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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.

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EDUCATION

2022

Associate Professor

2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Master’s Program in Clinical Trials

2013, Istanbul/Turkey

AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

Ministry of Health Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine

2005 - 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Doctor (M.D.) Education                                                                      

Dr. Ersan Eroglu is an Associate Professor and general surgery specialist. He has served at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital since 2018. He has been an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Bilim University since 2014. He also lectures at Istanbul Arel University since 2023. He earned his MD from Fırat University. He completed his general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune.

He has authored 16 scientific articles. He has 25 national and 3 international congress presentations. He won First Prize in Turkey for laparoscopic right hemicolectomy in ileocecal neuroendocrine tumors. He contributed a translation to the SAGES Hernia Repair Manual (laparoscopic TEP/TAPP). He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Surgical Society, and the Colon and Rectal, Bariatric and Metabolic, and Endocrine Surgery societies.

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)

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.

EXPERIENCE*

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

*EDUCATION*

2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Associate Professor

2015, Ohio/USA

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

Neck Dissection Training

2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Assistant Professor

1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

Dr. Ozden Gul is a general surgeon trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. She has decades of surgical experience and is fluent in English.

Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, GI disorders). She also treats endocrine conditions (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast disease, both benign and malignant. She manages emergency and trauma cases. She offers minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

She has worked at Haydarpaşa Numune, Bakırköy, Taksim First Aid, Uzunköprü State, Keşan State, Beykoz Medical Center, and Medivia Hospital. She is known for meticulous technique and patient-centered care.