Neurosurgery in Turkey — Page 7

Dr. Ahmet Yıldızhan runs a neurosurgery practice in Istanbul, Turkey. The clinic focuses on spinal surgery, lumbar disc herniation, and spinal canal narrowing. Dr. Yıldızhan completed postgraduate training at Harvard University. He is an International Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. The clinic reports a 99% success rate for lumbar disc herniation surgeries. In 2014, the International Biographical Centre in Cambridge named him among the top 100 health professionals.

Micro-surgical procedures usually require a one-day hospital stay. Most patients walk the same day or the day after surgery. Recovery allows a return to daily life within three weeks. Diagnostic services include MRI, CT scans, and X-ray imaging. The team speaks English, Russian, Arabic, and German.

Just Smile Dental Clinic is a single-specialty dental clinic in Antalya, Turkey. It treats over 3,500 patients each year.

• The clinical team has over 15 years of experience.
• It performs over 600 dental procedures each year.
• It has four specialized departments for dental care.
• It is located in Antalya, a popular Mediterranean resort city.

Merkez Prime Hospital operates a dedicated neurosurgery department within its 60-specialty facility.

• Hospital features a helipad for urgent international patient transfers
• Multidisciplinary approach allows coordinated care for complex neurological cases

Private Optimed Hospital's neurosurgery department operates within an ISO-certified facility, handling complex cases alongside 23 other specialties.

• Multi-disciplinary approach integrates neurosurgery with other departments
• ISO certification demonstrates standardized quality in surgical care
• Hospital treats 500,000+ patients annually across all departments

Private Anadolu Hospital provides neurosurgical services alongside specialized intensive care facilities including 15 ICU beds.

• Facility includes 4 operating rooms equipped for various surgical procedures
• Radiology laboratory available for diagnostic imaging needs
• Hospital maintains 63 patient beds for post-operative care and recovery

SYSTEM HOSPITAL performs brain tumor resections using microsurgery and radio frequency technology for precise removal. The neurosurgery department handles complex cases with ICU follow-up care.

• Facility treats 50,000 patients annually, including international cases
• Multilingual support available throughout treatment
• Specialized in pediatric and adult neurosurgical cases

Egemed Hospitals treats 100,000 patients each year at 12 polyclinics in İzmir. It focuses on bariatric surgery, obesity treatment, and plastic surgery. International patients get 24/7 support.

• International Patient Relations Department provides interpretation, coordination, and accompaniment during hospitalization and post-op.
• Also accepts patients for ophthalmology, urology, cardiology, and other specialties.

MosDent Dental Hospital treats 36,000+ patients each year. It has over 28 years of experience since 1992. The hospital specializes in orthodontics, endodontics, prosthetics, and oral surgery.

• 15 treatment rooms and a dedicated surgery and imaging center are on site.
• 20 doctors work across 10 dental departments.
• The clinic is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• General anesthesia is available for complex procedures.

Başkent University Istanbul Hospital is a private multi-specialty center founded by Dr. Mehmet Haberal, a pioneer in organ transplantation. It specializes in heart surgery, general surgery, transplantology, and comprehensive medical check-ups for all ages. The hospital has 90 departments and is part of a university healthcare group.

• Performed Turkey's first ever living-related kidney transplant in 1975 and the country's first deceased donor kidney transplant in 1979.
• Led the world's first adult segmental living-related liver transplant in 1990, plus the first combined liver-kidney transplant from a living donor in 1992.
• 772 kidney transplants on record, with a 94.4% success rate for living donor procedures.
• Dr. Haberal is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an elected member of the New York Academy of Sciences.
• Treats patients from CIS countries, the Balkans, and Asia.

Ass. Prof. Tayfun Türkaslan's Private Practice is an ISAPS-affiliated plastic surgery clinic in Istanbul. It specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. The clinic is led by a board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeon.

• ISAPS membership signals adherence to international standards in aesthetic plastic surgery.
• Focus on both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for face, breast, and body.
• Located in Istanbul, a major hub for medical tourism.