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Working in a strategic partnership with Johns Hopkins Medical, Anadolu Foundation has established a state-of-the art hospital in Istanbul with international recognition.

Anadolu Medical Center staff can contact Johns Hopkins specialists for medical second opinion and tele-conference briefings. Services offered in scope of JHM collaboration are: Clinical and operational programs, Medical equipment and technology options, Information technology applications, Human resources and performance management, Clinical quality management, Implementing clinical paths for standardization in health care and Risk management.

Along with this strategic partnership, education is one of the utmost priorities. Thereby, Anadolu Medical Center has brought together US board certified doctors and the foremost academicians of Turkey to lead the health care field. In addition, multi-lingual nurses and staff, constantly improve their skills through training by Johns Hopkins faculty, and provide excellent care to patients.

The center is a multi-purpose health complex located just outside the city of Istanbul, away from the noise and the hassle of the city where patients can be peacefully treated, fully equipped in world standards. The center is on the E-5 highway, before the Bayramoglu exit, located on a 42 acres (170,000 m2) area.

The patient rooms are homey and comfortable with a beautiful sea view. Lighting, spaciousness, sea view, a manmade pond, natural plant life environment, abundance of green trees are part of the well thought details for positive effect on patient care and treatment time.

Patients bed capacity is over 200, there is an intensive care unit consisting of 59 beds and 8 operating rooms and the parking lot has a capacity of 350 vehicles.

Centers of Excellence

Cancer Treatment

The Oncology (Cancer Treatment Center)at Anadolu Medical Center has established a strategic partnership with Johns Hopkins Medicine, a world leader in cancer treatment, and closely follows the standards of care and cancer research developed and practiced by Johns Hopkins. The Center is equipped with cutting-edge cancer treatment technology and services to assess the patient’s condition and identify the appropriate treatment. What sets apart the Oncology Institute at Anadolu Medical Center is the multidisciplinary and patient-centered care approach.

At our oncology institute, which is part of our general hospital, our patients may get a comprehensive spectrum of cancer care and support services, including robotic surgery, radiosurgery, targeted immunotherapy, chemo/radio-embolization, and palliative care.

Most malignancies will be treated by a multidisciplinary team of trained physicians. After completing the necessary diagnostic tests and imaging, your cancer diagnosis can be made within 48-72 hours and treatment can begin immediately, with no waiting lists.

 

Advancements in Radiation Oncology Technology That MonitorTumors Progressively: MR LINAC

MRLINAC delivers high-quality, real-time imaging concurrently with the emission of radiation beams from the linear accelerator to the tumor targets. It accurately identifies tumors and surrounding healthy tissues by utilizing the high-definition images obtained from the MRI scanner.

MRLINAC represents a ground breaking technology that integrates a high magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system with a linear accelerator, which delivers radiation beams, into a single apparatus for the first time.

The MR LINAC device is a radiotherapy apparatus utilized for the treatment of tumors located in different regions of the body. This equipment is effective against several types of cancers, including:

·       Pancreas Cancer ·       Lung Cancer ·       Liver Cancer ·       Prostate Cancer ·       Rectal Cancers ·       Kidney Tumors ·       Head-Neck Cancers ·       Breast Cancers ·       Brain Tumors

MR LINAC offers exceptional precision in radiation delivery, especially effective for the treatment of small tumors.

MR LINAC delivers real-time magnetic resonance images throughout the treatment process without subjecting the patient to additional radiation exposure, thereby minimizing the risks associated with radiation.

MR LINAC and surgical procedures represent distinct methods of treatment. The implementation of MR LINAC may enhance the potential for utilizing radiotherapy as a viable option in the management of cancer.

Treatment sessions typically last between 30 and 40 minutes. Patients are able to resume their normal activities immediately, as there are no disruptions to their daily routines following the treatment.

 

Cyber Knife 

Offers effective radiotherapy treatment for cancer patients and provides shorter and more comfortable treatment periods. With its unique precision, Cyber Knife can target lesions that may be unreachable by the commonly used radiosurgery systems. It stands for fast, painless and non-invasive tumor treatment. Anadolu Medical Center was the first hospital in Turkey to acquire the Cyber Knife Robotic Radiosurgery System in 2005 and the4th center in Europe to offer such treatments.

Da-Vinci Surgical System 

This is a robotic surgical system for performing more accurate and minimally invasive surgeries that will lead more comfortable and fast recovery. True beam technologies are being used for radiation oncology to take the tumor under control by sending high energy radiation on it and to protect surrounding critical organs close to the tumor.

The Center of Bone Marrow (Stem Cell)Transplantation 

At Anadolu Medical Center launched in 2010 featuring both an outpatient and inpatient clinic, HLA typing laboratory, hemapheresis laboratory, cryopreservation, and stem cell processing laboratory. The BMT program at Anadolu Medical Center provides Autologous and Allogenic transplantation including HLA identical sibling BMT, haploidentical BMT and unrelated BMT. 

The center is in the top 5 of the European hospitals in terms of the number of transplants performed per year, which includes patients coming from 25 different countries.

Anadolu Medical Center’s BMT (Bone Marrow Transplantation) Center performs on average 250 transplants each year for our patients with 16 years of age and older. Center performed 3.000 transplants between 2010-2022.

The center has advanced equipment that makes possible to perform bone marrow transplant to 22 patients at the same time. Patients, who need the transplant, do not wait in the long queues. 

Professor Zafer Gulbas heads the Anadolu Bone Marrow Center. He is a key opinion leader in Turkey and Europe. He studied in Turkey and became visiting physician in Hadassah University Medical School, Bone Marrow Transplantation Department-Jerusalem-Israel, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, USA, Washington Univ. Pam Kidd Laboratory. Seattle, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Molecular Hematology and Therapy Department, Houston-Texas, and Princess Margeret Hospital- BMT dept. and cell processing laboratory -Toronto University. 

Heart Surgery

Anadolu Medical Center Heart & Vascular Department offers the highest quality comprehensive cardiac care to infants, children and adult patients with heart conditions. Our department employs state-of-the art diagnostic and treatment technology to surgically treat cardiovascular and lung diseases. Its patients range from new borns to adults. Its services are rendered to patients in the Anadolu Medical Center’s modern and tranquil atmosphere. Our internationally renowned and experienced team plans personalized treatments for our patients, which makes a difference to them and their families. The Anadolu Medical Center Pediatric Cardiology Department is a unit offering family-centered diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of congenital and acquired pediatric heart diseases by combining cutting edge technology and expert knowledge and experience.

Gastric Balloon

The gastric balloon is a non-surgical method for helping with weight-loss. You can lose about 10-15% of your weight.

• The gastric balloon treatment is a suitable option for individuals who have a body mass index (BMI) ranging from 27 to 40 and are struggling with traditional dieting methods.

There are two types of gastric balloon:

1.   Intragastric Balloon System is inserted into the stomach using a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure that takes approximately 30 minutes.
   
2.   Allurion Balloon is a gentle, polyurethane balloon that is enclosed in a small capsule and can be swallowed.

Comprehensive Neurological (Brain and Spine) Center

It has adopted a multi-disciplinary approach with other departments at the hospital as well, since the nervous system and other systems of the body affect each other in many ways. Neurosurgery Department is one of the most outstanding departments at Anadolu Medical Center treating brain tumors including skull base surgery, risky vascular pathology of brain such as arteriovenous malformation, cavernoma and aneurysm, movement disorders(deep brain stimulation for Parkinson Disease), epilepsy surgery, especially removing lesions, spinal instrumentation and fusion. The center acquired Hybrid operating room, which is a term used for the new types of operating rooms in which advanced medical imaging systems and medical devices can be used together simultaneously.

Urology

The most advanced and efficient diagnostics and treatment services for benign and malignant diseases are provided to both adults and children in all sub-branches within the Urology Unit. Doctors here are not only experienced in clinical medical services, but they also have in-depth knowledge and experience in basic scientific and clinical research. Because of this, most of them are leading researchers in the field of urology.

Gynecology Surgical Oncology

We perform the surgical treatment of cancer diseases in the female reproductive organs at our gynaecologic surgical oncology department. We evaluate the most suitable treatment options for our female patients diagnosed with cancer using a multidisciplinary approach, and apply the surgical treatment process that best suits the patient. Our specialists are experts in their field with performing both laparoscopic and robotic surgery in gynecological oncology diseases.

IVF

IVF Center at Anadolu Medical Center is one of the region’s leading fertility centers providing a wide variety of fertility treatments ranging from basic infertility care (male and female) to the most advanced in vitro fertilization (IVF) technologies available today. Our embryologists and professional staff are dedicated to helping patients achieve their dream of having a healthy baby!

Accreditation and certification:

AMC institute has JCI, OECI, ESMO and Planetree Accreditations, as well as ISO 9001 - 2000 (Quality Management System), ISO14001 (Environment Management System) and OHSAS 18001 (Work Health and Safety) quality certificates.

                                           

                                      

Services available for International Patients

Upon your decision on choosing Anadolu Medical Center, the International Patient Services can assist you with travelling, as well as hotel and lodging arrangements during your visit. Transfer planning and hotel bookings can be made or changed by your care coordinator in addition to services for sightseeing options in the area. Transfer between the airport and Anadolu Medical Center is free of charge. All you need to do is send your travel information to our care coordinators so that they can plan your pick-up and transfer to the hotel or hospital. If informed in advance, VIP transportation services can also be arranged for you and accompanying persons.