Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital Istanbul - Departments

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology, Hand, Foot Surgery and Spinal Surgery offers the full range of high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services in the areas of its specialization. The department's medical team has tremendous experience in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases of varying severity. The doctors regularly undergo advanced training courses and internships abroad in order to gain knowledge and skills in the application of innovative treatments, which is a huge advantage for patients. The specialists approach each orthopedic problem comprehensively, competently combining medical treatment, physiotherapy and, if necessary, surgical intervention. The treatment regimen is developed for each patient individually, taking into account current clinical protocols and recommendations of professional societies in Turkey, Europe and the United States.

The Department of Nuclear Medicine offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment using radionuclide drugs. The department mostly diagnoses and treats patients with cancers, diseases of the cardiovascular system, skeletal system, thyroid gland, kidneys, etc. The most popular procedures in clinical practice include scintigraphy, SPECT and PET. During the examinations, a radiopharmaceutical is injected intravenously to patients, after which the doctors use a gamma camera or PET system to make a scan. Unlike radiography, the radiation source is a radionuclide pharmaceutical drug, but not the device itself. The department has an excellent medical and technical base, as well as a brilliant professional personnel.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system according to the highest international standards. The department's doctors specialize in the surgical treatment of pathologies of the brain and spinal cord, as well as diseases of the peripheral nerves. The department's medical team provides its services to patients of all age categories – from young children to the elderly. The department has high-tech operating rooms, where endoscopic and microsurgical interventions are successfully performed, ensuring the fastest recovery and excellent treatment results. For maximum safety of surgical treatment, the doctors widely use in their clinical practice cutting-edge neuromonitoring and neuronavigation systems, intraoperative CT O-Arm, intraoperative ultrasonography and other technologies.

The Department of Neurology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in the field of its competence. The medical facility specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the brain and peripheral nerves, headaches, epilepsy, sleep disorders, muscle diseases, multiple sclerosis. The department has the most advanced medical equipment for various examinations and therapeutic manipulations. The team of specialists consists of highly qualified neurologists who regularly undergo advanced training courses in order to keep up with the times and master the most advanced techniques in this medical field.

The Department of Nephrology offers the full range of services for the diagnostics and treatment of kidney diseases. The experienced team of specialists provides both medical and surgical treatment, as well as diagnostics of the genitourinary system in men and women. The key focus of the department is on the treatment of kidney failure and dialysis. All manipulations are performed by highly qualified experts. The department's doctors regularly attend advanced training courses. The specialists devote much time to individual consultations of patients, and also strive to ensure maximum comfort during the diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic procedures.

The Department of Oncology and Radiation Oncology offers the full range of medical services for prevention, diagnostics, treatment and follow-up monitoring of cancer patients. The doctors of the clinical practice mostly use such treatment methods as surgical resection (if possible, laparoscopic and robot-assisted), various chemotherapy and radiation therapy regimens. The specialists also successfully apply hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, antibody therapy, targeted therapy and other innovative techniques. The advanced medical and technical base of the department allows the doctors to detect malignant processes in the human body at any stage, as well as effectively treat cancer, achieving a complete cure or long-term remission.

The Department of Infectology offers the full range of preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with infectious diseases of various etiologies. The specialization of the medical facility includes the treatment of acute intestinal infections, viral and bacterial infections, mycose and fever of unknown origin. The department's infectologists also admit patients with HIV and AIDS. The diagnostic tests are carried out in the department's inhouse Microbiology Laboratory. The main treatment method for infectious diseases is pharmacotherapy with antibiotics, antiviral and antifungal drugs. Vaccination is carried out as a preventive measure, including in tourists planning trips to exotic countries.

The Department of General and Bariatric Surgery, Adult and Pediatric Kidney and Liver Transplantation offers the full range of surgical treatment in the areas of its specialization at the highest level of modern medicine. The surgical interventions are performed in progressive operating rooms equipped with the cutting-edge medical technologies, which guarantee the patient the most sparing treatment in compliance with all hygiene and safety standards. The department's specialists are distinguished by rich clinical experience and exceptional qualifications. The department's surgeons undergo training in the best medical facilities of Europe and the USA. The department performs operations of any degree of complexity – from interventions for hernias and morbid obesity to particularly complex interventions on the gastrointestinal organs and endocrine glands to treat benign and malignant neoplasms, as well as perform kidney and liver transplantations.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology offers the full range of high-precision diagnostics and effective treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. The department's specialists admit patients of all age groups, including children. Endoscopic procedures are widely used in clinical practice for detection of the slightest pathological changes in the gastrointestinal tract, as well as for their treatment. An individual therapy regimen is developed for each patient, taking into account all specificities of the disease and state of health, as well as age. The tremendous experience of the department's doctors allows them to successfully cure even the most complex and rare gastroenterological pathologies. The department's medical services meet the highest standards of modern medicine.

The Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolic Disorders offers the full range of services in its areas of ​​specialization. Of particular interest to the department's specialists are endocrine tumors, as well as diabetes mellitus, obesity and metabolic disorders. In the case of obesity and concomitant diseases, the doctors develop an individual nutrition program aimed at normalizing body weight, as well as reducing cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Prior to treatment, the doctors carefully study the patient's medical history and determine the cause of the disease. Thanks to modern equipment and long experience of the specialists, the department uses innovative treatment methods, which allow achieving excellent results even in the most complex clinical cases.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery offers comprehensive diagnostics and treatment of the full range of diseases of the ear, nose, throat, as well as head and neck neoplasms. Particular attention is paid to the treatment of young patients with ENT diseases. The department provides both conservative and surgical treatment. Should surgical treatment be required, the doctors use sparing microscopic and endoscopic surgical techniques, if possible. Such an approach significantly reduces the patient's postoperative recovery period. The department's specialists work on advanced medical equipment, which in combination with their professionalism and vast experience, guarantees excellent results even in particularly complex clinical cases.

The Department of Dermatology and Venereology offers the full range of medical services for patients with diseases of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes. The department's doctors also provide qualified medical care to patients with sexually transmitted diseases. The clinical practice successfully uses effective drug treatment regimens, photodynamic therapy, laser therapy, minimally invasive interventions and other modern treatments, which guarantee excellent results, including aesthetic ones. Each patient receives an individual treatment plan, which is developed with due consideration of his particular needs and wishes.

The Department of Pulmonology and Somnology offers the full range of highly accurate diagnostics and effective conservative treatment of diseases of the lungs and other respiratory organs. The department has all resources for provision of top-class medical care – highly qualified doctors with extensive clinical experience, cutting-edge diagnostic equipment for detection of pathological changes in the structure of the respiratory system, as well as effective advanced drugs and other conservative treatment methods. The department's specialists successfully treat pathologies of varying severity, ranging from simple bronchitis to complex types of pneumonia, bronchial asthma and lung cancer.

The Department of Thoracic Surgery offers all the options of modern medicine for the surgical treatment of thoracic diseases, except heart. The department pays special attention to the diagnostics and treatment of lung cancer and other malignancies of the respiratory system. Prior to the appointment of the operation, the patient undergoes comprehensive diagnostics, including laboratory tests, mediastinoscopy, bronchoscopy, CT, MRI, etc. With the available diagnostic results, the attending physician selects the optimal surgical technique. The preference is always given to sparing interventions, which do not require thoracotomy.

The Department of Cardiac Surgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of cardiovascular diseases at the most advanced technical level. It performs all cardiac surgeries, except for heart transplants. The department performs more than 1,000 surgical interventions annually, 78% of which are coronary artery bypass grafting, while the remaining 22% serve to correct heart valve defects and congenital heart abnormalities in adults. The department has state-of-the-art operating rooms, which contributes to the successful treatment of patients with cardiac pathologies. The department's doctors cooperate closely with specialists from leading medical facilities in Europe and the United States, thanks to which they are the first to apply effective innovative surgical techniques in clinical practice at the national level.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Diagnostic, Interventional Cardiology offers all the possibilities of modern medicine for the diagnostics and treatment of cardiac pathologies of varying severity. The department specializes in the treatment of patients of all age groups – from infants to the elderly. In addition, the department includes the specialized center for the treatment of defects of the fetal cardiovascular system in the womb. To provide medical care to patients with acute coronary syndrome, the department has a Chest Pain Unit, which operates around the clock. The department's medical team cooperates closely with cardiac surgeons, thanks to which the patients benefit from comprehensive treatment of all cardiovascular diseases.

The Department of Mammology offers the full service range for the prevention, diagnostics and treatment of breast diseases in women. The department's medical team admits patients with benign and malignant breast pathologies. The focus of the specialists is on the therapy of breast cancer – one of the most common types of oncology in the world. In most cases, surgical resection of the tumor is the basis for the treatment of breast malignant neoplasms. The department's doctors give preference to innovative, sparing surgical methods, which allow them to cure oncology and at the same time preserve the breast. Since cancer is the severe diagnosis and strongly affects the psycho-emotional state of patients, the department also provides competent psychological assistance.

The Department of Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Urogynecology and Obstetrics offers the full range of medical services in the field of its specialization at the highest level of modern medicine. The specialists in general gynecology diagnose and treat benign diseases of the female reproductive system (for example, uterine fibroids, endometriosis), ovarian menstrual cycle irregularities, clinical manifestations of menopause, hormonal disorders of gynecological genesis, etc. The department's specialists pay special attention to gynecologic oncology, which includes the treatment of malignant diseases of the female reproductive system. The department also provides high-quality obstetric services – comprehensive management of pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal care of the mother and child.

The Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation offers high-precision diagnostics and effective treatment of the full range of blood diseases and cancers in children of all age groups. The department also successfully performs bone marrow transplantation, which is one of the most effective treatment methods for hematopoietic cancer. To provide comprehensive medical care for young patients with cancer, the department's specialists cooperate closely with doctors of other specialties, including pediatric surgeons, orthopedists, neurosurgeons, ophthalmologists, otolaryngologists, etc. The progressive medical and technical base, as well as high professionalism of the department's doctors, make it possible to accurately diagnose pathological processes in the child's body, and achieve a complete cancer cure or long-term remission, even in complex clinical cases.

The Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation offers the full service range in the field of its specialization. It provides effective treatment for diseases of the bone marrow, lymphatic system, blood and immune systems. The department is particularly competent in the treatment of lymphomas, multiple myeloma, acute and chronic leukemia, as well as in the field of bone marrow transplantation. To achieve a complete cure for patients with hematological diseases or to ensure the stable remission, the department's doctors develop optimal treatment regimens, including drug therapy with the most advanced drugs, antibody therapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and bone marrow transplantation. Medical care is provided by experienced doctors and nurses, for whom the health of their patients is the most valuable thing.

The Department of Pediatric Urology offers comprehensive diagnostics and high-quality treatment of congenital and acquired genitourinary diseases, including malformations, in boys. The department admits young patients of all age groups – from infants to young children and adolescents. The department carries out both conservative therapy using innovative drugs and surgical treatment using endoscopic, laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques. The highly qualified team of specially trained urologists, who regularly demonstrate excellent treatment results, takes care of the health of young patients.

The Department of Urology and Andrology offers the full range of medical services for the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the male reproductive system, pathologies of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra in men and women. The field of ​​competence of the department's doctors also includes medical care for men suffering from andrological disorders, including infertility, erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory disorders, etc. The department's medical team provides each patient with an individual approach to his clinical case. The medical facility has an excellent medical and technical base, which allows the doctors to carry out high-precision diagnostics and effective treatment of even the most complex urological pathologies.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology provides the full range of high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with eye diseases. The medical facility has the necessary medical and technical resources, as well as competent staff to serve patients of all age groups. The patients with common, rare and especially complex eye pathologies can receive medical care here. The department has state-of-the-art laser systems, which allow them to effectively correct refractive errors without surgery. It also specializes in corneal transplantation and oculoplastic surgery.

The Department of Reproductive Medicine offers the full range of modern methods for the diagnostics and treatment of infertility. The department's medical team specializes in fertility treatment in women and men. The couples with genetic pathologies in the family history are offered preimplantation genetic diagnosis, which helps to exclude genetic abnormalities in the embryo prior to its transfer to the uterine cavity. The department demonstrates excellent success rates in infertility treatment – pregnancy occurs in 65% of cases. Such a figure exceeds the average success rate of fertility treatment in the world, which contributes to the prestige and huge credit of trust in patients from Turkey and other countries.

The Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery offers the widest opportunities for improvement of the appearance – both on request of the patient and for medical reasons. The department's competence covers operations on the face and body, including breast surgery. The main purpose of the department's specialists is to provide high quality surgical services and to ensure the best aesthetic result for maximum satisfaction of the patient. The team of plastic surgeons has a rich and successful clinical experience, so the probability of complications is almost zero. If possible, the preference is given to minimally invasive techniques, which contribute to early postoperative recovery.

The Department of Hair Transplantation offers top-class treatment for alopecia in accordance with standardized clinical protocols. The department admits both men and women for treatment. The medical facility specializes in hair transplantation using the very latest FUE and FUT techniques, which are recognized all over the world and guarantee a successful life-long result – healthy and beautiful hair. After the transplantation, the hair looks as natural as possible. The hair transplantation is a full-fledged surgical intervention, and therefore it is performed in a specially equipped operating room, in compliance with all safety and sterility requirements.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dentistry offers the full range of services for prevention, diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the teeth, gums, pathological oral and maxillofacial changes. The department deals with the treatment of patients of all age groups – from young children to the elderly. Such services as dental implantology, placement of ceramic veneers and teeth whitening are particularly popular in the department. All dental procedures are aimed at creating a healthy and beautiful smile. The clinical practice involves the use of the high-quality dental materials and pain medications, due to which the patient does not experience any pain during the treatment.