9 Best Cocaine addiction Doctors in Istanbul

Dr Yusuf Erçin Yılmaz treats cocaine addiction at Moodist Hospital using a dual approach that combines medication with intensive therapeutic support.

• Specialises in managing internal dynamics and motivation processes during recovery
• Trained at Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on family-inclusive treatment to improve long-term sobriety outcomes
• Integrates cognitive process mapping to help patients manage addiction triggers

Dr Pelin Tas Durmus has performed over 900 psychiatric treatments and currently practises at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

• Specialises in addiction psychiatry and mental health disorders
• Completed specialist psychiatry training at Trakya University
• Experienced in both public state hospital and private clinical settings
• Focuses on evidence-based recovery protocols for substance dependency

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

• Practises at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital – a specialist centre for complex mental health care
• Specialised in psychiatry at Erenkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital
• Former Assistant Professor at Uskudar University Faculty of Medicine
• Authored multiple international research papers on psychiatric health and treatment outcomes

Psychiatrist Ozge Yukselay treats addiction at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital using a holistic approach that blends medicine with somatic therapies.

• Uses Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to reduce cravings without invasive surgery
• Employs neurofeedback to help patients regulate brain activity and improve impulse control
• Combines individual patient follow-up with specialised group therapy and psychodrama sessions
• Experienced in applying electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for complex mood and addiction cases
• Focuses on somatic treatments including TDCS to improve recovery outcomes

Dr Nese Ustun is a senior psychiatrist at Moodist Hospital who specialises in dual-diagnosis cases where neurological health and mental health overlap.

• Trained at Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital – a major regional centre for psychiatric care
• Uses EMDR therapy to help patients process trauma often linked to substance use
• Combines cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with clinical medication for better recovery outcomes
• Supervises medical research and clinical trials on mood disorders and patient recovery
• Incorporates interpersonal relationship therapy to help rebuild social support networks

Dr Cagdas Yokusoglu is a specialist psychiatrist at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, focusing on personalised treatment plans for dependency issues.

• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help manage triggers and cravings
• Uses evidence-based psychopharmacology for medical management of withdrawal
• Integrates Existential Analysis for deeper psychological support during recovery
• Focuses on adult psychiatry with a focus on individualised, patient-centred care

Dr Merve Gumusay is a psychiatry specialist at Moodist Hospital who trained at the prestigious Bakirkoy Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Hospital.

• Treats cocaine addiction using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to manage cravings
• Applies Psychodynamic and Supportive Psychotherapy to address underlying triggers for substance use
• Manages dual-diagnosis cases where addiction occurs alongside depression or anxiety disorders
• Member of the Turkish Psychiatric Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Contributes to clinical research and national scientific publications in psychiatry

Dr Alptekin Cetin is a specialist psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, Europe's second-ranked brain hospital and the first private JCI-accredited neuropsychiatric facility in Turkey.

• Holds a PhD in Mental Health from the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses EEG and Brain MRI to map brain health and guide addiction recovery protocols
• Specialises in treating substance abuse and concurrent mood or psychotic disorders
• Practises at a dedicated neuropsychiatric centre focused on evidence-based addiction rehabilitation

Dr Bahruz Shukurov specialises in adult psychiatry at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focusiing on chemical dependencies and structured recovery programmes.

• Treats chemical addictions using evidence-based clinical protocols
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – a major medical faculty in Turkey
• Uses mindfulness-based therapy to manage cravings and behavioural health
• Specialises in treating addiction alongside borderline personality disorder
• Focuses on psychoanalytic methods to address the root causes of dependency