Psychology Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Assistant Professor Elvan Ciftci is a dual-trained psychiatrist and neuroscientist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience, bridging the gap between brain physiology and mental health.

• Treats patients using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and psychoanalytic techniques
• Specialises in trauma-informed care and supportive psychotherapy
• Uses mindfulness and motivational therapy to support recovery
• Provides clinical expertise as an Assistant Professor of Mental Health and Diseases
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

Uzm. Dr. Gunay Hajiyeva is a psychiatrist. She graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2013. She completed her psychiatry residency at Cukurova University Balcali Hospital in 2021. She received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Dynamic Sexual Therapy.

Her clinical focus includes schizophrenia, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alcohol and substance use disorders, and sexual dysfunction. She speaks English, Russian, and German. She is active in academic and clinical research. She has presented at national and international congresses.

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.

Dr Nivit Karla is a specialist physician at PrimeCare Bkk who provides medical consultations in both English and Thai.

• Trained at Siriraj Medical School at Mahidol University
• Completed residency in Internal Medicine at Rajavithi Hospital
• Specialised in cardiology at the Rajavithi Hospital Department of Cardiology
• Completed further training in cardiology intervention techniques
• Focuses on the intersection of physical health and mental wellbeing

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr Huseynova is a specialist in child and adolescent mental health at Medicalpoint International Hospital. She brings together deep expertise in both child neurology and psychiatry to treat young patients.

• Focuses on neurodevelopmental conditions like Autism and ADHD
• Trained in Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CBT) to help children manage patterns of thought and behaviour
• Completed specialist training at Gazi University and Ege University faculties of medicine
• Member of the Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
• Holds professional membership with the Child Psychiatry Association (ÇOGEPDER)

Haluk Aksu practised at the Bakirkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital — the largest and most prestigious psychiatric centre in Turkey.

• Manages complex conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and panic disorder
• Uses EMDR therapy to help process and desensitise distressing life memories
• Specialises in cognitive and behavioural therapies for anxiety and depression
• Qualified at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Uses psychopharmacological treatments to manage chemical imbalances in the brain

Ecem Mizmizlioglu is a dedicated Clinical Psychologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with specialist training in cognitive behavioural and EMDR therapies.

• Treats mood and anxiety conditions including bipolar disorder, panic disorder, and depression
• Member of the Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and EMDR Turkiye Association
• Uses the Moxo Attention Test to assess focus and ADHD-related symptoms
• Conducts Rorschach and MMPI personality assessments for clearer diagnostic insights
• Expertise includes managing obsessive compulsive disorder and healing from traumatic experiences

Ahmet Levent Mete is a specialist psychiatrist at Medicalpoint International University who handles complex mental health conditions. He focuses on helping patients manage severe mood and personality disorders through evidence-based care.

• Specialises in alcohol and substance addiction recovery
• Treats bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and clinical depression
• Expertise includes anxiety disorders, panic disorder, and social phobia
• Manages eating disorders and sleep-related psychological conditions
• Trained at Hacettepe University, a top-tier Turkish medical school

Dr. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.

Dr Mustafa Emiroglu is a highly trained specialist who brings international expertise from the Europe Senology Academia in Germany to Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Specialises in oncoplastic breast surgery, focusing on cancer removal while maintaining aesthetic appearance
• Expert in endocrine surgery for thyroid and hormonal gland conditions
• Trained in proctologic surgery for treating haemorrhoids and colorectal diseases
• Member of the Turkish Society of Surgery and the Endocrine Surgery Association

Dr Sirinimnualkul is a specialist psychiatrist at the Excellence Center for Sleep Disorders at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. He focuses on the vital link between sleep health and mental wellbeing.

• Specialises in neuro-psychiatry and mood disorders affected by sleep patterns
• Uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to treat sleep issues without heavy sedation
• Serves as a Clinical Instructor training future specialists in psychiatry and drug dependence
• Expert in psychopharmacology for managing complex medication needs in psychiatric patients
• Member of the Thai General Medical Council with second-class honours in medicine