Medicana International Istanbul Hospital - Departments

The Department of Radiation Oncology and CyberKnife Treatment offers all types of modern radiation therapy and state-of-the-art CyberKnife method against cancer. The department's specialists have excellent skills in performing intensity-modulated radiation therapy, intraoperative radiation therapy, new generation radiation therapy (VERSA HD), as well as practice the CyberKnife therapy, brachytherapy and other innovative treatments. For these purposes, the department is equipped with the cutting-edge medical equipment, for example, low- and high-energy LINAC linear accelerators, brachytherapy systems, etc.

The Department of Gastroenterology offers the accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of all diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. The doctors have at their command the state-of-art endoscopic equipment, ultrasound systems, and an excellent technical base for minimally invasive and reconstructive interventions. The department annually diagnoses and treats thousands of patients from Turkey and other countries, therefore, it is proud of its excellent reputation and does its best to provide each patient with an individual approach, high-quality medical care and an optimal treatment outcome.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of all cardiovascular diseases, congenital and acquired heart defects. The department is equipped with unique equipment that allows for complex and comprehensive cardiac surgery procedures in adults and children. The main areas of specialization include coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve surgery, catheter procedures, coronary angioplasty and stenting to restore coronary artery patency, implantation of pacemakers. After surgical treatment, an individual rehabilitation program will be selected for the patient.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offers the full range of services for the treatment of diseases of the teeth and gums, maxillofacial defects. For these purposes, the doctors of the department have in their arsenal many innovative treatments. In addition, the department specializes in aesthetic dental procedures, for example, teeth whitening, veneer installation, etc. Priority activities also include the treatment of caries and root canals in children.

The Department of Ophthalmology offers the full range of services in this medical field and specializes in the treatment of all eye diseases. It performs modern highly efficient procedures and surgical manipulations that allow the patient to restore vision even in difficult clinical situations. These include LASIK vision correction or laser cataract removal followed by the implantation of an artificial lens, cornea laser coagulation and other treatment methods.

The Department of Cardiology offers the full range of accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The department's doctors have long experience and excellent qualifications in the treatment of atherosclerosis, cardiac arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, heart failure and angina pectoris. The state-of-art diagnostic equipment and the latest research allow the department's cardiologists to establish the accurate diagnoses and prescribe the appropriate treatment as soon as possible.

The Department of Nuclear Medicine offers the full range of radionuclide diagnostics and treatment methods. The main fields of their usage are oncology, cardiology and neurology. The department's specialists have at their disposal the cutting-edge PET-CT Discovery IQ devices, gamma cameras and scintigraphy systems, which provide the most detailed imaging of pathological changes, assessment of their localization, structure and spread.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology offers the full range of services in the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including degenerative pathologies, developmental anomalies of the joints and spine, sports injuries of any severity, etc. Of particular interest are knee and hip arthroplasty, reconstructive ligament surgery and spinal surgery. The key to successful clinical activities of the department are the very latest conservative and surgical treatment methods, advanced medical equipment and unique rehabilitation programs, adapted to the individual needs of the patient.

The Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery offers the full range of services for the elimination and correction of external defects of the human body. The unrivaled quality of plastic surgeries performed by the department's surgeons is ensured due to the use of modern materials and implants, which meet all the international quality and safety standards. Also, the advanced 3D modeling programs allow the department's doctors to predict the results of the intervention as accurately as possible and fully satisfy the patient's wishes.

The Department of General Surgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the bowel, liver and other abdominal organs, as well as thyroid gland. In addition, the department performs successful kidney transplantations. The surgeons of the department have at their command advanced medical equipment, therefore, most operations are performed using the very latest minimally invasive techniques. It should be separately noted that the department employs highly qualified specialists, who are well-known not only in Turkey, but also far beyond its borders.

The In Vitro Fertilization Center offers the comprehensive fertility treatment using modern and the most effective method, such as in vitro fertilization. The procedure involves the fertilization of the egg outside the female body. The doctors of the center are the true professionals in their field, which contributes to the high treatment success rates and the leading positions of the department at the national and international levels.

The Department of Oncology offers diagnostics and treatment of the full range of malignant diseases. The department specializes in the treatment of lung, breast, prostate, stomach and other abdominal cancers, etc. The department offers the full spectrum of treatments, ranging from conservative therapy with the chemotherapeutic drugs to the very latest methods of surgical treatment and radiotherapy. Both diagnostics and treatment are conducted in cooperation with other hospital’s departments, including radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, etc.