Best Treatment Of Schizophrenia In Adults Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Pelin Tas Durmus has performed over 1,100 psychiatric treatments and serves as the Deputy Medical Director at Moodist Private Hospital.

• Specialises in managing schizophrenia and cardiovascular risks in patients with severe mental disorders
• Qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR to support standard clinical rehabilitation
• Researches metabolic health and opioid use disorders to improve long-term patient wellbeing
• Published researcher with work featured in the British Journal of Occupational Therapy
• Maintains leadership and academic roles at one of Turkey's specialised psychiatric hospitals

The doctor specializes in psych neurophysiology and psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapies, with a focus on treating psychiatric diseases, including emotional disorders such as depressive and bipolar disorders. The doctor has an extensive publication record in both international and national peer-reviewed journals and has presented scientific papers at international conferences.

The doctor graduated from İzmir Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine and completed postgraduate studies at İzmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Psychiatry Department.

With over 30 years of experience, the doctor specializes in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Eating disorders, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Schizophrenia, Social Phobia, Sexual Dysfunction, and various obsessive disorders. The doctor has contributed to numerous international and national medical journals and serves on the advisory board of several scientific medical journals. The doctor is a member of the Psychiatric Association of Turkey, the Turkish Neuropsychiatric Association of Group Psychotherapy, Society of Biological Psychiatry Association, and the American Psychiatric Association. The doctor graduated and completed post-graduation from Ankara University School of Medicine.

Professor Firdevs Seyfe Sen is a specialist psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital with advanced training in social skills rehabilitation for schizophrenia patients.

• Completed specialised training in schizophrenia social skills under Professor Mustafa Yildiz
• Expert in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive treatment for persistent symptoms
• Trained in psychodrama and group psychotherapy to support long-term patient recovery
• Recognised pioneer in neuro-modulation treatments for complex psychiatric disorders
• Former head of mental health initiatives at the Kirsehir Provincial Health Directorate

Associate Professor Fatma Duygu Kaya Yertutanol is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital specializing in psychopharmacology and psychotic disorders.

• Completed a PhD in Neuroscience specifically focused on pharmacological effects in schizophrenia-like conditions
• Serves on the Board of Directors for the Neuropsychopharmacology Application and Research Centre
• Expert in managing complex medication regimes for patients with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
• Active member of the Psychiatry Association of Turkey in the Neuroscience and Somatic Treatments units

Dr. Melek Gozde Lus graduated from the Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1999. She completed her residency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Capa) in 2008. She then served at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital from 2008 to 2010.

She focuses on ADHD, dyslexia, autism and Asperger syndrome, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She also treats developmental delays, anxiety, and OCD. Her training includes CBT (basic and supervision) for children and adolescents. She is trained in child-centered and CBT play therapy, and in filial therapy with structured play and art. She holds international certification in schema therapy.

Her thesis examined bipolar co-diagnosis in children with ADHD. She has published articles in national and international journals on ADHD, autism, and internet addiction. She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Psychiatric Association, the Child and Youth Mental Health Association, and the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She contributed to Turkey’s Autism Action Plan by providing early diagnosis training for family physicians.

The doctor graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2001. Following this, they completed specialization training at Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Disorders Training and Research Hospital, becoming a specialist in 2010. The doctor has extensive experience in psychiatry, currently practicing at Private EMSEY Hospital since 2012. Their career includes service at Edremit State Hospital and military service at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor began their medical career as a general practitioner at Necip Health Center.

The doctor graduated from Gazi University School of Medicine in 1990 and completed a Psychiatry Residency Program at the same institution in 1999. Specializing in schizophrenia, depression, panic disorder, PTSD, OCD, and mental health issues in adolescence and old age, the doctor has extensive experience in the field of psychiatry.

Professional roles have included positions at Kırıkkale University as Head of Psychiatry and professorships at Hacettepe University, Ufuk University, and Medicana International Hospital in Ankara.