Psychiatry Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

Assistant Professor in Mental Health and Diseases at Hacettepe University – Dr. Ciftci combines neuroscience expertise with diverse psychotherapy techniques.

• Trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused techniques
• Specializes in mindfulness and acceptance and commitment training
• Completed neuroscience PhD at prestigious Hacettepe University
• Offers family and couple therapy options
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a leading neuropsychiatric center

Prof. Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin specializes in cognitive and behavioral therapies for complex psychiatric cases at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Certified therapist for eating disorders and sexual dysfunctions
• Supervises Pink Clinic – dedicated to psychosomatic disorders
• Lecturer at Üsküdar University, contributing to academic psychiatry
• Fluent in English and French – accessible to international patients
• Published in both Turkish and English scientific journals

Firdevs Seyfe Sen combines psychotherapy and psychoanalysis expertise with a focus on neuropsychiatric conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Over 33 years of experience of experience in psychiatry
• Trained in psychodrama, EMDR, and cognitive behavioral therapy
• Specializes in psychotic disorders, depression, and anxiety conditions
• Pioneered TMU treatment in Izmir province
• Completed psychoanalysis training with Prof. Dr. Vamık Volkan

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi specializes in cosmetic surgery with advanced training in the United States.

• Graduated from top hospitals in Thailand
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Medical Professor at Srinakharinwirot University

Associate professor in psychiatry with ongoing doctoral research on psychosis epidemiology at Maastricht University – balancing clinical practice and cutting-edge research.

• Specialized psychiatry training at Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Works at NPISTANBUL AMATEM department focusing on addiction
• Teaches mental health at Üsküdar University
• Published researcher bridging psychosis and clinical practice

Dr. Krasnoshtein leads the Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS) unit at Sourasky Medical Center – a specialized brain stimulation therapy for complex cases.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience as a senior psychiatrist in leading Israeli hospitals
• Specializes in treatment-resistant anxiety, PTSD, and affective disorders
• Member of the EMDR Institute of Israel – expert in trauma therapy
• Treats high-profile patients from Israel's Ministry of Defense and Security
• Teaches future psychiatrists at Tel Aviv University

Leading Israeli specialist in childhood neurogenetic disorders – Prof. Fatal-valevski heads the Pediatric Neurology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 47 years of experience focused on pediatric neurology
• Fellowship-trained at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York
• Member of 7 international pediatric neurology societies
• Professorial role at Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Gul Eryilmaz specializes in family and relationship therapies – a key approach for treating neuroses and schizophrenia at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 27 years of experience of experience in psychiatry
• Trained in cognitive and psychoanalytic psychotherapy
• Published articles in local and international journals
• Expert in family-focused alcoholism treatment

Specializes in personalized psychiatric care for anxiety, panic disorders, and schizophrenia at RENAISSANCE - KYIV.

• Trained at Ukraine's top medical institutions
• Member of the Association of Psychiatrists of Ukraine
• Offers both psychopharmacotherapy and psychotherapy
• Advanced training in palliative care and substitution therapy
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for complex cases

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan founded NP Istanbul Brain Hospital and has authored over 1 million books on mental health topics.

• 41 years of experience of experience in psychology and psychopharmacology
• Specializes in stress-related disorders and innovative treatments
• Recipient of multiple awards including the World Peace Invitation Award
• Rector of Uskudar University with 150+ research articles

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.

Dr. Nihal Tastekin is a psychiatrist. She completed her residency in 2020 at Istanbul Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital. She graduated from Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine in 2013. Her thesis examined the clinical and cognitive effects of a computer-assisted cognitive improvement method in people with opioid use disorder.

She completed her state service at Bolu İzzet Baysal Mental Health and Diseases Hospital from October 2020 to June 2022. She provided AMATEM outpatient and inpatient care from April 2021 to June 2022. She has worked at the NP Istanbul Brain Hospital AMATEM clinic since June 2022.

Professional interests include addiction, anxiety disorders, cognitive remediation, dynamic psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

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.

Yerli ve yabancı dergilerde yayınları vardır. Biri ulusal, biri uluslararası olmak üzere iki kitap bölümünün yazarıdır. Bir ulusal ve bir uluslararası poster ödülü sahibidir. Yürütücüsü olduğu bir ve araştırmacısı olduğu bir TÜBİTAK‑3001 projesini tamamladı. Klinik Psikiyatri Dergisi’nin (2010‑) ve The Journal of Neurobehavioral Sciences’ın (2015‑) yayın kurulu üyesidir. TTB ve Türkiye Psikiyatri Derneği üyesidir. NPFUAM Yönetim Kurulu üyesidir. TPD Nörobilim ile Psikofarmakoloji ve Somatik Sağaltımlar Çalışma Birimleri’nde görev yapmaktadır.

Dr. Melek Gozde Lus graduated from the Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1999. She completed her residency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Capa) in 2008. She then served at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital from 2008 to 2010.

She focuses on ADHD, dyslexia, autism and Asperger syndrome, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She also treats developmental delays, anxiety, and OCD. Her training includes CBT (basic and supervision) for children and adolescents. She is trained in child-centered and CBT play therapy, and in filial therapy with structured play and art. She holds international certification in schema therapy.

Her thesis examined bipolar co-diagnosis in children with ADHD. She has published articles in national and international journals on ADHD, autism, and internet addiction. She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Psychiatric Association, the Child and Youth Mental Health Association, and the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She contributed to Turkey’s Autism Action Plan by providing early diagnosis training for family physicians.

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 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