Medicana International Ankara Hospital - Departments

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery offers the high-quality surgical treatment of various diseases and congenital heart pathologies. It provides the full range of surgical treatment, ranging from minimally invasive, laparoscopic interventions to traditional open surgery. The department specializes in aortic valve surgical replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting. The department belongs to the leading Centers for Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Prenatal Diagnostics.

The Department of Thoracic Surgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of lung, mediastinal and pleural diseases. It also performs surgical interventions to correct the chest wall deformities. The treatment is carried out in modern operating rooms with the use of sparing, minimally invasive surgical techniques that ensure a minimal risk of postoperative complications and a rapid recovery of the patient.

The Department of Gastroenterology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. There are a number of effective therapeutic methods in the arsenal of the department's doctors, which ensure optimal results even in the most complex clinical cases. In addition, accurate diagnosis is the key to successful clinical practice.

The Department of General Surgery, Kidney and Liver Transplantation offers the full range of general surgery and specializes in the surgical treatment of abdominal organs, such as stomach, duodenum, liver, gallbladder, small and large intestines, as well as in the treatment of abdominal and inguinal hernias, oncological diseases, laparoscopic gallbladder removal, thyroid removal and treatment of hemorrhoids. The department belongs to the international leaders in the field of kidney and liver transplantation.

The Department of Bariatric Surgery offers a wide range of minimally invasive surgical techniques for obesity treatment. The surgical treatment is complemented by an individually developed diet, exercises, and drug therapy. All surgical interventions are performed in the high-tech operating rooms equipped with the advanced monitoring systems.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The doctors of the department specialize in the treatment of diseases of the teeth and gums, as well as perform surgical interventions to correct defects in the maxillofacial area. The aesthetic dental services are also available in the department, for example, teeth whitening, installation of veneers, etc.

The Department of Ophthalmology offers the full range of services in the diagnostics and treatment of eye diseases and vision problems. Of particular interest is the treatment of cataracts, retinal, vitreous and corneal diseases. The state-of-art diagnostic equipment allows the doctors of the department to make the diagnostics as accurate as possible and to prescribe the appropriate effective treatment, taking into account individual indications and wishes of the patient.

The Department of Nuclear Medicine provides the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic measures based on the use of various radioisotopes. The department is equipped with such advanced medical devices as PET-CT Discovery IQ, gamma cameras and scintigraphy systems. All the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures comply with the strict international medical protocols.

The Department of Cardiology offers modern diagnostics and treatment of all cardiological diseases. The department specializes in coronary angiography, angioplasty, non-surgical treatment of heart defects, etc. In collaboration with the Department of Cardiac Surgery, it performs implantation of both temporary and permanent pacemakers. The department's medical team has at its arsenal the cutting-edge technologies, diagnostic and treatment methods.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The special areas of specialization include spinal surgery and endoprosthetics. The high-precision medical equipment, robotic surgical devices and navigation surgery systems combined with the unique competence of the department’s doctors provide excellent treatment results of pathologies of any severity.

The In Vitro Fertilization Center is a highly specialized medical facility for fertility treatment. It practices the in vitro fertilization, which is one of the best therapeutic options in this fields nowadays. With the constant high success rates in infertility treatment, the center has gained an excellent reputation at both national and international levels.

The Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery offers the widest range of modern plastic and aesthetic interventions. Thanks to the advanced technologies and 3D planning systems, the patients have the opportunity to see the predicted outcome of the surgical procedure before its performance. The primary task of the department’s surgeons is to ensure an optimal aesthetic result, as well as to preserve the functionality and consequently to improve the patient’s quality of life.

The Department of Oncology ranks among the leading cancer centers in Turkey. The department specializes in the treatment of lung, breast, stomach, pancreatic, colorectal, prostate cancer, etc. For the diagnostics and treatment, the department has at its disposal all methods of the modern evidence-based medicine. The department boasts the state-of-art medical technologies, including Gamma Knife, Cyberknife, LINAC linear accelerators, brachytherapy devices and other facilities.

The Department of Radiation Oncology and CyberKnife Treatment offers cutting-edge methods of radiation oncology for the treatment of all types of tumors. The department specializes in intensity-modulated radiation therapy, intraoperative radiation therapy, the most advanced radiation therapy (VERSA HD), CyberKnife treatment, brachytherapy and other treatments. The department has at its disposal the state-of-art equipment, including low- and high-energy linear accelerators LINAC, etc.

The Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at the Medicana International Ankara Hospital is a leading private medical center in Ankara offering services of bone marrow transplantation. In the nine-bed Department, various kinds of bone marrow transplantation are performed to treat a wide range of both oncohematological and other diseases. Since December 2012, the Department is licensed by the Ministry of Health in Turkey.