Anorexia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Melek Gozde Lus graduated from the Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1999. She completed her residency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Capa) in 2008. She then served at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital from 2008 to 2010.

She focuses on ADHD, dyslexia, autism and Asperger syndrome, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She also treats developmental delays, anxiety, and OCD. Her training includes CBT (basic and supervision) for children and adolescents. She is trained in child-centered and CBT play therapy, and in filial therapy with structured play and art. She holds international certification in schema therapy.

Her thesis examined bipolar co-diagnosis in children with ADHD. She has published articles in national and international journals on ADHD, autism, and internet addiction. She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Psychiatric Association, the Child and Youth Mental Health Association, and the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She contributed to Turkey’s Autism Action Plan by providing early diagnosis training for family physicians.

Professor Nevzat Tarhan is a leading psychiatric expert and the founder of NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – Turkey's first neuropsychiatric hospital. He serves as the Rector of Uskudar University and has authored dozens of medical textbooks on mental health treatment.

• Specialises in psychopharmacology for managing complex chemical imbalances
• Provides evidence-based care for stress-related eating disorders
• Published 150+ research articles on innovative psychiatric protocols
• Awarded the Golden Axon Leadership Award for neuroscientific contributions
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty

Dr Cansu Gercek is a specialised child psychiatrist at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, focusing on early intervention for eating disorders.

• Performed over 1,100 clinical procedures for paediatric psychiatric conditions
• Specialises in managing eating disorders in children and adolescents
• Practises at Moodist – a private psychiatric hospital with dedicated addiction and mental health units
• Uses age-appropriate therapeutic interventions to support long-term recovery in young patients

Dr Suleyman Oflu is a specialist psychiatrist at Private Yüzyıl Hospital who focuses on the complex intersection of eating disorders and personality health.

• Specialises in treating anorexia and co-occurring anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorders
• Trained at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine – a leading Turkish research institution
• Expertise in managing borderline and narcissistic personality traits alongside eating recovery
• Experienced in clinical psychiatric care at Erol Olçok Training and Research Hospital

Education and Expertise

• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Anxiety Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
• Panic Disorder
• Sematization
• Social Phobia
• Stress Disorder
• Schizophrenia

Treatment Methods

• Cognitive Therapy
• Individual Therapy
• Behavioral Therapy
• EMDR
• Interpersonal therapy
• Psychopharmacological
• Schema therapy

Experience

• Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital

Professor Ahmet Levent Mete specialises in eating disorders at Medicalpoint International Hospital, bringing significant academic weight to complex mental health cases.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Managed severe eating disorders at Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on co-occurring conditions like anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorders
• Uses evidence-based psychiatric protocols for long-term recovery

The doctor is a highly experienced radiation oncologist with 19 years in radio-oncology, specializing in 4D-radiotherapy and IMRT for high-precision tumor irradiation. The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Istanbul and furthered studies in radiosurgery at the University of North Carolina.

Since 2012, the doctor has been practicing at the Cancer Institute in Istanbul and currently works at Liv Hospital, Turkey's largest healthcare network. The doctor is proficient in radiation diagnostics, including MRI, CT, and PET-CT.

The doctor has contributed to 25 international and 11 national scientific publications and participated in 16 international conferences. Memberships include TROD, ASTRO, and ESTRO.

Dr Gunay Budagova is a dedicated specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry at Biruni University Hospital. She focuses on treating eating disorders in younger patients through a combination of medical and psychological support.

• Specialises in dynamic psychiatry to address the underlying emotional triggers of anorexia
• Focuses on infant mental health and attachment disorders within family dynamics
• Research and clinical interest in complex anorexia cases and anxiety disorders
• Member of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Association of Turkey
• Trained at Marmara University, a leading Turkish medical institution

Professor Karaca leads the mental health team at Emsey Hospital, bringing high-level expertise from Turkey's most prestigious psychiatric research institution.

• Trained at Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Disorders Hospital – a major regional centre for complex psychiatric cases
• Focuses on integrated care for eating disorders within a multidisciplinary hospital setting
• Former specialist at Edremit State Hospital with extensive practice in clinical psychiatry
• Member of the psychiatric team at JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital