Best Drug addiction doctors: TOP 28 doctors

He was born in 1977 in Edirne/Keşan. He graduated from Kuleli Military High School in 1995 and GATA Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He worked as a general practitioner in Kütahya between 2001-2004. He completed his psychiatry specialty training at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital between 2004-2008. He worked as a psychiatry specialist at Gümüşsuyu Military Hospital Balmumcu Dispensary between 2008 and 2012 and at Diyarbakır Military Hospital between 2012 and 2013. In 2013, he voluntarily left his duty in TAF and started working at Neuropsychiatry Istanbul Hospital.

He did his thesis on "The Relationship between Temperament and Character Traits and Decision Making Processes in Patients with Antisocial Personality Disorder". She completed her training in 'Cognitive Behavioral Therapy', 'Hypnotherapy' and 'Sexual Dysfunctions'. She is interested in mood disorders, addiction, sexual dysfunctions and cognitive behavioral therapies.

Dr. Roberto Franco Carlo Mella

Medical Group Coordinator & Physician at Satori Recovery

Dr. Roberto Mella brings over 20 years of diverse and extensive medical experience to Satori Recovery. Born in Brussels and multilingual in English, German, Spanish, Italian, and French, he is a seasoned medical professional with a truly global perspective. His career spans military and civilian medicine, from serving as a naval doctor for the German Navy to practicing as an anesthesiologist and emergency response physician in leading medical institutions across Europe.

Dr. Mella’s expertise is complemented by his entrepreneurial ventures, including founding medical service and consulting enterprises such as the German Dream Team. His specialized training includes anesthesiology, hyperbaric and diving medicine, osteopathy, and medical quality management. His passion for holistic care makes him an exceptional guide for Satori’s mission to provide transformative recovery experiences.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Mella's personal journey reflects a deep commitment to growth and learning. As a mentor, teacher, and advocate for lifelong education, he combines clinical expertise with empathetic leadership, embodying the values of excellence and compassion central to Satori Recovery.

Professional Experience

1. Intern (2016 – 2017), Fort Somdej Phranaresuan Maharaj Hospital, Phitsanulok, Thailand
   • Provided basic clinical care across multiple departments
2. Psychiatrist (2020 – 2021), Ananda Mahidol Hospital, Lopburi, Thailand
   • Conducted psychiatric assessments and developed treatment plans for patients with diverse mental health conditions, including substance use disorders and addiction.
   • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
3. Psychiatrist & Medical Professor: Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand (2020 – Present)
   • Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans for a wide range of mental health disorders, including substance use disorders.
   • Deliver lectures and clinical supervision to medical students and junior residents, focusing on best practices in psychiatry and the latest research findings.
   • Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, and nursing staff to design integrated care strategies for patients, particularly those with addiction or dual diagnoses.
   • Conduct ongoing research to improve clinical outcomes in addiction treatment and rehabilitation programs.

Research & Publications

• “Cost-effectiveness Analysis of PMK Rehabilitation Model for Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder” (Author) – Presented at [The Royal College of Psychiatrists of Thailand, 2020]

Professional Memberships

• Thai Society for Addiction Psychiatry (Committee Member)
• The Psychiatric Association of Thailand (Member)
• The Medical Council of Thailand (Member)

WORK EXPERIENCE AT MENTAL REHABILITATION CENTRE

HEAD PHYSICIAN OF PREMIUM CARE SECTION – March 2024-present

HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION ATTAINED

First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague – M.D., General Medicine, 2009

Study program at the Faculty of Medicine, Munich – 1-year program

POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION

Ph.D. student in Medical Psychology and Psychopathology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague

Training in Systemic Psychotherapy (Art of Therapy)

Training in Psychoanalytic Family and Couples Therapy (IPPART)

PROFESSIONAL FOCUS

Combining pharmacotherapy with psychotherapy

Family and relational dynamics

Systemic, solution-oriented approaches

• Insight into mental disorders

Dr. Augusto Consoli is a specialist in psychotherapy. He focuses on treating opioid addiction. He played a key role in the LEVOPROACT study, which evaluated the safety and effectiveness of levomethadone for opioid maintenance therapy.

Dr. Consoli helped design the study, collect data, and prepare the manuscript. He worked with several centers across Italy. The interim results showed that levomethadone has a good safety profile, especially for QT interval safety. It also helps reduce opioid craving. These findings are an important step forward in addiction therapy.

Dr. Mark Semenov is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon at the Renaissance Rehabilitation Center with extensive experience in arthroscopy and joint replacement. He focuses on minimally invasive procedures and is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care.

Dr. Vadim Neyasov is an experienced addiction specialist, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and psychodrama therapist with over 20 years of experience in psychodiagnostic, neurotic disorders, and addiction treatment. He is certified in cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodrama, monodrama, neuro-linguistic programming, holotropic breathwork, emotional stress management, Ericksonian hypnotherapy, gestalt therapy, existential therapy, psychoanalysis, transactional analysis, and transpersonal psychology. He has held various positions as an addiction specialist and psychotherapist in Kyiv City Narcological Hospital "Sociotherapy", Kyiv city ambulance, Boris Clinic, ATOS Clinic, Adonis Clinic, Maximum-Med Medical Center, Medlux Psychological Care and Substance Abuse Treatment Center, and Profi-Detox Addiction Center.

A doctor with many years of successful experience, medical director of the clinic "IMPULS" , narcologist, psychiatrist. Specializes in the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism, including coding and stitching from alcoholism and drugs. Also deals with the treatment of psychiatric disorders.

Organizes the treatment process, manages and monitors patients with mental disorders, chemical, drug, alcohol and other addictions. Provides comprehensive treatment and support at all stages of therapy, from diagnostics to rehabilitation, with an individual approach to each patient.

Head of Clinical Program, Psychologist

Therapist, Specialist in addiction treatment