Schizophrenia 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.

Dr. Merve Setenay Gürbüz is a Psychiatry Specialist at Private Moodist Hospital. She completed her psychiatry training at Erenköy Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital in 2017. She then worked for about two years at GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital. In 2019, she worked at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She also served as an Assistant Professor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine. In 2021, she became the Responsible Manager at Rubi Medical Center. From June 2021, she was an Assistant Professor at İstinye University GOP Medicalpark Hospital and at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine. In 2022, she was appointed Head of the Department of Mental Health and Diseases at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine.

She has written articles and book chapters in Turkey and abroad.

Specializes in treating schizophrenia and complex psychiatric disorders at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Experience from Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Psychiatry
• Treats a wide range of psychiatric conditions including anxiety and mood disorders

Dr. Haluk Aksu specializes in schizophrenia and related mental health disorders, combining cognitive, behavioral, and psychopharmacological approaches.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Affiliated with Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital
• Offers a range of therapies including EMDR and schema therapy
• Treats various disorders from anxiety to schizophrenia

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. 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.

Dr. Baris Metin is a neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He has practiced medicine in both Turkey and Belgium. Dr. Metin focuses on memory disorders, epilepsy, and sleep medicine. He treats complex conditions like Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. His work includes functional neuroimaging and electroencephalography (EEG).

• Expertise in neurological rehabilitation and post-stroke recovery.
• Authored numerous research papers in national and international scientific journals.
• Treats patients at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility using Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

Dr. Elshad Gulmammadov specializes in psychiatric illnesses, bringing expertise to NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Completed residency in psychiatry at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Focused on mental health and psychiatric disorders
• Educated in both Azerbaijan and Turkey

Dr. Elvin Guliyev specializes in schizophrenia treatment with a psychiatry residency from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's leading medical schools.

• 9 years of psychiatry residency training
• Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zihni Sungur
• Presents at national and international psychiatry conferences
• Fluent in English and Russian for international patients

Specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry with a focus on schizophrenia at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, known for her expertise in trauma and anxiety disorders.

• Completed specialty training at Çukurova University
• Expert in autism, ADHD, and psychotic disorders
• Uses psychosomatic therapies like rTMS and Deep TMS
• Experienced in cognitive behavioral therapies

Dr. Alptekin Cetin specializes in schizophrenia treatment with a PhD in Mental Health from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

• Over 20 years of experience in psychiatry
• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed a Mental Health Doctorate Program
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

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.

Assistant Professor specializing in neuroscience – Dr. Ciftci combines academic rigor with clinical expertise at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Completed medical specialization at Hacettepe University, a leading neuroscience center
• Trained in multiple psychotherapy techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy
• Expertise in trauma treatment and mindfulness approaches
• Currently teaches at the Faculty of Medicine's Department of Mental Health

Prof. Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin specializes in psychosomatic disorders and sexual dysfunctions, with extensive experience in cognitive and behavioral therapies.

• Graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2006
• Certified therapist in sexual education and treatment
• Supervisor at NPIstanbul Hospital's Pink Clinic
• Lecturer at Üsküdar University, Department of Psychology
• Fluent in English and French

Dr. Firdevs Seyfe Sen specializes in schizophrenia at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, bringing decades of expertise in psychotic and anxiety disorders.

• Over 33 years of psychiatry experience
• Trained in psychodrama and psychoanalysis techniques
• Specializes in cognitive and behavioral therapies for schizophrenia
• Completed EMDR basic training for trauma-related cases
• Works at Üsküdar University NP Brain Hospital

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan brings over 41 years of expertise in schizophrenia treatment at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a facility he founded.

• Specializes in psychopharmacology and stress-related disorders
• Authored multiple books with over 1 million copies sold
• Published 150+ research articles and 45 book chapters
• Recipient of the Golden Axon Leadership Award
• Rector of Uskudar University, combining academic and clinical excellence