Lokman Hekim Ankara University Hospital was founded in 2008 and is part of the large Lokman Hekim medical network, along with eight other medical centres located in the Turkish cities of Istanbul, Ankara, and Van.
The hospital has become a symbol of quality and reliability in the field of healthcare. Lokman Hekim Ankara aims to provide high-quality and affordable modern medicine to patients regardless of where they are and who they are. It has a large international department that treats thousands of patients from all over the world every year.
In 2020, Lokman Hekim Ankara was awarded the title of ‘University Clinic’ thanks to its collaboration with Lokman Hekim University.
This 8-storey building, covering 17,500 m2, has 6 operating theatres and 216 beds, including coronary intensive care units and a neonatal medicine unit with incubators. It also has a 24-hour emergency service with air evacuation.
Lokman Hekim is considered one of the most modern hospital chains in Turkey. The clinic's main priorities are high-quality medical care and customer-oriented service. Patients who come here can be sure that they will have access to the most modern technologies in the treatment of a wide range of diseases. Lokman Hekim is a pioneer in the application of advanced technologies. It offers high-quality, fast, safe, and cost-effective medical care in modern, clean, and spacious facilities. The hospital's high standards are confirmed by international certificates such as ISO and SKS.
The Ministry of Health and UNICEF have awarded the clinic the ‘Child-Friendly Hospital’ certificate.
Lokman Hekim Ankara Clinics offer a wide range of treatments, but their strongest areas are:
In addition to the standard services of multidisciplinary clinics, Lokman Hekim provides emergency air evacuation of patients. Patients in need of urgent care are quickly transported by helicopter to highly qualified surgeons and specialists in narrow fields.
In 2017, Lokman Hekim Medical University was opened, where the country's leading specialists in the medical field are trained. This not only allows the hospital's leading doctors to share their experience with young specialists, teaching them modern techniques and values, but also makes it possible to conduct research in collaboration with foreign institutions and organisations.
The Lokman Hekim Ankara International Department is responsible for receiving, serving and providing comprehensive assistance to foreign patients who come to Turkey for medical treatment.
The standard package of services provided to medical tourists at Lokman Hekim Ankara clinics includes the following stages:
The Oncology Department at Lokman Hekim Ankara Clinics Turkey accepts adults and children for the treatment of malignant tumours at all stages of the disease. Thanks to advanced medical methods – minimally invasive surgery, gentle radiation therapy, combined chemotherapy, as well as targeted and immunotherapy – doctors can help patients even in cases where cancer cannot be cured at home.
The main areas of focus at Lokman Hekim Ankara Clinic include:
Whenever possible, operations for the treatment of malignant tumours at Lokman Hekim Ankara Hospital are performed using laparoscopic or endoscopic methods. The former consists of creating several small punctures for manipulation (as opposed to one large incision); the latter is done without any incisions at all. This treatment is preferred because it does not cause severe blood loss and is better tolerated by patients with a comparable outcome.
All patients who undergo cancer treatment at Lokman Hekim Ankara Clinic are subject to oncological supportive care. It is aimed at controlling and, if possible, eliminating side effects of aggressive treatment methods: pain, nausea, hair loss, digestive disorders, skin symptoms etc. The treatment plan is selected individually for each patient depending on the effects of the medication. Representatives of different medical specialities can be involved.
Among the unique treatment options at Lokman Hekim Ankara Cancer Centre is smart drug therapy. This is a set of technologies for the delivery of chemotherapy to the site of the malignant growth based on the use of nanocarriers such as liposomes, micelles, and dendrimer nanoparticles. They promote active or passive release of the drug precisely into the tumour environment, thereby reducing adverse effects on other vital organs. This significantly reduces or eliminates side effects compared to conventional intravenous chemotherapy.
For patients with prostate diseases, safe treatment methods are available at Lokman Hekim Ankara Clinic to preserve sexual and urinary functions. Among them, HOLEP and prostate TUR are the most commonly used. Laser enucleation (HOLEP) of prostate adenoma is used in the treatment of benign neoplasms. The success rate of the procedure exceeds 98% and full recovery takes less than a week. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TUR) is an endoscopic removal of the organ, which can be performed for both benign and malignant diseases. The success rate and safety of the operation is up to 90%.
Cryotherapy for cancerous tumours is also available at Lokman Hekim Ankara. Using ultra-cold argon gas or liquid nitrogen, doctors freeze the neoplasm to destroy malignant cells. This method can be used to treat skin, lung, prostate, liver and bone cancers, as well as retinoblastoma (retinal cancer).
| Prostatectomy |
| Comprehensive examination |
| Consultation with oncologist, urologist |
| Removal of all or part of the prostate gland |
| Rehabilitation after surgery |
| Radiotherapy |
| Oncological counselling |
| MRI |
| 360° accelerator with motion control |
| Reduced side effects |
Lokman Hekim Ankara Clinic offers a wide range of services for the treatment of cardiac diseases in patients of all ages. People in this category are cared for around the clock and have their health indicators constantly monitored. Specialists of the clinic are interested not only in treating physical defects of the cardiovascular system but also in maintaining a high quality of life for the patient. Great emphasis is placed on rehabilitation and supporting a healthy lifestyle to minimise the risk of re-hospitalisation.
Among the diagnoses with which patients are most often admitted to Lokman Hekim Ankara Clinic are:
The cardiac surgeons at Lokman Hekim Ankara Hospital have extensive experience in stenting and ballooning – surgical procedures performed to repair narrowed blood vessels. The hospital can also perform aortocoronary bypass surgery – creating a “bypass” of blood flow past blocked coronary vessels by transplanting donor grafts from other parts of the patient’s body – usually the arms or legs. Thanks to the extensive experience of leading cardiac surgeons and the use of modern techniques, the success rate of these operations is at a high level.
At Lokman Hekim, patients can also undergo minimally invasive TAVI heart valve replacement without stopping the organ or opening the chest. The surgery is performed through a catheter, making it safe to use on high-risk patients, such as the elderly or diabetics.
Other procedures performed here include:
| Aortocoronary bypass surgery |
| Specialist counselling |
| Comprehensive examination |
| Placement of a shunt on a working heart |
| Inpatient rehabilitation |
| TAVI heart valve replacement |
| Specialist counselling |
| Comprehensive examination |
| Minor invasive valve replacement surgery via femoral artery puncture |
| Rehabilitation |
To make neurosurgery as effective and safe as possible, the doctors at Lokman Hekim Ankara Clinic use modern intraoperative diagnostic techniques such as neuronavigation systems, fluorescence microscopy, etc. They provide the medical team with a clear understanding of where the brain structures are located during the surgery so that the doctor can navigate through the tissues and not accidentally damage important neurons.
In particular, the techniques are widely used during the removal of brain tumours: gliomas, meningiomas, adenomas, etc. Also, as with other types of surgery, it is often possible to perform the surgery endoscopically.
One of the popular areas that patients turn to Lokman Hekim Clinic for is the removal of spinal herniated discs. There are many different procedures available to treat this condition: laser surgery, microdiscectomy, lumbar laminectomy, and spondylodesis. Spinal surgeons are also highly experienced in performing artificial disc replacement. Based on each case, your doctor will be able to advise you on the most suitable treatment option.
The Centre for Neurology focuses on treating patients with neurodegenerative diseases, in particular Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Diagnostic examinations carried out using the latest generation of equipment make it possible to detect diseases at the very first stages of development. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, the attending physician will be able to select the drugs that will give the maximum therapeutic effect without unnecessary side effects to preserve the patient’s high quality of life. In addition, the patient’s relatives and loved ones will be able to consult with experienced neurologists and psychologists to help the family adapt more easily to life with such a difficult diagnosis, and learn caregiving and effective communication skills.
Some neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, OCD, and depression, can also be treated with deep brain stimulation (DBS). The procedure involves inserting a small pacemaker-like device into the chest under the collarbone; an electrode emanating from this device is conducted directly to the brain. Through it, a light impulse will be delivered at regular intervals in a mode programmed by the doctor, influencing the electrical activity of nerve cells and improving their functioning.
Among other procedures carried out within the walls of Lokman Hekim Ankara Clinic are:
| Brain tumour removal |
| Consultation with an oncologist/neurosurgeon |
| Comprehensive examination |
| Surgery to remove the tumour |
| Early rehabilitation |
| Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) |
| MRI of the brain |
| Consultation with a neurosurgeon |
| Stimulator insertion surgery |
| Recommendations for improving quality of life |
The Lokman Hakim Ankara Clinic performs endoprosthetics of joints: knee, hip, elbow, shoulder, etc. The operation can be performed endoscopically – utilizing small punctures through which surgical instruments are inserted. Thanks to this approach, there is less traumatisation of tissues. For the patient, this means a shorter rehabilitation period and less postoperative pain. In addition, when performing joint replacement at Lokman Hekim Ankara Clinic, only the highest quality prostheses made of durable hypoallergenic materials are used: DePuy, Zimmer, etc. They can serve patients for 15-20 years or more.
The Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology is also involved in the treatment of orthopaedics and traumatology:
At the Thoracic Medicine Department, experienced specialists treat the lungs and respiratory tract. It provides first-class care for both emergency cases and chronic diseases. Thanks to the multidisciplinary approach and the availability of modern treatments, thoracic diseases are treated at the highest level.
Among the problems with which patients are referred to Lokman Hekim Ankara Clinics are:
Thanks to its status as a “Baby-Friendly Hospital”, Lokman Hekim Ankara clinics are the choice of thousands of women in labour every year. Careful and caring management of pregnancy at all stages of complexity and risk is provided here. The comfort and safety of mum and baby are given much attention. Low birth weight premature babies are nursed at the intensive care incubators.
The clinic also provides treatment for female infertility.
Among the specialities of the centre are the treatment of:
The Gastroenterology Department at Lokman Hekim provides comprehensive treatment for diseases of the stomach, intestines, oesophagus, liver, pancreas and biliary tract. Patients are counselled by experienced specialists who help to find the most gentle and time-effective treatment for the symptoms that are bothering the patient. In particular, they offer first-class care for the following diagnoses:
| Bariatric surgery |
| Consultation with a nutritionist, psychologist, surgeon |
| Full diagnostics |
| Gastric reduction surgery |
| Rehabilitation and lifestyle recommendations |
Bariatric surgery is a surgical method to help patients with chronic obesity (BMI > 35) who need to lose weight due to medical reasons, but cannot achieve it through diet and exercise. In particular, bariatric surgery may be indicated for patients with diabetes mellitus. Strict patient selection criteria and modern surgical techniques prevent unwanted side effects.
Depending on the patient’s background data and their personal preferences, there is a choice of radical surgical methods – sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en Y gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, vertical gastrectomy; and reversible operations – adjustable gastric band (“ring” on the stomach), intragastric balloon.
Reducing the volume of the stomach leads to a faster onset of satiety during meals. This, in turn, leads to rapid normalisation of weight. Most patients can lose up to 50-70% of excess fat, and significantly improve their health, well-being and quality of life.
All surgeries are performed laparoscopically, which greatly facilitates the recovery period and has a milder effect on the patient’s health.
Reliable and painless dentistry is the hallmark of this medical centre. The clinic uses modern ultrasound and laser equipment, which allows for state-of-the-art treatment of teeth, preserving healthy tissues. In addition, such popular services as teeth whitening, installation of crowns and braces, dental implantation, restoration of teeth, veneers and lumineers are available here. Inclusive ‘turnkey’ packages are available for international patients. The clinic also offers:
Treatment of eye diseases in Lokman Hekim Ankara clinics is fast, high quality, safe and painless. Modern vision diagnostics devices allow an accurate diagnosis and treatment prescription within one day. Depending on the patient’s wishes, both conservative and radical methods of treatment can be applied: from lens fitting to laser/surgical treatment of visual defects. The equipment used by ophthalmologists meets the strictest international quality standards and guarantees stable results for years to come.
In particular, Lokman Hekim Ankara Ophthalmology Clinic offers the following services:
