Anorexia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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.

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. Merdan Fayda is a radiation oncologist at Liv Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in high-precision tumor irradiation using 4D-radiotherapy and IMRT. Dr. Fayda studied radiosurgery at the University of North Carolina. He serves patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for its diagnostic precision.

• Expert in radiation diagnostics including MRI, CT, and PET-CT.
• Authored over 35 scientific publications in national and international medical journals.
• Member of the American and European Societies for Radiation Oncology.
• Treats complex cancers of the breast, prostate, lung, and brain.

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