Best Treatment for children and teens with schizophrenia Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 12

Specializes in pediatric rehabilitation and monitoring for children with special needs, including schizophrenia.

• Expert in newborn and childhood vaccinations
• Focuses on growth and development retardation
• Provides comprehensive follow-up monitoring for children

Specializes in pediatric surgical procedures – Dr. Gunaydin focuses exclusively on children's health needs at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in laparoscopic surgery for children
• Handles gastrointestinal system surgeries in young patients
• Performs thoracic surgeries using VATS technique
• Specializes in newborn surgical interventions
• Treats childhood tumors and thyroid conditions

Specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry with a focus on schizophrenia and psychotic disorders. Works at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, a leading center for mental health.

• Completed specialty training at Çukurova University
• Expert in cognitive behavioral therapies for young patients
• Handles complex cases including substance abuse and eating disorders
• Uses advanced psychosomatic therapies like rTMS and Deep TMS

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.

Specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry with international experience — trained in both Turkey and the UK.

• Fluent in English for international patients
• Published in national and international journals
• Works extensively with psychotic disorders in youth
• Observed clinical practices at University of Leicester

Prof. Dr. Nesrin Dilbaz specializes in treating schizophrenia in children and teens, with a focus on delivering compassionate and expert care.

• Esteemed Psychiatry Professor with specialized expertise
• Recognized for contributions to schizophrenia treatment
• Invited speaker on mental health topics
• Active in raising awareness on burnout syndrome

Prof. Dr. Kesebir specializes in psychiatric disorders, with over 24 years of experience at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in psych neurophysiology and psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapies
• Treats a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including emotional disorders
• Published in international and national peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated from İzmir Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine

Prof. Dr. Hüsnü Erkmen has over 43 years of experience in psychiatry, with specialized expertise in schizophrenia among children and teens.

• Graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine
• Member of the American Psychiatric Association and other prestigious societies
• Published in international medical journals
• Specializes in complex mental health conditions

Specialized in child and adolescent psychiatry at Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Disorders Hospital – one of Turkey's leading mental health institutions.

• 25 years treating children and teens with schizophrenia
• Works at Emsey Hospital's dedicated psychiatry unit
• Completed rigorous specialization at Turkey's top mental health facility
• Provides both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care

Assoc. Prof. Sevil Bilir specializes in pediatrics with 20 years of experience, including extensive training at Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Focused on pediatric care since 2006 with a PhD in Pediatrics
• Held academic roles at Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine
• Currently practices at prestigious Istanbul Private Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
• Published research contributes to advancements in pediatric treatment