international and national peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated from İzmir Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine
• Completed postgraduate studies at İzmir Ege University
• Regularly presents at international conferences

1,100+ procedures performed – Dr. Cansu Gercek specializes in child psychiatry at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

• 12 years of experience in treating eating disorders
• Focuses on pediatric and adolescent cases
• Works at one of Turkey's leading mental health institutions

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Solmaz is a board-certified psychiatrist. He earned his M.D. from Hacettepe University in 1989. He completed his psychiatry residency at Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital in 1996. He became an associate professor in 2014 and a professor in 2021.

From 2015 to 2020, he chaired the 4th Specialized Board of the Council of Forensic Medicine. He oversaw evaluations of criminal responsibility and legal competency.

He served on the psychiatry faculty at the Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences. He was an educational supervisor at the Psychiatry Clinic of Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital. He is currently the chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Beykent University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Cagdas Yokusoglu is a consultant psychiatrist with over 12 years of clinical experience. He specializes in adult psychiatry and evidence-based psychotherapy. He graduated from the English Medicine Program at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University. He completed his psychiatry residency at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

He has worked in public and private settings. He now provides psychiatric assessment and psychotherapy in private practice. His care is individualized and evidence-based, covering a wide range of psychiatric disorders.

His advanced training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Analysis, and psychopharmacology.

Dr. Neşe Üstün is a psychiatry specialist at Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital, a role she has held since 2002. Earlier, she worked in clinical biochemistry at Istanbul University Çapa (1995–1996) and in neurology in 1996. She graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine. She later qualified as Chief Assistant after passing written and oral exams and submitting a publication portfolio.

She will continue her work at Bakırköy through 2025. She provides patient care, trains assistants, supervises theses, and conducts research. She has published in national and international journals and has presented many papers. She has taken part in patient follow-up and research at the Women’s Mental Health Unit and the Mood Disorders Center. She is trained in CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal therapy, and EMDR. She uses these therapies alongside medication when needed.

Dr. Özge Yükselay is a psychiatrist. She earned her medical degree from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her residency at Erenköy Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital. She has worked at Van Regional Training and Research Hospital, Erenköy Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital, and Moodist Neuropsychiatry Hospital. She brings broad clinical experience.

She combines psychotherapy with medical treatment. She also uses somatic therapies such as TMS, ECT, tDCS, and neurofeedback. Her practice includes depression, OCD, anxiety disorders, addiction, psychotic disorders, and mood disorders. She is interested in group therapy and psychodrama. She has a special focus on individual and group therapy for eating disorders.