Treatment for children and teens with schizophrenia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

The doctor is a highly specialized pediatric surgeon with extensive expertise in complex surgical procedures for infants and children. Clinical focus areas include the management of inguinal area diseases such as hernias, hydroceles, and undescended testes, as well as advanced laparoscopic interventions for conditions including cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and ovarian pathologies.

The doctor is proficient in performing gastrointestinal, thoracic, and thyroid surgeries in pediatric patients, utilizing minimally invasive techniques like VATS. Additionally, the doctor provides expert care in newborn surgery, the management of childhood tumors, and the treatment of pediatric trauma, ensuring comprehensive surgical support for a wide range of congenital and acquired conditions.

The doctor specializes in pediatric care, with a strong focus on the rehabilitation of children with special needs and comprehensive newborn monitoring. The clinical practice encompasses routine childhood vaccinations, longitudinal child development follow-ups, and the management of growth and development retardation.

In addition to developmental oversight, the doctor provides expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of childhood diseases, ensuring holistic health support from infancy through childhood.

Professor Haluk Aksu leads the psychiatric department at Medicalpoint International Hospital, bringing specialised expertise from Turkey’s top mental health research institutions.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, one of the country’s premier medical schools
• Refined clinical skills at the prestigious Mazhar Osman Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital
• Specialises in psychopharmacological management for complex adolescent mood and thought disorders
• Uses evidence-based schema therapy and cognitive behavioural techniques for psychosocial recovery
• Focuses on tailored interventions for both schizophrenia and early-onset bipolar disorder

Professor Ahmet Levent Mete specialises in managing complex psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia at Medicalpoint International University Hospital.

• Trained at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Expertise in treating dissociative and personality disorders alongside schizophrenia
• Senior psychiatric specialist with deep clinical roots at Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on pharmacological and therapeutic management for adolescent psychiatric needs

Dr Suleyman Oflu is a specialist psychiatrist at Private Yuzyil Hospital who focuses on managing complex psychotic disorders in younger patients.

• Trained at the Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes diagnosing schizophrenia alongside co-occurring anxiety and mood disorders
• Handled inpatient cases at major training and research hospitals
• Treats late-adolescent personality disorders and addiction issues
• Practises in English for international patient communication

Professor Orhan Karaca is a senior psychiatrist at Emsey Hospital who completed his specialist training at the prestigious Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Disorders Hospital.

• Specialised at Turkey's largest and most famous psychiatric research centre
• Focuses on managing chronic mental health conditions in children and young adults
• Member of the Turkish Neuropsychiatric Society
• Experienced in balancing medication with therapeutic support for complex cases
• Active in the Turkish Medical Association clinical practice groups

Dr. Sevil Bilir is an associate professor and pediatrician at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a PhD in pediatrics from Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Bilir has worked extensively in both public university hospitals and private medical centers. She treats children and teens for a variety of general and specialized health conditions.

• Performs specialized procedures including umbilical cord stem cell therapy and Vojta therapy.
• Treats neurological and psychiatric conditions such as epilepsy and schizophrenia in children.
• Held an academic role as an assistant professor at Abant Izzet Baysal University.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with 50 specialized medical departments.

Professor Nurper Erberk Ozen is a leading psychiatrist at Medicana International Ankara Hospital who previously served as the Head of Psychiatry at Kırıkkale University.

• Specialises in adolescent mental health and complex schizophrenia cases
• Trained at the Hacettepe University Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry
• Focuses on pharmacological and therapeutic management for teens and older patients
• Provides specialist care for depression, panic disorder, and treatment-resistant conditions
• Former academic at Ufuk University School of Medicine training future specialists