Shahla Suleymanli
Baku,Azerbaijan
Summary
Dynamic and DHA-licensed Specialist Psychiatrist with extensive expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing complex mental health disorders across the full age spectrum viz. pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Demonstrated proficiency in psychopharmacology, psychotherapy modalities, crisis intervention, and neuropsychiatric assessment. Adept at formulating differential diagnoses using DSM-5 and ICD-11 criteria, and crafting individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and dementia. Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with psychologists, speech-language therapists, occupational therapists, and primary care providers to ensure holistic and integrated mental healthcare delivery. Experienced in managing acute psychiatric emergencies, conducting suicide risk assessments, and applying trauma-informed care principles. Skilled in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with strong emphasis on continuity of care, family engagement, and psychoeducation. Fluent in current advancements in child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychopharmacology & neurodevelopmental disorders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPECIALIST PSYCHIATRIST
SURAKHANI MEDICAL CENTER
Baku, Azerbaijan
12.2016 - Current
- Diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders using a combination of psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and other evidence-based approaches.
- Conducting psychiatric evaluations, formulates treatment plans, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and well-being.
- Monitoring treatment effectiveness and adjusts interventions accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
- Managing conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance use disorders, and personality disorders.
- Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments and delivering tailored interventions across diverse age groups.
- Leading the management of neurocognitive disorders, dementia, and behavioral disturbances in elderly patients with clinical sensitivity and evidence-based approaches.
- Formulating individualized, diagnosis-specific treatment plans for complex psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Administering psychopharmacological therapies, providing psychotherapy as well as facilitating family counseling in order to enhance the mental health outcomes and long-term recovery.
- Delivering crisis intervention and acute psychiatric care while actively collaborating with clinical psychologists, speech therapists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Educating patients and caregivers about psychiatric diagnoses, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and early warning signs to promote self-management and reduce relapse rates.
- Supervising and mentoring medical residents, psychologists, and other allied mental health professionals, contributing to the ongoing development of clinical skills and professional competencies.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential clinical documentation in compliance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards, including progress notes, risk assessments, and discharge summaries.
- Actively engaging in interdisciplinary case conferences and care coordination meetings to ensure integrated care planning, especially for patients with comorbid psychiatric and medical conditions.
- Conferred with Certificate of Appreciation during Jun 2025 for rendering outstanding contribution to mental health services and high-quality patient care on the occasion of Healthcare Workers' Day.
Education
Residency in Psychiatry - General Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry
Republic Psychiatric Hospital No.1
Baku, AzerbaijanDoctor of Medicine (M.D.) -
Azerbaijan Medical University
Baku, AzerbaijanSkills
- Psychiatric Assessment & Diagnosis
- Mood & Anxiety Disorders Management
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Neurocognitive Disorders
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Psychopharmacology
- Psychotherapy & Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Emergency Psychiatry
- Patient-Centered Care
- Treatment Planning
- Behavioral Modification Strategies
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Longitudinal Mental Health Monitoring
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Certification
- Psychosymposium 2024 - Certificate of Participation, 10/01/24
- Interventional Pain Management - Module 2, 06/01/24
- Doctor Certification - Azerbaijan Ministry of Health, 03/01/24
- International Hypnosis Certificate - HPN Academy, 01/01/24
- ICD-11 - International Classification of Diseases, 03/01/22
- 1st International Congress of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 03/01/22
- Broad-Spectrum Use of Olanzapine, 12/01/21
- NCD Lifespan Global Mental Health Symposium, 02/01/19
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA) - Eligibility License, 07/07/25
- "Discover Yourself" Training - Empat Psychology Center, 07/01/25
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 07/01/25
- Enhancing Clinical Competence inCIAS: A Case-Based Approach With AI Integration Integrity CE,LLC. 08/04/2025
- ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Educational Workshop10/08/2025
- Azerbaijan Psychiatry and Neurological Sciences Congress (Psychosymp 2025) 11/01-02/2025
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Online Foundation Course for Physicians 12/06-07/2025 (12-hour program)
Personal Information
- Title: Specialist Psychiatrist
- Date of Birth: 06/16/89
- Nationality: Azerbaijani
Personality Traits
- Empathy
- Active Listening
- Emotional Intelligence
- Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
Languages
Azerbaijan
First Language
Russian
Advanced
C1
English
Advanced
C1
Turkish
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
SPECIALIST PSYCHIATRIST
SURAKHANI MEDICAL CENTER
12.2016 - Current
Residency in Psychiatry - General Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry
Republic Psychiatric Hospital No.1
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) -
Azerbaijan Medical University