Pediatrics in Turkey — Page 4

Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital serves pediatric patients with comprehensive care across multiple specialties.

• Facility spans 17,500 square meters with dedicated pediatric services
• Equipped with six operating theaters and 134 inpatient beds
• Specializes in neurosurgery and orthopedics for pediatric cases

Memorial Ankara Hospital is a JCI-accredited private hospital and part of Turkey's largest private hospital network. It specializes in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, medical oncology, and orthopedics.

• Over 1,000 cardiac interventions yearly, with a 99% success rate for coronary artery bypass surgery.
• Heart valve replacements performed through a thin catheter without chest incisions — recovery in 1-2 days.
• Radiotherapy uses TrueBeam STx and Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators for millimeter-precision tumor targeting.
• Bone marrow transplant unit with 12 wards for blood cancers, lymphomas, and autoimmune diseases.
• Free airport transfer and language assistance for international patients.

VM Medical Park Florya Hospital is a JCI-accredited university hospital affiliated with Istanbul Aydın University. It excels in neurosurgery, plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, and oncology. The hospital also holds ISO certification and Center of Excellence designations in robotic, colorectal, and bariatric surgery.

• A designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.
• 150 physicians on staff across 42 departments, with 13 operating theaters.
• Treats patients from Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, and CIS countries.
• Accepts international patients and those covered by state social security (SGK).

Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital serves children across multiple specialties with JCI accreditation. The facility has a dedicated pediatric department within its 242-bed university hospital.

• Handles general pediatric care and specialized treatments
• Offers vaccinations including Gardasil 9 for adolescent patients
• Multilingual support available for international families

Smile Hair Clinic is a TEMOS-accredited hair transplant clinic in Istanbul with over 10,000 patients treated. It uses the Micro FUE method for transplants of up to 4,000 grafts in a single session. The clinic is recognized by the BBC Healthcare Tourism Documentary Series.

• Performs over 2,000 hair transplant operations each year.
• Uses the Sapphire Transplantation technique for precise graft placement.
• Plans each hairline with True Planning and True Hair Line Design for natural results.
• Offers Smile Gentle Care program with translators, hotel, airport transfers, and visa help.
• Provides 18 months of post-operation monitoring by a patient care specialist.

DERDA SAGLIK HIZMETLERI is a JCI-accredited eye clinic in Istanbul led by Associate Professor Dr. M. Derda Ozer. It treats nearly 20,000 patients each year, including many from Europe and the Commonwealth. The main focus is cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and retina care.

• Holds TEMOS and EFQM accreditations plus a LEED Platinum eco-building certificate.
• Offers bladeless cataract surgery and SMILE, LASIK, and PRK laser vision correction.
• Employs OCT, corneal tomography, wavefront technology, and digital slit lamps for diagnosis.
• Uses femtosecond lasers and phacoemulsification for minimally invasive cataract removal.
• Provides intravitreal injections and laser therapy for retinal conditions.

Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir offers pediatric care as part of its multidisciplinary approach. The facility combines general pediatric services with specialty care when needed.

• Part of the Liv Hospital Group network
• Provides coordinated care between pediatrics and other specialties
• Focuses on comprehensive child health services

Atlas University Hospital provides pediatric care as part of its multi-specialty services, treating children from 160 countries annually.

• Hospital handles 565,000 patients yearly, including pediatric cases
• Comprehensive support services including airport reception and interpreter assistance
• 25 years of experience in treating international patients

Optimed International Hospital is an AACI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey. It treats over 200,000 patients each year. Its strongest specialties include neurosurgery, oncology, and nuclear medicine.

• One-day diagnostic service with high-tesla MRI and multi-slice CT.
• Neuronavigation systems used in complex neurological and spinal procedures.
• 24/7 intensive care unit for critical patients.
• International patient department offers multilingual support and VIP airport transfers.
• Private Smart Suites for patient accommodation.

Professor Gemalmaz – 3D Patient-Specific Orthopedics is a private center in Istanbul. It is led by Professor H. Can Gemalmaz, a specialist in personalized orthopedic surgery. Core specialties include deformity correction, joint replacement, arthroscopy, and sports injuries.

• The only clinic in Turkey using CAD-assisted patient-specific surgical planning and 3D-printed guides.
• Robotic-assisted arthroplasty is available for precise implant placement.
• Comprehensive rehabilitation programs with continuous follow-up support.
• Accredited by the Turkish Medical Association and specialty associations in shoulder, elbow, and hip arthroplasty.
• Treats around 30 international patients annually, mainly from Europe, the Balkans, and Arab League countries.