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About Medical Park Group, Istanbul
Medical Park is Turkey's largest private hospital network. That's not a marketing line - it's the operational reality. Established in 1995, the group currently runs around 30 hospitals across 17 cities, with Istanbul being the core. Total capacity sits at 6,300+ beds, 200+ operating rooms, and a physician base of 6,000+, including 235 academic doctors. For patients looking at hospitals in Istanbul Turkey with the widest range of departments and the most clinical depth, Medical Park Group is the natural starting point.
Five of the group's Istanbul hospitals hold JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation. The accredited branches in Istanbul include Bahcelievler, Pendik, Florya, Maltepe, and Gaziosmanpasa. Each varies in size and specialty focus, but all operate under the same group quality standards.
Istanbul medical tourism patients from the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and South Asia consistently rank Medical Park among the top choices for treatment in Turkey. The numbers back it: over 7.5 million patient cases handled annually across the network.
Since 2008, Medical Park's transplant program has appeared in the US Top 50 Organ Transplant Centers list - annually. That particular credential is not common among non-American institutions. The network also ranks 10th globally for Parkinson's disease surgery.
Hospital Profile
Detail | Information |
Group Name | Medical Park Hospitals Group (MLP Care) |
Established | 1995 |
Total Hospitals | 30 hospitals in 17 cities |
Istanbul Branches | Bahcelievler, Goztepe, Florya, Pendik, Maltepe, Gaziosmanpasa, Silivri, and others |
JCI Accredited Istanbul Branches | Bahcelievler, Pendik, Florya, Maltepe, Gaziosmanpasa |
Other Accreditations | ISO 9001, EBMT (European Bone Marrow Transplant), TUV SUD |
Total Beds | 6,300+ across the network |
Total Physicians | 6,000+, including 235 academic doctors |
Operating Rooms | 200+ |
Annual Patient Volume | 7.5 million+ cases |
International Patients | Patients from Europe, Gulf, Africa, South Asia, CIS |
Languages | English, Arabic, Russian, French, and more |
Global Ranking | 10th for Parkinson's disease surgery |
US Transplant Ranking | Top 50 list since 2008 (annually) |
Key Istanbul Branches:
Branch | Area | Beds | OTs | Key Features |
Medical Park Goztepe | Asian side, Kadikoy | 293 | 9 | First private cancer center in Turkey, BMT, PET-CT, Linear Accelerator, 64 ICU beds, 150+ doctors |
Medical Park Bahcelievler | European side | 300 | 13 | BMT Center with HEPA filters, university affiliate (Altinbas), 92 outpatient clinics, 51,000 sqm |
Medical Park Florya | European side | 300 | 13 | VM concept, 51,000 sqm, 92 outpatient clinics, opened March 2017 |
Medical Park Pendik | Asian side | - | - | Stroke center, cardiology, neurosurgery, maternity, American protocol diagnostics |
Treatments at Medical Park Group Istanbul
Oncology & Cancer Treatment
Medical Park Goztepe holds a specific distinction: it was the first private cancer center established in Turkey. That's not just institutional history - it reflects the depth of oncological infrastructure built here over decades. The cancer center brings together medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and genetics under one facility. Equipment includes PET-CT and a Linear Accelerator. Haematology runs alongside with full bone marrow transplant capability - both adult and paediatric BMT. The group's oncology programs are calibrated to international protocols. Patients researching cancer treatment in Turkey will find Medical Park Goztepe and Bahcelievler among the strongest options in Istanbul for complex and multi-stage cancer management.
Organ & Bone Marrow Transplant
The transplant program at Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa runs with academic support and has been placed in the US Top 50 Organ Transplant Centers list annually since 2008. The network performs approximately 450 transplants per year. Bone marrow transplant centers at Bahcelievler are equipped with HEPA-filtered rooms to minimise infection risk during immunocompromised recovery periods. The European Bone Marrow Transplant (EBMT) certification is held alongside JCI. Kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants are performed with documented high success rates.
Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery
Each JCI-accredited Istanbul branch carries full cardiac capability. Diagnostic tools include PET-CT, 64-slice CT, digital angiography, 4D ultrasound, and peripheral vascular angiography. Interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery including CABG, valve repair, pacemaker implantation, and electrophysiology are all available. Hybrid operating rooms are present at Florya and Bahcelievler. The cardiac surgery team has trained with American and European counterparts through annual exchange programs.
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery at Medical Park has earned specific recognition including awards in the specialty. The Pendik branch runs a dedicated stroke center. Brain and spinal cord tumors, aneurysms, Gamma Knife treatment, deep brain stimulation, and hydrocephalus management are all available within the network. Prof. Serdar Baki at Goztepe - trained at Harvard, Helsinki, and with the European Society for Brain Surgery - has focused his practice on brain and spinal cord tumors and cerebral vascular microsurgery.
Orthopaedics & Spine Surgery
Robotic orthopaedic surgery is standard across the network. Sports injury management, joint replacements, and complex spinal surgery including scoliosis correction are performed regularly. International patients seeking orthopaedic treatment in Turkey often use the Bahcelievler or Goztepe branches for their convenience.
Bariatric Surgery
Gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries are among the highest-volume procedures at Medical Park across Istanbul. The bariatric program uses the latest-generation minimally invasive techniques. Packages for Istanbul medical tourism patients include pre-operative assessment, surgery, hospital stay, and follow-up. Bariatric surgery in Turkey cost estimates are available through DivinHeal.
IVF & Reproductive Medicine
IVF, ICSI, egg freezing, embryo storage, and fertility diagnostics are available across Medical Park's Istanbul branches. The first Baby-Friendly hospital certification in Turkey was awarded to Medical Park. IVF treatment in Turkey through Medical Park is bookable via DivinHeal with full pre-travel cost planning.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
High-risk pregnancy management, labour and delivery, hysteroscopic and laparoscopic procedures, oncological gynaecology, and postpartum care are all available. Neonatal ICU (NICU) units are present at multiple branches.
Robotic Surgery
Da Vinci robotic surgery is operational across the network. Gamma Knife and CyberKnife are also in use for radiosurgery. Medical Park ranks among the small number of hospital groups in Turkey with all three robotic/radiosurgical platforms active. Procedures include robotic cardiac surgery, robotic prostatectomy, robotic colorectal surgery, and robotic gynaecological procedures.
General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Urology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Paediatrics
Full medical coverage across all standard departments. Paediatric subspecialties including paediatric cardiology and paediatric surgery, are available at Goztepe and Bahcelievler. Genetic Diagnostics Center runs 250+ tests daily.
Technology & Equipment
PET-CT - Available at Goztepe and Bahcelievler
Linear Accelerator - Radiation Oncology at Göztepe
Da Vinci Robotic Surgery System - Multiple Istanbul branches
Gamma Knife - Radiosurgery
CyberKnife - Precision radiation therapy
3T MRI - Available across branches
64-Slice CT - Standard across JCI-accredited branches
4D Ultrasound - Including fetal and cardiac applications
Digital & Peripheral Vascular Angiography - Interventional radiology
Hybrid Operating Rooms - At Florya and Bahcelievler
HEPA-Filtered BMT Rooms - Infection control during transplant recovery
Key Doctors at Medical Park Group Istanbul
Department | Doctor | Credentials |
Neurosurgery (Goztepe) | Prof. Serdar Baki | Marmara University and Istanbul University graduate; further training with European Society for Brain Surgery; Fellowship in Helsinki (2006-2007); Harvard University training in cerebral aneurysms and vascular microsurgery; specialises in brain/spinal cord tumors, aneurysms, Gamma Knife, deep brain stimulation, and hydrocephalus |
Cardiology | Dr. Ali Metin Esen | Pacemaker implantation specialist; arrhythmia management; verified patient outcomes |
Oncology (Goztepe) | Senior Oncology Panel | Medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists; American and international protocols; geneticists embedded in the cancer center |
Cardiovascular Surgery | Prof. Mustafa Bilge Erdogan | Aortic aneurysm and emergency cardiac surgery; verified by patient case outcomes |
General Surgery | Dr. Ahmed Altinbas | Verified patient outcomes across surgical cases |
University affiliations: Altinbas University (Bahcelievler), Bahcesehir University, Istanbul Aydin University, and Istinye University. Medical Park doctors participate in annual internships and exchange programs with American and European institutions.
International Patient Services
Medical Park's International Patient Center in Istanbul operates 24/7 and covers:
Multilingual Assistance: English, Arabic, Russian, French, and additional languages on request.
A to Z Coordination: Appointments, medical translators, airport pickup, hotel accommodation, visa support, and air ambulance coordination if required.
Free Second Opinions: Medical cases reviewed remotely before travel. Translation of previous records included.
Financial Counselling: Cost estimates prepared per case. Insurance coordination with international providers. Transparent billing - no hidden costs.
Post-Discharge Follow-Up: Remote consultation after return home arranged through DivinHeal.
Representative Agencies Abroad: Medical Park maintains partnerships with facilitators in multiple countries for pre-travel counselling.
Why Choose Medical Park Group for Treatment in Turkey
Network scale matters for complex cases. A 30-hospital group with 6,000+ doctors means that if your case needs a specialist combination - say, oncology and transplant, or neurosurgery and cardiac - those specialists are within the same network and can coordinate.
Annual US Transplant Ranking. Few hospital groups outside North America make that list. Medical Park has been on it every year since 2008.
First private cancer center in Turkey. Goztepe's oncology infrastructure has been built and refined over the longest private oncology history in the country.
Genetic diagnostics at scale. 250+ genetic tests daily. For hereditary conditions, cancer genetics, and rare disease diagnostics, that capacity is rare among Istanbul medical tourism hospitals.
Cost vs Europe and US. Cancer treatment in Turkey, IVF, bariatric surgery in Turkey, cardiac and orthopaedic treatment across Medical Park branches run significantly below equivalent care in UK, Germany, or the US.
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Step 5 - Treatment and follow-up: On-site coordinator through your stay. Remote follow-ups arranged post-treatment.
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Patient Reviews
"My friend had her aortic aneurysm surgery at Medical Park. We rushed her to the ER not knowing she had an aneurysm. Prof. Mustafa Bilge Erdogan immediately treated her and performed surgery that saved her life. Hospital service and patient care are excellent."
"I needed a bone marrow transplant urgently. My doctor in Pakistan advised getting treatment abroad as soon as possible. I contacted a facilitator and was guided to Medical Park Istanbul. They helped find a Turkish donor and I am so glad I went. The whole thing was handled properly."
"Had a check-up at Medical Park - comprehensive, prompt, high quality. Received results in 3 days with treatment recommendations. Medical staff were polite, food was good, and nurses checked in every hour."
Address (Goztepe Branch): Fahrettin Kerim Gokay Cad. Tıbbiye Cd., Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey
Address (Bahcelievler Branch): Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Cd., Bahcelievler, Istanbul, Turkey
Website: medicalparkhastaneleri.com.tr/en
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