26 Best Treatment of schizophrenia in adults Doctors in Istanbul

Dr Pelin Tas Durmus has performed over 1,100 psychiatric treatments and serves as the Deputy Medical Director at Moodist Private Hospital.

• Specialises in managing schizophrenia and cardiovascular risks in patients with severe mental disorders
• Qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR to support standard clinical rehabilitation
• Researches metabolic health and opioid use disorders to improve long-term patient wellbeing
• Published researcher with work featured in the British Journal of Occupational Therapy
• Maintains leadership and academic roles at one of Turkey's specialised psychiatric hospitals

Dr Yusuf has conducted over 900 psychiatric procedures and currently leads personalised treatment planning for complex mental health cases at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

• Individualises every recovery programme by personally reviewing all patient records and history
• Focuses on clinical psychiatry with a high-volume background in inpatient and outpatient care
• Integrates medical treatment with structured psychiatric support at a dedicated neurology centre
• Maintains a high patient satisfaction rating for his hands-on approach to complex care

Professor Husnu Erkmen serves as a senior psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second specialised brain hospital ever established in Europe. He focuses on biological psychiatry and neurochemistry to create evidence-based treatment plans for complex schizophrenia cases.

• International member of the American Psychiatric Association
• Performs EEG sleep transition studies and detailed neuropsychological testing
• Sits on advisory boards for several scientific medical journals as a peer reviewer
• Practises at a JCI-accredited facility providing clinical support for adult and paediatric patients
• Specialises in treating schizophrenia alongside co-occurring disorders like paranoia and neuroses

Dr Elshad Gulmammadov is a mental health specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focuses on treating complex psychiatric illnesses. He completed his specialised training at the renowned Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in managing chronic psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia
• Trained at one of Turkey's most established medical institutions
• Offers online consultations for international patient assessment
• Focuses on evidence-based mental health clinical practices

Dr Elvin Guliyev manages complex psychiatric cases at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a facility renowned for high-tech neuroscientific approaches.

• Completed specialist psychiatry residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy by Professor Mehmet Zihni Sungur
• Expertise includes neurobiological and psychological management of adult mental health disorders
• Regular contributor to international psychiatry congresses on modern treatment protocols
• Consults in English, Russian, and Turkish to support international patients

Professor Alptekin Cetin holds a PhD in Mental Health and leads psychiatric care at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe.

• Specialises in treating schizophrenia, paranoia, and bipolar affective disorder
• Uses brain-mapping tools like EEG and MRI to guide clinical decisions
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility – the first private neuropsychiatric hospital in Turkey
• Focuses on evidence-based protocols for psychotic disorders and complex mood conditions
• Completed medical training at Hacettepe University followed by doctoral research at Istanbul University

Dr Sinem Zeynep Metin leads the Pink Clinic at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a specialised facility focused on neuropsychiatry. She integrates clinical psychiatry with cognitive behavioural therapy to manage complex schizophrenia cases.

• Serves as Lecturer at Üsküdar University Department of Psychology
• Certified in Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies for emotional regulation
• Specialises in treating paranoia and neuroses alongside schizophrenia
• Publishes research on psychosomatic disorders in international scientific journals
• Expertise includes managing co-occurring conditions like bipolar affective disorder

Assistant Professor Elvan Ciftci is a specialist psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in neuroscience from Hacettepe University.

• Trained at the Erenkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital, a leading psychiatric centre
• Focuses on combining neuroscience with clinical psychiatry for complex mental health cases
• Specialised in cognitive behavioural therapy and supportive psychotherapy for adult patients
• Expertise includes motivational therapy techniques and mindfulness-based interventions
• Active academic at the Faculty of Medicine, specialising in mental health and diseases

Professor Firdevs Seyfe Sen is a specialist psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital with advanced training in social skills rehabilitation for schizophrenia patients.

• Completed specialised training in schizophrenia social skills under Professor Mustafa Yildiz
• Expert in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive treatment for persistent symptoms
• Trained in psychodrama and group psychotherapy to support long-term patient recovery
• Recognised pioneer in neuro-modulation treatments for complex psychiatric disorders
• Former head of mental health initiatives at the Kirsehir Provincial Health Directorate

Professor Sermin Kesebir is a leading psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a facility recognised as one of the top brain-health centres in Europe.

• Specialises in psych neurophysiology and psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy
• Focuses on managing adult schizophrenia within a JCI-accredited clinical setting
• Previously trained at the Faculty of Medicine at İzmir Ege University
• Regularly contributes to international scientific journals on neuropsychiatry outcomes
• Expertise includes treating complex mood disorders and psychotic conditions

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.

Associate Professor Ceylan Ergul Arslan is a specialist psychiatrist at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital and a researcher at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.

• Conducts doctoral research on the epidemiology of psychosis at Maastricht University
• Specialises in treating complex psychosis and addiction at the NPISTANBUL AMATEM department
• Maintains an academic role at Uskudar University training the next generation of psychiatrists
• Completed specialist psychiatric training at the prestigious Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for her clinical and academic contributions to psychiatry

Associate Professor Fatma Duygu Kaya Yertutanol is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital specializing in psychopharmacology and psychotic disorders.

• Completed a PhD in Neuroscience specifically focused on pharmacological effects in schizophrenia-like conditions
• Serves on the Board of Directors for the Neuropsychopharmacology Application and Research Centre
• Expert in managing complex medication regimes for patients with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
• Active member of the Psychiatry Association of Turkey in the Neuroscience and Somatic Treatments units

Professor Engin Emre Bestepe served as the head of the Women's Ward at Erenköy Hospital for Mental and Nervous Disorders for over a decade. She specialises in treating complex psychiatric conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Completed a Family Therapy fellowship at the University of Chicago Centre for Family Health
• Appointed as a Professor of Psychiatry at the Health Sciences University in Turkey
• Served as an Education Officer at one of Turkey's major mental health hospitals
• Held senior roles at the Bakirkoy Training and Research Hospital for 16 years

Dr Ozge Yukselay uses holistic recovery plans for psychotic disorders at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital. She integrates medical management with somatic treatments like TMS and ECT.

• Trained at Erenkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital – a major psychiatric centre
• Combines medication with psychodrama and group therapy for social rehabilitation
• Uses neurofeedback and TDCS to treat complex mood and psychotic symptoms
• Experienced in treating diverse patient groups across regional training and research hospitals
• Specialises in coordinating individual patient follow-up for long-term stability

Assistant Professor Merve Setenay Gurbuz serves as the Head of the Mental Health Department at Istinye University. She leads clinical psychiatric care at Moodist Hospital in Istanbul.

• Former Head of Department at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialised in psychiatry at Erenkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital
• Previously served as an Assistant Professor at Uskudar University
• Published research on mental health disorders in international medical journals
• Held senior leadership roles as a Responsible Manager at Rubi Medical Center

Dr Nese Ustun served as Chief Assistant at the Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital – Turkey's most prestigious psychiatric training centre. She brings senior clinical leadership to the management of complex mental health disorders at Moodist Hospital.

• Specialises in combining pharmacotherapy with evidence-based Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
• Supervised medical theses and assistant training in mood disorders and women's mental health
• Trained in Interpersonal Relationship Therapy and EMDR for holistic patient recovery
• Published extensive research on psychiatric outcomes in national and international medical journals

Dr Cagdas Yokusoglu completed his psychiatric residency at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's most prestigious clinical training grounds.

• Specialises in evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions for complex adult psychiatric needs
• Uses advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to manage symptoms alongside medication
• Integrates Psychopharmacology and Existential Analysis into personalised treatment plans
• Trained in the English Medicine Programme at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa
• Current Consultant Psychiatrist at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital

Professor Vehbi Alp Üçok founded the Psychotic Disorders Research Programme at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and is a leading authority on schizophrenia treatment. He specialises in managing first-episode psychosis and treatment-resistant cases through both clinical and psychosocial methods.

• Trained in Schizophrenia Psychosocial Skills at UCLA and Brentwood VA Hospital
• Serves as the Turkey coordinator for the WPA anti-stigma and discrimination programme
• Member of the European Psychiatric Association Schizophrenia Section
• Published 126 international journal articles with over 5,000 citations
• Member of international research groups including TRRIP, STRATA, and EURONES

Professor Mustafa Solmaz leads the Department of Psychiatry at Beykent University and previously chaired a specialised board at the Council of Forensic Medicine.

• Trained at Bakırköy Mental Health Hospital – one of Turkey's oldest psychiatric institutions
• Specialises in legal competency and criminal responsibility assessments for psychiatric patients
• Served as a clinical educator training psychiatry residents at Bağcılar Hospital
• Held a senior leadership role as Chair of the Forensic Medicine Specialized Board
• Provides expert clinical care at the Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital