Best Paranoia Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 23

Dr. Allahyarova specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry, with a focus on trauma-related anxiety disorders and PTSD.

• Trained at Çukurova University with a thesis on intergenerational trauma effects
• Works at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital – a specialized neuropsychiatric center
• Expert in cognitive behavioral therapies and psychosomatic treatments

Prof. Husnu Erkmen brings 43 years of experience of psychiatry experience specializing in schizophrenia and obsessive disorders at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Published in international and national medical journals
• Active member of advisory boards for scientific medical journals
• Member of Turkish and American psychiatric associations
• Trained at Ankara University School of Medicine

Specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry with international experience, including clinical observation at the University of Leicester.

• Fluent in English for international patients
• Published in national and international journals
• Works at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital
• Focuses on a wide range of psychiatric disorders in young patients

Dr. Elshad Gulmammadov specializes in psychiatric illnesses, offering expert care at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Completed psychiatry residency at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Born in Baku, bringing diverse cultural insights to patient care
• Trained at one of Turkey's leading medical faculties
• Fluent in multiple languages for better patient communication

Dr. Guliyev specializes in mental health psychiatry with a focus on paranoia, trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Completed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training under Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zihni Sungur
• Participated in various national and international psychiatry congresses
• Fluent in English and Russian for international patient consultations

Specialized in mental health with a PhD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – Dr. Cetin brings deep academic and clinical expertise to treating paranoia.

• Trained at Hacettepe University, a leading medical school in Turkey
• Completed both a Master's and PhD focusing on mental health
• Practices at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a specialized facility

Prof. Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin specializes in paranoia treatment at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, backed by years of psychiatric expertise.

• Psychiatry specialist with training from Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Certified therapist in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
• Published articles in national and international scientific journals
• Professional interests include psychosomatic disorders
• Works as a lecturer at Üsküdar University

Specializes in mental health with a Neuroscience Ph.D. and extensive training in psychotherapy techniques, currently working as an Assistant Professor at Hacettepe University.

• Completed specialty training at SBU Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital
• Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques
• Works at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital since 2014
• Expertise in trauma and family therapy

Specializes in psychosis research with a focus on addiction psychiatry – working at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 16 years of experience of experience in psychiatry
• Trained in mental health and diseases at Istanbul University
• Currently pursuing doctoral studies on psychosis epidemiology
• Recognized as an associate professor in psychiatry
• Works extensively with addiction-related psychosis cases

Firdevs Seyfe Sen specializes in psychotic disorders, depression, and anxiety, with extensive training in psychodrama and psychoanalysis.

• Over 33 years of experience managing psychiatry clinics at Manisa Turgutlu State Hospital
• Trained in EMDR, Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing
• Completed psychoanalytically oriented group psychotherapy and psychoanalysis training
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focusing on complex mental health cases

Dr. Fatma Duygu Kaya Yertutanol is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She holds a PhD in neuroscience from Gazi University. Dr. Yertutanol treats schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and addiction. She works at Turkey’s first JCI-accredited neuropsychiatric hospital.

• Sits on the editorial boards of two medical journals since 2010.
• Completed two TUBITAK research projects on neurobehavioral science.
• Winner of national and international awards for her scientific research.
• Member of the NPFUAM Board and the Psychiatric Association of Turkey.

Dr. Nihal Tastekin is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in addiction treatment and anxiety disorders. Her research focuses on computer-assisted cognitive improvement for opioid use disorder. She uses dynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to treat patients.

• Experienced in AMATEM clinic outpatient and inpatient addiction care.
• Treats complex mental health conditions, including paranoia and depression.
• Expert in cognitive remediation and mood disorder management.
• Works at Turkey’s first JCI-certified private neuropsychiatric hospital.

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.

Prof. Dr. Kesebir specializes in psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapies with 24 years of experience of psychiatric experience.

• Expert in psych neurophysiology and emotional disorders
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated from İzmir Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine
• Trained at İzmir Ege University Psychiatry Department

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.