10 Best Alcohol addiction Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Pelin Tas graduated from Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine in 2013. Then, she was admitted to receive Psychiatry Specialization Training at Trakya University in 2014 and completed her speciality training in 2018. She worked as an assistant in the field of Psychiatry at Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine between 2014-2018. She then served as a Psychiatrist at Adiyaman Besni State Hospital(2019-2020), Gaziantep Private Deva Hospital and Gaziantep Private Hatem Hospital (2020-2022).

Dr. Pelin Tas is currently employed at Private Moodist Hospital.

Dr. Yusuf Erçin Yılmaz, a Psychiatry Specialist at Private Moodist Hospital, completed his medical education at Dokuz Eylül University and his specialization training at Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital. After completing his thesis on “The Relationship between Suicide Risk in Bipolar Depression Patients and Metacognition and Emotional Schemas,” he fulfilled his mandatory service for two years at Manisa Demirci State Hospital, followed by work in psychiatry at Istanbul Istinye University Gaziosmanpaşa Medical Park Hospital. He provided support in outpatient services and consultation liaison areas. As of 2024, he has started working in the treatment of outpatient and inpatient psychiatry patients at Private Moodist Hospital.

Dr. Yusuf Erçin Yılmaz adopts an approach to treatment that includes both pharmacological and therapeutic support. In treatment, he considers complementary, sincere approaches in areas such as individuals’ motivation processes, environmental factors, internal dynamics, cognitive processes, and family approaches to be important.

Dr Ozge Yukselay uses a holistic approach at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, combining medical treatment with innovative somatic therapies for addiction recovery.

• Treats alcohol addiction using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to regulate brain activity
• Employs neurofeedback techniques to help patients gain control over physiological responses
• Uses individual and group therapy sessions to address underlying psychological triggers
• Integrates psychodrama and group therapy to support long-term sobriety and social recovery

Professor Cagdas Yokusoglu is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, specialising in evidence-based care for addiction recovery.

• Provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to tailor recovery plans to individual needs
• Expert in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a technique for managing triggers and cravings
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical training institutions
• Specialises in psychopharmacology, using medication to manage withdrawal and maintain sobriety
• Focuses on existential analysis to help patients find long-term meaning beyond addiction

Assistant Professor Merve Setenay Gurbuz serves as the Head of the Department of Mental Health and Diseases at Istinye University, bringing senior academic leadership to addiction care.

• Treats alcohol addiction at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital – a specialised facility for complex mental health needs
• Former Head of Department at Istinye University – responsible for training the next generation of psychiatric specialists
• Authored international research on mental health and disease management
• Completed specialist psychiatry training at the Erenkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital

Dr Nese Ustun is a senior specialist at Moodist Hospital who previously served as Chief Assistant at Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital. She integrates medical treatments with specialised psychological therapies to manage dependency.

• Combines medication with Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies for addiction recovery
• Uses EMDR – a technique that helps process trauma often linked to substance use
• Supervised clinical research and specialist training at Turkey's largest psychiatric centre
• Experienced in treating dual diagnosis where mood disorders and addiction co-occur

Dr Merve Gumusay is a lead specialist at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, focusing on clinical psychiatry and evidence-based addiction recovery. She trained at the Bakirkoy Prof Dr Mazhar Osman Mental Health Hospital, Turkey's largest centre for neurological research.

• Specialises in addiction medicine using psychodynamic and supportive psychotherapy techniques
• Uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help patients manage addictive behaviours
• Expert in treating dual diagnosis cases where addiction occurs alongside bipolar or psychotic disorders
• Member of the Turkish Psychiatric Association and the Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Alptekin Cetin is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He holds a PhD in mental health from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. Dr. Cetin specializes in schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, and clinical neuroses. His practice focuses on complex psychiatric conditions and addiction recovery.

• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited psychiatric facility.
• Performs alcoholism treatment and alcohol abuse examinations.
• Utilizes brain MRI and EEG for precise mental health diagnostics.
• Specializes in paranoia and severe depressive disorders.

Dr. Bahruz Shukurov is an addiction specialist and adult psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He completed his residency at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. Dr. Shukurov specializes in treating complex behavioral addictions and anxiety disorders. He works at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital, which holds JCI accreditation for safety.

• Expert in psychoanalytic and mindfulness-based therapies for mental health disorders.
• Treats substance abuse, gambling addiction, and various behavioral dependencies.
• Authored specialized research on body image disorders in borderline personality patients.
• Uses diagnostic tools for alcohol abuse examinations and personalized treatment planning.