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






One of the fundamental goals 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.
According to 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."
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.
The clinic was accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI, USA) in 2002. Only 200 medical institutions accredited by the JCI in whole world.

Advantages of the American hospital Istanbul

Doctors, nurses, patient care, diagnostic, treatment and management practices are carried out according to North American standards for 97 years.
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.
Prices in American hospital in Istanbul are lower than in European countries with advanced healthcare.
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.
The clinic management expresses its social responsibility in participating in social projects aimed at improving the quality of life of seriously ill patients.
Features of the Clinic
Clinic departments
The Diagnostic Center and Endocrinology Departmentuses the latest technological and technical developments of Canadian and American scientists. All staff members take compulsorily training and are educated abroad particularly in North America.
The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department was formed in 1996 and has since been rightfully considered one of the most successful in Turkey. There are over 1500 treatment cycles. Today this department is transferred to the renovated premises with large operating and fully furnished chambers.
The Department of Cardiovascular Surgery undertakes operations of any complexity, including operations to replace cardiac valves and shunt for children under the age of one year.
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.
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.
Cancer treatment in 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.
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.
Plastic Surgery Department in American Hospital of Istanbul
In our clinic, which is also part of the Breast Surgery Council and the Tumor Surgery Council, we provide our 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.
The surgical department laser correction of vision in American Hospital of 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 tends 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.
COST OF DIAGNOSTICS AND TREATMENT IN THE 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:
Procedure | Cost |
Total Joint Replacement | from $20,900 |
Arthroscopy | from $6,000 |
Abdominoplasty | from $4,750 |
Colonoscopy | from 1,800 |
Radiotherapy for lymphoma | from $22,500 |
Check-up for men | from $2,500 |
Check-up for women | from $2,900 |
Total hysterectomy | from $11,500 |
Average clinic rating
Doctors
The clinic is located in the center of Istanbul, 23 kilometers from Ataturk International Airport. The hospital can be reached in 40 minutes by taxi.
Also you can get there by public buses: first on the route M1A getting to Enikapy, then, after crossing, on route M2 to Osmanbey. A 10-minute walk from there to the hospital. On average, the duration of the trip is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
If necessary, the clinic can provide a transfer (for one patient or for the whole family), including premium cars.
