Paranoia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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.

Professor Firdevs Seyfe Sen is a specialist psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who uses psychodrama and TMU therapy to treat complex psychotic disorders.

• Specialises in psychotic disorders including paranoia and delusional thinking
• Expert in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMU) – non-invasive brain stimulation for treatment-resistant cases
• Completed specialised training in psychoanalysis and social skills for schizophrenia
• Certified psychodrama therapist from the Abdulkadir Ozbek Psychodrama Institute
• Qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for managing thought distortions

Dr. Ceylan Ergul Arslan is an associate professor of psychiatry at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in addiction treatment and psychosis epidemiology. Dr. Arslan is currently conducting research at the Maastricht University School of Mental Health in the Netherlands. She works at NP Istanbul, which is Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.

• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and chronic depression.
• Focuses on alcoholism treatment and alcohol abuse examinations.
• Uses diagnostic tools such as EEG and brain MRI for personalized care.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for neuro-psychiatric expertise.

Professor Nevzat Tarhan is a pioneer in neuropsychiatry who founded the NP Istanbul Brain Hospital and currently serves as the rector of Uskudar University.

• Specialises in psychopharmacology – using targeted medication to manage severe psychological symptoms
• Authored over 150 research articles and 30 books on mental health and stress management
• Recipient of the Golden Axon Leadership Award for his contributions to brain research
• Completed his medical training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty

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.

Dr. Nihal Tastekin is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in addiction treatment and anxiety disorders. Her research focuses on computer-assisted cognitive improvement for opioid use disorder. She uses dynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to treat patients.

• Experienced in AMATEM clinic outpatient and inpatient addiction care.
• Treats complex mental health conditions, including paranoia and depression.
• Expert in cognitive remediation and mood disorder management.
• Works at Turkey’s first JCI-certified private neuropsychiatric hospital.

Professor Sermin Kesebir specialises in psychoneurophysiology at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a facility dedicated to complex brain and mental health conditions.

• Treats psychiatric disorders using psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy to address deep-seated emotional issues
• Expert in managing bipolar and depressive disorders that often involve paranoid symptoms
• Contributes to clinical research published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Trained at Ege University and Dokuz Eylül University – top-tier Turkish medical institutions
• Presents scientific findings on complex psychiatric cases at global medical conferences

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 Haluk Aksu is a leading psychiatrist at Medicalpoint International, specialising in managing complex psychiatric cases like schizophrenia and paranoia.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of the region's top medical schools
• Uses individual therapy to address personal triggers and social withdrawal symptoms
• Practised at Bakirkoy Hospital – one of Turkey's largest mental health research centres
• Uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help patients manage distorted thought patterns
• Specialises in psychopharmacology – finding the right medication balance for symptom control

Professor Ahmet Levent Mete leads psychiatry at Medicalpoint International – he specialises in managing complex personality disorders and psychoses.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in treating medication-resistant personality and stress disorders
• Subspecialises in schizophrenia and dissociative disorders within psychiatry
• Experienced faculty member from Ege University Department of Psychiatry

Dr Suleyman Oflu is a specialist psychiatrist at Private Yüzyıl Hospital with extensive clinical background in managing complex personality disorders and psychosis.

• Specialises in treating paranoid symptoms associated with schizophrenia and delusional disorders
• Focuses on antisocial and narcissistic personality disorders involving persecutory ideation
• Trained at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Managed psychiatric care at major Turkish training and research hospitals
• Expertise includes pharmacological management of paranoia and underlying anxiety

Professor Karaca completed his specialist psychiatric training at Istanbul's Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Disorders Hospital – Turkey's largest and most prestigious centre for complex mental health cases.

• Specialises in managing psychosis and severe paranoid conditions
• Practises at Emsey Hospital, a major JCI-accredited facility
• Trained in clinical psychiatry at Dokuz Eylül University
• Focuses on pharmacological management and longitudinal patient care
• Experienced in crisis intervention for acute psychiatric needs