Best Treatment of schizophrenia in adults Doctors in Turkey for Australians

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 Suleyman Oflu has completed over 1,100 psychiatric treatments, focusing on medication management and support for patients with schizophrenia.

• Practices at Private Yüzyıl Hospital with a focus on adult psychiatric disorders
• Held a long-term senior role at Hitit University Erol Olçok Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes managing schizophrenia alongside complex comorbid personality disorders
• Completed medical training at Trabzon and Osmangazi Universities
• Provides care for a broad range of related conditions including bipolar and addiction

Dr Haluk Aksu trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and specialises in psychopharmacological management for complex mental health disorders.

• Completed specialist residency at Bakirkoy Prof Dr Mazhar Osman Hospital – Turkey's largest and most famous psychiatric research centre
• Expert in combining psychopharmacology with structured cognitive and behavioural therapies
• Highly skilled in schema therapy and EMDR for patients with concurrent trauma
• Focuses on pharmacological stability to improve daily functioning and social reintegration

Professor Ahmet Levent Mete specialises in complex psychiatric care at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on personalised treatment plans for severe mental health conditions.

• Trained at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's highest-ranking medical schools
• Gained specialist clinical experience at Ege University Faculty of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry
• Expertise covers a broad range of psychopathology including dissociative and personality disorders
• Focuses on managing adult schizophrenia through detailed diagnostic assessment and evidence-based medicine

Professor Karaca completed his specialist training at the Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Disorders Hospital, Turkey's most established centre for clinical psychiatry.

• Practises as a senior psychiatrist at the JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital
• Focuses on pharmacological management of chronic psychiatric conditions
• Trained at a major research hospital specialising in complex neurological disorders
• Expertise includes diagnosing and managing adult psychiatric care pathways

Professor Nurper Erberk Ozen is the former Head of Psychiatry at Kirikkale University and a senior specialist at Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in treating schizophrenia and complex adult mental health disorders
• Completed advanced psychiatric training at the Gazi University School of Medicine
• Conducted research at the Hacettepe University Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry
• Focuses on pharmacological management and evidence-based care protocols
• Expertise extends to adolescent and old-age mental health challenges