Best Alcoholism Treatment Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr Pelin Tas Durmus has performed over 900 treatments, leading the specialised alcoholism recovery programmes at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

• Provides clinical leadership for addiction recovery and psychiatry services
• Develops personalised treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs
• Has published academic research on the role of occupational therapy in recovery
• Practises at a dedicated neurology and psychiatry centre focused on mental health

Dr Yusuf has performed over 900 successful treatments at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, focusing on personalised recovery paths.

• Specialises in psychiatry with a focus on addiction and mental health
• Analyses each case personally to develop custom treatment plans
• Work is based at a dedicated psychiatry and neurology specialist centre
• Maintains a high patient satisfaction rating for addiction recovery care

Professor Husnu Erkmen serves as a senior psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second specialized brain hospital established in Europe. He focuses on evidence-based medical treatments and psychotherapy for complex addiction and neurochemical disorders.

• Practises at a JCI-accredited facility following strict international safety standards
• Member of the American Psychiatric Association
• Researches biological psychiatry and neurochemistry to improve treatment outcomes
• Serves on advisory boards for several international scientific medical journals
• Performs neuropsychological tests and specialized EEG sleep transition studies

Professor Nesrin Dilbaz is a distinguished Psychiatry Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who specializes in addiction medicine and complex behavioral disorders.

• Serves as the Head of the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Research and Treatment Center (AMATEM)
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for alcoholism and substance use disorders
• Expert in treating co-occurring conditions like schizophrenia and burnout syndrome
• Contributes to international standards as a jury member for major medical events
• Recognised for her work in psychiatric rehabilitation and coping strategies

Dr Alptekin Cetin is a specialist psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who holds a PhD in mental health from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa.

• Provides senior psychiatrist oversight with weekly professor follow-up reviews
• Specialises in intensive 30-day inpatient rehabilitation programmes
• Educated at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Focuses on comprehensive clinical management for addiction and mental health

Dr Bahruz Shukurov is a specialist psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who focuses on behavioral addictions and substance use disorders.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty – a premier Turkish medical research institution
• Specialises in combining mindfulness-based therapies with clinical addiction protocols
• Focuses on the link between personality disorders and addictive behaviours
• Expertise includes managing both substance-related and behavioural dependencies like gambling
• Practises at a dedicated neuropsychiatry hospital helping patients through structured rehabilitation

Associate Professor Ceylan Ergul Arslan is a specialist psychiatrist at the NP Istanbul Brain Hospital AMATEM department, Turkey’s premier centre for addiction recovery.

• Awarded the title of Associate Professor in psychiatry for her expertise in complex cases
• Currently conducting a PhD in mental health and neuroscience at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Trains other medical professionals at Uskudar University Department of Mental Health and Diseases
• Conducts ongoing clinical research into addiction patterns and psychosis epidemiology
• Trained at Istanbul University’s prestigious Faculty of Medicine

Professor Gul Eryilmaz is a senior psychiatry specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who specialises in the complex intersection of family dynamics and addiction recovery.

• Trained in Cognitive Psychotherapy and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Group Supervision
• Expertise in Family and Relationship Therapies to support long-term sobriety
• Published extensive research in both local and international medical journals
• Completed specialist psychiatric training at the prestigious Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on integrated treatment plans that address individual and family emotional health

Dr. Cagdas Yokusoglu is a consultant psychiatrist with over 12 years of clinical experience. He specializes in adult psychiatry and evidence-based psychotherapy. He graduated from the English Medicine Program at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University. He completed his psychiatry residency at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

He has worked in public and private settings. He now provides psychiatric assessment and psychotherapy in private practice. His care is individualized and evidence-based, covering a wide range of psychiatric disorders.

His advanced training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Analysis, and psychopharmacology.

Dr. Özge Yükselay is a psychiatrist. She earned her medical degree from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her residency at Erenköy Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital. She has worked at Van Regional Training and Research Hospital, Erenköy Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital, and Moodist Neuropsychiatry Hospital. She brings broad clinical experience.

She combines psychotherapy with medical treatment. She also uses somatic therapies such as TMS, ECT, tDCS, and neurofeedback. Her practice includes depression, OCD, anxiety disorders, addiction, psychotic disorders, and mood disorders. She is interested in group therapy and psychodrama. She has a special focus on individual and group therapy for eating disorders.

Dr. Neşe Üstün is a psychiatry specialist at Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital, a role she has held since 2002. Earlier, she worked in clinical biochemistry at Istanbul University Çapa (1995–1996) and in neurology in 1996. She graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine. She later qualified as Chief Assistant after passing written and oral exams and submitting a publication portfolio.

She will continue her work at Bakırköy through 2025. She provides patient care, trains assistants, supervises theses, and conducts research. She has published in national and international journals and has presented many papers. She has taken part in patient follow-up and research at the Women’s Mental Health Unit and the Mood Disorders Center. She is trained in CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal therapy, and EMDR. She uses these therapies alongside medication when needed.

Dr. Merve Setenay Gürbüz is a Psychiatry Specialist at Private Moodist Hospital. She completed her psychiatry training at Erenköy Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital in 2017. She then worked for about two years at GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital. In 2019, she worked at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She also served as an Assistant Professor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine. In 2021, she became the Responsible Manager at Rubi Medical Center. From June 2021, she was an Assistant Professor at İstinye University GOP Medicalpark Hospital and at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine. In 2022, she was appointed Head of the Department of Mental Health and Diseases at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine.

She has written articles and book chapters in Turkey and abroad.

Dr. Merve Gümüşay is a specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy. She completed medical school at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She finished her psychiatry residency at the Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital. She provides evidence-based psychotherapy. Her clinical focus includes depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, addiction, and women’s mental health.

She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Supportive Psychotherapy, and Sex Therapy. Dr. Gümüşay is a member of the Turkish Psychiatric Association and the Turkish Medical Association. She contributes to research and publications. She also takes part in national congresses.

Dr. Erhan Yuksek graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and completed his specialty training there. He uses evidence-based psychopharmacology to treat addiction, anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. He often combines medication with psychotherapy to improve outcomes.

He tailors medication plans to each patient’s biological, psychological, and environmental factors. He closely monitors side effects, treatment response, and long-term progress. He also offers ECT, TMS, and VR therapy. He integrates CBT and other psychotherapy methods to help restore function and improve quality of life.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Solmaz is a board-certified psychiatrist. He earned his M.D. from Hacettepe University in 1989. He completed his psychiatry residency at Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital in 1996. He became an associate professor in 2014 and a professor in 2021.

From 2015 to 2020, he chaired the 4th Specialized Board of the Council of Forensic Medicine. He oversaw evaluations of criminal responsibility and legal competency.

He served on the psychiatry faculty at the Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences. He was an educational supervisor at the Psychiatry Clinic of Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital. He is currently the chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Beykent University Faculty of Medicine.