Psychiatry Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a specialised general surgeon at Umran Medical Centre with clinical focus on abdominal and endocrine health.

• Performs laparoscopic procedures – uses keyhole surgery for faster recovery and less pain
• Expertise includes gastrointestinal surgery for gallbladder diseases and hernias
• Treats endocrine conditions involving the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands
• Manages both benign and malignant breast disorders with surgical precision

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an expert ophthalmologist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi with over two decades of experience in eye surgery and microsurgery.

• Specialises in phacoemulsification – a modern technique for cataract removal with faster healing
• Corrects vision disorders using refractive laser techniques for myopia and astigmatism
• Manages complex retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Provides surgical and medical management for glaucoma to prevent vision loss

The doctor graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2001. Following this, they completed specialization training at Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Disorders Training and Research Hospital, becoming a specialist in 2010. The doctor has extensive experience in psychiatry, currently practicing at Private EMSEY Hospital since 2012. Their career includes service at Edremit State Hospital and military service at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor began their medical career as a general practitioner at Necip Health Center.

Professor Ozen is a leading psychiatrist at Medicana International Ankara Hospital and the former Head of Psychiatry at Kırıkale University. She specialises in managing complex cases across the lifespan, from adolescents to the elderly.

• Focuses on schizophrenia, severe depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Provides expert care for anxiety disorders, including panic attacks and OCD
• Trained at the prestigious Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry at Hacettepe University
• Specialises in adolescent mental health and geriatric psychiatric conditions

Dr. Gunay Budagova is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in infant mental health, attachment disorders, and autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Budagova completed her specialized residency training at the prestigious Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Expertise in managing ADHD, eating disorders, and specific learning difficulties.
• Treats complex conditions including bipolar affective disorder, depression, and neuroses.
• Maintains membership in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Association of Turkey.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility with 70 departments.

Areas of Expertise

Stroke Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Robotic Rehabilitation

Atroplasty Rehabilitation

Fracture Rehabilitation

Osteoarthritis (Calcification)

Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption)

Fibromyalgia

Medicine

Education

Faculty of Medicine

Specialization: Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor: 12.10.2015

Publications

Erkin Gülten, Elhan Atilla H, Aybay Canan, Şirzai Hülya, Özel Sumru (2007) Validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Disability and Rehabilitation