Page 2 - Best Autism doctors: TOP 43 doctors

Prof. Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin specializes in autism and related disorders at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, with a strong focus on cognitive and behavioral therapies.

• Completed specialty training at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Certified therapist in cognitive and behavioral therapies
• Published articles in national and international scientific journals
• Works as a lecturer at Üsküdar University, Department of Psychology

Leading Israeli specialist for children's brain disorders – Professor Fatal-valevski has headed the Pediatric Neurology Department at Tel Aviv's Dana Children's Hospital for over 47 years of experience.

• Fellowship-trained at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York
• Specializes in neurogenetic and neurometabolic diseases of childhood
• Holds membership in seven key international pediatric neurology societies
• Professorial role at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Over 47 years of experience of overall medical experience with a focus on children

Assistant Professor in Mental Health and Diseases with specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy and neuroscience.

• Board-certified psychiatrist with expertise in autism spectrum disorders
• Trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused techniques
• Research background in neuroscience at Hacettepe University

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan founded NP Istanbul Brain Hospital and has over 41 years of experience of experience in psychology.

• Specializes in stress-related diseases and psychopharmacology
• Author of multiple books with over 1 million copies sold
• Published 150+ research articles and 45 book chapters
• Recipient of prestigious awards including the World Peace Invitation Award

Dr. Krasnoshtein leads the Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS) Unit at the prominent Sourasky Medical Center, offering a targeted, non-invasive therapy option.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience as a senior psychiatrist in leading Israeli hospitals
• Specializes in treating affective, anxiety, and attention deficit disorders
• Holds a clinical teaching position at Tel Aviv University
• Member of the Israel Psychiatric and Forensic Psychiatry Associations
• Works with patients from Israel's Ministry of Defense and Security

Firdevs Seyfe Sen combines psychotherapy and psychoanalysis expertise with a focus on neuropsychiatric conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Over 33 years of experience of experience in psychiatry
• Trained in psychodrama, EMDR, and cognitive behavioral therapy
• Specializes in psychotic disorders, depression, and anxiety conditions
• Pioneered TMU treatment in Izmir province
• Completed psychoanalysis training with Prof. Dr. Vamık Volkan

Prof. Serdar Nurmedov specializes in Autism with a strong focus on neuroscience and psychotherapy at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Over 24 years of experience of experience in psychiatry
• Published nearly 50 scientific articles with 1000+ citations
• Trained in addiction rehabilitation centers in the USA, Netherlands, and Russia
• Associate Professor in Psychiatry since 2019

Dr. Melek Gozde Lus graduated from the Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1999. She completed her residency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Capa) in 2008. She then served at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital from 2008 to 2010.

She focuses on ADHD, dyslexia, autism and Asperger syndrome, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She also treats developmental delays, anxiety, and OCD. Her training includes CBT (basic and supervision) for children and adolescents. She is trained in child-centered and CBT play therapy, and in filial therapy with structured play and art. She holds international certification in schema therapy.

Her thesis examined bipolar co-diagnosis in children with ADHD. She has published articles in national and international journals on ADHD, autism, and internet addiction. She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Psychiatric Association, the Child and Youth Mental Health Association, and the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She contributed to Turkey’s Autism Action Plan by providing early diagnosis training for family physicians.

1,100+ treatments performed – Dr. Yildirim specializes in child psychiatry at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

• 12 years of experience of experience in child psychiatry
• Specializes in autism and related developmental disorders
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for children

1,100+ treatments performed – Dr. Gercek specializes in child psychiatry at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

• 12 years of experience of experience in child psychiatry
• Focuses on autism and related developmental disorders
• Works at a leading psychiatric hospital in Turkey

Expert. Dr. Suleyman Oflu has 24 years of experience of experience treating autism spectrum disorder and other mental health conditions.

• Performed over 1,100 treatments across various mental health disorders
• Specializes in autism spectrum disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders
• Trained at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Works at Private Yüzyıl Hospital

Dr. Haluk Aksu specializes in cognitive and behavioral therapies for Autism 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. Ahmet Levent Mete specializes in treating a wide range of psychological disorders, including autism, at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive experience at Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Psychiatry
• Expertise in anxiety, depression, and attention deficit disorders

Prof. Erdal Karaöz focuses on treating autism with cutting-edge stem cell therapy as part of ministry-approved clinical research.

• Over 40 years of experience working specifically with stem cells and regenerative medicine
• Leads LivMedCell, a GMP-certified stem cell center he founded at Liv Hospital
• Has published 190 scientific articles, 169 of which are international
• Trained at Harvard University in embryonic stem cell transplantation
• Involved in clinical trials for autism, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis

Prof. Yanar brings specialized expertise in gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery, with advanced training in laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

• Over 30 years of experience of surgical experience
• Fellow of the European Board of Surgery for Emergency Surgery
• Trained at USC Keck School of Medicine and IRCAD in France
• Active member of multiple prestigious surgical societies
• Performs minimally invasive robotic procedures

Dr. Merdan Fayda specializes in high-precision radiation oncology at Liv Hospital, Turkey's largest healthcare network.

• 34 years of experience of experience in radio-oncology
• Expert in 4D-radiotherapy and IMRT techniques
• Studied radiosurgery at University of North Carolina
• Member of European and American radiation oncology societies
• Published 25 international scientific papers

Specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorders with a focus on Infant Mental Health and Attachment Disorders. Dr. Budagova brings deep psychiatry expertise to her practice at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Marmara University
• Member of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Association of Turkey
• Interested in Specific Learning Difficulties and ADHD alongside Autism
• Residency completed at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital