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Dr.Merve Çaldaş (Psychiatrist)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation
Dr. Merve Çaldaş, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist based in Istanbul. She has 5 years of clinical experience and specializes in adult psychiatry. Her main focus areas include personality disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, somatoform disorders, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), substance use, eating disorders, and sexual dysfunction.
- Full name/title: Merve Çaldaş, MD
- Years of experience: 5 years
- Main specialties: Adult psychiatry; personality disorders; schizophrenia; bipolar disorder; depression; OCD; somatoform disorders; addiction; eating disorders; sexual dysfunction
- Languages: Turkish and English
- Online consultations: Available via Moodist Hospital
Educational Background
- Medical degree: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (2008–2014)
- Psychiatry residency: Completed at Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine (2016–2020)
- Advanced training: Certified in sex therapy and dynamic psychotherapy
Professional Experience
- 2020–2024: Psychiatrist at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, Istanbul
- Served responsibly: Managed patients in the semi-closed psychiatry unit and worked in AMATEM (addiction treatment center)
- Since November 2024: Runs her private clinic in Kadıköy, Istanbul
Academic Contributions
- Authored a specialist thesis comparing readmission rates in psychotic vs. non-psychotic patients
- Presented clinical cases and posters at the National Psychiatry Congress (2016, 2017)
- Delivered lectures and participated in schema therapy training and supervision programs
Areas of Expertise
- Personality disorders and schema therapy: Skilled in long-term therapy approaches
- Sexual and relationship therapy: Provides confidential, empathetic care after advanced training
- Psychotic disorders: Treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder with a combined therapeutic and pharmacological approach
- Mood and anxiety disorders: Manages depression, OCD, PTSD, and somatoform conditions
- Addiction and eating disorders: Experienced in both inpatient addiction treatment and therapy for disordered eating
Publications and Research
Her specialist thesis focused on rehospitalization in psychotic and non-psychotic patients. She also authored case posters on delusional parasitosis and electroconvulsive therapy outcomes at national psychiatry events.
Patient Care Philosophy
- Believes in empathetic, personalized therapy that builds trust over time
- Combines evidence-based psychotherapy with pharmacological guidance, tailored to each individual
- Takes a holistic approach that addresses emotional, relational, and behavioral dimensions
- Continues professional development through national and international training in schema therapy and sex therapy
- Holds a strong track record of positive patient feedback, highlighting empathy, understanding, and clinical effectiveness
Professional Affiliations
- Licensed Psychiatrist in Turkey
- Certified Schema Therapist (under supervision)
- Member of national psychiatry associations and participant in training programs
FAQs
- Is Dr. Merve Çaldaş board-certified?
- Yes. She holds a psychiatry specialist certification from Çukurova University in Turkey.
- What conditions does she treat?
- She treats personality disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, addictive behaviors, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, and mood and anxiety disorders.
- Does she treat international patients?
- Yes. Moodist Hospital offers English-language and online consultations.
- Are inpatient services available?
- Yes. She has experience working in Moodist’s semi-closed psychiatry unit and addiction treatment programs, offering both inpatient and outpatient care.
- What languages does she speak?
- She practices in Turkish and English. interpreter support is available at the hospital.
- How do I schedule an appointment?
- Book through Moodist Hospital’s website, international patient office, or trusted medical coordinators.
- Is follow-up care provided?
- Yes. Follow-up is available via in-person clinic visits or telepsychiatry sessions.
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