Medical tourism in Istanbul - Page 10

Aktif International is a private multispecialty hospital group in Istanbul and the Marmara region. The network treats adults and children across five hospital locations. Key departments include orthopedics, neurosurgery, urology, and plastic surgery. A dedicated proctology unit handles complex colorectal conditions. Over 2,000 healthcare professionals work across the network.

The group opened its first hospital in Yalova in 1999. It now offers 24-hour inpatient and outpatient care. The plastic surgery unit performs breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, and body contouring. Surgeons use small-incision endoscopy for gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Specialists also provide pediatric surgery and child psychiatry. The group holds quality management certifications for its care protocols.

Dr. M. Hakan BULAM Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinic is an ISAPS-affiliated private practice in Istanbul, Turkey. It specializes in plastic surgery, aesthetic medicine, and cosmetology for adults. Around 600 patients choose the clinic each year.

• Treats patients from Europe, the US, Canada, Australia, and CIS countries.
• The lead plastic surgeon holds an ISAPS membership certificate.
• All services focus on body and face aesthetic surgery for adult patients only.

Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility and the second-largest hospital in the Medipol Health Group. It treats 600,000 patients each year with a focus on cardiology, oncology, and heart surgery.

• Opened in 2022 with 14 operating rooms and a 52-incubator neonatal ICU.
• PET-CT completes a full-body tumor scan in 5 minutes, with 4x higher contrast than standard PET-CT.
• Radiation oncology uses TrueBeam STx and Halcyon systems for stereotactic treatments in 1–5 days.
• Nuclear medicine department offers Lu-177 PSMA/DOTA and Y-90 microsphere therapies.
• Cardiology and cardiovascular surgery perform TAVI, coronary bypass, and carotid artery procedures.

Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.

• The hospital serves patients from the CIS, Europe, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
• A new 80,000 m² campus opened in 2023 in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul.
• Includes 15 operating rooms with one hybrid setup and 130 polyclinic rooms.
• On-site Faculty of Dentistry offers smile design, porcelain veneers, implants, and maxillofacial surgery.
• Interventional radiology department treats vascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis.

Clinista Hair Clinic is located on the premises of Baskent University Hospital in Istanbul. It specializes in FUE and DHI hair transplants, PRP therapy, and mesotherapy. The clinic is certified by TÜV NORD CERT under ISO 9001.

• Up to 5,000 follicles can be transplanted in a single FUE session.
• DHI method uses a punch tool for smaller scars and a more natural result.
• All-inclusive package covers hotel, airport transfers, medications, and post-op shampoo.
• Combining PRP therapy with hair transplant improves survival rates of transplanted follicles.
• Treats around 250 patients yearly from Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Arti IVF Clinic is an Istanbul fertility center led by Associate Professor Alper Şişmanoğlu, who has performed over 4,000 IVF procedures with a 65% success rate. It specializes in IVF and assisted reproductive technologies and holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

• Active member of the European Society of Human Reproduction (ESHRE) and author of 22 peer-reviewed fertility studies.
• Same-day tests and immediate ultrasound reports – patients get results on the spot.
• No waiting lists for consultations and no upfront payment for international patients.
• Partner Vital Fulya Hotel is a 4-star facility a 5-minute walk away, with nurse checks and airport transfers.
• Free visa invitation letters and second opinions for complex cases.

Erdem Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, part of Erdem Group since 1988. It treats 200,000 patients annually with 250 physicians. Core specialties include gastroenterology, aesthetic medicine, and cosmetology.

• International patients come from Europe, Latin America, USA, Canada, and Australia.
• Güneşli Erdem Hospital offers 150 beds and patient suites on Istanbul's European side.
• Çamlıca Erdem Hospital covers 23 medical specialties with 77 beds.
• Two dialysis centers are operated as part of the Erdem Group.
• A quality management system ensures compliance with Turkish health standards.

Dr. İrem Yengel Clinic is a private gynecology practice with 15,000+ procedures on record. It specializes in obstetrics, gynecology, cosmetic gynecology, and fertility. Accredited by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and certified for international health tourism.

• Over 2,000 aesthetic gynecology surgeries performed.
• Approximately 5,200 women visit each year, many from overseas.
• Located 30 minutes from Istanbul Airport for easy access.
• Operates as a single-physician clinic with 17 years of experience.

EMPCLINICS is a TEMOS-accredited Istanbul clinic founded in 2007. It specializes in hair transplantation and plastic surgery with over 50,000 operations completed. The clinic has branches in 6 countries including Dubai, Sweden, and the UK.

• Awarded Best Hair Transplant Brand of the Year and Best Health Tourism Brand of the Year.
• Ranked among Turkey's Top 500 Service Exporters.
• Collaborated with Acıbadem Health Group and Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats over 5,000 patients each year at its Istanbul clinic.

Cenk Teker Clinic is a private ENT and plastic surgery center in Istanbul. It treats both adults and children from many countries. Patients come from Europe, the Balkans, the USA, and Australia.

• Accredited by the Turkish Medical Association for professional standards.
• Team of 4 doctors across 6 specialized departments.
• Serves around 360 patients each year from 4+ continents.
• Handles ear, nose, throat conditions and cosmetic plastic surgery.