Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Murat Altinay
Title
Head of Adult Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Mental Health
Biography
Dr. Altinay has been working with treatment resistant depression (TRD) population since 2007 and has extensive experience in the use of neuromodulation therapies (DBS and TMS). He currently runs a TMS clinic for depression and is an investigator of several ongoing clinical trials that investigate novel treatments and functional neuroimaging approaches in mood disorders. Dr. Altinay is also specialized in LGBT Mental Health and is the co-founder and the co-director of the Cleveland Clinic PRIDE clinic where he primarily focuses on Transgender Mental Health.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 2015
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 2014
- Medical Education: Gazi University, 2007
Board Certifications
- Psychiatry: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 2014
Professional Highlights
- Assistant Professor Case Western Reserve University 04/2016 - present
- Faculty Institution/Institute/Department: Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine 07/2015 - present
- Fellow in Mood Disorders and Neurosciences Institute: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology 07/1/2014 - 06/30/2015
Awards
- The Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Foundation (OPPF)Research Award 03/2016
- Society of Biological Psychiatry's Chair's Choice Award 11/2015
- Cleveland Clinic Service Award 06/2015
- Cleveland Clinic Educational Foundation Recognition for Excellence in Teaching Award 11/2014
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation The Research Program Committee (RPC) Award- $25,000 07/2014-- present
- Cleveland Consultation and Liaison Society Best Poster Award 05/2012
- International Federation of Medical Students' Association SCOPE Professional Scholarship 08/2006
- International Federation of Medical Students' Association SCOPE Professional Scholarship 07/2005
- Gazi University Medical School Full Scholarship 09/2000
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2025-06-10, Dr. Altinay has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
31 ratings, 1 reviewThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2026
I have seen Dr. Altinay for several years, and he is always timely.