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American Hospital Istanbul
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American Hospital Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey

Clinic Review

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The American hospital in Istanbul is the first non-profit private medical institution within the framework of the Vehbi Koç Foundation. The Foundation invests in the hospital all the time to introduce new technologies and improve the professional level of all employees.

One of the fundamental goals of the hospital is to satisfy not only the patient’s needs for medical services, but also the general services. The institution operates exclusively according to American standards, but American hospital in Istanbul offers much lower prices.

The hospital is equipped with the latest technology for radiological research. Here, digital neuroangiography and magnetic resonance imaging are used. They treat hypersomnia and insomnia.

The American Hospital in Istanbul is located in the centre of the capital and covers an area of 11,000 square metres. The facility has 33 specialised departments and 16 private units. A total of 670 doctors work at the clinic. Another 1,000 medical specialists are on duty every day to ensure maximum safety and comfort for patients. The hospital treats over 150,000 patients annually.

The clinic was accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI, USA) in 2002. There are only 200 medical institutions in the world accredited by the JCI system.

Infrastructure of the American Clinic in Istanbul

Today in the hospital there are 262 chambers, each equipped with:

  • preventive devices;
  • computer systems;
  • comfortable beds;
  • furniture;
  • TV;
  • refrigerator.

Advantages of treatment at the American hospital Istanbul

  • The quality of patient care, diagnostic and treatment technologies, and management systems have been determined according to North American standards for 97 years.
  • The Diagnostic Center and the Endocrinology Department use the latest technological and technical developments of Canadian and American scientists. All employees undergo mandatory training and education abroad, especially in North America.
  • The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology was established in 1996 and since then is considered one of the most successful in Turkey. More than 1,500 treatment cycles in total. Today this department has been transferred to a renovated building with large, functioning and fully equipped wards.
  • Doctors of the Oncology department are highly qualified and world renown specialists in field of both medical and radiation oncology, particularly in treatment of prostate, uterine cancer, pharynx and lymphatic tumors.
  • The American hospital in Istanbul is the only clinic in Turkey and one of the few in the world, where laser treatment of decreased eyesight in people aged 40+ is conducted.
  • Doctors of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department work around the clock (3 doctors in the afternoon and 2 doctors at night) to conduct the necessary daily procedures. This working group was established in 1995 and despite all the re-structuring to the institution, it remained unchanged.
  • Heart Surgery Department accepts patients of all ages, including children. Operations are carried out to replace heart valves, cardio-oncological and coronary operations, the operations of the main cervical artery and aneurysm of the main cardiac artery.
  • Clinic creates opportunities for professional development and lifelong learning for human resources. Doctors once a year undergo internship abroad and exchange experience with colleagues from the USA and Europe.
  • Post-operative care corresponds to American standards. It was here that the first medical school was opened at the clinic in Turkey. To this day, the school develops and uses specialized nursing training courses for patient care. Another 1,000 representatives of support staff is daily on duty to ensure the maximum safety and comfort of patients.

American Hospital Istanbul Values

  • Patient safety is a priority.
  • Exceptionally effective and high-quality patient care.
  • Ethical standards are at the core of all medical practices.
  • A reliable and transparent healthcare system.

Dr Erhan Bulutku, Director General of the clinic: “Providing medical services in our hospitals, we combine the latest technology with our innovative approach. We know that people are our most valuable asset. For this reason, we constantly invest in increasing our skilled medical specialists."

doctor erhan bulutku

Services at the American Clinic in Istanbul

Here, they value the comfort of each patient and their own reputation. Therefore, the quality of service at the medical facility is of a high standard.

The hospital has 128 surveillance cameras, 24 elevators and 3 escalatorsfor maximum comfort and patient safety. Also on the territory of the hotel there is a small restaurant.

The hospital cooperates with hotels located near the clinic. Guests of the patient can offer them to settle down for a fee. In the list of services of the hotel there are also sightseeing tours in Istanbul with a pre-prepared program of attractions.

The American Medical Centre is a high-tech hospital whose main priorities are high-quality medical care and five-star service.

Features of the Clinic

Cancer treatment in American Hospital Istanbul

doctors of the oncology department at american hospital istanbul

American Hospital in Istanbul provides high-quality 1-4 stages cancer treatment for patients all over the world. Oncologists at clinic American Hospital have more than 10-15 years experience in successful treating all types of cancer.

Doctors create comprehensive treatment options by conducting detailed tumor councils and collaboration with all disciplines, instant evaluation and consultation. Hospital provides easy access to international medicines and cancer treatment protocols.

Individual treatment programs for every patient allow to achieve high results. Doctors are working with the most advanced methods of diagnosis (new MRI, PET-MRI, PET-CT, CT scanners), which allow them to make the right diagnosis quickly and start a treatment in time.

The treatments offered at the American Hospital Cancer Program are progressing simultaneously with world standards and improving day by day. In hospital, the latest technologies and methods such as minimally invasive surgery, interventional radiology, robotic surgery, laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery are applied.

These specialists facilitate the surgical operations with the removal of microscopic tumors that remain after surgery; reducing swelling; elimination pain and contraction of the nerves associated with the tumor.

The American Hospital Istanbul has focused its efforts on the full treatment of cancer patients. Oncologists increasing methods of treatment and patient safety from day to day.

Over the past 10 years, team of the clinic has earned the trust and respect of countless patients. The American hospital provides a comprehensive cancer program, an expert on cancer research in Turkey and doctors equipped with the most experienced nurses.

Doctors performing surgery at American Hospital in Istanbul

The best specialists in Turkey work here. The team of the Cancer Department at American Hospital in Istanbul also provides a treatment of rare cancers, such as:

Acrospiroma

  • ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma
  • Acromegaly
  • Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome

Bowen's disease

  • Carcinoma of the vocal tract
  • Carcinoma of unknown primary site, childhood
  • Carney complex

The Cardiology Department in American Hospital of Istanbul

It is one of the first made in a private medical institution in Turkey. In 1975, 24-hour working groups of specialists, nurses and laboratory assistants were formed. Diagnostic-oriented control is conducted here, using echocardiographic techniques, stress-echocardiographic, electrocardiogram, electrocardiophysical (under physical loads) techniques. Methods of nuclear cardiology and Holter technology (Electrocardiography outpatient basis) are also used.

The cardiovascular surgery department performs operations of any complexity, including heart valve replacement and bypass surgery for children under one year of age. Postoperative care complies with American standards. It was here that the first medical school attached to a clinic in Turkey was opened. To this day, the school develops specialised training courses for nurses.

Aortocoronary bypass surgery
Specialist consultation
Comprehensive examination
Shunt installation on a beating heart
Inpatient rehabilitation

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Laser correction of vision at American Hospital of Istanbul

Doctor performing eyesight diagnostics on a woman at American Hospital in Istanbul

The Department of Ophthalmology is considered one of the strongest in Turkey. Specialists can provide vision correction for patients of any age. The department of laser therapy for vision correction conducts operations with an "excimer" laser, which carried out more than 6 million successful treatments in the world (the laser of the latest generation of S4 ІR from the American company VІSX).

Its peculiarity is that the procedure is performed after taking into account the unique data of each patient and using the system of 3-linear infrared observation(for immobilization of the eye shell), so the probability of error is close to 0.

In the surgical department laser correction of vision, treatment of astigmatism, nearsightedness and farsightedness there is use of the most advanced and cutting-edge methods LASEK, PRK and "Individual LASIK". The department performs laser vision correction for patients after 40 years with a guarantee of a long-term result.

Plastic Surgery Department in American Hospital of Istanbul

The clinic, which is also part of the Breast Surgery Council and the Tumor Surgery Council, provides patients with the services of highly qualified specialists in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. The presence of adequate equipment for microsurgery provides competent intensive care support, ultrasonic liposuction (VASER) application, plasma tightening technology, piezo-nose surgery system and aesculap nose and face bones surgery system.

Cost of diagnostics and treatment at American Hospital in Istanbul

For many patients, the ratio of cost and quality plays a major role, because they stop the search at the American hospital in Istanbul. This clinic provides medical services at low prices with American quality. The following are indicative treatment prices:

ProcedureCost
Total Joint Replacementfrom $20,900
Arthroscopyfrom $6,000
Abdominoplastyfrom $4,750
Colonoscopyfrom $1,800
ProcedureCost
Radiotherapy for lymphomafrom $22,500
Check-up for menfrom $2,500
Check-up for womenfrom $2,900
Total hysterectomyfrom $11,500

Testimonials (4)

Average clinic rating
  • 5
    5
Adam
Age: 69

I started having major health issues some time ago. Doctors at home just shrugged and said this is due to my age. So when I realized it would be useless to seek treatment at home, I decided to go abroad. Out of all the options I chose Tu... Read more

  • 5
    5
Nurgül Bekar
Age: 50

This is the only hospital I can entrust my health with. I had several serious operations there. Not going into details, but. Many thanks to the doctors working at the American hospital.

  • 5
    5
Esra S.
Age: 72

I want to thank the rehabilitation center, especially Dr. Ender Berker. She is the best in her field in Turkey. Very experienced and professional, but also motherly and caring. She has shown me many exercises that relieved my pain. I am ... Read more

  • 5
    5
Khaled

My wife was suspected with a breast cancer diagnosis in Libya as the mammologist felt some lump formations in her breast and did some initial investigations. We decided to travel to American Hospital in Istanbul to do necessary investiga... Read more

Certificates

Cardiology accreditation from the “European Association of Echocardiography”
Cardiology accreditation from the “European Association of Echocardiography”
Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery from the Surgical Review
Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery from the Surgical Review
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
ISO 27001 Information Security Management System
ISO 27001 Information Security Management System
ISO 9001 Quality Management System
ISO 9001 Quality Management System
Joint Commission International
Joint Commission International

Doctors

The doctor graduated from the medical faculty of Istanbul University in 1991, completed a two-year course of general surgery at the hospital as a specialist in otorhinolaryngology. For the next seven years, he worked at the Vakif Gureb Hospital. During his career, Sureya performed more than 10,000 functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty surgeries. He also attended and participated in medical courses and international conferences.
In 2012, he founded the School of Rhinoplasty to share his experience and philosophy with other surgeons. In addition, the doctor wrote a book that collected all his many achievements, as well as photographs of his patients before/after operations.
Doctor’s specialization : rhinoplasty.
Доктор Сюрейя Шенелдир
Süreyya Seneldir
Experience: more than 30 years
Plastic Surgery
Professor Şule Korkmaz is one of Turkey’s leading specialists in cardiology and interventional cardiology at the American Hospital in Istanbul.
Although she works across all areas of cardiology, she specialises specifically in interventional cardiology. She has performed thousands of coronary angiographies, cardiac catheterisations, coronary angioplasties, stenting procedures, pacemaker implantations and coil embolisations.
Doctor’s areas of expertise: coronary angiography; cardiac catheterisation; stenting; angioplasty.
Проф. Шуле Коркмаз
Şule Korkmaz
Experience: Over 25 years
Cardiology
Professor Ihsan is working as a neurosurgeon and professor at the University of Koch. His second position is as associate professor of basic research at the Medical School of Loma Linda University, California, USA.
His clinical interest is focused on neurovascular surgery and neurooncology. Dr. Solaroglu's research focuses on hematopoietic growth factors in neuroprotection after an experimental stroke, spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury.
His research has been published in high-level scientific journals including Stroke, Neuroscience and the Journal of Neuroscience Research. He is the author and co-author of more than 70 works and 50 presentations.
Dr. Solaroglu was repeatedly awarded (including the Raji Prize for Young Neurosurgeons of 2007, the AACNS Young Neurosurgeon Award 2007) by different societies. Currently, Dr. Solaroglu is the President of IBNC and the Scientific Chairman of the World Congress of WFNS in 2017.
    Membership in professional organizations:
  • Society of University Neurosurgeons (SUN);
  • European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS);
  • International Brain Research Organization (IBRO);
  • Federation of European Neurosciences (FENS);
  • Neurosciences Society of Turkey (NST);
  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society (TNS);
  • Turkish Spine Society (TOD);
  • Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons (ACNS).

Specialty of the doctor: neurovascular surgery, neurooncology.
Prof. İhsan Solaroğlu
İhsan Solaroğlu
Experience: 13 years
Neurosurgery
Working in Department of Neurology. Since 2002 she worked in the International Hospital as a doctor-intern. In 2011, she completed her residency program at the Goztepe Training and Research Hospital. In 2010, she attended an exchange program at the Barcelona Hospital in São Paulo, receiving a grant from the European Federation of Neurological Society (EFNS). Since October 2014, she works at the University Hospital of Koc.
    Membership in professional organizations:
  • Turkish Medical Association;
  • Medical Chamber of Istanbul;
  • Turkish Society of Neurology;
  • Society of Clinical Neurophysiology;
  • Turkish Society of Sleep Medicine.

Specialty of the doctor: neurology, neurophysiology.
Prof. Özgür Öztop Çakmak
Özgür Öztop Çakmak
Experience: 15 years
Oncology
Leading specialist in Cardiovascular surgery department at American Hospital Istanbul.He performed his first operation on arrhythmia in Turkey. 1995 became an associate professor (specialized in pediatric cardiovascular surgery and venous surgery), and in 2002 – received the Title of Professor. He founded and supervised the department of pediatric cardiovascular surgery in a German hospital.
Conducted trainings in various European centers on modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods of venous diseases. In the US he worked at the Morrison Vein Center and at New York University. In 2008 he concentrated his professional activity on vein surgery.
Thanks to his contribution, the American Hospital in Istanbul has become one of the most successful centers in Turkey in venous surgery. Currently he works in two centers.
    Membership in professional organizations:
  • European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (FEACTS);
  • International College of Angiology (FICA)
  • Association of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (Turkey);
  • Organ Transplant Association (Turkey);
  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons (FSTS).

Specialty of the doctor: cardiovascular surgery,vein surgery
Профессор Семи Барлас
Semih Barlas
Experience: 24 years
Surgery
Senior doctor in Department of Radiation Oncology.From 2001 to 2003 he worked at the Texas University MD Anderson and in the oncological dispensary as a clinical specialist.
First he completed a three-dimensional program of conformational radiation therapy, and then in the second year he graduated from the clinical Program with intensive modulation and stereotactic radiation therapy.
In 2003 he received an award at the "First Annual Scientific Prize in the Field of Radiation Oncology named after M.D. Anderson ". In 2004, at the University of Hacettepe, he received the title of Associate Professor and then Professor in 2006.
Since January 2009, Professor Selek has been a teacher at the University of Texas. After he began working in the department of radiation oncology and received the title of senior vice president of radiation oncology at the American Hospital in Istanbul.
    Membership in professional organizations:
  • The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO);
  • European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC);
  • Turkish Radiation Oncology Association;
  • Turkish Lung Cancer Association.

Specialty of the doctor: Radiation oncology
Профессор Угур Селек
Uğur Selek
Experience: 16 years
Oncology

Location of the Clinic

Güzelbahçe Sok, No:20, 34365 Nişantaşı İstanbul
Клиника расположена в центре Стамбула, в 23 км от международного аэропорта Ататюрк . До больницы можно добраться за 40 минут на такси. Также можно добраться общественными автобусами : сначала по маршруту M1A до Еникапы, затем, после перехода, по маршруту M2 до Османбея. В 10 минутах ходьбы от больницы. В среднем продолжительность поездки составляет 1 час 20 минут. При необходимости клиника может предоставить трансфер (для одного пациента или для всей семьи), включая автомобили премиум-класса. 
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