Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan founded NP Istanbul Brain Hospital and has authored over 1 million books on mental health topics.
Born in Mucur district of Kırşehir, Firdevs Seyfe Şen completed her primary, secondary and high school education in Kırşehir and then entered Adana Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. After graduating in 1993, she started to work as a general practitioner in Kırşehir province Kaman district No. 1 health center to do her compulsory service. After 1 year, he was assigned to Kırşehir State Hospital Emergency Department. Then he assumed the duty of Kırşehir Provincial Health Directorate Mental and Mental Health Branch Directorate. In 1996, he became a specialty student at Manisa Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Mental Health and Diseases with TUS. He successfully presented his thesis titled "Attitudes of people living in a rural area in Turkey towards depression" and became a Psychiatrist.
His first place of duty as a mental health and diseases specialist was Manisa Turgutlu State Hospital. Here he managed the psychiatry clinic for over 10 years. In accordance with the legislation of the Ministry of Health, he worked as a private practice physician for a period.
He became a Psychodrama Therapist at Abdülkadir Özbek Psychodrama Institute. She received individual Psychoanalysis training from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Eğrilmez, social skills training in Schizophrenia from Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yıldız, Motivational interviewing training from Prof. Dr. Kültegin Ögel.
She successfully completed the Psychoanalytically Oriented Group Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis Training organized by Halime Odağ Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Foundation and Prof. Dr. Vamık Volkan's Use of Dreams in Psychoanalysis Training.
Other trainings she has successfully completed are 1st and 2nd Level EMDR Basic Training and CETAD Basic Training organized by EMDR Association. After completing BDP Association, Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy Theoretical Training from Prof. Dr. M Hakan Türkçapar, he completed the Driver Behavior Improvement Training and Substance Abuse Physician Training organized by the Ministry of Health with certification.
In 2020, he retired from the public sector at his own request and started to work as a psychiatry specialist in Izmir Nöron Psychiatry Branch Center, where he is a founding partner. Here, he completed TMU trainings in addition to his interests for 2 years and became a pioneer in TMU treatment in Izmir province.
As of February 2022, he decided to continue his education, knowledge and professional experience at Üsküdar University NP Brain Hospital and started to work.
Psychotic Disorders, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Test Anxiety are her special interests.
Associate professor in psychiatry with ongoing doctoral research on psychosis epidemiology at Maastricht University – balancing clinical practice and cutting-edge research.
Dr. Gul Eryilmaz specializes in family and relationship therapies – a key approach for treating neuroses and schizophrenia at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.
Prof. Serdar Nurmedov founded Turkey's first private Addiction Treatment Center and has published nearly 50 scientific articles with 1000+ citations.
Child Health and Diseases
Fields of Study and Interests
Child nutrition Growth and development monitoring
Childhood Vaccination
Childhood Vitamin-mineral supplements in childhood Breastfeeding and its benefits
Education
Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1992-1998
Specialization in Child Health and Diseases - Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine 1998-
2003
Career
Assistant Dr. Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Child Health and Diseases 1998-2003
Expert Dr. Tem Hospital
Medical Park 2003-2010 Expert Lecturer Bezmialem
Foundation University Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases USA 2010-2014
Yard. Assoc. Dr. Bezmialem Foundation University
Faculty of Medicine, Child Health and Diseases USA 2014-2015
Assoc. Dr. Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases USA
2015-2020
Prof. Dr. Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases USA
2020- 2023
Prof. Dr. Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases USA 2023-present
Publications: Torun, AD. Demir, E.Gönüllü, F. Öktem. "Therapy strategies in vitamin D
deficiency with or without rickets: efficiency of low-dose stoss therapy", Journal of Pediatric
Endocrinology and Metabolism, "25 (1-2)", 107-110 pp., January-2012,
Dr. Haluk Aksu specializes in cognitive and behavioral therapies for complex mental health conditions at Medicalpoint International Hospital.
Dr. Esen is accredited by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, specializing in tech-assisted CBT for panic disorders.
Dr. Mustafa Aydın is an Internal Medicine specialist. He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He provides evidence-based care for adults, including diagnosis and treatment. He communicates in English.
His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and thyroid disorders. He treats gastrointestinal problems, including reflux, gastritis, ulcers, and liver diseases, and respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD. He manages infectious diseases. He provides preventive care with routine screenings, risk assessments, and personalized health plans.
Dr Murat Erol brings over 20 years of dental expertise, focusing on both functional and aesthetic outcomes at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ.
Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience in cataract, refractive, retinal, glaucoma, and corneal/anterior segment care. He performs phacoemulsification with premium intraocular lenses. He provides laser vision correction for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. He treats diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, keratoconus, and anterior segment disorders, including corneal transplants.
He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1999. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in 2004. He is known for precise microsurgery and the use of advanced ophthalmic technologies.
Assoc. Prof. Utkan Boran is a general surgeon. He focuses on oncologic, metabolic, endocrine, and laparoscopic surgery, including laparoscopic hernia repair, anti‑reflux procedures, surgery for morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes, and sleeve gastrectomy.
Education: Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine (1995–2001). General surgery training (2004–2009). Research Fellow at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center (2015–2016). Roles: General Surgery Specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa, Kyrenia, and Mevki Military Hospitals (2004–2016). Associate Professor of General Surgery at Dışkapı (2016–2022), Sancaktepe (2022–2024), and Medical Park Gebze (2024–2025). Currently at Lokman Hekim | Istanbul Hospital (2025–).
Dr. Nihal Tastekin is a psychiatrist. She completed her residency in 2020 at Istanbul Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital. She graduated from Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine in 2013. Her thesis examined the clinical and cognitive effects of a computer-assisted cognitive improvement method in people with opioid use disorder.
She completed her state service at Bolu İzzet Baysal Mental Health and Diseases Hospital from October 2020 to June 2022. She provided AMATEM outpatient and inpatient care from April 2021 to June 2022. She has worked at the NP Istanbul Brain Hospital AMATEM clinic since June 2022.
Professional interests include addiction, anxiety disorders, cognitive remediation, dynamic psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
| Doctor | experience | Good Fit For | What Sets Them Apart | Clinic & Location | Consultation |
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| 41 years of experience | Stress-related mental health conditions | Founder of a specialized brain hospital with groundbreaking research in psychopharmacology. Multiple award-winning author with vast clinical experience. | Turkey | Price on request
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| 16 years of experience | Addiction with bipolar disorder | Dual focus on addiction psychiatry and psychosis research – integrates latest academic insights into clinical care. NPISTANBUL hospital's specialized AMATEM department. | Turkey | Price on request
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| 27 years of experience | Family and relationship therapies | Combines cognitive and psychoanalytic approaches for neuroses and schizophrenia. Published in international journals on psychiatric therapies. | Turkey | Price on request
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| 24 years of experience | Addiction-related psychiatric conditions | Pioneer in addiction treatment – established Turkey's first private Addiction Treatment Center. 50+ publications with 1000+ citations and international training in psychiatry. | Turkey | Price on request
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| 22 years of experience | Complex mental health conditions | Specializes in EMDR and schema therapy for resistant cases. Trained at Istanbul University with experience at Turkey's leading mental health hospital. | Turkey | Price on request
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| 12 years of experience | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety disorders | Accredited by ACT for CBT with a focus on tech-assisted therapy for panic disorders. EPA Early Career Psychiatrists Fellowship winner. | Turkey | Price on request
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| 24 years of experience | Aesthetic and functional dental care | Combines extensive experience in general dentistry with a strong focus on aesthetic outcomes and preventive care. Fluent in English for international patients. | Turkey | Price on request
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