Best Schizophrenia Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Pelin Tas Durmus has performed over 1,100 treatments at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, focusing on clinical psychiatry and rehabilitative care.

• Specialises in managing complex psychiatric cases through multidisciplinary team evaluations
• Published research on therapeutic outcomes in the British Journal of Occupational Therapy
• Experienced in clinical protocols for long-term mental health management
• Coordinates care plans with a specialist team of psychologists and physicians

Dr Yusuf has conducted over 900 psychiatric procedures at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, focusing on personalised treatment plans for mental health disorders.

• Specialises in psychiatry with a focus on comprehensive mental health management
• Personally reviews every patient case to build an individualised treatment programme
• Based at a dedicated psychiatry and neurology hospital for specialised care
• Practises as a core member of the clinical psychiatry team in Istanbul

Dr. Lale Allahyarova is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Dr. Allahyarova uses psychosomatic therapies like deep TMS to help pediatric patients. She completed her specialty training at the Çukurova University Department of Child Psychiatry.

• Treats complex conditions including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and childhood depression.
• Expert in managing anxiety disorders, school refusal, and exam-related stress.
• Provides cognitive behavioral therapies for obsessive compulsive disorder and eating disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital ranked among the top brain hospitals in Europe.

Professor Husnu Erkmen is a senior psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who has supervised the training of nearly 200 psychiatry residents.

• Authored over 100 research publications in national and international medical journals
• Former Head of Psychiatry Clinic at Bakirkoy – a major mental health institution
• Current Professor at Uskudar University specialising in neuropsychiatric care
• Founder and President of the Anxiety Disorders Research and Treatment Association
• International member of the American Psychiatric Association

Dr Yakup Erdogan is a specialist psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focusing on psychotic disorders in children and adolescents.

• Completed clinical observation at the University of Leicester in England
• Specialises in managing early-onset psychotic disorders and schizophrenia in young people
• Practises at a dedicated brain hospital with focused psychiatric care facilities
• Regularly publishes research on adolescent mental health in international medical journals
• Consults in fluent English for international families and patients

Dr Elshad Gulmammadov is a psychiatry specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a centre known for integrating neurobiology with psychiatric care.

• Trained at Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, one of the region's premier medical institutions
• Specialises in managing complex psychiatric illnesses requiring clinical intervention
• Focuses on evidence-based mental health protocols for long-term stability
• Works within a multidisciplinary team at a dedicated brain hospital for coordinated care

Dr Elvin Guliyev trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, one of the region's largest medical schools. He focuses on integrating cognitive behavioural therapy into treatment plans for complex mental health cases.

• Completed specialist residency training at the prestigious Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help patients manage auditory hallucinations and delusions
• Trained under world-renowned psychiatry expert Professor Mehmet Zihni Sungur
• Regularly presents psychiatric research at national and international mental health congresses
• Provides consultations in English, Russian, and Turkish for international patients

Assistant Professor Elvan Ciftci is a specialist psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who holds a PhD in neuroscience from Hacettepe University.

• Treats schizophrenia using a mix of clinical psychiatry and advanced neuroscience insights
• Trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help patients manage symptoms
• Uses motivational therapy techniques to improve patient engagement and outcomes
• Completed specialist psychiatric training at Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital
• Recognised as an academic leader at the Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Sinem Zeynep Metin serves as the supervisor of the specialized Pink Clinic at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Completed specialist psychiatry training at the prestigious Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
• Specialises in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for managing complex psychiatric symptoms
• Qualified therapist in sexual health and psychosomatic disorders involving the mind-body connection
• Lecturer at Uskudar University training the next generation of psychology professionals
• Publishes research in international scientific journals on modern psychiatric care

Professor Alptekin Cetin holds a doctorate in mental health from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, one of the region's most prestigious medical institutions. He treats complex psychiatric cases at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specialises in clinical psychiatry and long-term mental health management
• Completed rigorous medical training at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on evidence-based protocols for stabilising chronic psychotic disorders
• Practises at a specialised facility dedicated to neurological and psychiatric sciences

Dr Firdevs Seyfe Sen is a specialist psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, where she focuses on social skills training for patients managing schizophrenia.

• Completed specialised social skills training in schizophrenia under the mentorship of Professor Mustafa Yıldız
• Qualified Psychodrama Therapist through the Abdülkadir Özbek Psychodrama Institute
• Uses Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to help manage treatment-resistant symptoms
• Trained in Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help patients address distorted thought patterns
• Specialises in psychotic disorders and psychoanalytically oriented group psychotherapy

Professor Sermin Kesebir is a senior psychiatry instructor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, lead researcher in psychoneurophysiology and complex psychiatric disorders.

• Specialises in psychoneurophysiology – studying the relationship between brain function and behavior for more accurate diagnosis
• Uses psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy to help patients manage chronic symptoms and long-term recovery
• Leads a multidisciplinary team including specialist psychiatrists, social workers, and occupational therapy instructors
• Presents scientific papers globally on the latest biological and psychological treatment protocols
• Completed specialist psychiatric training at the prestigious Ege University Faculty of Medicine

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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. Emine Yagmur Zorbozan is a psychiatrist. She graduated from Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine. She completed psychiatry specialty training in 2019 at Istanbul Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital. Her thesis was a controlled study on substance addiction. It compared frontal functions in synthetic cannabinoid and opioid use disorders.

Her practice includes Elazığ Mental Health Hospital (closed psychiatry, AMATEM). She also worked at Bursa City Hospital (outpatient, inpatient, high-security forensic psychiatry). She served as a trainer-of-trainers for Driver Behavior Improvement programs with the Ministry of Health.