SYSTEM HOSPITAL is a private multi-specialty medical center in Kayseri, Turkey. It treats 50,000 patients each year, both adults and children. Its strongest areas are neurosurgery, orthopedics, weight loss surgery, and reproductology.
SYSTEM HOSPITAL is a private multi-specialty medical center in Kayseri, Turkey. It treats 50,000 patients each year, both adults and children. Its strongest areas are neurosurgery, orthopedics, weight loss surgery, and reproductology.
Dr. Burcin Batman performs advanced laparoscopic procedures with extensive experience from over 1,000 obesity and metabolic surgeries. Specializing in colorectal and endocrine surgery, he holds accreditation from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and serves as an Associate Professor at Istinye University. The JCI-accredited hospital features a dedicated general surgery department.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul. It treats 250,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are oncology, hematology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and bariatric surgery.
Memorial Şişli Hospital holds Turkey's first JCI accreditation and maintains a 4.6/5 patient rating from 119+ reviews. The multidisciplinary center features 252 beds and 13 operating rooms for comprehensive care. PET-CT diagnostics ensure precise pre-operative planning for laparoscopic procedures. Consultation may cost around $140. The hospital offers Russian-speaking interpreters and free transfer services for international patients.
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