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

Dr Yakup Erdogan is a child and adolescent psychiatry specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, where he focuses on managing complex psychotic disorders in young patients.

• Completed a clinical observership at the University of Leicester in England
• Specialises in treating substance abuse and psychotic disorders in children
• Maintains fluency in English for clear communication with international families
• Publishes research on adolescent mental health in international journals
• Graduated from the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Nesrin Dilbaz is a senior psychiatry specialist who focuses on complex cases of schizophrenia in children and teens. She serves as a key faculty member at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specialises in managing schizophrenia and substance issues in young patients
• Served as a jury member for the prestigious AUA 2020 event
• Expert in treating Burnout Syndrome and developing mental health coping strategies
• Experienced in high-level academic psychiatry and clinical research

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 Sermin Kesebir is a senior psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a facility recognised as the second-best brain hospital in Europe. She specialises in psych neurophysiology to treat complex psychiatric conditions in young patients.

• Treats schizophrenia in both children and adolescents using evidence-based protocols
• Expert in psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy for understanding deep-seated emotional patterns
• Leads a multidisciplinary team including specialist psychologists, psychiatric nurses, and social workers
• Active contributor to international research in neuropsychiatry and psychiatric treatment outcomes
• Specialised in managing comorbid conditions like bipolar affective disorder and autism

Professor Husnu Erkmen serves as a senior psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second specialized brain hospital established in Europe.

• Specialises in managing schizophrenia and paranoia in both children and teenagers
• Uses evidence-based protocols that combine medical treatments with neuropsychological testing
• Member of the American Psychiatric Association and the Society of Biological Psychiatry
• Advises several scientific medical journals on new psychiatric research and neurochemistry
• Conducts EEG sleep transition studies to help diagnose complex neurodevelopmental conditions

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

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.