8 Best Gambling addiction Doctors in Turkey

Dr Pelin Tas Durmus has performed over 900 successful treatments at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, focusing on intensive recovery protocols.

• Specialises in psychiatry at Moodist Hospital, a leading private mental health facility
• Trained at Trakya University, one of Turkey's established medical schools
• Manages complex cases using evidence-based psychiatric interventions
• Provides online consultations to support patients during their recovery journey

Dr Yusuf Erçin Yılmaz specialises in complex psychiatric care at Moodist Hospital, focusing on how internal dynamics and environment drive addictive behaviours.

• Provides combined pharmacological and therapeutic support for behavioural addictions
• Trained at Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital – a major specialist research centre
• Focuses on motivation processes and family approaches to improve recovery outcomes
• Expert in metacognition – helping patients understand and change their thinking patterns

Dr Alptekin Cetin is a specialist psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe. He uses neuroscientific diagnostic tools to treat complex impulse control and addictive behaviours.

• Uses EEG and Brain MRI to map brain activity and guide addiction recovery
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility specialising in neuropsychiatric care
• Holds a PhD in Mental Health from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa
• Treats addiction alongside co-occurring mood and psychotic disorders
• Focuses on evidence-based psychiatric protocols for long-term recovery

Dr Nese Ustun served as Chief Assistant at the Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital – Turkey's most prestigious psychiatric research and training centre. She leads complex addiction cases at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

• Specialises in Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CBT) for impulse control disorders
• Uses EMDR therapy to address underlying trauma often linked to addictive behaviours
• Integrates psychodynamic-oriented psychotherapies with medication management
• Former thesis supervisor for psychiatric specialists at a major state teaching hospital
• Published researcher in international medical journals focusing on mood and mental health

Assistant Professor Merve Setenay Gurbuz is the former Head of Mental Health at Istinye University and treats patients at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

• Specialises in behavioural addictions and complex psychiatric care
• Former Head of Department at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine
• Previously served at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a leading neurological centre
• Authored multiple international research papers on modern psychiatric protocols
• Expertise in inpatient and outpatient mental health management

Dr Cagdas Yokusoglu is a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital – a specialist facility dedicated to complex mental health and addiction recovery.

• Uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help patients identify and change harmful gambling triggers
• Integrates psychopharmacology for managing co-occurring conditions like anxiety or depression
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – a top-tier medical school in the region
• Provides evidence-based care through individualized treatment programmes in adult psychiatry

Dr Ozge Yukselay specialises in treating addiction at Moodist Hospital using a holistic approach that combines medical therapy with psychodrama and group sessions.

• Treats gambling addiction using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to regulate brain activity
• Uses Neurofeedback and tDCS to improve impulse control without invasive procedures
• Experienced in treating dual diagnosis cases where addiction overlaps with mood disorders
• Former psychiatrist at Erenkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital – a major psychiatric centre

Dr Merve Gumusay trained at Bakirkoy Research Hospital – Turkey's most prominent centre for mental health and neurological disorders.

• Treats gambling addiction using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to rewire destructive thought patterns
• Specialises in treating co-occurring conditions like anxiety and depression alongside addiction
• Uses evidence-based psychodynamic therapy to address the root causes of addictive behaviour
• Member of the Turkish Psychiatric Association and the Turkish Medical Association