The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood (lipase, amilase)
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- ultrasound of the abdomen
- gastroscopy with biopsy
- CT/MRI of the abdomen(if clinically indicated, additional cost is 650/1200€)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Abdominal ultrasound (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Gastroenterology at the Medicana International Istanbul Hospital offers the accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of all diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Fatma Laika Karabulut.
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 doctors are the high-level professionals and have deep expert knowledge, thanks to which they cope even with very rare and extremely complex pathologies. The therapy is prescribed solely on the results of a recent comprehensive examination. The doctors develop an individual treatment regimen, which takes into account all the specifics of the disease and the patient's health, as well as his/her age. The department's doctors are always trying to achieve the result with the help of conservative therapy methods, but if they are ineffective, they prescribe an optimal surgical treatment.
The department offers the following diagnostic examinations:
- Ultrasound examinations
- Endoscopic ultrasonography
- Colonoscopy
- Virtual colonoscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Capsule endoscopy
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for the examination of the bile ducts and pancreas
- Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the abdominal organs
- Rectoromanoscopy
- Liver fibroscaning
- Laboratory examinations (extended range of the immunological, biochemical, hormonal examinations of blood, urine, stool, and other physiological media)
- Other diagnostic methods
The department specializes in the treatment of the following pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract and liver:
- Gastritis
- Colitis
- Reflux esophagitis
- Pancreatitis
- Gastrointestinal polyps
- Intestinal obstruction
- Barrett's esophagus
- Gastric and duodenal ulcers
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn's disease
- Hernias
- Nonspecific ulcerative colitis
- Hemorrhoids
- Stomach pain
- Heartburn
- Oncological diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver
- Liver diseases (hepatitis, liver cirrhosis)
- Other diseases and pathological conditions
Curriculum vitae
Education and Professional Experience
- 1978 School of Medicine, Istanbul University.
- 1984 Postgraduate Education, Residency, Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Istanbul University.
- 1992 Fellowship Program, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, Istanbul University.
- 1992 - 2012 Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, Istanbul University.
- Since 2012, Chief Physician of the Department of Gastroenterology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital.
Memberships
- Turkish Society of Internal Medicine.
- Turkish Medical Association.
- Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Medicana Health Group
About hospital
The Medicana International Istanbul Hospital is a modern medical institution, which provides patients with an individual approach, excellent health service and attentive care. The hospital is part of the largest Turkish network of the Medicana hospitals. Due to its long successful clinical activities, this network has won the leading positions in the national and international medical arena. The hospital has the prestigious Joint Commission International certification.
The total area of the medical facility is about 30,000 square meters, it consists of two modern buildings. The hospital has excellent infrastructure, accurate diagnostic systems, unique computerized medical devices. To provide surgical treatment, it has 8 state-of-the-art operating rooms, as well as special equipment for minimally invasive and robotic interventions.
The main focuses of the hospital specialization include liver transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, in vitro fertilization, hair transplantation and treatment of oncological diseases. The hospital annually diagnoses and treats thousands of patients both from Turkey and European countries. It employs the outstanding medical specialists with academic thinking, who use in their work innovative technologies and the very latest drugs, as well as pay due attention to the human attitude and respect for the patient.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Medicana International Istanbul Hospital live in comfortable modern rooms designed in light brown colors. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, bedside table, wardrobe, shower, toilet and TV. The patient rooms have the Internet access. The hospital also provides the enhanced-comfort rooms.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day: buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, with appropriate clinical indications or if desired, a diet, individual menu may be provided.
Further details
Standard rooms include: