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
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- TSH-basal
- blood gas analysis
- ANA
- chest x-ray examination
- bronchography
- measurement of arterial blood pressure
- electrocardiogram (ECG)
- echocardiography (ECHO)
- high-resolution computed tomography (HR-CT)
- pulmonary function test
- bronchoscopy with biopsy
- histological and microbiological examination
- bronchial lavage
- consultation of related specialists
- symptomatic specific treatment
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- control examinations
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
- Chest X-ray, MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Pulmonology and Somnology at the Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul 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 is headed by Dr. med. Engin Aynacı.
The department includes a modern Respiratory Physiology Laboratory, which carries out spiroergometry, ergospirometry, measurement of diffusion capacity of the lungs, bronchial provocation test, arterial oxygen saturation measurement and many other diagnostic examinations.
In addition, the department's medical team specializes in bronchoscopy – flexible, rigid and videobronchoscopy. This examination is indicated for patients with suspected benign and malignant neoplasms, inflammatory processes, cystic fibrosis, bronchial asthma, etc. Bronchoscopy is an endoscopic method for examination of the respiratory tract, which is used for detection of pathological lesions of the mucous membrane of the larynx, trachea and bronchi. The procedure is carried out on an inpatient basis using a special instrument called a bronchoscope. The bronchoscope has the shape of a flexible or rigid tube with a diameter of 3-6 mm. It is equipped with a light source and a video camera. When performing the examination, the doctor displays images on a computer monitor. If necessary, during the bronchoscopy, the pulmonologist can take tissue samples for a biopsy. It should be noted that the department uses rigid bronchoscopy not only for diagnostic, but also for therapeutic purposes. For example, it is effective for the arrest of hemorrhage, removal of large foreign objects from the respiratory tract, aspiration of fluid from the lungs, removal of tumors, dilation of the bronchial lumen, etc.
An important focus of the department's work is somnology. The specialists in this discipline deal with the diagnostics and treatment of sleep disorders. Both sleep quality assessment and
treatment of its disorders are carried out within a specialized Sleep Laboratory. The clinical practice is mainly focused on the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, snoring and insomnia.
The department’s range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostics and treatment of lung cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of exogenous allergic alveolitis
- Diagnostics and treatment of obstructive pulmonary diseases (asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis)
- Diagnostics and treatment of chronic cough
- Diagnostics and treatment of pneumonia
- Diagnostics and treatment of pleurisy
- Diagnostics and treatment of sarcoidosis
- Diagnostics and treatment of pneumothorax
- Diagnostics and treatment of pulmonary embolism
- Diagnostics and treatment of sleep disorders (obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, insomnia)
- Smoking cessation programs
- Other therapeutic options
Curriculum vitae
Professional Career
- Since 2018 Head of the Department of Pulmonology and Somnology at the Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul.
- 2012 - 2018 Pulmonologist, Department of Pulmonology at the Medipol Mega University Hospital Istanbul.
- 2009 - 2012 Pulmonologist, Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital.
- 2008 - 2009 Pulmonologist, Mevkii Askeri Hastanesi Ankara.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 2002 - 2008 Residency, Department of Pulmonology, Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital.
- 1995 - 2002 Study of Human Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of the Istanbul University.
Advanced Training Courses
- 2013 Polysomnography course, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 2013 Course in radiography for pneumoconiosis, Ankara, Turkey.
- 2012 Smoking cessation course, Izmir, Turkey.
- 2010 Course for thoracic ultrasound scanning, Istanbul.
- 2008 Basic course on bronchoscopy, Antalya, Turkey.
Awards and Honors
- 2014 Award for Oral Presentation on Lung Cancer.
- 2013 Award for group research work in lung and pleura malignancies.
- 2012 Award for group research work in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Turkish Society of Pulmonology.
- Turkish Respiratory Research Society.
- Lung Health and Intensive Care Association (ASYOD).
- Turkish Respiratory Society.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
About hospital
The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class medical services in a pleasant and patient-oriented environment. It is worth noting that the interior of the medical facility is full of live plants, which have a positive impact on people and their mood. The hospital is awarded the prestigious LEED Platinum Certificate, confirming the highest level of environmental friendliness and safety of the buildings of the medical complex.
The hospital has 320 beds for patient hospitalization. The medical and technical base of the hospital is one of the best and most advanced in Turkey – modern diagnostic rooms with MRI, CT, PET-CT scanners, gamma cameras, X-ray equipment, mammography systems and other equipment, 15 operating rooms, including for robot-assisted, endoscopic and hybrid surgical interventions, intensive care units, etc. The hospital also has a high-performance state-of-the-art Elekta Versa HD SIGNATURE system for radiation therapy.
The powerful technical resources of the hospital are complemented by a highly professional medical staff, who have achieved significant success not only at the national level, but also in the international medical arena. The doctors and nursing staff of the hospital are distinguished by excellent medical qualifications, as well as humane and compassionate attitude towards each patient. They strongly support their patients on their way to recovery.
The medical center admits not only Turkish citizens for treatment, but also patients from 92 countries of the world, and therefore it boasts a wealth of experience in serving international patients with clinical cases of varying complexity.
Photo: (c) Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul live in cozy rooms with an excellent layout and modern design. The standard patient rooms are equipped with a comfortable automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a table and a chair, a wardrobe, a sofa for receiving visitors. The patient room also includes a TV, a telephone and Wi-Fi. Each room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The hospital also provides patients with enhanced-comfort rooms corresponding to a five-star hotel.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day. If for some reason you do not eat all foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your food preferences prior to treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, the accompanying person can live with the patient in a patient room or a hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During an outpatient program, the patient can stay at the hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.