Bipolar Affective Disorder Doctors Worldwide

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.

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. 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.

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.

Dr. Ahmet Levent Mete specializes in bipolar disorder at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with training from Hacettepe University.

• Experienced in treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions
• Trained at Ege University's Department of Psychiatry
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans

Specializes in bipolar disorder with diverse therapy approaches – Dr. Aksu treats patients at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Uses cognitive, behavioral, and schema therapies
• Skilled in psychopharmacological treatments
• Worked at Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Hospital

Dr. Elshad Gulmammadov specializes in psychiatric illnesses at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, with a focus on bipolar affective disorder.

• Completed psychiatric residency at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Medical School
• Specializes in mood disorders including bipolar affective disorder
• Fluent in multiple languages for international patient care

Dr. Elvin Guliyev specializes in psychiatry and mental health, with a focus on bipolar affective disorder at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Completed psychiatry residency at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa
• Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zihni Sungur
• Active participant in national and international congresses
• Fluent in English and Russian for international patients

Dr. Bahruz Shukurov is an addiction specialist and adult psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He completed his residency at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. Dr. Shukurov specializes in treating complex behavioral addictions and anxiety disorders. He works at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital, which holds JCI accreditation for safety.

• Expert in psychoanalytic and mindfulness-based therapies for mental health disorders.
• Treats substance abuse, gambling addiction, and various behavioral dependencies.
• Authored specialized research on body image disorders in borderline personality patients.
• Uses diagnostic tools for alcohol abuse examinations and personalized treatment planning.

Dr. Cetin holds a PhD in Mental Health from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – a leading medical institution in Turkey.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2006
• Completed Master's Degree at Hacettepe University
• Specialized in mental health with doctorate training

Specializes in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, focusing on complex mental health conditions.

• Expertise in Bipolar Disorder among children and adolescents
• Trained in psychosomatic therapies like rTMS and Deep TMS
• Skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for young patients
• Special interest in trauma-related anxiety disorders

Assistant Professor specializing in bipolar disorder with extensive training in neuroscience and psychotherapy techniques.

• Completed medical specialization at Hacettepe University, Department of Neuroscience
• Expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Training
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
• Trained in Trauma and Family Therapy

Dr. Hernán Flores is a certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Advanced Regenerative Center - ARC STEM CELLS.

• Board-certified by the Mexican Board of Rehabilitation Medicine A.C.
• Registered with the Ministry of Health in Mexico
• Skilled in comprehensive rehabilitation approaches

Prof. Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin specializes in Bipolar affective disorder with extensive experience at NPIstanbul Brain Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2006
• Completed specialty training at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Certified in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
• Works as a lecturer at Üsküdar University, Department of Psychology

Firdevs Seyfe Sen brings extensive training in psychotherapy and TMU to treat Bipolar affective disorder at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Psychodrama Therapist certified by Abdülkadir Özbek Psychodrama Institute
• Trained in EMDR Basic Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Pioneer in TMU treatment in Izmir province
• Special interests include Psychotic Disorders and Depression

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan founded NP Istanbul Brain Hospital and has over 41 years of experience in psychology and psychopharmacology.

• Specializes in stress-related disorders and psychopharmacology innovations
• Author of multiple books with over 1 million copies sold
• Published more than 150 research articles and 45 book chapters
• Recipient of prestigious awards including the World Peace Invitation Award

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.