Best psychiatrists in Turkey: TOP 61 doctors

Dr. Ozlem Yogurtcu is a general surgeon with extensive experience. She graduated from Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haseki Training and Research Hospital, 1st Surgical Clinic. She is fluent in English.

Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, other gastrointestinal conditions). It also includes endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast surgery (benign and malignant conditions). She treats emergency and trauma cases. She performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.

She is known for precise surgery and a patient-centered approach.

Dyt. Yaren Nur Güngör is a dietitian. She graduated from the Faculty of Nutrition and Dietetics. She provides evidence-based, personalized nutrition counseling in English. She designs tailored programs for health promotion, disease management, and weight control.

Her clinical focus includes diet plans for diabetes, heart disease, thyroid disorders, and other metabolic issues. She also guides weight loss and gain and improves body composition. She offers sports nutrition and nutrition care for children and teens. She provides preventive nutrition with lifestyle counseling. Her approach is patient-centered and motivating.

Dr. Mustafa Aydın is an Internal Medicine specialist. He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He provides evidence-based care for adults, including diagnosis and treatment. He communicates in English.

His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and thyroid disorders. He treats gastrointestinal problems, including reflux, gastritis, ulcers, and liver diseases, and respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD. He manages infectious diseases. He provides preventive care with routine screenings, risk assessments, and personalized health plans.

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience in cataract, refractive, retinal, glaucoma, and corneal/anterior segment care. He performs phacoemulsification with premium intraocular lenses. He provides laser vision correction for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. He treats diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, keratoconus, and anterior segment disorders, including corneal transplants.

He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1999. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in 2004. He is known for precise microsurgery and the use of advanced ophthalmic technologies.

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a dermatologist with over 10 years of experience. She graduated from the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2008. She completed her dermatology specialization at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014. She provides care in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.

Clinical focus: acne, eczema, psoriasis, and fungal and bacterial infections. Dermato-oncology with early detection and surgical excision of suspicious lesions. Dermal fillers, chemical peels, and mesotherapy. Laser treatment for vascular lesions, pigmentation disorders, and hair removal. Pediatric dermatology. Languages: English.

Dermatologist Dr. Osman Serdar Akkaya graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1981. He completed his dermatology specialization there in 1985. He has more than 35 years of experience and is among the most senior dermatologists in the region.

His practice includes general dermatology, such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, vitiligo, and urticaria. He focuses on dermato-oncology and performs surgery for benign and malignant skin tumors. He also offers cosmetic dermatology, including fillers, mesotherapy, and chemical peels. He provides laser and light-based treatments for vascular lesions, pigment disorders, scars, and hair removal. He treats geriatric skin conditions and chronic skin diseases.

Dr. Cevat Azeroglu is a radiologist. He graduated from the Tabriz University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He completed his radiology specialization at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2011. Born in 1959, he provides advanced imaging to support accurate, timely decisions for many specialties.

His expertise includes conventional radiology with X-rays for musculoskeletal and chest disease. He performs ultrasound of the abdomen, thyroid, vessels, and soft tissues. He interprets CT and MRI for neurological, cardiovascular, and oncologic conditions. He practices interventional radiology with image-guided, minimally invasive procedures. He also focuses on oncologic imaging for staging and follow-up. He is known for diagnostic precision, use of modern imaging tools, and strong teamwork.

Education and Expertise

• BALIKESİR UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY, SPECIALIZATION TRAINING IN PSYCHIATRY, SPECIALIZATION THESIS “COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY OF PANIC DISORDER WITH SMART PHONE BASED APPLICATION” (JULY 2016 – NOVEMBER 2022)
• HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES AND PSYCHIATRY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE MEDICAL-SCIENCE DOCTOR INTEGRATED PROGRAM (MD.PHD.) – (2009 – 2022)
• HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY KASTAMONU FACULTY OF MEDICINE, GRADUATION WITH SECOND PLACE IN THE FACULTY (2007 – 2014)
• ASSOCIATION OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOTHERAPIES, COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY BASIC, SKILLS AND ADVANCED TRAINING AND SUPERVISION
• ACCREDITATION FROM ACADEMY OF COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL THERAPIES (ACT) (2016 – 2022)
• IZMIR SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL (2003 – 2007)
• HARVARD UNIVERSITY, “POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER” – (JULY 2006)

Diseases

• Agoraphobia
• Anxiety Disorder
• Depression
• Specific Phobia
• Panic Disorder
• Exam Anxiety
• Social Phobia
• Stress Disorder
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Adjustment Disorder

Treatment Methods

• Cognitive Therapy
• Behavioral Therapy
• Psychopharmacological

Experience

• Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Hatay Hassa State Hospital, Psychiatrist (March 2023 – July 2024)
• Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Istanbul Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital, AMATEM rotation (October – November 2021)
• Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Istanbul Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Clinics 34 and 40, Forensic psychiatry rotation (December 2021 – January 2022)
• Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine Department of Neurology, Neurology rotation (October – December 2018)
• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Child and Mental Health, Child and adolescent mental health and diseases rotation (April – July 2018)
• Northwestern University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Internship under the supervision of Dr. Mehmet Dokucu (July 2011, July 2012)
• Internship with Toronto University Center for Addiction and Mental Health, “International Summer Research Program of Institute of Medical Science” program – (July – August 2010)

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Congress Organizing Committee of the Turkish Psychiatric Association (TPD) (June 2024-June 2026)
• International Participation Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapies Congress, Organizing Committee (October 2024)
• Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies Ethics Committee Member (August 2024- )
• TPD Neuroscience Working Unit Co-Coordinator (May 2024-May 2026)
• TPD Central Board of Directors, Assistant Physician Secretary (April 2022- April 2024)
• Coordinator on behalf of the TPD General President in the “Provision of Services to support the Psychosocial Support Activities for Kahramanmaraş, Turkey Earthquakes” project organized in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and TPD (May – September 2023)
• EABCT 2023 Congress, Local organizing committee member (October 2023)
• European Psychiatric Association (EPA) Early Career Psychiatrists 2022 Fellowship Programme Award Winner
• European Federation of Psychiatric Assistants (EFPT) Scientific Research Working Group (RWG), Chair (July 2021 – July 2022)
• European Federation of Psychiatric Residents (EFPT) Exchange Programme, National Coordinator (August 2021 – July 2022)
• Member of the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) Early Career Psychiatrists, Task Force on Meetings and Association (August 2021- )
• European Journal of Psychiatric Residents (EJPT), Editor-in-Chief (November 2021 – April 2022)
• TPD Assistant Physician Committee, Executive Board Member (2020-2022)

Education and Expertise

• HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Alcohol Addiction
• Anxiety Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• Attention Deficit
• Dissociative Disorder
• Personality Disorder
• Conversion disorder
• Substance Addiction
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
• Specific Phobia
• Panic Disorder
• Psychological Disorder
• Social Phobia
• Stress Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Sleep Disorders
• Vaginismus
• Eating Disorders

Experience

• Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Psychiatry

Education and Expertise

• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Anxiety Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
• Panic Disorder
• Sematization
• Social Phobia
• Stress Disorder
• Schizophrenia

Treatment Methods

• Cognitive Therapy
• Individual Therapy
• Behavioral Therapy
• EMDR
• Interpersonal therapy
• Psychopharmacological
• Schema therapy

Experience

• Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital

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Dr. Orhan Karaca is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than 20 years of experience in mental and neurological disorders. He graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his specialization at Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Disorders Training and Research Hospital, a leading psychiatry center in Turkey.

Dr. Karaca worked as a general practitioner and completed his compulsory service at Edremit State Hospital. Since 2012, he has been practicing at Private EMSEY Hospital. He provides expert psychiatric care with a focus on evidence-based treatments and patient-centered care.

Dr. Nurper Erberk Ozen is a psychiatrist with expertise in schizophrenia, depression, panic disorder, PTSD, OCD, and mental health issues in both adolescents and older adults. She graduated from Gazi University School of Medicine in 1990. She completed her psychiatry residency in 1999.

Dr. Ozen has served as Head of Psychiatry at Kırıkkale University School of Medicine. She has also held professorships at Hacettepe, Ufuk, and Medicana International Hospital in Ankara. She is known for her clinical skills and her work in psychiatric education and research.

Education

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Diseases Residency 2014-2019, Istanbul/Turkey
Azerbaijan Medical University Medical Doctor Education 2006-2012, Baku/Azerbaijan

Experience

Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
2014-2019, Istanbul/Turkey

Medical Intrests

• Dynamic Psychiatry
• Infant Mental Health / Attachment Disorders
• Eating Disorders
• Sleep and Sleep Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
• Specific Learning Difficulties
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Scientific Memberships

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Association of Turkey
Psychiatric Association of Turkey