Medicana International Istanbul

• Medicana International Istanbul Hospital is located in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city.
• It is part of the Medicana Health Group, one of Turkey's largest health sector investors.
• The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI).
• It meets the UNICEF and WHO criteria for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI).
• The hospital won the Best Private Hospital in Turkey award at the 2021 Global Health and Travel Awards.
• It received the Best Hospital for Neurology in Istanbul award at the 2020 European Healthcare Awards.
• It won the Best Hospital for Oncology in Turkey award at the 2019 Global Health and Travel Awards.
• It was awarded the Best Hospital for Orthopaedics in Istanbul at the 2018 European Healthcare Awards.
• It received the Best Hospital for Cardiology in Turkey award at the 2017 Global Health and Travel Awards.
• It serves tens of thousands of patients annually and has experience comparable to that of the best clinics in Europe.
• International Patient services;
  • The hospital excels in medical tourism, especially in cardiology, general surgery, neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, in vitro fertilisation, organ and tissue transplantation, ophthalmology, oral and dental health, plastic surgery, and cosmetology.
  • Full-time interpreters in English, Russian, Arabic, Kurdish, and Somali are available 24/7.
  • The hospital offers free interpreter services and airport pick-up and drop-off for international patients.

• The facility includes specialised departments and clinics.
• Physicians with academic titles and experienced doctors are prioritised.
• Departments and specialities include Oncology, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, Spinal Surgery, Orthopedics, Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgery, and Fertility.
• It is the only centre for advanced cancer treatment in Istanbul and nearby cities.
• The Organ Transplantation Center specialises in kidney transplantation and admits patients from Istanbul, nearby cities, and international locations. The team comprises nephrologists, gastroenterologists, infectious disease doctors, psychiatrists, nutrition and diet experts, and experienced healthcare personnel.
• The Cardiology Center uses advanced procedures such as MitralClip for mitral regurgitation, Mitral Contour System (Carillon), Mitral Balloon Valvuloplasty, EPS, Ablation, and non-surgical aortic valve replacement (TAVI). Specialists perform pacemaker implant coronary interventions like balloon angioplasty stent implantation and treat heart and valve diseases, arrhythmia, coronary artery diseases, heart failure, and hypertension.
• The In Vitro Fertilisation Centre delivers high-quality healthcare services with state-of-the-art medical infrastructure. Experienced doctors and specialists in reproductive medicine use the latest technology and treatment methods. The team includes gynaecologists, obstetricians, andrology specialists, embryologists, more than 35 doctors, experienced nurses, and specialised assistant staff, ensuring patient comfort and well-being.
• Bone marrow transplantation is provided to treat blood disorders such as leukaemia, thalassemia, and myeloma.
• The Liver Transplantation Unit treats severe hepatic disorders.

• The facility includes a technological infrastructure with general intensive care, cardiovascular surgery, and neonatal units.
• It has an advanced infrastructure meeting international standards.
• With 8 operating rooms, 26 observation and intensive care beds, 10 incubators, and an intensive care unit for newborns, the hospital provides healthcare in almost all areas of medicine.
• Intensive care services include 14 beds in the medical-surgical intensive care unit, 13 beds in the CVS intensive care unit, and 7 beds in the Coronary intensive care unit.
• The multifunctional Emergency Medicine department includes an operating theatre for urgent surgical interventions, 7 close monitoring beds, decontamination, resuscitation, acute intervention, radiological imaging, and observation rooms, along with a red zone, a yellow zone, CPR, and imaging rooms.
• The hospital has 186 standard rooms and 4 suites, all modern and comfortably furnished, ensuring that patients from Turkey and abroad feel well accommodated and cared for.
• The facility spans an indoor area of 30,000 m² and consists of two linked departments, including inpatient and outpatient floors.
• It was built to serve patients from Istanbul, the Thrace Region, and Europe with capacity and technical features.
• The Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Units, Cardiovascular Surgery Intensive Care Units, Coronary Intensive Care Units, and Neonatal Intensive Care Units are designed with the latest technology and hospital architecture, prioritising patient comfort.
• Medical technological equipment and services include:
  • Linac for high-energy radiation in cancer treatment.
  • PET-CT for advanced medical imaging, combining anatomical and functional information.
  • Whole-body MRI for comprehensive cancer screening.
  • 1.5 Tesla MR for detailed imaging of internal organs.
  • TrueBeam for precise radiotherapy treatment.
  • Excimer Laser for vision correction.
  • SPECT CT for combined functional and anatomical imaging.
  • Femto Cataract Laser for cataract surgery.
  • 3D Tomosynthesis-Featured Digital Mammography for breast cancer diagnosis.
  • 3D Imaging and Navigation System for Prostate Biopsy for early prostate cancer detection.
  • DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography) for detailed vessel imaging.
  • Ultrasonography for imaging using sound waves without radiation risk.
  • Prostate Fusion Laser for prostate disease treatment.
  • Computed Tomography (CT) for detailed internal body imaging.
  • Mammography for breast disease screening and diagnosis.
  • X-Ray for imaging bones and tissues.
  • 4D Breast Ultrasonography for additional breast cancer screening.
  • EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound) is used to image internal organs during endoscopy.
  • EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound) for ultrasonographic evaluation of the airway and lungs.
• The Advanced Oncology Unit includes multi-slice CT, PET-CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and LINAC with IMRT capability. It is available in a private hospital for the first time in Istanbul and offers comprehensive cancer treatment.
• CIP, VIP, standard patient rooms, and intensive care patient rooms are equipped with all necessary systems for medical procedures and treatments.
• Standard rooms are designed to meet the needs of patients and family members. They offer mini-fridges, televisions, internet access, personal safes, a two-seater sofa for companions, information brochures about fall risk, metal grab bars, and emergency pull cords in the bathrooms.
• Suites are designed to be as comfortable as home, with separate rooms for visitors, televisions in the patient's room, a separate bathroom for companions, a chair to rest, nurse call buttons, metal grab bars, and emergency pull cords. VIP tea/coffee sets are offered to patients and visitors.
• The hospital is equipped with a HEPA-filtered patient room environment to maintain high air quality and ensure patient safety.
• Clinical laboratories, including Biochemistry, Microbiology, PCR, Hematology, Immunology, and Serology, deliver 24/7 services with well-educated and experienced personnel.
• Intensive care units have waiting, information, and resting areas for family members, as well as a Mother-Baby Adaptation and Training Room.
• The paediatric outpatient and inpatient clinics feature unique architecture designed for children's playgrounds.
• Parking lots with a capacity for 50 vehicles and a free-of-charge valet parking service are available.

Airport (Istanbul Airport (IST)):

• Distance: 35 Km
• Duration: 40 mins by car

Metro (Şişli-Mecidiyeköy (Metro Line M2)):

• Distance: 1 Km
• Duration: 10-15 mins by walking

Railway Station (Sirkeci Train Station):

• Distance: 8 Km
• Duration: 15 mins by car