Best Drug addiction doctors: TOP 27 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.

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.

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Education

NMU im. A. A. Bogomolets

Internship at the P. L. Shupik National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Medical Psychology

Courses

TU "Mental disorders in children and adults, modern psychopharmacotherapy" (2018)

Second-generation antipsychotics in pharmacotherapy of depressive states (2019)

Optimization of psychopharmacological approaches to the treatment of mental and behavioral disorders, Kharkov (2020)

Modern approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD (2020)

TU "Communication skills of a doctor"

"COVID-19: DIAGNOSIS AND COMPLICATIONS" (2020)

"Participant at the 14th WPA World Congress of Psychiatry", Berlin, Germany

"Substitution therapy for addictions", Israel

"Expertise of alcoholic and non-alcoholic intoxication"

"Psychotherapy of psychosomatic disorders"

"New in the diagnosis and treatment of affective disorders"

"Clinic and psychotherapy of alcohol and other forms of addiction"

"Integrative therapy of anxiety-phobic and depressive disorders"

Participation in associations

Member of the Independent Narcological Guild

Procedures performed

Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of mental disorders

Psychopharmacotherapy of mental disorders

Psychotherapy of mental disorders

Consultation reception

Family counseling

Psychological problems and illnesses that a specialist helps to cope with:

Alcohol problems

Various fears, anxiety, obsessive actions and thoughts

Behavioral Disorders

Aggression, conflict, antisocial behavior

Headaches of various origins

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Persecution mania

Mental disorders

Horror during sleep

Chronic fatigue

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.

Head of the Psychiatry Department, Psychiatrist

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.

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)

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.

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Education

N.I. Pirogov Military Medical University, General Medicine (2017)

Internship at the P. L. Shupik National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Medical Psychology (2019)

Courses

"Clinic, diagnostics, treatment and prevention of drug addiction, toxicomania, alcoholism", Kyiv (2018)

"Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy", Institute of Psychotherapy and Clinical Psychology

"Sensory Stimulation and Snoezelen in Stress Management for People Working Under Stress or Extreme Situations", University of Southampton

"Psychiatry-narcology", Institute for Advanced Studies "Insight"

"Advanced training in the organization of healthcare and public health"

"COVID-19: DIAGNOSIS AND COMPLICATIONS" (2020)

Procedures performed

Consulting

Psychiatric examination

Psychodiagnostics

Establishing a diagnosis

Selection of comprehensive effective treatment

Psychotherapy

Psychological problems and illnesses that a specialist helps to cope with:

Uncontrolled aggression

Apathy and lethargy

Personality change

Panic disorders

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Anxiety state

Sleep disturbance

Eating disorders

Memory impairment

Chronic fatigue

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Education

VDNU "Ukrainian Medical Dental Academy", medical practice (2012)

National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education named after L.P.Shupik, Psychiatry (2014)

Courses

International Scientific Symposium "Personalized Approaches to Neurological, Psychiatric and Narcological Care", Kharkov (2021)

"COVID-19: DIAGNOSIS AND COMPLICATIONS" (2020)

International scientific and practical conference "Psychosomatic medicine: science and practice", Kyiv (2021)

International Conference "Between Body and Soul" (2021)

International Conference "XIII Neurosymposium", Odessa (2021)

International Conference "Psychotherapy - a Modern Science of Human", Kyiv (2020)

TU "Communication skills of a doctor", Bogomolets National Medical University (2020)

International Scientific Congress "Psychosomatic Medicine of the 21st Century: Realities and Prospects", Kyiv (2020)

TU "Current Problems of Narcology", NMAPO named after Shupik (2019)

International Scientific Congress "Cognitive decline and dementia in cerebrovascular and neurodegenerative diseases", Kyiv (2019)

TU "Mental disorders in children and adults, modern psychopharmacotherapy", NMAPO named after Shupik (2018)

TU "Current issues of narcology", NMAPO named after Shupik (2015)

Participation in associations

Member of the Association of Psychotherapists and Psychoanalysts of Ukraine

Member of the Association of Psychiatrists of Ukraine

Procedures performed

Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders of old age; disorders due to brain damage, behavioral disorders associated with the use of alcohol and drugs; schizophrenia spectrum disorders, affective disorders, neurotic disorders, psychopathic behavior

Psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy

Development of an individual drug therapy strategy, taking into account the patient’s characteristics and the course of the disease

Withdrawal from binge drinking

Conducting detoxification therapy "at home"

Psychotherapy of mental disorders

Consultation reception

Family counseling

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Education

National University named after A.A. Bogomolets, "Medical Affairs" (2018)

National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education named after P.L.Shupik, specialty "Psychiatry" (2020)

Courses

Advanced training courses for qualification at NMAPO named after Shupik, "Palliative care for adults and children" (2021)

Advanced training courses at the O. O. Bogomolets National Medical University, "Principles of Substitution Therapy" (2021)

Scientific and practical conference “Psychosmatic medicine” (2021)

School "Pharmacological treatment of negative symptoms in schizophrenia" (2021)

Scientific and practical symposium "Personalized approaches to neurological, psychiatric and drug addiction care" (2021)

Participation in associations

APU – Association of Psychiatrists of Ukraine

Procedures performed

Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of mental disorders

Psychopharmacotherapy of mental disorders

Psychotherapy of mental disorders

Consultation reception

Family counseling

Treatment of diseases:

Various fears, anxiety, obsessive actions and thoughts

Behavioral Disorders

Aggression, conflict, antisocial behavior

Headaches of various origins

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Persecution mania

Mental disorders

Horror during sleep

Chronic fatigue

Uncontrolled aggression

Apathy and lethargy

Personality change

Panic disorders

Anxiety state

Sleep disturbance

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The doctor treats the following diseases and pathological conditions:

Anxiety states

Fears, phobias, obsessive actions and thoughts

Behavioral Disorders

Uncontrolled aggression, conflict

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Mental disorders

Apathy and lethargy

Personality change

Panic disorders

Sleep disturbance

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Addictive behavior

Depressive states

Education

Sumy State University Medical Institute, specialty "General Medicine", 2014-2020.

National University of Healthcare of Ukraine named after P.L. Shupyk, specialty "Psychiatry", 2020-2022 (internship)

National University of Healthcare of Ukraine named after P.L. Shupyk, specialty "Narcology", 2022 (specialization)

Courses

X International Medical Congress Implementation of modern achievements of medical science in the practice of healthcare in Ukraine

Scientific and practical on-line symposium "Personalized approaches to neurological, psychiatric and drug addiction care"

All-Ukrainian scientific and practical online conference. Postgraduate course of professional development

IV Scientific and practical conference with international participation "Psychosomatic medicine: science and practice".

Master classes: "How to refer a patient with psychosomatic disorders to a mental health professional? Communication strategy and techniques", "Why somatic diseases often become chronic: a view from the point of view of psychosomatic medicine", "Diagnostics and therapy of depression. When is it time to see a psychiatrist?" within the framework of the IV scientific and practical conference with international participation "Psychosomatic medicine: science and practice". 2022

Seminar: "Practical Psychosomatics: Overcoming the Stress of War"

TU cycle: "Modern standards of emergency care in the practice of a doctor"

Scientific and practical conference: "War and people: how to maintain mental health"

Master classes: "Working with intrusive memories and flashbacks", "What does a doctor need to know about psychological trauma?", "Diagnostics and therapy of PTSD", "Distressful consequences of war. From sleep disorders to depression"

VI National Congress of Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Narcologists of Ukraine "Neurology, Psychiatry and Narcology in the Modern World: Global Challenges and Development Paths"

Participation in associations

NGO "Association of Neurologists, Psychiatrists and Narcologists of Ukraine"

NGO "All-Ukrainian Association of Psychosomatic Medicine"

Association of Preventive and Anti-Aging Medicine

NGO "Ukrainian Association of Outpatient Medicine Physicians"

Procedures performed

Consultation reception

Psychodiagnostics

Differential diagnostics

Selection of comprehensive effective treatment

Online consultation (Viber, Whatsapp, Telegram, Skype, ZOOM)

Head of Clinical Program, Psychologist

Therapist, Specialist in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

Therapist, Specialist in addiction treatment