Bipolar Affective Disorder Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Elvin Guliyev works at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focusiing on evidence-based psychiatry for complex mood disorders.

• Trained at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul University
• Practises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) under the guidance of world-recognised experts
• Managed numerous presentations at international psychiatry congresses
• Uses a multidisciplinary approach at a dedicated neuropsychiatry centre
• Fluent in English and Russian for clear patient communication

Assistant Professor Elvan Ciftci is a specialist psychiatrist and neuroscientist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a centre known for biological psychiatry. She combines clinical medical training with advanced neuroscience research to manage complex mood disorders.

• Specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and motivational therapy techniques
• Holds a PhD in Neuroscience, focusing on the biological foundations of mental health
• Trained in trauma-specific practical programmes and mindfulness-based interventions
• Provides supportive psychotherapy for patients with long-term affective disorders

Dr Firdevs Seyfe Sen is a senior psychiatrist at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specialises in combining expert medical management with therapeutic interventions for complex mood disorders.

• Specialises in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) – a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy for treatment-resistant cases
• Completed specialist psychodrama training at the Abdülkadir Özbek Psychodrama Institute
• Provides psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy alongside evidence-based medication management
• Certified in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for managing chronic mental health conditions

Professor Alptekin Cetin is a specialist in mental health who completed his doctorate at the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Practises at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a centre focused on neuropsychology and psychiatric care
• Holds a PhD in Mental Health from one of Turkey's premier medical research institutions
• Trained at Hacettepe University – a university recognised for its rigorous medical curriculum
• Focuses on clinical psychiatry and complex mood management

Professor Sinem Zeynep Metin leads the Pink Clinic at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, bringing academic rigour and clinical expertise to high-level psychiatric care.

• Specialises in cognitive and behavioural therapy (CBT) to help patients manage mood shifts and identify triggers
• Serves as a Lecturer at Üsküdar University, training the next generation of mental health professionals
• Certified by the Sexual Education, Research and Treatment Association for addressing complex psychosexual health issues
• Published extensively in international journals on psychosomatic disorders and therapeutic outcomes
• Consults fluently in English and French for international patients

She was born in Istanbul in 1986. He graduated from Üsküdar American High School in 2004. In 2010, she graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and received the title of doctor of medicine. In 2011, he started his specialty training at Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Mental Health and Diseases and became a psychiatry specialist in 2016. He fulfilled his state service obligation at Diyarbakır Bismil State Hospital. In 2020, he started his doctoral studies on the epidemiology of psychosis at Maastricht University School of Mental Health and Neuroscience in the Netherlands and is still continuing. In 2021, she started working as a psychiatry specialist at NPISTANBUL AMATEM department. In 2023, she was awarded the title of associate professor in psychiatry. Dr. Ceylan Ergül continues to work as an associate professor at Üsküdar University Department of Mental Health and Diseases and continues her research in the fields of addiction and psychosis.

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 a pioneer in neuropsychiatry who founded Turkey's first specialist brain hospital and serves as Rector of Uskudar University.

• Specialises in psychopharmacology innovations for managing complex mood disorders
• Authored over 150 research articles and 31 books on mental health
• Recipient of the Golden Axon Leadership Award from the Society for Brain Mapping
• Leads a multidisciplinary team at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
• Focuses on person-alised medicine using advanced brain mapping techniques

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.

Dr Suleyman Oflu has managed over 900 psychiatric procedures and currently treats complex mood disorders at Private Yüzyıl Hospital.

• Specialises in precise psychiatric diagnostics for bipolar affective disorder and co-occurring neurological histories
• Develops personalised treatment programmes tailored to individual patient materials and clinical history
• Former senior psychiatrist at Hitit University Erol Olçok Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes managing bipolar disorder alongside personality disorders and addiction cycles

Professor Ahmet Levent Mete leads the mental health team at Medicalpoint International, drawing on elite training from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in managing complex bipolar affective disorder and mood stability
• Expertise in dual diagnosis, treating bipolar alongside substance or alcohol addiction
• Highly trained at Ege University in clinical psychiatry and personality disorders
• Focuses on tailored treatment plans for long-term relapse prevention