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Prof. Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ Psychiatry

Prof. Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ

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Prof. Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ

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26+ years experienceLanguages: Turkish, EnglishOnline consultationAcibadem Altunizade Hospital · İstanbul
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Prof. Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ
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Prof. Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ is a psychiatrist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul with 26+ years of experience.

He treats perinatal, pregnancy-related, and postpartum mental disorders, maternal major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, nicotine dependence, synthetic cannabinoid intoxication, and depression or anxiety in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus or undergoing hemodialysis, and also provides consultation-liaison psychiatric evaluation and smoking cessation treatment. He consults in Turkish and English and offers…

Prof. Çağatay Karşıdağ is a psychiatrist with a strong clinical and academic background in mental health. He completed advanced training at the Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital in 1999. Since 2020 he has been affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group, contributing clinical expertise and patient care.

He is an active member of professional organizations, including the Turkish Medical Association, where he served on the Tissue and Organ Transplantation Commission (from 2012), and the Psychiatry Association of Turkey, participating in the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Study Unit (from 2007). His work bridges clinical psychiatry and collaborative care, with a focus on integrating psychiatric services within broader medical settings.

Clinical Focus

Areas of Expertise

Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.

Perinatal mental disordersPregnancy-related mental disordersPostpartum mental disordersMaternal major depressive disorderGeneralized anxiety disorderPanic disorderNicotine dependenceSynthetic cannabinoid intoxicationDepression in type 2 diabetes mellitusAnxiety and depression in hemodialysis patientsConsultation-liaison psychiatric evaluationSmoking cessation treatment
Background

Education

  • 1999Ord. Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital Mental Health and Diseases
  • 1994Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
  • 1988Pertevniyal High School
Career

Professional Experience

  • 2020Acibadem Health Group
  • 2011–2013Psychiatry Association of Turkey Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Study Unit Coordinator
  • 2009–2017Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases EA Hospital / Perinatal Psychiatry (PP) (Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Disorders)
  • 2009–2017Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases EA Hospital Consultation Liaison Psychiatry (CLP) Study Unit Founder and CLP Polyclinic Supervisor
  • 2005–2011Thinking Man Journal of Psychiatry and Neurological Sciences / Deputy Editor
  • 2003–2013Founding Member and Scientific Secretary of BARILEM (Bakırköy Research and Advanced Education Center)
  • 2002–2017Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital Mental Health and Diseases Hospital
  • 2002–2003Yedikule Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital Smoking Cessation Polyclinic
  • 2000–2002General Directorate of Security Istanbul Bağlarbaşı Police Hospital
  • 2000Aksaray State Hospital
  • 2000New York North Shore LIJ Medical Center KLP Unit, USA
Affiliations

Professional Memberships

  • Turkish Medical Association Tissue and Organ Transplantation Commission Member (2012)
  • Psychiatry Association of Turkey Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Study Unit Member (2007)
Research

Selected Publications

  • New synthetic cannabinoid intoxications in emergency department. Mert Aksoy / Anatolian Journal of Psychiatry 2016; 17:18-25 Halil Doğan, Doğaç Niyazi Özüçelik, Kurtuluş Açıksarı, Akkan Avcı, Mustafa Yazıcıoğlu, Mustafa Ferudun Çelikmen, Çağatay Karşıdağ, Murat Erkıran, Umut
  • Comorbidities in inpatient psychiatric clinics. Clinical Psychiatry 2013; 16: 47-52 Ç Karşıdağ, UM Aksoy, G Yüksel, N. Alpay, MA Uysal
  • The effects of maternal major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder on birth weight and gestational age: A comparative study. Journal of Psychosomatic Research Volume 75, Issue 1 , Pages 87-89, July 2013. Uguz F, Sahingoz M, EO Sonmez, Ç Karşıdağ, G Yuksel, BB Annagur, A Annagur
  • Validation of turkish version of the centre for epidemiologic studies depression scale (CES-D) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:109 1-7pp. V Lehmann, C Makine, Ç Karşıdağ, P Kadıoğlu, K Karşıdağ, F Pouwer
  • Evaluation of disability, anxiety and depression in hemodialysis patients Nobel Medicus 2010; 6 (1): 39-44 F Erdener, Ş Çürük, Ç Karşıdağ, C Müderrisoğlu, M Besler, S Trabulus, E Altunoğlu
  • aloxifene: is it really effective on mood changes in postmenopausal osteopenic women? JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2010 273-278 pp, A. Y. K. Karsidag, C Karsidag, E. E. Buyukbayrak, B. Kars, M. Pirimoglu, O. Unal, M. C. Turan
  • Symptoms of depression and diabetes-specific emotional distress are associated with a negative appraisal of insulin therapy in insulin-naïve patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. A study from the European Depression in Diabetes [EDID] Research Consortium, DIABETIC Medicine (ISI), 2009, 26: 28-33 pp, C. Makine, Ç. Karşıdağ, P. Kadıoğlu, H. Ilkova, K. Karşıdağ, S. E. Skovlund, F. J. Snoek, F. Pouwer
  • Fagerstrom test for nicotine dependence: reliability in a turkish sample and factor analysis, Tuberculosis and Thorax , 115-121 pp., 2004 M. A. Uysal, F. Kadakal, Ç. Karşıdağ, N. G. Bayram, Ö. Uysal, V. Yılmaz
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What is Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ's specialty?
Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ is a specialist in Psychiatry at Acibadem. For a personalised assessment, the Acibadem international patient team can review your medical history and reports and explain the suitable next steps.
Which hospital does Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ practise at?
Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ sees patients at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ?
Consultations with Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ are supported in Turkish and English. In addition, Acibadem provides multilingual coordination and interpreter support so international patients can communicate clearly throughout their care.
How can I book an appointment with Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ?
You can request an appointment with Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ using the appointment form on this page, or by contacting the Acibadem international patient team by phone or WhatsApp. After you share your details, the team checks availability and confirms your appointment, usually within 24 hours.
Is an online video consultation available with Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ?
Yes. Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ offers online video consultations, so you can discuss your condition and reports with the specialist before making any travel arrangements. The international patient team can help you schedule a secure video visit.
How many years of experience does Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ have?
Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ has around 26 years of professional experience in Psychiatry. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. Çağatay Karşıdağ?
Yes. Acibadem supports international patients end to end — from the first consultation and treatment planning through appointment scheduling, interpretation during the stay and follow-up after returning home. Sharing your case for an initial assessment is free of charge.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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