Melis Coklar, MD

Melis B. Coklar, MD, is a psychiatrist at Bergen New Bridge, specializing in depression, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and general psychiatry. She provides care in both the Depression Center of Excellence and the Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Clinic, where she helps patients navigate complex mood disorders with a personalized, evidence-based approach.

Dr. Coklar plays a key role in advancing the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)—a non-invasive, FDA-approved treatment for patients with major depressive disorder who have not responded to traditional therapies. Her clinical focus includes integrating TMS into comprehensive care plans to improve outcomes and quality of life.

Dr. Coklar is passionate about trauma-informed care, the biopsychosocial model, and expanding access to innovative mental health treatments.