Best Schizophrenia Doctors Worldwide — TOP 53

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Yusuf brings 15 years of experience of psychiatric expertise to Moodist Hospital with a focus on personalized schizophrenia care.

• Personally reviews patient materials to tailor treatment plans
• Rated 4.5 by patients for quality of care
• Specializes in complex psychiatric assessments and interventions

1,100+ treatments performed by Dr. Pelin Tas Durmus at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

• 12 years of experience of experience in psychiatry
• Published research in the British Journal of Occupational Therapy
• Works with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive evaluations

Specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry with a focus on schizophrenia at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, known for her expertise in trauma and anxiety disorders.

• Completed specialty training at Çukurova University
• Expert in autism, ADHD, and psychotic disorders
• Uses psychosomatic therapies like rTMS and Deep TMS
• Experienced in cognitive behavioral therapies

16 years of experience specializing in schizophrenia treatment – Dr. Tsaruk combines psychopharmacology expertise with psychotherapy at RENAISSANCE - KYIV.

• 900+ procedures performed in mental health care
• Trained in modern psychopharmacotherapy and integrative therapy
• Participated in the 14th WPA World Congress of Psychiatry
• Member of the Independent Narcological Guild

Prof. Dr. Husnu Erkmen has dedicated 43 years of experience to psychiatry, specializing in schizophrenia and complex mental health disorders at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Author of 100+ publications in national and international journals
• Founder and president of the Anxiety Disorders Research and Treatment Association
• Trained 191 psychiatry residents during his academic career
• Member of the American Psychiatric Association and Turkish Psychiatric Association

Dr. Pichayut Kasemphakdeephong specializes in schizophrenia and addiction psychiatry at Phramongkutklao Hospital, combining clinical care with academic research.

• Provides psychiatric evaluations and treatment plans for complex mental health disorders
• Lectures on psychiatry best practices and latest research findings
• Committee member of the Thai Society for Addiction Psychiatry

Prof. Dr. Sermin Kesebir specializes in psych neurophysiology with 24 years of experience of experience, treating complex psychiatric conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapies
• Published in international and national peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated from İzmir Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine
• Post-graduation from İzmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Psychiatry Department

Dr. Elshad Gulmammadov specializes in psychiatric illnesses, bringing expertise to NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Completed residency in psychiatry at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Focused on mental health and psychiatric disorders
• Educated in both Azerbaijan and Turkey

Dr. Yakup Erdogan specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, with a focus on mental health disorders in young patients.

• Fluent in English, with international training at the University of Leicester
• Published articles in both national and international refereed journals
• Expertise includes ADHD, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders in children
• Works with substance abuse and PTSD cases in adolescents

Dr. Elvin Guliyev specializes in schizophrenia treatment with a psychiatry residency from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's leading medical schools.

• 9 years of experience of psychiatry residency training
• Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zihni Sungur
• Presents at national and international psychiatry conferences
• Fluent in English and Russian for international patients

Assistant Professor specializing in neuroscience – Dr. Ciftci combines academic rigor with clinical expertise at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Completed medical specialization at Hacettepe University, a leading neuroscience center
• Trained in multiple psychotherapy techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy
• Expertise in trauma treatment and mindfulness approaches
• Currently teaches at the Faculty of Medicine's Department of Mental Health

Prof. Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin specializes in psychosomatic disorders and sexual dysfunctions, with extensive experience in cognitive and behavioral therapies.

• Graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2006
• Certified therapist in sexual education and treatment
• Supervisor at NPIstanbul Hospital's Pink Clinic
• Lecturer at Üsküdar University, Department of Psychology
• Fluent in English and French

Dr. Alptekin Cetin specializes in schizophrenia treatment with a PhD in Mental Health from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

• Over 20 years of experience of experience in psychiatry
• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed a Mental Health Doctorate Program
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Dr. Firdevs Seyfe Sen specializes in schizophrenia at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, bringing decades of expertise in psychotic and anxiety disorders.

• Over 33 years of experience of psychiatry experience
• Trained in psychodrama and psychoanalysis techniques
• Specializes in cognitive and behavioral therapies for schizophrenia
• Completed EMDR basic training for trauma-related cases
• Works at Üsküdar University NP Brain Hospital

Leads the Deep TMS treatment unit at Sourasky Medical Center – a specialized brain stimulation therapy often used for major mental health conditions.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience as a senior psychiatrist in leading medical centers
• Holds a clinic assistant position at Tel Aviv University for ongoing education
• Treats complex patients including those from the Ministry of Defense
• Member of the Israel and EMDR therapy associations

Dr. Ceylan Ergul Arslan specializes in psychosis research and treatment, combining clinical expertise with academic rigor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in psychiatry at Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Currently pursuing doctoral studies on psychosis epidemiology
• Awarded associate professor title in psychiatry in 2023
• Active in research on addiction and psychosis

Psikiyatri Uzmanı (2010). Gazi Üniversitesi Nörobilim doktorası (2017). 2007’de Deney Hayvanları Kullanma Sertifikası aldı. Kemirgenlerde psikiyatrik hastalık modelleri, psikofarmakoloji ve davranışsal ile immünohistokimyasal analizler üzerine çalıştı. İlgi alanları şizofreni ve diğer psikotik bozukluklar, bağımlılık ve psikofarmakolojidir.

Yerli ve yabancı dergilerde yayınları vardır. Biri ulusal, biri uluslararası olmak üzere iki kitap bölümünün yazarıdır. Bir ulusal ve bir uluslararası poster ödülü sahibidir. Yürütücüsü olduğu bir ve araştırmacısı olduğu bir TÜBİTAK‑3001 projesini tamamladı. Klinik Psikiyatri Dergisi’nin (2010‑) ve The Journal of Neurobehavioral Sciences’ın (2015‑) yayın kurulu üyesidir. TTB ve Türkiye Psikiyatri Derneği üyesidir. NPFUAM Yönetim Kurulu üyesidir. TPD Nörobilim ile Psikofarmakoloji ve Somatik Sağaltımlar Çalışma Birimleri’nde görev yapmaktadır.

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.