SANKO University Hospital is a private multispecialty facility in Gaziantep, Turkey. It offers adult and pediatric care across cardiology, oncology, and general surgery. The hospital treats children aged 0-18 in a dedicated pediatric surgery unit. It also has an Oncology Center and a Bone Marrow Transplantation Center. Sani Konukoğlu founded the hospital in 1996.
The facility has 600 beds and 10 operating rooms across two buildings. A team of 1,000 staff supports daily operations. The hospital holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. Advanced technology includes Rosa Robotic Surgery and the Varian TrueBeam radiotherapy system. International Patient Services arranges second opinions, appointments, and travel planning.
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The facility has 600 beds and 10 operating rooms across two buildings. A team of 1,000 staff supports daily operations. The hospital holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. Advanced technology includes Rosa Robotic Surgery and the Varian TrueBeam radiotherapy system. International Patient Services arranges second opinions, appointments, and travel planning.
","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6a73ba4c598a9","title":"SANKO University Hospital modern clinic building exterior in Gaziantep, Turkey"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a73ba4edce2a","title":"SANKO University Hospital modern clinic building exterior in Gaziantep, Turkey"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a73ba527c2f2","title":"SANKO University Hospital modern clinic building exterior in Gaziantep, Turkey"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a73ba54cacce","title":"Patient room lounge at SANKO University Hospital with modern furniture, Gaziantep"}],"flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false},{"name":"is_hide","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Turkey","id":46,"alias":"turkey","iso_code":"TR"},"city":{"name":"Gaziantep","id":1753,"alias":"gaziantep"},"address":"Değirmiçem, 16049 nolu sok No:2A, 27090 Şehitkamil/Gaziantep, Türkiye"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":3.4,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":94,"year_foundation":1996},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/67a21921f0080.jpeg","name":"ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management)"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}}],"meta":{"total_count":1,"total_pages":1}},"clinicsMeta":{"total_count":1,"total_pages":1},"clinicsCount":1,"clinicsCountByEntity":{"clinic_count":105},"doctors":{"doctors":[],"meta":{"total_count":0,"total_pages":1}},"reviews":{"reviews":[{"id":28101,"user":{"id":1037785,"name":"Tracy smedley ","country_code":"GB","country_name":{"en":"United Kingdom"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":4},{"name":"manager","value":0},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"I was nervous about handling all the travel arrangements, but in the end it was really simple. Everything was well organized, and all transfers were on time and pleasant. The hospital was modern and clean. My surgeon, Dr. Yaman, and his translator were very approachable with any questions, and he was honest about the realistic results for my full hip-to-hip tummy tuck. He was also present during recovery checks. I’m still in early recovery with two drains but feeling better than expected. A few things to note: it was quite late before I heard from the hospital coordinators, and be prepared to pay for post-op medications to take home. The food is pretty awful, so bring snacks or use the hospital cafe. The nursing staff are very good, but English is limited, so using a translation app on your phone is helpful. The clinic provided a clear aftercare guide and has been easy to reach."},"order":{"operation":{"id":24,"name":{"en":"Tummy tuck"}},"illness":{"id":114,"name":{"en":"Cerebral artery aneurysm"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":1248,"name":"Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital","alias":"lokman-hekim-istanbul","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2026-11-01T13:12:54.954+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"Everything was well organized, all transfers were on time and pleasant. Hospital was very modern and clean with the latest technology. Nursing staff mostly all very pleasant although English wasn't great we got by. Surgeon Dr yaman and his translator were very pleasant and approachable with any questions or concerns."},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"It was quite late into my week of surgery before I heard from the hospital co ordinators, although once I did they were very quick to respond. Food is pretty awful so bring bits in yourself, although hospital cafe is quite decent. Be prepared to pay for post op medications to take home, I hadn't been made aware of this."}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"Everything was well organized, and all transfers were on time and pleasant."}}},{"id":27707,"user":{"id":1089335,"name":"Bryan Gordon","country_code":"CA","country_name":{"en":"Canada"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":4},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"recommend","value":9},{"name":"manager","value":0},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"My coordinator, Olha, was excellent. She kept in touch with me regularly, providing great reassurance that I had made the correct decision to come to Bursa, Türkiye for my spinal stenosis surgery. Her constant availability and very quick responses to any of my questions or concerns felt very personable and made a significant difference in my journey. I felt supported. The surgeon and the rest of the staff were also fantastic. While I rated the clinic facilities slightly lower than the people and only because of road noise in room, I have to say that my experience was all positive from start to finish. I am still in early recovery, but I am confident in the medical care I was given."},"order":{"illness":{"id":2773,"name":{"en":"Spinal stenosis"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":1519,"name":"Turan Turan Health Group","alias":"turan-turan","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2026-10-10T14:17:20.797+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":true}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"My coordinator Olha was excellent!! She kept in touch regularly and was a great reassurance that I had made the correct decision to come to Bursa Türkiye for surgery! She was available at all times and very quick to respond to any questions or concerns! Very personable!!"},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"My experience was all positive!"}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"My coordinator, Olha, was excellent."}}},{"id":20774,"user":{"id":856180,"name":"Iryna Gumenchuk ","country_code":"US","country_name":{"en":"United States of America"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":1},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":10},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"World-Class Neurosurgical Care and Compassion\n\nWe are profoundly grateful for the exceptional care provided by Professor Ilhan Elmaci. His expertise, professionalism, and compassionate approach were evident from our very first meeting. Professor Elmaci performed the surgery to remove a medulloblastoma with extraordinary precision and care, and we felt fully confident knowing we were in the hands of one of the best in his field. Beyond his remarkable surgical skill, Professor Elmaci took the time to explain each step of the process with clarity and patience. He was always available to answer questions and offer reassurance, treating both the patient and our family with deep empathy and respect. \n\nA heartfelt thank you to Coordinator Alisher, who supported us at every step. He was always responsive, attentive, and truly dedicated to the patient’s well-being. From organizing the transfer and handling all special requirements to keeping the family updated and arranging medical needs, he made a difficult time much more manageable.\n\nThe hospital staff was professional, kind, and caring throughout. We deeply appreciate the high level of expertise and personal attention that made all the difference in this journey."},"order":{"operation":{"id":101,"name":{"en":"Brain tumor removal"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":6810,"name":"Ilhan Elmaci","alias":"ilhan-elmaci"},"clinic_info":{"id":2943,"name":"Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital","alias":"group-florence-nightingale-hospitals","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2025-07-16T12:17:26.512+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"images":[{"full_url":"review/68791c7542985_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/68791c7542985_s.jpeg"}],"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"⸻\n\nExcellent Support and Coordination by Bookimed\nWe are very thankful to Bookimed for their outstanding support in organizing the entire process of surgery and treatment. From the very beginning, their team was professional, responsive, and truly dedicated to helping us find the best medical care possible.\n\nThey guided us through every step — from selecting the right hospital and specialist to arranging the logistics of travel, appointments, and treatment. Thanks to Bookimed, we were connected with Professor Ilhan Elmaci, an exceptional neurosurgeon, and received world-class care.\n\nA special thanks to Coordinator Alisher, who was with us every step of the way. He handled all the details, ensured smooth communication between the hospital and our family, and made sure the patient’s needs were fully met. His commitment, compassion, and constant availability gave us comfort and confidence throughout this challenging time.\n\nWe highly recommend Bookimed to anyone seeking reliable, efficient, and compassionate medical coordination. They truly made a difference in our experience."},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"We felt fully confident knowing we were in the hands of one of the best in his field."}}},{"id":18023,"user":{"id":228271,"name":"Абдулбосит ","country_code":"UZ","country_name":{"en":"Uzbekistan"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":10},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"From the bottom of our hearts we would like to express our gratitude to our doctor Ilhan Elmachi and his whole team. We are from Uzbekistan and when we were diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation we realised that this is the most complicated pathology of brain neurosurgery. Our boy is only 17 years old and therefore it is understandable what grief fell on us. But thanks to the clinic manager Florence Alisher, we came across our respected doctor. The operation lasted 17 hours. Two days later our boy was already in the ward. 15 days later we were home. Our boy is healthy Ilhan Elmachi is a high professional. THANK YOU for the sensitive and caring attitude to us doctor and his team and nurses They brought our boy back to life. Such people are like stars in the desert gave us hope. All health and success in science. May Allah protect you."},"order":{"diagnostic":{"id":42,"name":{"en":"Consultation with a neurosurgeon"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":6810,"name":"Ilhan Elmaci","alias":"ilhan-elmaci"},"clinic_info":{"id":2943,"name":"Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital","alias":"group-florence-nightingale-hospitals","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2024-12-16T10:48:39.358+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"summary":{"positive":{"en":"They brought our boy back to life."}}},{"id":17120,"user":{"id":679625,"name":"Mary Ndwiga","country_code":"KE"},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":9},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"I landed on Bookimed while searching for further treatment.. One Dr.Hilal got in touch with me and guided me through the different options available to us. We eventually settled on Florence nightingale hospital and immediately got in touch with Alişer, who walked with us through our preparation and arrival in Turkey as well as the hospital visits. He was kind enough to guide us on what was expected and was always available even at odd hours . The doctors at the Hosp led by Prof Elle and Prof Yusef, treated us with utmost professionalism. They calmly guided us through the process and made us understand what we are dealing with. They were not quick to rush into any interventions.. we felt very safe in their hands. A special thanks to Simaza our interpreter, you are a wonderful human being. Blessings lady. To The Professors, all medical professionals at the hospital, we are grateful. Hilal, Alişer and Simaza you the best. We would strongly recommend this team to any foreigner visiting Turkey for treatment.. \nwe were happy! Blessings"},"order":{"illness":{"id":87,"name":{"en":"Pituitary adenoma"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":2943,"name":"Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital","alias":"group-florence-nightingale-hospitals","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2024-10-11T09:05:00.300+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"summary":{"positive":{"en":"We would strongly recommend this team to any foreigner visiting Turkey for treatment.. we were happy! Blessings"}}},{"id":21813,"user":{"id":815652,"name":"Aleksandrs Berzins","country_code":"LV","country_name":{"en":"Latvia"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":1},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":10}],"text":{"en":"Our heartfelt thanks to Florence Nightingale Hospital\n\nMy wife and I would like to share our sincere gratitude to the clinic and its amazing staff.\n\nFirst of all, a huge thank you to our coordinator Alisher. He organized everything — hotels, transfers, and all the logistics — at the highest level. Everything was perfectly arranged. We are truly grateful for his care and professionalism. He was always by our side, and even when we were back home in Latvia, he stayed in touch and supported us every step of the way.\n\nThe attitude and professionalism of the doctors and medical staff were outstanding.\n\nAs for the treatment — my diagnosis was a brain tumor located in a very delicate and complex area where surgery is extremely challenging.\nThey managed to remove almost everything! The operation was performed by Professor Ilham Elmaci, a brilliant and highly experienced surgeon, together with his exceptional team. They did an amazing job.\n\nWhat impressed us most was how seriously the whole team approached their work — every morning, even on weekends, almost the entire medical team came to check on me.\n\nWe would also like to thank Dr. Azat Mustafayev, a wonderful doctor who truly understands his patients and is always available and supportive.\n\nAnd, of course, our special thanks to all the nurses and medical staff who cared for me, helped me, and patiently put up with me! 😂\n\nIf in your country it’s hard to find experience with complex medical cases, the best and most reliable choice is Florence Nightingale Hospital.\n\nBest Regard Alexandrs and Kristina"},"order":{"diagnostic":{"id":42,"name":{"en":"Consultation with a neurosurgeon"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":6810,"name":"Ilhan Elmaci","alias":"ilhan-elmaci"},"clinic_info":{"id":2943,"name":"Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital","alias":"group-florence-nightingale-hospitals","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2025-10-02T07:12:02.423+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"images":[{"full_url":"review/68efac6a94e15_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/68efac6a94e15_s.jpeg"},{"full_url":"review/68efac94ec325_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/68efac94ec325_s.jpeg"}],"client_response":{"preview_to_review_text":{"en":"Our heartfelt thanks to Florence Nightingale Hospital\n\nMy wife and I would like to share our sincere gratitude to the clinic and its amazing staff.\n\nFirst of all, a huge thank you to our coordinator Alisher. He organized everything — hotels, transfers, and all the logistics — at the highest level. Everything was perfectly arranged. We are truly grateful for his care and professionalism. He was always by our side, and even when we were back home in Latvia, he stayed in touch and supported us every step of the way.\n\nThe attitude and professionalism of the doctors and medical staff were outstanding.\n\nAs for the treatment — my diagnosis was a brain tumor located in a very delicate and complex area where surgery is extremely challenging.\nThey managed to remove almost everything! The operation was performed by Professor Ilham Elmaci, a brilliant and highly experienced surgeon, together with his exceptional team. They did an amazing job.\n\nWhat impressed us most was how seriously the whole team approached their work — every morning, even on weekends, almost the entire medical team came to check on me.\n\nWe would also like to thank Dr. Azat Mustafayev, a wonderful doctor who truly understands his patients and is always available and supportive.\n\nAnd, of course, our special thanks to all the nurses and medical staff who cared for me, helped me, and patiently put up with me! 😂\n\nIf in your country it’s hard to find experience with complex medical cases, the best and most reliable choice is Florence Nightingale Hospital.\n\nBest Regard Alexandrs and Kristina"},"what_like_text":{"en":"All was cool."}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"If in your country it’s hard to find experience with complex medical cases, the best and most reliable choice is Florence Nightingale Hospital."}}},{"id":9656,"user":{"id":234177,"name":"Владислав ","country_code":"UA","country_name":{"en":"Ukraine"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2}],"text":{"en":"Hello, my name is Vladislav Ivanov, Ukraine, Odessa city. In February 2021, my daughter Vlada was diagnosed with anaplastic ependymoma, we went to the doctors for a week trying to find out why the child started having severe headaches. They went through examinations, did an MRI, and as a fact, they found a brain tumor. That's when the ground slipped from under my feet. Realization has come - this has already happened, which means you need to quickly take action. The first thing we did was go to the children's hospital in Kyiv, the child was given a shunt. But unfortunately, fluid began to collect in my head and my vision began to fall sharply. The doctors explained that an operation was urgently needed. We did not have a large accumulated amount, and we decided to complete the operation abroad. We contacted Bookmed. We contacted the employee Marina. Marina quickly found a clinic for us in Turkey, organized a trip for us, flew to Turkey in a matter of days. The hospital was already waiting for us. Examined, took blood for tests and the next day an operation was scheduled. Everything went well. Then they underwent a course of radiotherapy. The results are positive, we were sent home to Ukraine (August 2021). Every 3 months they underwent MRI, the pictures were good .. But a year later, in March 2022, we heard the terrible words “relapse”, “war”. Hastily collected the necessary documents and left for Lviv. From there, by large buses, all children with cancer began to be taken out along the humanitarian corridor from Ukraine to Europe. The daughter and his wife were assigned to France. A second operation was performed, the tumor was removed, and after that a course of chemotherapy was prescribed. After a month of taking the course, the doctor said that chemotherapy was not helping. The doctor suggested experimental chemotherapy, but that didn't help either. As a result, the daughter is getting worse and worse every day. The child began to walk badly, the right leg and handle practically do not work. The child melted before my eyes. It's all very scary, but it's worse to leave Vlad without an opportunity for treatment. I again turned to Marina Bookmed Marina again very quickly found us a hospital in Turkey, helped us with the flight Paris Istanbul. Arrived at the hospital 2 days later, the operation was successful!!! After the operation, the child began to talk, swallow, and after a couple of days to walk. What I want to say Bookmed in particular Marina Provided us with moral support documentary for the second time at the highest level. Marina many thanks to you and your team THANK YOU."},"order":{"illness":{"id":236,"name":{"en":"Brain tumor"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":85,"name":"Medipol Mega University Hospital","alias":"medipol-mega-hastaneler-kompleksi","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2022-09-23T05:15:53.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"images":[{"full_url":"review/632d48179ed0c_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/632d48179ed0c_s.jpeg"},{"full_url":"review/632d481c319b7_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/632d481c319b7_s.jpeg"}],"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"Undoubtedly"},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"\"Marina Provided us with moral support documentary for the second time at the highest level.\"Return: About the Doctor: \"The doctors explained that an operation was urgently needed\", \"The doctor suggested experimental chemotherapy, but that didn't help either.\" About the Clinic: \"Realization has come - this has already happened, which means you need to quickly take action. The first thing we "}}},{"id":13185,"user":{"id":388143,"name":"Яна ","country_code":"TR","country_name":{"en":"Turkey"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":1},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":4},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":3},{"name":"translation","value":2},{"name":"nps","value":8},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"I really liked the clinic. Logistics. Transfer. The doctors are competent. Competent. The equipment in the clinic is new and excellent. But the translators were very upset, it spoiled my impression of the clinic. This made me very sad! The quality of the translation was incompetent, poor, slow, disorganized, very often different information, they did not answer my questions and I had to ask the same question 5 times to get an answer or an appointment with the doctor. They made mistakes regarding the diagnosis. It is unacceptable . I advise you to pay attention to translators and pay attention to the quality of their work! This spoils the reputation of the clinic!"},"order":{"illness":{"id":42,"name":{"en":"Herniated disk"}},"diagnostic":{"id":240,"name":{"en":"MRI of the spine cord"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":85,"name":"Medipol Mega University Hospital","alias":"medipol-mega-hastaneler-kompleksi","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2023-10-28T09:56:48.172+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"I really liked the clinic, the doctors are very knowledgeable and competent, but I was disappointed by the translators, I didn’t like the quality of the translators’ work"},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I really liked the clinic."}}},{"id":15348,"user":{"id":601934,"name":"Gul'mairam ","country_code":"KG","country_name":{"en":"Kyrgyzstan"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"doctor","value":4},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":4},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":8}],"text":{"en":"Good afternoon! We are from Kyrgyzstan!\nWe applied to the clinic through the bookimed website.\nThe coordinator Anastasia was very helpful, everything was organised very clearly, we were never disappointed. The clinic itself is impressive in terms of scale, cleanliness and quality of service, the staff is friendly and attentive. Our interpreter Lamia worked with us, coordinated our logistics around the clinic, tried to ensure timely appointments with doctors, she was very comfortable and easy to communicate with. But, there was a moment with the examination: we were referred to MRI, the procedure was quite long, the room was quite cold, so I was very cold. As a recommendation - it would be good to warn patients about the need to maintain a certain temperature regime in this room and somehow provide comfort as much as possible.\nOverall, we are very satisfied with our visit to this clinic, the patient management tactics and we have a follow-up visit planned in 3 months."},"order":{"operation":{"id":146,"name":{"en":"Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":1803,"name":"Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)","alias":"medipol-university-parkinson-s-and-movement-disorders-center-parmer","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2024-05-15T12:56:40.832+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"client_response":{"preview_to_review_text":{"en":"Good afternoon! We are from Kyrgyzstan!\nWe applied to the clinic through the bookimed website.\nThe coordinator Anastasia was very helpful, everything was organised very clearly, we were never disappointed. The clinic itself is impressive in terms of scale, cleanliness and quality of service, the staff is friendly and attentive. Our interpreter Lamia worked with us, coordinated our logistics around the clinic, tried to ensure timely appointments with doctors, she was very comfortable and easy to communicate with. But, there was a moment with the examination: we were referred to MRI, the procedure was quite long, the room was quite cold, so I was very cold. As a recommendation - it would be good to warn patients about the need to maintain a certain temperature regime in this room and somehow provide comfort as much as possible.\nOverall, we are very satisfied with our visit to this clinic, the patient management tactics and we have a follow-up visit planned in 3 months."}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"Overall, we are very satisfied with our visit to this clinic, the patient management tactics and we have a follow-up visit planned in 3 months."}}},{"id":12970,"user":{"id":505152,"name":"Max ","country_code":"SE"},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":4},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":4},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"nps","value":8},{"name":"manager","value":4}],"text":{"en":"I had some logistical problems leading up to my arrival, but i got great help from translator whom helped me throughout my stay, with translations as well as guiding me through the stepps by Wassim. He really did a great job with helping me understand and setting up everything as much as possible to enable me to have as much of a successful productive visit as I could, which I very much appreciate. 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Благодарим на лекарите, които поеха нашия случай, тъй като беше доста сложен, а също и на Алишер, който помогна с организацията на лечението."},"what_like_text":{"en":"Отношението на докторите"},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"Медицински персонал, освоен докторите не иска много да говори на английски."}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"Благодарим на лекарите, които поеха нашия случай, тъй като беше доста сложен."}}},{"id":10348,"user":{"id":437720,"name":"Chris ","country_code":"CA","country_name":{"en":"Canada"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":4},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2}],"text":{"en":"I can not say enough as to how good Dr Kamran Aghayev and him team are. Dr Kamran is so skilled and professional as well as so approachable. 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