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Prof. Dr. Bedirhan Ustun
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. Bedirhan Ustun

psychiatry
psychiatry
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
99%42 years9.8/10$$$204Yes

Overview

Country, City
Turkey, Istanbul
Health facility
American Hospital Istanbul
Medical unit
Department of psychiatry

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. Bedirhan Ustun is a highly experienced psychiatrist in Istanbul, Turkey. With 41 years of experience in the field, Dr. Ustun has established himself as a distinguished expert in mental health. He graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University in 1982 and completed his psychiatry residency there. Throughout his career, Dr. Ustun has held various prestigious positions, including being an attending physician at Harvard University and the World Health Organization. He is currently the head of the Department of Psychiatry at the American Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Ustun's achievements in the field of psychiatry have been recognized internationally. He has received the Distinguished Fellow Award from the American Psychiatric Association and the Honorary Fellow title from the British Royal College of Psychiatrists. His extensive knowledge and expertise are evident in his 204 scientific publications, addressing mental health surveys, quality of care, patient needs, and disease classification. Dr. Ustun's dedication to advancing the understanding and treatment of mental health issues has made him highly respected within his profession. Patients can feel confident in his ability to provide exceptional care and contribute to the advancement of psychiatry.

Skills & Expertise

mental
disability
mental health
mental disorders
depression
psychiatry
alcohol
psychological problems
anxiety
rehabilitation
depressive episodes
major depression
chronic fatigue
behavioral disorders
fatigue
mental conditions
depressive disorder
posttraumatic stress
behavioural
brain injury
hypochondriasis
cannabis
memory
panic
antidepressant
insomnia
cocaine
psychopathology
posttraumatic
epilepsy
trauma
opiate users
anxiety disorder
reactive disorders
affective disorders
sleep disorders
rehabilitation medicine
mental illness
psychiatric disorders
multiple sclerosis
sleep apnea

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1982 Graduated from School of Medicine, Hacettepe University
  • Psychiatry Residency at the School of Medicine, Hacettepe University
Experience
  • 1996-2002 Attending Physician at the Department of Healthcare System Policies, Harvard University
  • 1989-2016 Attending Physician at the World Health Organization
  • 2016 Professor at the Department of Psychiatry, American Hospital
  • 2016 Department of Psychiatry, Koc University Hospital
  • Head of the Department of Psychiatry, American Hospital
Awards & Memberships
  • Distinguished Fellow Award by the American Psychiatric Association
  • Honorary Fellow by the British Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • Honorary Scholarships by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey and the Vehbi Koc Foundation
  • Honorary Fellow by the British Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • Honours Degree Scholarship from Turkish Scientific and Research Council
  • 1974-1982 Vehbi Koc Foundation Scholarship

Languages

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English
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Turkish
Kurdish flag
Kurdish

Publications

Antidepressant use in low- middle- And high-income countries: A World Mental Health Surveys report

September, 2021

Dorjbal 2016 strengthening quality of care through standardized reporting using WHO's classifications

March, 2018

Harmonizing routinely collected health information for strengthening quality management in health systems: requirements and practice.

October, 2016

Location

Güzelbahçe Sk., 20, 34365 Istanbul, Turkey

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. Bedirhan Ustun?

The primary specialization of the doctor is psychiatry.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. Bedirhan Ustun has been practicing for more than 42 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. Bedirhan Ustun expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in mental, disability, mental health, mental disorders, depression.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

Yes, Prof. Dr. Bedirhan Ustun performs virtual appointments and offers a second medical opinion service.

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