Psychiatry Prof. Dr. Burcu Yavuz
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Prof. Dr. Burcu Yavuz is a psychiatrist at Acibadem Maslak Hospital. She treats conditions including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, major depression and sleep disorders. Her areas of clinical interest also include atypical psychosis and personality disorders.
About Prof. Dr. Burcu Yavuz
Prof. Dr. Burcu Yavuz is a psychiatrist at Acibadem Maslak Hospital. Her clinical interests include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, atypical psychosis, bipolar disorder, major depression, sleep disorders and personality disorders.
She graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2003 and completed her Psychiatry training at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital in 2008. Her career has included roles at Yüksekova State Hospital, İstinye State Hospital and Acıbadem Healthcare Services, which she joined in 2012.
International patients can expect a psychiatric consultation focused on understanding their symptoms, history and individual concerns. Prof. Dr. Yavuz provides care for a range of mood, anxiety, sleep and behavioral health conditions at Acibadem Maslak Hospital.
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Education
- 2008Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Mental Health and Diseases
- 2003İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2012Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2009İstinye Devlet Hospital
- 2008–2009Yüksekova Devlet Hospital
- 2007–2008American Journal of Psychiatry / Assistant Translation Editor
Selected Publications
- Clinical outcomes and quality of life associated with treatment noncompliance in bipolar patients on polypharmacy CINP Thematic Meeting 2011,Salzburg Karamustafalioglu O, Toprak E, Goksan Yavuz B.
- Polypharmacy in bipolar patients:safety and efficacy CINP Thematic Meeting 2011 Salzburg Karamustafalıoğlu O,Toprak E.Göksan Yavuz B,Bakim B,Özçelik B,Cengiz Ceylan Y,Çelik S,Toprak E
- The effects of childhood traumatic experiences on sexual function in patients with panic disorder. Thinking Man Journal of Psychiatry and Neurological Sciences 2011 Bakım B,Karamustafalıoğlu O,Akpınar A,Tankaya O,Özçelik B,Cengiz Ceylan Y,Göksan Yavuz,Bozkurt S,Alpak G,Gönenli S.
- Anxiety disorder comorbidity and quality of life in patients with bipolar temperament disorder. Journal of Mood Disorders 2011 Toprak E, Yavuz B,
- Management of inadequate response and new treatment options in the treatment of major depressive disorder. Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bulletin 2011 Karamustafalıoğlu O,Göksan Yavuz B.
- EEG abnormalities in a group of inpatients taking antipsychotics XXV11 CINP World Congress 2010,Kong Kong Karamustafalıoğlu O,Ozçelik B,Bozkurt S,Cengiz Y,Tankaya O,Göksan Yavuz B.
- EEG abnormalities in bipolar affective disorder. ECNS 2010 abstract booklet Istanbul Karamustafalıoğlu O,Bozkurt S,Yavuz B,Özçelik B,Cengiz Y,Bakim B.
- A tool that can predict suicide; Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Thinking Man Journal of Psychiatry and Neurological Sciences 2010 Karamustafalıoğlu O,Özçelik B,Bakım B,Cengiz Ceylan Y,Göksan Yavuz B,Güven T,Gönenli S.
- Effects of add -on rtms on response and remission in moderate to severe depressive disorder ECNS 2010 abstract booklet Istanbul Karamustafalıoğlu O,Tankaya O,Çevik M,Özçelik M,Cengiz Ceylan Y,Bakim B,Yavuz B.
- Sociodemographic characteristics and comorbidity in obsessive-compulsive disorder patients. Şişli Eftal Hospital Medical Bulletin 2009 Karamustafalıoğlu O,Cengiz Ceylan Y,Bakım B,Gönenli S,Bozkurt S,Göksan B,Öğütcen Ö,Akpınar A
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What patients say about Prof. Dr. Burcu Yavuz
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“I came to Acibadem for gallbladder removal and could not be happier with the outcome. Prof. Dr. Yavuz kept me informed and reassured throughout. Everything was clearly explained in my own language.”
“The care I received for my annual health screening was world-class from start to finish. Dr. Yavuz took the time to review my full history before recommending anything. The whole experience was organised and reassuring.”