Best Anorexia Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr Pelin Tas Durmus is a specialist psychiatrist at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, focusing on the complex intersection of mental and physical health.

• Specialises in managing psychiatric care within the Anorexia and Mental Health department
• Published researcher on the impact of chronic disease and cardiovascular risk in mental health
• Investigates the role of exercise and cytokines in treating substance use and complex disorders
• Completed intensive psychiatry residency and specialist training at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

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 Cansu Gercek is a specialised child psychiatrist at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, focusing on early intervention for eating disorders.

• Performed over 1,100 clinical procedures for paediatric psychiatric conditions
• Specialises in managing eating disorders in children and adolescents
• Practises at Moodist – a private psychiatric hospital with dedicated addiction and mental health units
• Uses age-appropriate therapeutic interventions to support long-term recovery in young patients

Dr. Cagdas Yokusoglu is a consultant psychiatrist with over 12 years of clinical experience. He specializes in adult psychiatry and evidence-based psychotherapy. He graduated from the English Medicine Program at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University. He completed his psychiatry residency at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

He has worked in public and private settings. He now provides psychiatric assessment and psychotherapy in private practice. His care is individualized and evidence-based, covering a wide range of psychiatric disorders.

His advanced training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Analysis, and psychopharmacology.

Dr. Özge Yükselay is a psychiatrist. She earned her medical degree from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her residency at Erenköy Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital. She has worked at Van Regional Training and Research Hospital, Erenköy Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital, and Moodist Neuropsychiatry Hospital. She brings broad clinical experience.

She combines psychotherapy with medical treatment. She also uses somatic therapies such as TMS, ECT, tDCS, and neurofeedback. Her practice includes depression, OCD, anxiety disorders, addiction, psychotic disorders, and mood disorders. She is interested in group therapy and psychodrama. She has a special focus on individual and group therapy for eating disorders.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Solmaz is a board-certified psychiatrist. He earned his M.D. from Hacettepe University in 1989. He completed his psychiatry residency at Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital in 1996. He became an associate professor in 2014 and a professor in 2021.

From 2015 to 2020, he chaired the 4th Specialized Board of the Council of Forensic Medicine. He oversaw evaluations of criminal responsibility and legal competency.

He served on the psychiatry faculty at the Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences. He was an educational supervisor at the Psychiatry Clinic of Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital. He is currently the chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Beykent University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Neşe Üstün is a psychiatry specialist at Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital, a role she has held since 2002. Earlier, she worked in clinical biochemistry at Istanbul University Çapa (1995–1996) and in neurology in 1996. She graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine. She later qualified as Chief Assistant after passing written and oral exams and submitting a publication portfolio.

She will continue her work at Bakırköy through 2025. She provides patient care, trains assistants, supervises theses, and conducts research. She has published in national and international journals and has presented many papers. She has taken part in patient follow-up and research at the Women’s Mental Health Unit and the Mood Disorders Center. She is trained in CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal therapy, and EMDR. She uses these therapies alongside medication when needed.

Dr Elshad Gulmammadov is a psychiatry specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats complex psychiatric conditions using evidence-based medical protocols
• Completed specialist training in Mental Health and Diseases
• Practises at a dedicated neuropsychiatry hospital focusing on brain disorders
• Supports patients through both face-to-face and online consultation sessions

Dr Lale Allahyarova specialises in child and adolescent psychiatry at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focussing on eating disorders like anorexia.

• Uses psychosomatic therapies like Deep TMS – non-invasive brain stimulation to help regulate mood and eating behaviours
• Qualified specialist from Çukurova University Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies tailored for children and teenagers
• Manages complex cases involving trauma, anxiety, and depression alongside eating disorders
• Integrates family communication strategies to support recovery at home during treatment

Dr Elvin Guliyev uses evidence-based psychological strategies at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital to help patients manage complex eating disorders like anorexia.

• Trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) by world-recognised expert Professor Mehmet Zihni Sungur
• Completed psychiatry residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical schools
• Regular contributor to international mental health congresses on modern treatment presentations
• Works within a multidisciplinary brain hospital for integrated physical and mental recovery

Professor Sinem Zeynep Metin leads the dedicated Pink Clinic at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focusing on specialised recovery programmes for eating disorders.

• Lectures at Üsküdar University and trains the next generation of psychologists
• Completed intensive training in cognitive and behavioural therapies (CBT)
• Certified sexual therapist through the Sexual Education, Research and Treatment Association
• Published research on psychosomatic disorders in international scientific journals
• Collaborates within a multidisciplinary brain hospital for comprehensive patient support

Assistant Professor Elvan Ciftci combines psychiatric expertise with a PhD in neuroscience to treat eating disorders at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help patients reshape eating patterns
• Uses Motivational Therapy techniques to build engagement in long-term recovery
• Expertise in Mindfulness Training to manage the anxiety associated with meals
• Trained in Supportive Psychotherapy to provide stable emotional care during treatment
• Qualified at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

Professor Nevzat Tarhan is a leading psychiatric expert and the founder of NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – Turkey's first neuropsychiatric hospital. He serves as the Rector of Uskudar University and has authored dozens of medical textbooks on mental health treatment.

• Specialises in psychopharmacology for managing complex chemical imbalances
• Provides evidence-based care for stress-related eating disorders
• Published 150+ research articles on innovative psychiatric protocols
• Awarded the Golden Axon Leadership Award for neuroscientific contributions
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty

Professor Firdevs Seyfe Sen is a senior psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, where she integrates psychotherapy with neuromodulation to treat eating disorders.

• Specialises in psychodrama therapy – uses guided action to explore the psychological roots of illness
• Uses Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) – a non-invasive brain stimulation that helps regulate mood and behaviour
• Trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help patients reframe harmful thought patterns
• Certified in motivational interviewing to support patients through the recovery process
• Member of the EMDR Association with expertise in trauma-informed psychiatric care

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.

Prof. Dr. Engin Emrem Beştepe is a psychiatrist. She graduated from the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her psychiatry residency at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital. She completed a family therapy fellowship at the University of Chicago Center for Family Health in 1999.

She worked at Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital from 1997 to 2013. She became an Associate Professor of Psychiatry in 2012. In 2013, she was appointed Education Officer at Erenköy Hospital. She headed the Women’s Ward from 2013 to 2026. In 2021, she was appointed Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at SBÜ.