Turkey

Istanbul is bounded on the north and the south by two seas, the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, respectively.  The western half of the city lies in Europe while the eastern half is situated in Asia; in between the two halves flows the Bosphorus Strait.  Istanbul, representing the Asian city nearest Europe and the European city closest to Asia, is a leading port whose importance is stressed by the age-old trade routes passing through the Bosphorus. Istanbul is a vibrant, cosmopolitan and modern city that also happens to have an impressive historical pedigree, making it attractive to people of all ages with varying interests. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and the third largest city in the world. The Turkish people are extremely friendly people and personal experience has found time and time again that nothing is ever too much touble for them.

The Surgeons

Turkey are not as yet members of the EU, however many of the surgeons have undertaken training either in Turky, the USA or UK, some have undergone training through a combination of both. The hospital we work with in Istanbul has an affiliation with Harvard Medical International/Harvard Medical school, USA, training is continuous for surgeons and nurses within the hospital group we work with and the healthcare provided is to an incredibly high standard.

Training to be a consultant in Turkey is far more rigorous than that in the UK, once a cosmetic surgeon has completed graduation from medical school they have to take compulsory exams to then become a cosmetic surgeon, following this ,after the exam if they qualify to gain entrance onto the specialism program they MUST train for a further six and a half years before being given the title of Certified Plastic Surgeon, MD. All Turkish surgeons have to be members of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, this is compulsory. The organisation stringently regulates surgeons standards and has regular meeting and training sessions for the surgeons to ensure surgeons are regularly updated with safe practices, procedures and that high standards are maintained & developed. Hospitals must meet The Republic of Turkey Ministry of health regulates the clinics and hospitals throughout Turkey, hospitals MUST meet these standards to be allowed to practice. The Turkey Medical Association is the equivalent to the Uk’s GMC (General Medical Council)

Surgeons CV'S

The Hospital

We work with Turkey’s leading healthcare institution, the hospital & healthcare group provides extensive healthcare sevices with state-of-art medical technology since 1991. The group operates with nearly 6000 employees of which over 1000 are physicians, in 20 different locations through a network of 6 general hospitals, 5 outpatient clinics, 1 opthalmology center, medical centers and laboratories.

It is an internationally accredited healthcare group located in central regions of Turkey, mostly in the beautiful city of Istanbul. The hospital, with its current investments and expanding its healthcare chain continuously, has reached a total of 36 operating rooms and a 717-bed capacity being run on 105.000 sqm. Growing rapidly, 7 new hospitals will be added to the Group in the very near future.

The hospital is affiliated with ‘Harvard Medical International’ since 2003, which is a world famous institution in terms of medical education and services that enables sharing of knowledge expertise and technology as well as enhancing the education and training of professional staff. Through this cooperation's knowledge and technological sharing, patients can receive the same treatment protocols and technologies in Turkey without travelling outside the country.

Harvard Medical Institution was established in 1994, with the aim of welcoming the international partnership requests received by Harvard Medical School and Harvard University. Harvard Medical International is utilizing the accumulated knowledge of the 8,000 faculty members, 17 education hospitals and institutions of Harvard Medical School. Harvard Medical International leads innovations and changes in knowledge, actively and has a wide range of healthcare resources in the global environment.

The hospital is the first health institution in Turkey to receive accreditation by Joint Commission International (JCI) as a group represented as a model for quality in healthcare. From its hospitals to polyclinics, all institutions of the Hospitals Healthcare Group have been qualified to receive JCI accreditation which symbolizes quality in healthcare. 

The Hotels

The International Patient Center at the hospital provides alternatives to patients from 5-starhotels up to fully furnished apartments in both Asian and European parts of Turkey close to our hospitals, to enable their comfort at all times. The Marmara Hotels (in both Turkey and US) are located in the central areas of the city. It carries you above the bustle in the city, with a stunning view of both classic and contemporary Istanbul. It is where you need to be to get the most out of Istanbul- for business or pleasure. When you stay at the Marmara Hotels, you are in touch with the life and soul of the city. Whether in town for an overnight or for a longer stay, the 21 beautifully decorated three-bedroom apartments on the city's Asian side close to the hospitals provides a homelike environment for patients. Sweeping views of the Sea of Marmara and the nearby Princess Islands provide an ideal backdrop to breakfast or evening drinks from the wide balconies of each apartment.

Here are some of the facilities:

• Three-bedroom apartments with a living room,
• 2 bathrooms and an ironing room
• Concierge Services
• Daily House Keeping Services
• Secretarial Services
• Dry cleaning, laundry and shopping services
• Complimentary on-site Parking
• Café Whispers