Médecins pour IRM cérébrale à Istanbul, Turquie — Page 3

Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin is a psychiatrist and lecturer at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in eating disorders, sexual dysfunctions, and psychosomatic conditions. Dr. Metin is a certified sexual therapist trained by the Sexual Education, Research, and Treatment Association. She treats patients in English, French, and Turkish at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital.

• Serves as the supervisor for the Pink Clinic at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.
• Completed specialized training in cognitive and behavioral therapies.
• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked as the second-best brain hospital in Europe.

Dr. Elvan Ciftci is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Hacettepe University. Dr. Ciftci is an Assistant Professor specializing in mental health and diseases. She treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism. Her practice integrates therapeutic techniques with neuroscientific research.

• Specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-based interventions.
• Uses supportive psychotherapy and motivational therapy techniques.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited neuropsychiatric hospital in Istanbul.
• Completed medical training and specialization at Hacettepe University.

Dr. Salih Murat Imer is a neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. Dr. Imer holds certifications in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and endoscopic spine surgery. He specializes in treating brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal stenosis.

• Published 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 medical book chapters.
• Completed training at the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Obtained specialized training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery in Marseille, France.
• Works at a JCI-accredited "Smart-and-Green" hospital in Istanbul.

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.

Le médecin est un spécialiste en médecine nucléaire avec 39 ans d'expérience, actuellement en exercice à l'Hôpital Universitaire Medipol Mega. Le médecin a occupé des postes de professeur à l'Université de Gazi et a été directeur du Département de Médecine Nucléaire au Laboratoire d'Ordre d'Ankara. Le médecin est membre à la fois de l'Association Turque de Médecine Nucléaire et de l'Association Européenne de Médecine Nucléaire. Le médecin a obtenu son diplôme de la Faculté de Médecine de l'Université Erciyes en 1984 et est devenu spécialiste en médecine nucléaire à l'Université d'Ankara en 1992.<\/p>

Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain surgery. He completed elite clinical fellowships in Germany and Israel. Dr. Akcakaya holds the European Board of Neurosurgery (EANS) certification.

• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and functional disorders.
• Expert in microneurosurgery for brain tumors, cysts, and nerve reconstruction.
• Winner of the Second Prize for Best Oral Presentation from the Nervous System Surgery Society.
• Serves on the scientific committee for international endoscopic spine surgery courses.

Le médecin a terminé ses études de médecine à la Faculté de médecine de l'Université de Marmara et s'est spécialisé en neurochirurgie. Une formation complémentaire comprenait une bourse de recherche en pathologie cérébrovasculaire à la Yale School of Medicine. Le médecin est membre de l'Association turque de neurochirurgie, de l'Association turque de la colonne vertébrale et d'AOSpine. Les récompenses incluent le premier prix d'encouragement pour jeune neurochirurgien de la Société turque de neurochirurgie en 2017. Le médecin a participé à l'organisation de plusieurs cours et congrès de neurochirurgie, contribuant en tant qu'instructeur et membre du comité.<\/p>

Dr. Firdevs Seyfe Sen is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She is a pioneer in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy in Izmir. Dr. Sen specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She works at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital, which is JCI-accredited.

• Completed psychodrama therapist training at the Abdülkadir Özbek Psychodrama Institute.
• Certified in EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
• Trained in psychoanalysis and the use of dreams under Prof. Dr. Vamık Volkan.
• Treats complex conditions like autism, anorexia, and panic disorders.

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.

Dr. Ebru Altindag is an associate professor and neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. Dr. Altindag has won multiple first prizes at National Epilepsy Congresses for her research publications. She also treats Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and neurodegenerative conditions.

• Expertise in video-EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG).
• Member of the Association of Child Neurology and Neuroimmunology.
• Winner of the Kenan Tükel publishing award for research on seizure semiology.
• Recipient of a scientific research support award from the Turkish Epilepsy Association.

Dr. Yasef Özsarfati is a neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has over 40 years of expertise in neurology. He spent a year in the United States researching dementia and behavioral neurology. Dr. Özsarfati earned his professorship at Istanbul University.

• Specializes in the treatment of dementia, epilepsy, and severe headaches.
• Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility and Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital.
• Uses advanced diagnostics including video-EEG monitoring and brain MRI.

Dr. Saban Sec is a medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He treats breast, lung, gastrointestinal, and rare tumors. Dr. Sec currently represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He conducted a significant clinical study involving 138 patients with HER2-positive gastric cancer.

• Expertise covers colorectal, prostate, urogenital, head, neck, and salivary gland cancers.
• Authored over 10 peer-reviewed articles on cancer prognosis and survival rates.
• Member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
• Treats patients at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

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. Gul Eryilmaz is a psychiatrist and addiction specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in family and relationship therapies and neurosis treatment. Dr. Eryilmaz completed her medical education and specialty training at Gazi University. She has published research in both local and international medical journals.

• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia and alcoholism.
• Completed training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and cognitive psychotherapy.
• Performs alcohol abuse examinations and diagnostic EEG recordings.
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe.

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.

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.