Brain MRI Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Dr. Elvin Guliyev is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and psychiatric diagnostics. Dr. Guliyev completed his residency at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He treats patients in English, Russian, and Turkish.

• Specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism.
• Uses brain MRI and EEG for precise mental health diagnostics.
• Practices at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility.
• Works at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.

Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin is a psychiatrist and lecturer at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in eating disorders, sexual dysfunctions, and psychosomatic conditions. Dr. Metin is a certified sexual therapist trained by the Sexual Education, Research, and Treatment Association. She treats patients in English, French, and Turkish at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital.

• Serves as the supervisor for the Pink Clinic at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.
• Completed specialized training in cognitive and behavioral therapies.
• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked as the second-best brain hospital in Europe.

Dr. Elvan Ciftci is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Hacettepe University. Dr. Ciftci is an Assistant Professor specializing in mental health and diseases. She treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism. Her practice integrates therapeutic techniques with neuroscientific research.

• Specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-based interventions.
• Uses supportive psychotherapy and motivational therapy techniques.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited neuropsychiatric hospital in Istanbul.
• Completed medical training and specialization at Hacettepe University.

Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain surgery. He completed elite clinical fellowships in Germany and Israel. Dr. Akcakaya holds the European Board of Neurosurgery (EANS) certification.

• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and functional disorders.
• Expert in microneurosurgery for brain tumors, cysts, and nerve reconstruction.
• Winner of the Second Prize for Best Oral Presentation from the Nervous System Surgery Society.
• Serves on the scientific committee for international endoscopic spine surgery courses.

Dr. Salih Murat Imer is a neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. Dr. Imer holds certifications in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and endoscopic spine surgery. He specializes in treating brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal stenosis.

• Published 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 medical book chapters.
• Completed training at the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Obtained specialized training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery in Marseille, France.
• Works at a JCI-accredited "Smart-and-Green" hospital in Istanbul.

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.

Dr. Ceylan Ergul Arslan is an associate professor of psychiatry at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in addiction treatment and psychosis epidemiology. Dr. Arslan is currently conducting research at the Maastricht University School of Mental Health in the Netherlands. She works at NP Istanbul, which is Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.

• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and chronic depression.
• Focuses on alcoholism treatment and alcohol abuse examinations.
• Uses diagnostic tools such as EEG and brain MRI for personalized care.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for neuro-psychiatric expertise.

Dr. Baran Yil is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Yil treats complex conditions like brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal stenosis. He specializes in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery.

• Winner of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize.
• Served as an instructor for the skull base anatomy course series.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine.
• Performs specialized procedures including Gamma Knife and deep brain stimulation.

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.

Dr. Gul Eryilmaz is a psychiatrist and addiction specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in family and relationship therapies and neurosis treatment. Dr. Eryilmaz completed her medical education and specialty training at Gazi University. She has published research in both local and international medical journals.

• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia and alcoholism.
• Completed training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and cognitive psychotherapy.
• Performs alcohol abuse examinations and diagnostic EEG recordings.
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe.

Dr. Firdevs Seyfe Sen is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She is a pioneer in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy in Izmir. Dr. Sen specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She works at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital, which is JCI-accredited.

• Completed psychodrama therapist training at the Abdülkadir Özbek Psychodrama Institute.
• Certified in EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
• Trained in psychoanalysis and the use of dreams under Prof. Dr. Vamık Volkan.
• Treats complex conditions like autism, anorexia, and panic disorders.

Dr. Mustafa Yavuz Samanci is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is a steering committee member for the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. Dr. Samanci completed a clinical fellowship in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery at Koç University. He treats movement disorders using deep brain stimulation and spinal cord stimulation.

• Completed postdoctoral research at Temple University in the US and in Shanghai.
• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Hakan Caner Overseas Education Scholarship.
• Member of the International Epilepsy Surgery Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Performs specialized procedures like selective dorsal rhizotomy and vagus nerve stimulation.

Dr. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz is a neurologist at Medipol University PARMER in Istanbul. She specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Dr. Yılmaz creates Deep Brain Stimulation treatment plans with neurosurgical teams. She served as an observer at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London.

• Authored over 100 clinical researches and reports on movement disorders.
• Completed five Tubitak research projects focused on neurological conditions.
• Treats patients with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and essential tremor.
• Coordinates neurology student education at Medipol University.

Dr. Ebru Altindag is an associate professor and neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. Dr. Altindag has won multiple first prizes at National Epilepsy Congresses for her research publications. She also treats Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and neurodegenerative conditions.

• Expertise in video-EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG).
• Member of the Association of Child Neurology and Neuroimmunology.
• Winner of the Kenan Tükel publishing award for research on seizure semiology.
• Recipient of a scientific research support award from the Turkish Epilepsy Association.

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

Dr. Nihal Tastekin is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in addiction treatment and anxiety disorders. Her research focuses on computer-assisted cognitive improvement for opioid use disorder. She uses dynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to treat patients.

• Experienced in AMATEM clinic outpatient and inpatient addiction care.
• Treats complex mental health conditions, including paranoia and depression.
• Expert in cognitive remediation and mood disorder management.
• Works at Turkey’s first JCI-certified private neuropsychiatric hospital.

Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga is a neurosurgeon and professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in skull base surgery, neurovascular procedures, and spinal cord surgery. Dr. Bozbuga graduated from and completed his residency at Istanbul University Medical School.

• Expertise in neuro-oncology and complex brain tumor removal.
• Treats cerebral artery aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and spinal stenosis.
• Performs specialized procedures including trans-sphenoidal adenomectomy and brain aneurysm repair.
• Contributed to numerous international peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.