Schizophrenia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Ceylan Ergul Arslan is a researcher in psychosis and addiction currently pursuing doctoral studies at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.

• Specialises in the epidemiology of psychosis – the study of how and why these conditions develop
• Completed specialist psychiatry training at the University of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on co-occurring addiction and psychosis at the NP Istanbul AMATEM department
• Appointed as Associate Professor in 2023 at Uskudar University Department of Mental Health and Diseases
• Treats patients at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a specialist neuro-psychiatric facility

Professor Gul Eryilmaz provides senior expertise at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a facility specifically focused on neuropsychiatry and complex brain health.

• Specialises in combining psychiatry with relationship and family therapy
• Completed specialty psychiatry training at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at a JCI-accredited hospital dedicated to neurological sciences
• Uses cognitive psychotherapy techniques to support long-term patient recovery
• Published research on psychiatric outcomes in local and international journals

Professor Nevzat Tarhan is the founder of NP Istanbul Brain Hospital and a published authority on neuropsychiatric care.

• Created Turki's first brain hospital specialising in neurological and psychiatric disorders
• Rector of Uskudar University – Turkey's first thematic university for behavioural sciences
• Authored over 150 research articles and 45 chapters on psychopharmacology
• Received the Golden Axon Leadership Award for contributions to mental health
• Specialises in psychopharmacology – using medication precisely to manage complex chemical imbalances

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. Fatma Duygu Kaya Yertutanol is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She holds a PhD in neuroscience from Gazi University. Dr. Yertutanol treats schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and addiction. She works at Turkey’s first JCI-accredited neuropsychiatric hospital.

• Sits on the editorial boards of two medical journals since 2010.
• Completed two TUBITAK research projects on neurobehavioral science.
• Winner of national and international awards for her scientific research.
• Member of the NPFUAM Board and the Psychiatric Association of Turkey.

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.

Dr Suleyman Oflu is a dedicated psychiatry specialist at Private Yüzyıl Hospital with extensive experience in clinical mental health management.

• Specialises in managing complex schizophrenia and bipolar disorder cases
• Trained at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Former specialist at Hitit University Çorum Erol Olçok Training hospital
• Focuses on multimodal treatment plans for psychotic disorders
• Expertise in managing co-occurring personality and anxiety disorders

Professor Haluk Aksu is a leading specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital, bringing high-level expertise from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Trained at Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Hospital – Turkey's most famous psychiatric research centre
• Uses psychopharmacological management for complex schizophrenia cases
• Integrates cognitive and behavioural therapies to improve patient daily functioning
• Specialises in interpersonal therapy to help patients rebuild social connections
• Focuses on schema therapy to address deep-seated emotional patterns

Professor Ahmet Levent Mete brings senior academic expertise to complex psychiatric care at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties.

• Treats schizophrenia alongside related conditions like dissociative and personality disorders
• Specialises in managing co-occurring issues including sleep and eating disorders
• Former academic at Ege University's Department of Psychiatry
• Expertise in diagnosing and treating complex psychological and stress disorders

Dr. Hakan Teoman Yanar is a general surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in gastrointestinal oncology, laparoscopic surgery, and robotic procedures. Dr. Yanar holds an Honorary Diploma from the European Board of Surgery in Emergency Surgery.

• Completed surgical training at the University of Southern California and Keck School of Medicine.
• Treats colon, stomach, and esophagus cancers using robotic and laparoscopic techniques.
• Expert in emergency surgical cases such as acute cholecystitis and pancreatitis.
• Member of the International Society of Surgery and the Turkish Society of Surgery.

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.