


Depression Treatment in Merkez Prime Hospital
About the clinic
Merkez Prime Hospital provides depression assessment and care in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. Its JCI-accredited Psychiatry and Psychology units offer psychotherapy, medication-based care, and psychological assessment.
Assessment for adults aged 18+
The Psychiatry Unit assesses depressive disorders in adults through face-to-face consultations. A psychiatrist may order diagnostic tests based on the patient’s needs.
- Psychiatric consultation: A face-to-face interview for adults aged 18 and older.
- Psychological assessment: Reviews cognitive, developmental, and behavioral areas.
- Assessment instruments: Tests include the Burdon and Frankfurter attentiveness tests, Benton Visual Memory Test, Cattell Intelligence Test, and Porteus Labyrinths.
Psychiatry and Psychology treatment options
The Psychiatry Unit offers psychotherapy and medication-based biological treatment. The doctor and patient choose a method together, based on the illness and patient’s needs.
- Psychotherapy: Uses emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and social approaches tailored to the patient.
- Biological or pharmacological treatment: Uses specific psychopharmacological substances.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Structured psychotherapy for depression and related disorders.
- Marriage and couple therapy: Available through the Psychology Unit.
- Game and Tale Therapy: Provides psychological support for children and adolescents.
- Wellness relaxation therapies: The 1,400 m² Healthy Life Center offers classic, Far Eastern, relaxation, and aromatherapy massage, plus a Turkish bath, sauna, and yoga. These therapies support relaxation and stress reduction.
Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to explore assessment and care options at Merkez Prime Hospital.
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Quality Standards and Infrastructure
The hospital holds several international certifications:
- Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety
Operating rooms use Laminar Flow ventilation and HEPA filters to prevent infections. The surgical block runs 24 hours a day. Backup generators and UPS systems keep power uninterrupted.
Neurosurgery and Brain Care
The Neurosurgery Unit focuses on complex brain tumor removals using microsurgery. Surgeons work with a high-resolution microscope to operate on delicate neural structures. To protect brain function, the team relies on real-time technologies:
- Intraoperative Ultrasound for live imaging during surgery
- Neuronavigation for precise tumor localization
- Neuromonitoring to track nerve signals and prevent damage
Diagnosis and planning use a dedicated suite with 1.5 Tesla MRI, 3D CT, and CT angiography.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The plastic surgery department performs aesthetic and corrective procedures for the face and body. Specialists offer Full Facelifts that address the mid-face, lower face, and neck at once. Method selection depends on skin condition and facial bone structure.
Body contouring options include:
- Rhinoplasty for nasal reshaping
- Breast lift and breast prosthesis placement
- Arm tuck surgery to remove excess tissue
- Microsurgery for nerve and vein repair after injuries
The Microsurgery Clinic also treats congenital conditions and reconstructs body parts affected by accidents.
Specialized Medical Services
The Ophthalmology Clinic offers vision correction services, including ReLEx SMILE and LASIK laser eye surgery. Cataract patients receive intraocular lens replacements. Recovery is quick – most go home after a few hours of observation.
In the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Unit, Dr. Gokpinar Kutahyalidir brings 17 years of experience. The unit treats spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, and post-stroke movement problems. Treatment plans combine medication with personalized exercise routines.
The Gynecology and Obstetrics department offers water birth and painless epidural delivery. Op. Dr. Pelin San, trained at Dokuz Eylul University, leads pregnancy follow-ups and deliveries.
Diagnostics and Technology
The hospital runs a full radiology unit and a microbiology laboratory. Imaging includes digital fluoroscopy, mammography, and C-Arm for surgical support. The lab performs PCR testing, antibiotic susceptibility research, and rapid tuberculosis cultures.
International Patient Services
Merkez Prime Hospital supports international guests with dedicated medical tourism services. The building has a helicopter platform for direct transfers from international airports. Staff speak English, Russian, Arabic, and German.
Patient rooms come in standard, suite, and VIP options. Every room has a private bathroom, television, and wireless internet. The 1,400 m² Healthy Life Center offers a Turkish bath, sauna, jacuzzi, and massage rooms for recovery.
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Eleonora Isabella De Lisi
Vesna Ilieva
Marta Skorubska
Eugene Kostyts
Mutlukent – Yenikent District, Merkez Prime Junction, 2424th Street No: 25, Gebze, Kocaeli, Türkiye
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