Best Neuroses Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr Pelin Tas Durmus has performed 900+ psychiatric treatments at the specialist Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

• Treats neuroses using personalised care plans tailored to individual symptoms
• Specialises in psychiatry with a focus on psychological wellbeing
• Maintains a high 4.5 patient rating based on clinical outcomes
• Develops unique recovery programmes for international patients seeking mental health support
• Expertise involves managing stable and complex behavioural health cases

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. Baris Metin is a neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He has practiced medicine in both Turkey and Belgium. Dr. Metin focuses on memory disorders, epilepsy, and sleep medicine. He treats complex conditions like Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. His work includes functional neuroimaging and electroencephalography (EEG).

• Expertise in neurological rehabilitation and post-stroke recovery.
• Authored numerous research papers in national and international scientific journals.
• Treats patients at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility using Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

Dr Elshad Gulmammadov is a mental health specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focuses on treating complex psychiatric illnesses.

• Trained at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Specialises in mental health and disorders involving psychological distress
• Highly focused on diagnosing and treating various psychiatric conditions
• Works within a dedicated neuropsychiatry hospital for targeted patient care

Dr Elvin Guliyev works at the world-renowned NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the first private neuropsychiatric hospital in Turkey. This JCI-accredited facility is specifically designed to treat complex neuroses and cognitive disorders.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of the region's top medical schools
• Completed specialist training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) under Professor Mehmet Zihni Sungur
• Uses CBT to help patients manage anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and emotional distress
• Provides psychiatric care and consultations for international patients in English and Russian

Professor Alptekin Cetin is a leading specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, holding a doctorate in mental health from the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Completed medical training at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's top-ranked medical schools
• Holds a PhD specifically in mental health for expert management of neuroses
• Practises at a dedicated brain hospital specialising in neuropsychiatry
• Offers online consultations for accessible international care

Dr Allahyarova is a dedicated specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who focuses on managing complex neuroses and anxiety disorders in children and adolescents.

• Specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for childhood fears and OCD
• Uses Deep TMS – magnetic brain stimulation to treat mood disorders without medication
• Focuses on post-traumatic stress and the intergenerational effects of trauma
• Treats psychosomatic symptoms through focused neuro-modulation therapies
• Member of the Turkish Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Association

Assistant Professor Elvan Ciftci holds a PhD in Neuroscience alongside her psychiatry training, offering a deep biological understanding of mental health conditions.

• Specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for managing anxiety and panic disorders
• Uses Mindfulness Training to help patients regulate stress and emotional responses
• Expert in Supportive Psychotherapy and Motivational Therapy techniques
• Consults at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a specialist centre for neurological health
• Trained in trauma-informed care and psychoanalytic therapy techniques

Professor Firdevs Seyfe Sen is a specialist psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital with advanced training in psychodrama and psychoanalysis.

• Specialises in neuroses including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and anxiety
• Uses Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to treat resistant psychiatric conditions
• Trained at the Abdülkadir Özbek Psychodrama Institute as a psychodrama therapist
• Certified in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-related issues
• Completed cognitive and behavioural therapy training under Professor M Hakan Türkçapar

Dr. Fatma Duygu Kaya Yertutanol is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She holds a PhD in neuroscience from Gazi University. Dr. Yertutanol treats schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and addiction. She works at Turkey’s first JCI-accredited neuropsychiatric hospital.

• Sits on the editorial boards of two medical journals since 2010.
• Completed two TUBITAK research projects on neurobehavioral science.
• Winner of national and international awards for her scientific research.
• Member of the NPFUAM Board and the Psychiatric Association of Turkey.

Associate Professor Sinem Zeynep Metin leads the Pink Clinic at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focusing on the complex intersection of psychological and physical health.

• Specialises in psychosomatic disorders – where emotional distress or neuroses manifest as physical symptoms
• Certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help patients manage negative thought patterns
• Expert in treating sexual dysfunctions and eating disorders using evidence-based psychological strategies
• Serves as a lecturer at Uskudar University, training the next generation of psychologists

Professor Nevzat Tarhan is a prominent neuropsychiatrist who founded the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, Turkey's first private neuropsychiatry hospital.

• Specialises in psychopharmacology – using medication precisely to manage complex chemical imbalances in the brain
• Authored over 150 research articles focused on stress-related conditions and modern psychological treatments
• Serves as Rector of Uskudar University – leading academic research into new mental health therapies
• Received the Golden Axon Leadership Award for his contributions to clinical neuroscience

Associate Professor Ceylan Ergul Arslan leads psychiatric care at the NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, specialising in chronic mental health conditions and addiction recovery.

• Treats neuroses and depression using evidence-based psychiatric protocols
• Conducts doctoral research on psychosis at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Specialises in managing bipolar affective disorder and schizophrenia
• Serves as Associate Professor at Uskudar University Department of Mental Health
• Focuses on addiction treatment within the specialised AMATEM department

Dr Yakup Erdogan treats psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, Europe’s second-largest brain hospital.

• Gained international clinical experience at the University of Leicester in England
• Uses EEG and Brain MRI to guide targeted psychiatric treatment plans
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility specialising in neuropsychiatric care
• Published research on child and adolescent mental health in international journals
• Graduated from an English-language medical programme for clear communication