Mazhar Othman Psychiatric Hospital

Mezher Othman Hospital for Psychiatric and Neurological Diseases is a hospital specializing in the treatment of mental and neurological diseases located in the Bakirkoy district of Istanbul and is considered one of the most important hospitals specialized in mental health and neurological diseases in Turkey and one of the largest hospitals working in this field. Mizher Osman Hospital for Psychiatric and Neurological Diseases was established in 1927. It was named after Prof. Dr. Mizher Osman, who contributed to the development of psychiatry, neurology and neurosurgery in Turkey, and was a pioneer in establishing a neurosurgery service in the hospital. Besides, he changed the concepts related to mental illness. He contributed to the assessment and recognition of psychiatry as a branch of medicine in Türkiye.

Mezher Othman Psychiatric Hospital provides specialized treatment services for patients with mental health and neurological diseases. The specialized departments in the hospital include: the Department of Psychiatry, Clinical and Diagnostic Psychology, the Department of Neurology, Physiotherapy, and the Department of Children and Adolescents. The hospital works with a team of specialized and qualified doctors, and uses modern technologies and advanced tools in diagnosis and treatment.

Services provided by Mazhar Othman Hospital for Psychiatric and Neurological Diseases:

Mazhar Othman Hospital for Psychiatric and Neurological Diseases offers its services in various fields, including:

• Treatment of anxiety disorders and depression.
• Treatment of sleep disorders and headaches.
• Treatment of psychological and neurological disorders in children and adolescents.
• Addiction treatment and getting rid of addiction to drugs, alcohol and tobacco.
• Treatment of mental and nervous disorders in the elderly.
• Treatment of neurological diseases such as stroke, epilepsy and paralysis.
• Diagnosis and treatment of autistic disorders and autistic spectrum disorders.
• Diagnosis and treatment of other mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder and major depression.
• Psychological and neurological treatment for all types of neurological and psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, addiction, epilepsy, dementia, cerebral palsy, and autism.
• Physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for patients with brain, spine or nerve injuries.
• Accurate examinations of neurological and psychological diseases using the latest technology available.
• Providing appropriate and professional care to patients through a specialized team of doctors, nurses and health workers.
• Taking care of international patients and providing them with translation services and logistical support.

Among the important achievements of Mazhar Othman Hospital for Psychiatric and Neurological Diseases is its obtaining the international quality certificate ISO 9001 for the quality management system, which is a certificate that proves the quality of health services provided in the hospital and its commitment to the highest standards of quality and health safety. The hospital has also won many international awards and honors for the quality of healthcare and the distinguished services it provides.

Departments of Mazhar Othman Hospital for Psychiatric and Neurological Diseases:

Several departments were found in the “Mizhar Othman” Hospital for Neurological and Psychiatric Diseases in Istanbul, including:

• Emergency Department: Provides ambulance and resuscitation services to patients in emergency cases.

• Pharmacotherapeutic department: provides drug therapy for patients suffering from various neurological and psychological diseases.

• Psychotherapy Department: Includes individual, group and family psychological treatment for patients with mental disorders.

• Department of Electrotherapy: Provides electrotherapy for patients suffering from neurological and psychological disorders.
• Occupational Therapy Department: Provides occupational therapy for patients with central nervous system injuries and accidents.
• Department of Physiotherapy: Provides physical therapy for patients with neurological and psychological injuries, which include movement, sensation and balance.
• Department of Diagnostics and Medical Imaging: It includes laboratory tests, radiology, MRI, CT scan, nuclear imaging (PET scan) and others.
• Research and Training Department: Develops medical research in the field of neurological and psychological treatment, and trains medical and scientific personnel in this field.

Mazhar Othman Hospital for Psychiatric and Neurological Diseases also receives foreign patients and provides them with distinguished medical services. The services provided by the hospital to foreign patients include translation services, where translation is available in English, Arabic and Farsi. and residential services for patients who require continuous monitoring. It also provides psychological and pharmacotherapy services for a variety of mental and neurological disorders. Occupational and rehabilitation therapy is part of the nervous system treatment and rehabilitation programs for patients suffering from brain injuries and neurological diseases.