Anorexia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Sermin Kesebir is a leading psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital specialised in psychoneurophysiology and psychoanalytically oriented therapy.

• Treats complex emotional disorders including depression and bipolar disorder
• Uses psychoneurophysiology to understand how brain function affects behaviour
• Completed medical training at Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Publishes research on psychiatric outcomes in international medical journals
• Presents scientific papers at global psychiatric conferences

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

Dr. Haluk Aksu is a psychiatrist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He earned his medical degree from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Aksu specializes in psychopharmacology and therapeutic interventions for complex mood disorders. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high clinical standards.

• Treats adults and children for conditions including schizophrenia and autism.
• Uses evidence-based methods like EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
• Expertise covers bipolar disorder, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
• Trained at the Bakirkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

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

The doctor is an Associate Professor specializing in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, with extensive expertise in stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric rehabilitation. Clinical focus includes robotic rehabilitation, arthroplasty and fracture recovery, as well as the management of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia.

The doctor completed specialized training at the Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital. Academic and clinical contributions include significant research on the validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI), published in the journal Disability and Rehabilitation.

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

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