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LIST OF HOSPITALS, PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS IN ISTANBUL
AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL
Istanbul, Turkey
(As of January 2008)
The following list includes hospitals in the Istanbul area with staff that have some English language capability, as well as a representative listing of physicians and dentists who speak English.
This list does not constitute a recommendation by the Consulate General of the hospitals or individuals listed. Neither should it be considered a comprehensive list of competent English-speaking physicians and dentists in Istanbul.
HOSPITALS
Address: Güzelbahçe Sokak, Nişantaşı; Tel: (212) 311-2000
Koç American Hospital has 143 beds and is equipped to treat medical, surgical and maternity patients. A limited number of psychiatric and contagious disease patients are accepted.
KAH is operated by a U.S. non-profit foundation founded in 1920. A Turkish doctor serves as Medical Director and a Canadian nurse serves as the Director of Nursing. A 24-hour emergency room operates with a resident doctor and specialists in attendance. The doctors have an adequate command of English. In addition to routine hospital care, services include intensive care, 24-hour emergency coverage, and a complete diagnostic center with ultrasound, angiography, mammography, and other services.
Address: Istanbul Cad. 82 Yeşilköy; Tel: (212) 468-4444 (25 lines)
Located close to the airport, International Hospital has 154 beds, including 8 coronary-care and 10 surgical-care beds. It is privately owned and equipped with up-to-date technology. A complete range of medical services is provided, including internal medicine, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and pediatric surgery, cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics and nuclear medicine. The International Hospital’s Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, as is its laboratory.
The International Hospital’s administration, physicians, and staff are Turkish. Many of the hospital doctors speak English and have postgraduate experience in the United States.
Address: Ferah Sokak, No.18, Nişantaşı; Tel: (212) 296-9450
Istanbul Surgery Hospital is a new private hospital, located in Nişantası, five minutes from Taksim Square. It specializes in ophthalmology; dermatology; internal medicine; ear, nose and throat; voice and speech disorders; in-vitro fertilization and gynecology; general, plastic, orthopedic, and urological surgery. Twenty-four hour emergency service is available with complete radiological and laboratory services. All department heads are fluent in English, and the medical director is a board-certified American eye surgeon.
Address: Piyale Pasa Bulvari, Okmeydanı- Sisli; Tel: (212) 444 7 888
Memorial Hospital is a private hospital that became the first hospital in Turkey to receive JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation in March 2002. The hospital offers a complete range of medical services, has 200 beds (48 beds in coronary, neonatal, cardiovascular and general ICU wards), 11 operating rooms, and a complete diagnostic center with ultrasound, angiography, mammography, and other services. The emergency center operates around the clock. The hospital also operates two outpatient clinics, one in European side and the other one in the Asian side of Istanbul.
Address: Cemil Aslan Güder Sokak, No: 8, Gayrettepe; Tel: (212) 288-3400
The Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital opened in July 1997, and has recently been certified for ISO 9001 by TUV Rheinland Germany. The hospital has a capacity of 100 beds, inclusive of 8 intensive care and 5 neonatal intensive care beds. The hospital specializes in gynecology, medical and radiation oncology, neurosurgery, urology, ophthalmology, pediatrics, plastic surgery and nuclear medicine. Latest technology equipment is available for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The hospital has an ongoing project with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering of Boğaziçi University for risk management issues and the calibration of medical equipment. Emergency, laboratory and radiology services are available 24 hours a day. Physicians speak English and have postgraduate experience either in the United States or Europe.
Address: Tekin Sokak, 18, Acıbadem – Kadıköy; Tel: (216) 544-4444
Located on the Asian side of Istanbul, Acıbadem Hospital, has also three outpatient clinics on the European side. The hospital has a partnership with Harvard Medical International. In addition to routine medical services, Acıbadem offers a pain clinic, intensive care unit, ambulance service, physical therapy unit, and sleep disorder laboratory.
Address: Anadolu Caddesi No. 1, Bayramoğlu Çıkışı, Çayırova Mevkii, Gebze 41400, Kocaeli
Tel: (216) 444-4276
Anadolu Health Center (Anadolu Sağlık Merkezi) is a not-for-profit, Foundation Hospital, affiliated with John Hopkins and located 30 minutes from Istanbul on the Asian side. It also has clinics in Suadiye and Ataşehir. The hospital uses the latest medical technology to offers routine medical services and specializes in oncology, cardiac care, neurological sciences, women’s health, IVF, orthopedics, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and executive health. Over 35% of the hospital’s physicians have received training or board certification in the United States.
DOCTORS
Cardiology
Dr. AKER, Umit
Tel. No.: 224 4943 – Private Office
Address: Vali Konağı Cad., Yapı Kredi Vakıf Binası 173, Kat 7, Dr. 4, Nişantaşı
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Istanbul Unv., Washington Unv., FACC, FSCAI
Length of Practice: 36 years (including practice in Barnes Hosp., Member of American Board of Int. Med. since 1968)
Prof. Dr. OZ, Mustafa
Tel. No.: 296 7273 – Private Office
Address: Florence Nightingale Hosp., Abidei Hürriyet Cad. 290, Kat 2, Şişli
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Istanbul Unv., Diplomas: Delaware State Board, Turkish National Board of Surgery, American Board of Surgery, American Board of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Maryland State Board, New Jersey State Board
Length of Practice: 50 years (45 years in the US)
Dr. TURNAOGLU, Faruk
Tel. No.: 311 2000 – American Hosp.
Address: Güzelbahçe Sokak, Nişantaşı
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Istanbul Unv., Massachusetts Harvard Med. School
Length of Practice: 42 years (including practice in the U.S.)
Dermatology
Prof. Dr. KATOGYAN, Agop
Tel. No.: 219-1656 – Private Office
Address : Halaskargazi Cad 263/9, Koket Oger Apt. Kat 4, Şişli
Languages: Turkish, English, German, Armenian
University: Istanbul Unv.
Length of Practice: 40 years
Ear, Nose & Throat
Prof. OMUR, Mehmet
Tel. No.: 232-9364 – Private Office
Address: Hakkı Yeten Cad., Dogu Iş Merkezi 12, Kat 2, Fulya
Languages: Turkish, English, French
University: Ankara Unv.
Length of Practice: 25 years
Asst. Prof. SENVAR, Aras
Tel. No.: 663 3000 – International Hosp.; 248 4415 & 230 4938 – Private Office
Address: Istanbul Caddesi 82, Yeşilköy (Hospital);
Güzelbahçe Sok. 9/1, Nişantaşı (Private Office)
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Ankara Hacettepe Unv.
Length of Practice: 34 years
Internal Medicine
Dr. AYDIN, Hayri
Tel. No.: 311 2000 – American Hosp.
Address: Güzelbahçe Sokak, Nişantaşı
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Istanbul Unv., Harvard School of Public Health
Length of Practice: 9 years
Dr. KAZBAY, Kasim
Tel. No.: 311 2000 – American Hosp.
Address: Güzelbahçe Sokak, Nişantaşı
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Ege University, Medical School, Izmir, Turkey; M. Sc. Canada; PhD in New York; ABIM Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Practice in the US as well.
Length of Practice: 11 years
Dr. OZBAYRAKCI, Sinan
Tel. No.: 311 2000 – American Hosp.; 233 1637 – Private Office; 532-242 7374 – Mobile
Address: Güzelbahçe Sokak, Nişantaşı (Hospital)
Valikonağı Cad., Kuyumcu Irfan Sok. 8/1, Nişantaşı (Private Office)
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Istanbul Unv.
Length of Practice: 24 years
Dr. TOKATLI, Ilyas
Tel. No.: 311 2000 – American Hosp.
Address: Güzelbahçe Sokak, Nişantaşı
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Istanbul Unv., New York Unv.
Length of Practice: 10 years
Obstetrics& Gynecology
Dr. POROY, Akif
Tel. No.: 240 38 29 – Private Office
Address: Büyük Çiftlik Sok. 2/1, Martı Apt. Kat 1, Nişantaşı
Languages: Turkish, English, German
University: Istanbul University
Length of Practice: 30 years (including practice in US Army Hospital in Augsburg, Germany, where he was granted an award for his services)
Dr. BUYUKBAYRAK, Esra
Tel. No.: 279 6060, 532-716 5649 – Mobile
Address: Baykent Tıp Merkezi Kat: 4 Levent
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Istanbul Marmara Unv.
Length of Practice: 6 years
Orthopedics
Dr. BERKMAN, Mahmut
Tel. No.: 311 2000 – American Hosp.
Address: Güzelbahçe Sokak, Nişantaşı
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Istanbul Unv.
Length of Practice: 29 years
Dr. ENSON, Cezmi
Tel. No.: 311 2000 – American Hosp.; 225 5317 – Private Office; 532-421 3302 – Mobile
Address: Güzelbahçe Sokak, Nişantaşı ( Hospital)
Sezai Selek Sok. 16/1-A, Nişantaşı (Private Office)
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Ege Unv., Hacettepe Unv.
Length of Practice: 15 years
Ophthalmology
Dr. BANKEROGLU, Faik
Tel. No.: 311 2000 – American Hosp.; 241 0972 – Private Office
Address: Güzelbahçe Sokak, Nişantaşı (Hospital)
Güzelbahçe Sokak, Tuğrul Apt. 33/12, Nişantaşı (Private Office)
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Istanbul Unv.
Length of Practice: 18 years
Dr. KOHEN, Davud
Tel. No.: 246 0456 – Private Office
Address: Vali Konağı Cad. 153 / 7, Nişantaşı
Languages: Turkish, English, French
University: Istanbul Unv., Paris Pierre & Marie Curie Unv.
Length of Practice: 26 years (including practice in Paris, London, Johannesburg)
Major interest in: Refractive surgery, cataract surgery, medical and surgical retinal diseases
Otolaryngology
Dr. TANYERI, Hasan
Tel. No.: (216) 544 4444 – Acıbadem Hosp.; 266 7531-33 – Private Office; (532) 707 4100 – Mobile
Address: Tekin Sok. 8, Kadıköy (Hospital)
Polat Tower Residence Suite 443-444, Şişli (Private Office)
Languages: Turkish, English
University: 19 Mayis Unv., Hacettepe Unv. for otolaryngology; UCLA for vestibular neuroanatomy and neurophysiology; New York Unv. for general surgery; New York Lenox Hill Hosp., Rush Presbyterian, St. Luke Med. School for rhinology, head, and neck surgery; Illinois Med. Center and Rush Presbyterian St. Luke Medical Center
Length of Practice: 18 years (9 years in the U.S.)
Pediatrics
Dr. AKMAN, Ipek Ozkan
Tel. No.: (216) 651 0000 – Academic Hosp.; (533) 350 6769 – Mobile
Address: Nuh Kuyusu Cad. 88, Bağlarbaşı, Üsküdar
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Penn State Unv.; M.S. at Hershey Medical Center with Board Certification
Length of Practice: 7 years
Asst. Prof. BULUT, Melih
Tel. No.: (216) 578 4000 – Yeditepe University Hospital
Address: Devlet Yolu Ankara Cad, 102/104, Kozyatağı
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Ankara Hacettepe Univ.
Length of Practice: 23 years
Dr. DAYANIKLI, Pinar
Tel. No.: 311 2000 – American Hosp.
Address: Güzelbahçe Sokak, Nişantaşı
Languages: Turkish, English, some German
University: Istanbul Unv., Harvard Med. School, Unv. of California
Length of Practice: 15 years
Dr. KAYMAKCALAN, Hande
Tel. No.: 212 351 6394 – Dr. Şirin Goker Seçkin Pediatric Clinic
Address: Nispetiye Cad. Kervan Apt. No: 17,1B Akatlar
Languages: Turkish, English, French, some Spanish
University: Marmara Unv.
Length of Practice: 3 years (Also worked at as Honorary Pediatrician at St.Mary’s Hospital)
Dr. SARMAN, Gulnihal
Tel. No.: 311 2000 – American Hosp.; 532-616 1241 – Mobile
Address: Güzelbahçe Sokak, Nişantaşı
Languages: Turkish, English, some Spanish
University: Istanbul Unv., Houston Baylor College of Medicine
Also specialized in neonatal services
Length of Practice: 8 years
Psychiatry & Psychology
Dr. ARI SARILGAN, Gülçin
Tel. No.: 311 2000 – American Hosp.; 233 3524 – Private Office
Address: Güzelbahçe Sokak, Nişantaşı (Hospital)
Valikonağı Cad. 107/E Hasan Varol Ap. Kat 5 Dr. 9 Nişantaşı (Private Office)
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Istanbul Unv.
Length of Practice: 7 years
BURGUT, Tuna (psychiatrist & neurologist)
Tel. No.: (216) 380 9601, Cell: (533) 415 9964
E-Mail: tunaburgut@yahoo.com
Address: Büyükdere Cad. No.: 17/3 Melek Apt., Şişli
Languages: Turkish, English
University: ornell University
Length of Practice: 4 years
SUNAR, Diane (Social psychologist)
Tel. No.: 311 5000
Address: Department of Psychology, Istanbul Bilgi University, Kuştepe, Şişli
Languages: Turkish, English
University: University of California, Berkeley
Length of Practice: PhD, 1973
Dentists
Dr. CANKAT, Vural
Tel. No.: 311 2000 – American Hosp.; 293 8366 – Private Office
Address: Güzelbahçe Sokak, Nişantaşı
Inönü Cad. No: 11 Melek Apt., Taksim
Languages: Turkish, English, German
University: Heidelberg Unv. and Mainz Unv. In Germany
Length of Practice: 30 years
Dr. CULHACI, Unay
Tel. No.: 241 3542 – Private Office
Address: Abidei Hürriyet Cad. 20 / 6, Yıllar Apt., Osmanbey
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Istanbul Unv.
Length of Practice: 35 years
Dr. ERGENE, Can
Tel. No.: 230 4635, Fax: 230 7267 - Private Office (owner of Prodent Clinic)
Address: Vali Konagi Cad. 109 / 5, Sorak Apt. Kat 3, Nişantaşı
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Ataturk Unv., New York Dental School, training in Sweden
Length of Practice: 23 years (5 years in the US)
Dr. SOYTURK, Serdar (& Dr. ORNEKOL, Turker)
Tel. No.: 231 1263 – Private Office (Owners of the Cosmodent Clinic)
Address: Büyükdere Cad., Beytem Plaza Kat 4, Şişli
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Istanbul Marmara Unv.
Length of Practice: 25 years
Dr. TANYERI, Yeşim
Tel. No.: 358 0921, 358 0922 – Private Office
Address: Küçük Bebek Cad. 12 / 1, Bebek
Languages: Turkish, English, French
University: New York Unv.
Length of Practice: 16 years
Dr. YÜCEL, Mustafa
Tel. No.: 247 2478 – Private Office
Address: Abidei Hürriyet Cad. 56 / 1, Tütüncü Başı Apt., Şişli
Languages: Turkish, English
University: Marmara Unv.
Length of Practice: 31 years (including practice in US Army, and a letter of appreciation from Senator Mark O. Hatfield, 1988)
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