The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9, AFP)
- ultrasound of the abdomen
- gastroscopy
- biopsy with histological examination
- CT/MRI of the abdomen
(if indicated clinically, additional cost is 650/1200€) - barium passage
- nursing services
- nutrition recommendations
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Gastroenterology at the Medicana International Ankara Hospital 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 Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Sefa Güliter.
The diagnostic options of the department include:
- Ultrasonography of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, liver and gallbladder
- Endoscopic examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach and small intestine)
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for the examination of the bile ducts and pancreas
- Colonoscopy for the examination of the large intestine and rectal lumen
- Doppler ultrasound of the abdominal vessels
- Abdominal computed tomography scanning
- Capsule endoscopy
- Laboratory tests (extended range of immunological, biochemical, hormonal tests of blood, urine, stool, and other physiological media)
- Other diagnostic methods
The department specializes in the treatment of the following diseases:
- Gastritis
- Pancreatitis
- Cholecystitis
- Reflux disease
- Peptic and duodenal ulcers
- Colitis
- Nonspecific ulcerative colitis
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Gallstones
- Gastrointestinal cancers
- Barrett's esophagus
- Abdominal pain
- Heartburn
- Pathological changes in intestinal motility
- Liver diseases (hepatitis, cirrhosis)
- Other diseases and pathological conditions
Curriculum vitae
Education
- 1987 School of Medicine, Ankara University.
- 1987 - 1992 Residency, SSK Ankara Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine.
- 2002 Residency, School of Medicine, Gazi University, Department of Gastroenterology.
Professional Career
- 1992 - 1998 SB Etimesgut State Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine.
- 1998 - 2006 Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kırklareli University.
- 2006 - 2011 Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kırklareli University.
- 2011 - 2016 Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kırklareli University.
- 2016 - 2017 Physician, Minasera Aldan Hospital.
- Since 2017 Professor and Head of the Department of Gastroenterology, Medicana International Ankara Hospital.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Medicana Health Group
About hospital
The Medicana International Ankara Hospital is one of the leading medical centers, which belongs to the largest medical network Medicana in Turkey. The hospital incorporates all specialties of the modern medicine under one roof. It particularly focuses on bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, CyberKnife treatment, nuclear medicine, kidney transplantation, liver transplantation and IVF services.
With a large total indoor space (about 20,000 sq. km), 215 beds, modern architecture, high-end technology and modern quality management system, the hospital treats both Turkish citizens and many international patients. Every year, more and more patients from Europe, Russia, Northern Africa and Middle East come to Ankara to receive modern medical treatment, which meets the strictest quality standards.
A particular clinical focus is cancer treatment. The hospital has at its disposal state-of-the-art medical technologies, including, multislice CT, PET-CT, MRI ultrasound, LINAC linear accelerators capable of making IMRT, conventional and interventional radiology, nuclear medicine imaging methods and radiation oncology, which allow the physicians of the hospital to provide comprehensive diagnostics and treatment of all oncological diseases.
The hospital has brought together the best medical academic staff in the field of kidney, liver and bone marrow transplantation, etc. All employees of the hospital are constantly looking for new, clinically proven treatments in order to ensure that each patient will receive the best and most appropriate treatment in Ankara.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Medicana International Ankara Hospital live in comfortable modern rooms designed in bright colors. A standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a shower, a toilet, and a TV set. There is internet access in the patient rooms. The hospital also provides VIP patient rooms.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered a tasty, balanced three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. With appropriate indications, there may be provided a dietary or individual menu.
Further details
Standard rooms include: