Best Schizophrenia doctors in Istanbul: TOP 25 doctors

1,100+ treatments performed by Dr. Pelin Tas Durmus at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

• 10 years of experience in psychiatry
• Published research in the British Journal of Occupational Therapy
• Works with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive evaluations

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Yusuf brings 14 years of psychiatric expertise to Moodist Hospital with a focus on personalized schizophrenia care.

• Personally reviews patient materials to tailor treatment plans
• Rated 4.5 by patients for quality of care
• Specializes in complex psychiatric assessments and interventions

Dr. Mursalli specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry, focusing on schizophrenia and other mental health conditions at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Completed specialized training in Child Adolescent Psychiatry at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children and adolescents
• Expertise in psychodynamic psychotherapy and play therapy
• Works with school-age children using DSM-5 criteria

Prof. Dr. Husnu Erkmen has dedicated 30+ years to psychiatry, specializing in schizophrenia and complex mental health disorders at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Author of 100+ publications in national and international journals
• Founder and president of the Anxiety Disorders Research and Treatment Association
• Trained 191 psychiatry residents during his academic career
• Member of the American Psychiatric Association and Turkish Psychiatric Association

Specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry with a focus on schizophrenia at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, known for her expertise in trauma and anxiety disorders.

• Completed specialty training at Çukurova University
• Expert in autism, ADHD, and psychotic disorders
• Uses psychosomatic therapies like rTMS and Deep TMS
• Experienced in cognitive behavioral therapies

Prof. Dr. Sermin Kesebir specializes in psych neurophysiology with 25+ years of experience, treating complex psychiatric conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapies
• Published in international and national peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated from İzmir Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine
• Post-graduation from İzmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Psychiatry Department

Dr. Elshad Gulmammadov specializes in psychiatric illnesses, bringing expertise to NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Completed residency in psychiatry at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Focused on mental health and psychiatric disorders
• Educated in both Azerbaijan and Turkey

Dr. Yakup Erdogan specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, with a focus on mental health disorders in young patients.

• Fluent in English, with international training at the University of Leicester
• Published articles in both national and international refereed journals
• Expertise includes ADHD, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders in children
• Works with substance abuse and PTSD cases in adolescents

Dr. Elvin Guliyev specializes in schizophrenia treatment with a psychiatry residency from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's leading medical schools.

• 5+ years of psychiatry residency training
• Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zihni Sungur
• Presents at national and international psychiatry conferences
• Fluent in English and Russian for international patients

Assistant Professor specializing in neuroscience – Dr. Ciftci combines academic rigor with clinical expertise at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Completed medical specialization at Hacettepe University, a leading neuroscience center
• Trained in multiple psychotherapy techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy
• Expertise in trauma treatment and mindfulness approaches
• Currently teaches at the Faculty of Medicine's Department of Mental Health

Dr. Alptekin Cetin specializes in schizophrenia treatment with a PhD in Mental Health from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

• Over 15 years of experience in psychiatry
• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed a Mental Health Doctorate Program
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Prof. Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin specializes in psychosomatic disorders and sexual dysfunctions, with extensive experience in cognitive and behavioral therapies.

• Graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2006
• Certified therapist in sexual education and treatment
• Supervisor at NPIstanbul Hospital's Pink Clinic
• Lecturer at Üsküdar University, Department of Psychology
• Fluent in English and French

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan brings over 45 years of expertise in schizophrenia treatment at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a facility he founded.

• Specializes in psychopharmacology and stress-related disorders
• Authored multiple books with over 1 million copies sold
• Published 150+ research articles and 45 book chapters
• Recipient of the Golden Axon Leadership Award
• Rector of Uskudar University, combining academic and clinical excellence

Dr. Firdevs Seyfe Sen specializes in schizophrenia at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, bringing decades of expertise in psychotic and anxiety disorders.

• Over 25 years of psychiatry experience
• Trained in psychodrama and psychoanalysis techniques
• Specializes in cognitive and behavioral therapies for schizophrenia
• Completed EMDR basic training for trauma-related cases
• Works at Üsküdar University NP Brain Hospital

Dr. Ceylan Ergul Arslan specializes in psychosis research and treatment, combining clinical expertise with academic rigor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in psychiatry at Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Currently pursuing doctoral studies on psychosis epidemiology
• Awarded associate professor title in psychiatry in 2023
• Active in research on addiction and psychosis

Prof. Serdar Nurmedov specializes in schizophrenia with a focus on addiction-related psychiatric conditions. He has nearly 50 scientific articles and over 1000 citations.

• Psychiatry specialist since 2009 with extensive experience in addiction treatment
• Established Turkey's first private Addiction Treatment Center
• Associate Professor in Psychiatry since 2019
• Lecturer at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Gul Eryilmaz specializes in schizophrenia and has extensive training in various psychotherapy approaches.

• Psychiatry specialist since 2005
• Trained in psychoanalytic and cognitive psychotherapy
• Expert in family and relationship therapies
• Published articles in local and foreign journals

Psikiyatri Uzmanı (2010). Gazi Üniversitesi Nörobilim doktorası (2017). 2007’de Deney Hayvanları Kullanma Sertifikası aldı. Kemirgenlerde psikiyatrik hastalık modelleri, psikofarmakoloji ve davranışsal ile immünohistokimyasal analizler üzerine çalıştı. İlgi alanları şizofreni ve diğer psikotik bozukluklar, bağımlılık ve psikofarmakolojidir.

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