Psychiatry Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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.

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.

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.

Prof. Dr. Emel Torun specializes in child health and development, with a focus on nutrition and vaccination at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 28 years of experience of experience in pediatric health
• Expertise in childhood vitamin-mineral supplements
• Published research on vitamin D deficiency therapies
• Professor at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

Expert Dr. Suleyman Oflu specializes in complex mental health conditions with over 24 years of experience of experience at Private Yüzyıl Hospital.

• Performed 1,100+ treatments for various mental health disorders
• Specializes in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations
• Trained at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Boran specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques for metabolic and oncologic surgeries, bringing expertise from prestigious institutions like the University of Miami.

• 11 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Fellowship-trained at Jackson Memorial Hospital
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia and anti-reflux surgeries
• Focuses on sleeve gastrectomy and type 2 diabetes surgery

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Ahmet Levent Mete specializes in complex psychiatric disorders at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with training from Turkey's top medical institutions.

• Expert in schizophrenia, autism, and eating disorders
• Graduated from Hacettepe University – Turkey's leading medical school
• Trained at Ege University's renowned psychiatry department
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for challenging cases

Dr. Haluk Aksu specializes in cognitive and behavioral therapies for complex mental health conditions at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in EMDR and schema therapy techniques
• Worked at Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital
• Uses a combination of psychopharmacological and interpersonal therapies

Dr. Emiroglu brings over 29 years of experience of surgical expertise to Memorial Bodrum Hospital, specializing in general surgery with a focus on endocrine and breast procedures.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of multiple surgical associations including Endocrine Surgery and Breast Surgery
• Participated in advanced training programs in Germany for breast surgery techniques
• Specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery and thyroid procedures

Dr. Esen is accredited by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, specializing in tech-assisted CBT for panic disorders.

• Expert in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD with evidence-based methods
• Recipient of the EPA Early Career Psychiatrists Fellowship
• Extensive training at Hacettepe University and Harvard University
• Active member of multiple psychiatric associations
• Coordinated psychosocial support for earthquake victims

Dr Ozden Gul brings decades of surgical expertise in gastrointestinal, endocrine, and breast surgeries, specializing in minimally invasive techniques for quicker recovery.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs laparoscopic surgeries with minimal scarring
• Worked at leading Turkish hospitals including Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in gallbladder, thyroid, and breast surgeries
• Fluent in English for international patients