Gastroscopy in Turkey — Page 4

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.

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.

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.

Kolan Hospital Group is a JCI-accredited network of 6 hospitals and 2 medical centers in Istanbul. It serves more than 1 million patients each year across cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and ophthalmology. Patients pay 40–50% less than in leading European hospitals.

• Cardiac diagnostic accuracy reaches up to 100% with echocardiography, Holter monitoring, and tilt table testing.
• Oncology department uses 3D radiotherapy with IMRT and physician-designed treatment planning systems.
• The hospital group has 40 operating rooms and 250 beds equipped for intensive care.
• Neurology department uses long-term video-EEG, PET-CT, and SPECT for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Free airport transfers and interpreters available for international patients.

Medicana Sivas Hospital treats over 110,000 patients each year in Sivas. It operates 35 departments with a staff of 86 specialists. The hospital is part of a trusted national healthcare network.

• Patients come from across the region for general surgery and internal medicine.
• On-site diagnostic imaging and laboratory services support fast diagnosis.
• Private patient rooms offer comfort and privacy during recovery.

Istanbul Okan University Hospital offers gastroscopy performed by Professor Dr. Kaan Gökçe. He has over 10 years of experience as a general surgeon and oncologist. A standalone gastroscopy typically costs around $2,400. The facility also provides a combined gastroscopy and colonoscopy for around $1,000. This hospital operates its own laboratory and research center for efficient diagnostic processing. The medical team includes over 100 doctors with international recognition. The facility is located near the international airport for easy access.

SALUSS Medical Group has locations in Istanbul and Antalya, Turkey. Since 2001, it has treated patients from 52 countries across five continents. The clinic offers over 20 treatments across 10 specialties, with hair transplants, aesthetic surgeries, and dental care as its core strengths.

• Over 600 patients choose SALUSS each year. Hair transplant success rate is 95%.
• Offers FUE, DHI, and robotic hair transplants plus PRP therapy for hair loss.
• Certified by the Turkish Medical Association and an official Straumann dental implant provider.
• Package prices include procedure, accommodation, airport transfers, and local sightseeing tours.
• Antalya location is 1.5 km from the beach and 20 km from the international airport.

Dr. HE Obesity Clinic is an ISO-accredited bariatric center in Istanbul, Turkey. Founded by Associate Professor Hasan Erdem, the clinic has performed over 5,000 weight loss procedures. Core specialties include bariatric surgery and non-surgical weight loss.

• All-inclusive treatment packages include accommodation at Hampton by Hilton.
• Clinic is located inside Private Kurtköy Ersoy Hospital, 5 minutes from Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
• International patient relations staff speak English, Arabic, German, Bulgarian, and Russian.
• Sleeve gastrectomy removes about 80% of the stomach through four laparoscopic incisions. Gastric bypass achieves 65–80% excess weight loss and improves comorbidities by over 70%.
• Non-surgical options include gastric balloon and stomach Botox injections.