Best Depression psychiatrists in Turkey: TOP 17 doctors

• Dr. Sermin Kesebir specializes in depression treatment, using evidence-based methods.
• Depression management includes medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle modifications.
• International practice in Turkey, holding degrees from İzmir Dokuz Eylül and Ege University.
• Board-certified in psychiatry, ensuring expert care in mental health.
• Member of professional psychiatric associations, upholding high medical standards.
• Conducts online consultations for patients with depression from various locations.
• Fluent in multiple languages, easing communication for diverse patients.

• Dr. Nevzat Tarhan specializes in evidence-based Depression treatments.
• Depression management includes medication, psychotherapy, and neuromodulation techniques.
• Methods include cognitive behavioral therapy, antidepressant medication, and ECT.
• Internationally trained in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
• Founder and head of NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focusing on psychiatric disorders.
• Renowned author and rector, leveraging his knowledge for advanced Depression care.
• Conducts online consultations for patients with Depression globally.
• Fluent in Turkish and English, providing care for diverse patient groups.

• Dr. Orhan Karaca specializes in Depression treatment.
• Utilizes therapy options: Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy.
• Expert in managing Panic Disorder, Common Anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
• International training at Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Disorders Hospital, Istanbul.
• Accredited with specialization from Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Disorders.
• Member of medical teams in private and state hospitals in Turkey.
• Consults patients online, offering accessible mental health support.
• Fluent in the local language of practice.

Prof. Dr. Hüsnü ERKMEN is a distinguished Psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience specializing in the treatment of various mental health conditions such as PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and social phobia. He has published in international and national medical journals, is a member of multiple professional organizations, and has a graduation and post graduate degree from Ankara University School of Medicine.

Dr. Merdan Fayda is a radiation oncologist with 19 years of experience in radio-oncology. He has studied at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Istanbul and studied radiosurgery at the University of North Carolina (USA). He conducts 4D-radiotherapy, IMRT, MRI, CT, and PET-CT. He has participated in 16 international conferences, and is a member of 3 organizations.

Medical Interests and Activities 

Gastrointestinal diseases 

Oncologic laparoscopic surgery 

Anorectal area diseases 

Urgent surgical cases (acute cholecystitis, divertikülit, ileus, pankreatit, appendicitis) 

Colon and rectum cancer 

Treatment of oncologic surgical cases with further laparoscopic and robotic surgery. 

Laparoscopic hernia surgery 

Esophagus and stomach cancer 

Selim anorectal diseases (hemorrhoidal disease, anal fissure), perianal fistula, pilonoidal sinus (hairless- non-surgical treatment)

Education and Experience 

İstanbul University Medical Faculty 1988 

University of Colorado Health Science Center – Intern Surgeon 

Isparta, Dedeçam Şehit Ramazan Karaca Health Center (1995-1996) 

İstanbul Surgery Hospital – American Hospital (2000-2001) 

Chief assistant Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of General Surgery (2001-2008) 

World Congress on Peritonel Surface Malignancies (HIPEC course) Berlin, Germany (2012) 

USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2006-2007) 

Assoc. Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2008-2014) 

Da Vinci Robotic Intensive Course at IRCAD, Strasbourg, France (2011) 

Stony Brook Medicine Cadaver Training Event in Colon and Rectal Surgery, New York, USA (2016) (Instructor) 

Fellow of the European Board of Surgery- Emergency Surgery (FEBS EmSurg) Honorary Diploma (2017) 

Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2014 -2017) 

İstanbul University Medical Faculty – General Surgery Master of Science 1996 

University of Southern California Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Los Angeles, USA – February 2006 – February 2007

Liv Hospital

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Surgery 

National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association 

Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association 

National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association 

Hepato-Pancreato-Bilier Surgery Association 

Istanbul Surgical Association 

Flebology Association 

ESTES (European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery) 

International Society of Surgery (ISS)