88 Best Psychiatry Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Omer Faruk Oge is an ophthalmologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in surgeries for strabismus, cataracts, and retinal diseases. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Oge also focuses on pediatric eye health and ocular aesthetics.

• Trained at the Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital.
• Treats complex conditions including amblyopia and retinal disorders.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Pelin Tas graduated from Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine in 2013. Then, she was admitted to receive Psychiatry Specialization Training at Trakya University in 2014 and completed her speciality training in 2018. She worked as an assistant in the field of Psychiatry at Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine between 2014-2018. She then served as a Psychiatrist at Adiyaman Besni State Hospital(2019-2020), Gaziantep Private Deva Hospital and Gaziantep Private Hatem Hospital (2020-2022).

Dr. Pelin Tas is currently employed at Private Moodist 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.

Dr. Volkan Seneger specializes in psychiatry at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, with extensive training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Trained in psychiatry at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Psychiatry Association
• Works with various psychiatric conditions and treatments
• Experienced in both public and private healthcare settings

Prof. Dr. Emel Torun specializes in child health and development, with a focus on nutrition and vaccination at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 28 years of experience in pediatric health
• Expertise in childhood vitamin-mineral supplements
• Published research on vitamin D deficiency therapies
• Professor at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Boran specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques for metabolic and oncologic surgeries, bringing expertise from prestigious institutions like the University of Miami.

• 11 years of experience in general surgery
• Fellowship-trained at Jackson Memorial Hospital
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia and anti-reflux surgeries
• Focuses on sleeve gastrectomy and type 2 diabetes surgery

Dr. Merve Setenay Gürbüz is a Psychiatry Specialist at Private Moodist Hospital. She completed her psychiatry training at Erenköy Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital in 2017. She then worked for about two years at GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital. In 2019, she worked at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She also served as an Assistant Professor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine. In 2021, she became the Responsible Manager at Rubi Medical Center. From June 2021, she was an Assistant Professor at İstinye University GOP Medicalpark Hospital and at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine. In 2022, she was appointed Head of the Department of Mental Health and Diseases at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine.

She has written articles and book chapters in Turkey and abroad.

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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. 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.

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. Merve Gümüşay is a specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy. She completed medical school at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She finished her psychiatry residency at the Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital. She provides evidence-based psychotherapy. Her clinical focus includes depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, addiction, and women’s mental health.

She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Supportive Psychotherapy, and Sex Therapy. Dr. Gümüşay is a member of the Turkish Psychiatric Association and the Turkish Medical Association. She contributes to research and publications. She also takes part in national congresses.

Dr. Erhan Yuksek graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and completed his specialty training there. He uses evidence-based psychopharmacology to treat addiction, anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. He often combines medication with psychotherapy to improve outcomes.

He tailors medication plans to each patient’s biological, psychological, and environmental factors. He closely monitors side effects, treatment response, and long-term progress. He also offers ECT, TMS, and VR therapy. He integrates CBT and other psychotherapy methods to help restore function and improve quality of life.

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.

Prof. Dr. Vehbi Alp Üçok is a psychiatrist who focuses on schizophrenia and mood disorders. He graduated from the Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine in 1985. He started his psychiatry residency at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1988. He became a specialist in 1993, an associate professor in 1995, and a professor in 2001.

He founded the Psychotic Disorders Research Program (PAP) at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1996. After psychosocial skills training at UCLA and the Brentwood VA in 1998, he set up inpatient and outpatient group therapy for psychosis. He also provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy.

His research covers first-episode and later schizophrenia, people at risk for psychosis, treatment-resistant schizophrenia, and stigma. He helped start the WPA schizophrenia anti-stigma program in Türkiye in 1998 and has been the Turkey coordinator since 2001. He is a member of the WPA Schizophrenia and Stigma sections, the European Psychiatric Association Schizophrenia Section, TRRIP, STRATA, and EURONES. He has 126 international articles and more than 5,000 citations (as of 14.11.2014). His Web of Science h-index is 35.

Dr. Ufuk Çalışkan is a psychiatry specialist at Optimed International Çorlu Hospital. He provides evidence-based care and has more than 20 years of clinical experience.

He graduated from the GATA Faculty of Medicine in 1996. He completed his psychiatry residency at GATA in 2003. He has training in brief psychotherapies and REBT/CBT. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association (Tekirdağ Medical Chamber).

He served as a military psychiatrist at Diyarbakır (2003–2007), Ankara Mevki (2007–2013), and Çorlu (2013–2016) Military Hospitals. He later worked at Private Optimed Hospital from 2017 to 2021. His expertise includes general adult psychiatry, mood and anxiety disorders, REBT, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and brief psychotherapy. He provides care in Turkish and English.