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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ürün Özer Ağırbaş Psychiatry

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ürün Özer Ağırbaş

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Psychiatry

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ürün Özer Ağırbaş

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14+ years experienceLanguages: Turkish, EnglishOnline consultationAcibadem Bakirkoy Hospital · İstanbul
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ürün Özer Ağırbaş

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ürün Özer Ağırbaş is a Psychiatry specialist at Acibadem Atakent Hospital in İstanbul with 14+ years of experience.

She treats major depressive disorder, suicidal ideation and behavior, acute and transient psychotic disorder, complicated grief, perinatal complicated grief after intrauterine loss, trauma-related mental health problems, migration-related child and adolescent psychiatric disorders, and burnout, and provides interpersonal psychotherapy and complicated grief treatment. She consults in Turkish and English and offers online…

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About Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ürün Özer Ağırbaş

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ürün Özer Ağırbaş is a Psychiatry specialist with 14 years of experience. Her listed areas of expertise include burnout, major depressive disorder, trauma-related mental health problems, suicidal ideation and behavior, acute and transient psychotic disorder, interpersonal psychotherapy, and complicated grief treatment.

Dr. Ağırbaş graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 2006. She was Psychiatry Assistant at Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital from 2016 to 2012, Psychiatry Specialist there from 2013 to 2015, and Chief Psychiatry Assistant there from 2015 to 2016. She joined Acibadem Health Group in 2016. She practises at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital in İstanbul, Türkiye.

In 2016, Dr. Ağırbaş was Psychiatry Assist. Assoc. Prof. Dr. at Acıbadem University Atakent Hospital, Department of Psychiatry. She was at Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) La Teppe Medical Center, France, from 2015 to 2016, and was at Complicated Grief Treatment Center Columbia University, USA, in 2015.

The profile lists 4 professional bodies, among them the International Society of Interpersonal Psychotherapy, the American Psychiatric Association, and the Psychiatry Association of Turkey. The profile lists 10 publications dated between 2015 and 2017. Their subjects include migration-related mental health problems in children and adolescents, burnout, acute and transient psychotic disorder, and perinatal complicated grief after intrauterine loss.

Dr. Ağırbaş speaks Turkish and English. Online consultation is available, allowing patients abroad to speak with her before travelling.

Clinical Focus

Areas of Expertise

Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.

Major depressive disorderSuicidal ideation and behaviorAcute and transient psychotic disorderComplicated griefPerinatal complicated grief after intrauterine lossTrauma-related mental health problemsMigration-related child and adolescent psychiatric disordersBurnoutInterpersonal psychotherapyComplicated grief treatment
Background

Education

  • 2016Acıbadem University Atakent Hospital, Department of Psychiatry / Psychiatry Assist. Assoc. Prof. Dr.
  • 2015–2016Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) La Teppe Medical Center France
  • 2015Complicated Grief Treatment Center Columbia University USA
  • 2012–2013Istanbul Bilgi University Trauma Studies Certificate Program / International Trauma Studies Program / New York
  • 2012Ord. Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital Mental Health and Diseases
  • 2009McGill University Summer Program in Social and Cultural Psychiatry Canada
  • 2006Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
  • 1992–2000Saınt Benoit
Career

Professional Experience

  • 2016Acibadem Health Group
  • 20162012 Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital / Psychiatry Assistant
  • 2015–2016Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital / Chief Psychiatry Assistant
  • 2013–2015Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital / Psychiatry Specialist
  • 2012–2013Kurtalan State Hospital Siirt / Psychiatry Specialist
Affiliations

Professional Memberships

  • International Society of Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • American Psychiatric Association
  • Psychiatry Association of Turkey
Research

Selected Publications

  • Mental health problems of second generation children and adolescents with migration background. International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice 2017; 1-6 DOI 10.1080/13651501.2017.1291820 Ceri V, Özlü-Erkilic Z, Özer Ü, Kadak T, Winkler D, Dogangün B, Akkaya-Kalayci T
  • Variables affecting burnout level in surgical and internal branch physicians and the relationship between burnout and work engagement and organizational commitment. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 2016; 19:176-184 Algül R, Yılmaz D, Özer Ü, Kaya B
  • Diagnostic stability in acute and transient psychotic disorder follow-up: a preliminary study. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 2016;19:73-77 Öztürk N, Özer Ü, Uzun U, Özen Ş.
  • The preferred clothing style of psychiatric physicians and its effect on patient-physician relationship Anatolian Journal of Psychiatry 2016; 17:51-55. 30 Özer Ü, Çeri V, Özgen G, Turan B.
  • Interpersonal psychotherapy in the treatment of perinatal complicated grief: a case who experienced intrauterine loss of twins. Journal of Mood Disorders 2016; 6:20-24. Özer Ü, Yüksel G.
  • Diagnostic stability in acute and transient psychotic disorder follow-up: a preliminary study. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 2016;19:73-77 Öztürk N, Özer Ü, Uzun U, Özen Ş.
  • Factors affecting the choice of psychiatry as a specialty and satisfaction among Turkish psychiatry residents. Acad Psychiatry 2016; 40:299-303. Ozer U, Ceri V, Carpar E, Sancak B, Yildirim F.
  • Psychiatric symptoms and disorders among Yazidi children and adolescents immediately after forced migration following ISIS attacks Neuropsychiatr 2016; 145-150 DOI 10.1007/s40211-016-0195-9 Ceri V, Özlü-Erkilic Z, Özer Ü, Akkaya-Kalayci T.
  • Factors affecting the choice of psychiatry as a specialty and satisfaction among Turkish psychiatry residents. Acad Psychiatry 2016; 40:299-303. Ozer U, Ceri V, Carpar E, Sancak B, Yildirim F
  • Relationship of suicidal ideation and behavior with attachment style in patients with major depression Arch Neuropsychiatr 2015; 52: 283-288. Özer Ü, Yıldırım EA, Erkoç ŞN.
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Dr. Ürün Özer Ağırbaş 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. Ürün Özer Ağırbaş practise at?
Dr. Ürün Özer Ağırbaş sees patients at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital in İstanbul. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
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Consultations with Dr. Ürün Özer Ağırbaş are supported in Turkish and English. In addition, Acibadem provides multilingual coordination and interpreter support so international patients can communicate clearly throughout their care.
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Is an online video consultation available with Dr. Ürün Özer Ağırbaş?
Yes. Dr. Ürün Özer Ağırbaş 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. Ürün Özer Ağırbaş have?
Dr. Ürün Özer Ağırbaş has around 14 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. Ürün Özer Ağırbaş?
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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