During my stay in Acibadem I was overwhelmed by the physicians and the medical and hospital staff. Physicians used to visit me daily for about two weeks hospitalization, sometimes two/three times a day including weekend vacation. They also respond immediately to my phone calls. Also the medical program was fully explained to us during our stay and every question raised was answered. Acibadem is excellent in analyzing patient's problems, alleviating their fears and reassuring them. The nursing staffs perfectly know their job and were very kind and humane. This close relationship made it very difficult moments thereafter at the time of our departure.

The hospital was beyond our expectations as far as the staff, instrumentation, and buildings and setup. No doubt it ranks second to no hospital I have visited abroad. Nobody on earth wishes to be sick. However, if I decided to go abroad again as a patient or co-patient Turkey and Acibadem will be my target.

Dr Omer Mohamed Eltom Elshami   
Ministry of higher education and scientific research – SUDAN

Successful surgery in Turkey treats eight anomalities in American James' heart.
His heart was  stopped for 1,5 hours.
 
Three-year old James Larsen, whose heart problem and down syndrome could not identified by the examinations done in the mother's womb, was born with two important anomalities in his heart.

Due to one of the rarest anomalities in the heart found in Larsen, open heart surgery lasted 6 hours and performed by Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Department.

During surgery, Larsen's heart was stopped for 1,5 hours where 8 malfunctions were repaired in six hours. 

Cardiovascular Surgery Team, who performed the surgery states that almost 50% of children with down syndrome are found to have natal heart anomalities; as for James Larsen, there were two big anomalities found together. Therefore, the problem became more complex and risk of surgery increased as emphasized by Prof Sarioglu James had anomalities called Fallot Tetralogy (disease where four heart anomalities are found together) and Complet A-V (Full channel Anomality) before he was cured in Acibadem Hospital.

With the Greatest Appreciation to Acibadem
I am the mother of Barbare Avaliani who has been going through hydrocephalus treatment in Acibadem Hospital. We came from Georgia seeking for cure for our dearest daughter's illness after hearing about Acibadem Healthcare Group's reputation in our country.We would like to thank to all the neurosurgeons who contributed her treatment.If it was not for them,Barbare would not be alive today.We thank them for their professionalism,kindness and goodness.We are thankful to God that we have found you and came here.

In April 2009, I discovered I had MENINGIOMA size 4.5h 4.5h 5.2 in the brain. Following consultations with neurosurgeons in Odessa, Kiev and Moscow I was suggested a surgery for the mass to be removed. With the proposed surgical intervention,  the continuation of normal life was not guaranteed.
In October 2009, I learned about the Cyber-knife technology in ACIBADEM Hospital in Istanbul,Turkey.
I contacted the clinic, I sent  pictures, reports and my diagnoses, then received an invitation for the treatment.

On November 14, 2009, I received Cyberknife treatment for Meningiomas in my Brain in ACIBADEM. I am still surprised with the efficiency as well as the valuable care of the staff  in the Clinics and in the International Patient Center in solving my medical problems. It may be too early to evaluate the results of the treatment, but the warm atmosphere, professonalism and the people I have met gives me hope for recovery.

I thank everyone who took a part in solving my problem.

Gordiyuk Natalia

"A Desire to Live"

When Elena Simona Tomulescu was diagnosed with breast cancer, her physician in Romania knew just where to send her for surgery. Having met one of the breast cancer surgeon's of Anadolu Medical Center at a conference in Bucharest and being impressed with his knowledge and expertise, he recommended her to go to Istanbul for treatment.

“I did not hesitate. My physician was very professional but also very warm and human. I found the entire staff at the International Center to be the same way. When you have a diagnosis like cancer and you do not know what the outcome will be the emotional support provided is what is most important. Only someone who lives through a life-threatening illness can appreciate what a staff like this means. Next time I need medical care, I won't hesitate to travel to Istanbul. A diagnosis with cancer changes your outlook on life, but I still have a desire to live. And I know where to get the best medical care in the world. ”

Fortunately, her outcome was good. Her tumor was removed, and she underwent successful chemotherapy and radiotherapy. She continues to return for a yearly checkup. As a result of her experience, she uses Anadolu Medical Center for all her medical needs.

Elena Simona Tomulescu/Romania

“The Right Treatment at the Right Time”

It all started in 2008 when a tumor was diagnosed in his lung in Australia. Sonny Guerrini became aware of Cyberknife treatment when he was told by his physician in his hometown.  He had to travel to get treatment not available in his country. That's when he and his dad launched an Internet search to find the right medical center which could help him and how they found Anadolu Medical Center.
“I was searching for an alternative treatment to chemotherapy. My physician had told me I could be a suitable candidate for Cyberknife treatment. That's what triggered me to go on the web and found out about Anadolu Medical Center. I was in search of a second opinion to understand my eligibility for Cyberknife and contacted the International Services Department and got a response back immediately. I am simply grateful to the people of Anadolu Medical Center who helped me. My physician evaluated me and gave me a lot of confidence and assurance. He talked to me about the reality and the prospects for recovery, warning me that he couldn't guarantee 100 percent results. Everyone who works here at Anadolu is wonderful and dedicated to service. It was an overwhelming experience and I was very impressed.”

Sonny Guerrini –Australia

"The Heart of the Matter"

Simon Rinses  was at a shopping center near his home in Amsterdam, Holland when his heart began racing and he developed severe chest pain.Looking back, Mr. Rinses remembers being quite during the months preceding his "attack".

Doctors told him he needed specialized tests and most probably a by-pass surgery that necessitated he would have to wait for a couple of months before he could have it in his hometown.

Anadolu Medical Center was recommended  by a business associate of his, whose mother had been a patient at for a couple of days due to an excruciating back condition during a visit to Istanbul.After he was recommended to see a surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center,he contacted the International Services Department which provides personalized services for internationl patients and helped the Rinses's arrange appointments and accommodation.When his family arrived in Istanbul,they were picked up at the airport and brought to the hospital.

"I had a succesful by-pass operation at Anadolu Medical Center (AMC).I felt very comfortable with my physician,although I did not know him beforehand.He was very honest with us.I am so glad we went,we felt so at home.I can walk,run, ride bcycle and dance as much as I like.I can also go shopping worry-free.Each time I have chance to refer someone to Anadolu Medical Center, I do."

Simon Riinses - Holland

I have been working for 15 years as a CVC intensive care doctor at V. Vahidov Operation Center of Uzbekistan Republic Ministry of Health. I came to Bayındır Hospital on 16 December 2008 as intern. During my intern period in Bayındır Hospital, I have gained very important knowledge. I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who provided me this knowledge. I have observed 50 open heart surgeries. I have learned to give Cvann-Gansa. I have endured the post operation period of the serious diseases like Soner diabetes and renal failure without any complications. When I was working at the intensive care unit, it was surprising to find that the personnel working there were all high educated and professional people. Especially the nurses in the intensive care unit were able to take care of the patients who were having very heavy complications and were in the worst situations all by their selves. The smallest scar in the patient's body was not overlooked. I am amazed with the working regulations of Bayındır Hospital. I can tell much more positive things about Bayındır Hospital. All the things that I have experienced were all beautiful. The patience and the smiling faces of the workers and their education levels all amazed me. The quality, cleanliness and tidiness of the hospital were exemplary. I would like to thank everyone who patiently replied my questions during my intern period.

Since 2006, I have been working as a cardiologist in V. Vahidov Operation Center of Uzbekistan Republic Ministry of Health. For the last five years so many doctors have made their internship in Turkey via T_KA. I came to Bayındır Hospital in 16 December 2008. I have worked as an intern for 1,5 months everyday at Cardiology and CVC Department. I have attended to so many researches and have attended to angiography of 100 patients. I have learned to implant stent to right coronary artery and implant cardio stent from radial artery to coronary artery. All the staff working in the Bayındır Hospital are all very professional. I would like to congratulate the management department and the staff of the hospital as I have faced a beautiful picture of the hospital physically. All the staff approached to us very sincerely and everybody did their best to support us. I liked the quality and the equipment of the hospital very much. The devices are the latest technology.

I was referred to Florence Nightingale hospital with intestinal problems. Before I had 4 surgeries and unfortunately could not gain my health. Through the chief advisor to government Dr. Shaip Muja's kind interest I was referred to your hospital. With your help, I came to Istanbul by an ambulance plane. I was really hopeless. I stayed at hospital for 20 days and  I noticed that everyday I was progressing in a very healthy and rapid way. I personally want to you for giving me the chance to be operated in Florence Nightingale Hospital. I would like to thank all teams that were interested in my illness. I also would like to thank Medical Directory and International Patient Department. Now I am in Ipek- Kosovo, I am thankful for the miracle that became true at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

Florim Demaj
Kosovo

Vidadi Quliyev has been living in Bakü and she is 52 years old. She firstly had medical cure in Germany. The patient then began to search “organ transplantation” on the internet and reached Florence Nightingale Hospital.

Donor preparation started right after the patient came to the hospital. Her sister -Narima Quliyev who is 43 years old was the donor. Relevant preparations for the operations were done and the “liver transplantation” program was organised. The patient stayed at the hospital for “supportive treatment” purpose before the organ transplantation and she is discharged from the hospital after 19 days following the transplantation. Currently, everything is going well. Patient, Vidadi Quliyev and her donor Narima Quliyev are in good health. Routine controls are being carried for the patient.

'John' and 'Mary', a retired couple from Orange County, California, were very excited about their summer plans that year. They had booked a cruise months in advance and were ready to experience many cultures and relax while visiting idyllic islands and ports around the Mediterranean.

Once aboard, everything was going as expected: relaxation, fun and beautiful scenery. It all changed one night when Mary woke up surprised and frightened to hear John breathing roughly; he was having an epileptic seizure, something that had never happened before. The ship doctor began to stabilize him while calling for transport to the closest emergency center. Fortunately, the ship was approaching its next port of call, Kusadasi in Turkey. Once John was off the ship, he was whisked off by an advanced resuscitation ambulance team to Joint Commision (JCI) accredited Kent Hospital in Izmir, one hour away.

He was evaluated by the emergency medicine specialist on duty, scanned (the radiology department, with 24-hour MRI and spiral CT availability, is only a few steps from the emergency department), and treated to prevent further seizures. Kent Hospital is one of the few hospitals in the world to have 24-hour coverage by residency-trained emergency medicine specialist physicians. A diagnosis of meningioma (a benign brain tumor) was made. Impressed with the efficient and complete care and consultations performed in the emergency department and radiology suite, he and his wife decided to stay on for 24 hours of observation and stabilization in the ICU.

The following day, he and his wife made a final decision to stay here for definitive care instead of being evacuated to a hospital near their home in California. One of our in-house neurosurgery physicians, a professor with US training and over 20 years experience, then took the patient to the operating room in order to remove the tumor. With the help of our highly-trained OR staff, he performed a craniotomy and successfully removed the tumor completely. After monitoring in the ICU for an additional day, John recovered nicely without complications in one of our single-patient rooms, which include usage of a free laptop and wi-fi internet so they could stay connected with their family and satellite TV and bed for accompanying persons.

John and Mary were pleased not only with the excellent and up-to-date care they received, but also with the low cost of their stay. They ended up paying a fraction of what the initial examinations, imaging, operative and post-op care would have cost back in the United States. After returning to their home, John continued to enjoy retired life. Mary wrote an article for their local newspaper describing in detail the incredible hospitality of the Turkish people and the high standards of medical care at Kent Hospital in Izmir.

"Dear Kent hospital,

Thank you for your excellent care of my husband John. I asked you to keep him alive for one, and you did. Thank you. We arrived home safe and well. Now we have to get him to his final C.T. scan, a difficult task we have in Britain but we will keep on asking. I am so grateful to you and to and all the staff. I have much to be thankful to you.

Betty & John Simpson”
From USA - Orthopedics

Dear doctors,
Thanks so much for your great care for me when I broke my fibula. It was an honor and pleasure to meet you.

Atticus Madison
Washington DC

The best medicine this sector has... A sincere thank you !

Dear Memorial Team,

Thank you so much for all you did for Virginia and I during our week at Memorial. You were the lifeline we needed while we were language-challenged and in a wonderful country. The orthopedic doctor we saw here said that everything was done perfectly in her operation over there. We still talk with almost everyone about our wonderful friends at Memorial, especially our Angels!

Virginia Lee Bakken-Clarence Bakken

Dear all,
We would like to thank you for the high standard of your hospital, as well as all the staff members who took care , everyone proved to be very professional and very positively impressed by the excellent quality of all the treatments .

In a nutshell, everybody made this hospitalization an everlasting memory, we would be happy to meet any of you again, in Turkey or in France.

Regards,
Guy Pitie

Dear Doctors of Alman Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.  Here I am back in Guatemala and walking - with my walker. I think of you and Alman hospital staff often and also what a wonderful operation you performed on me. Thank you once again so very much. I am doing very well and hope to walk with a walking stick for Christmas. I have decided to come back to Turkey next year and will invite the entire family for a private little tour. I hope you all are well. My regards and best wishes.

Your grateful patient to you,  and all the very efficient and charming doctors and nurses.
Helga Andrews

At first I would like to thank you for your devoted and professional care during my staying at your hospital. Your personal and kind treatment made the time we spent at the hospital much more pleasant and easy. As soon as I got home I've met my doctor; who's the vice director of the Western Galilee hospital and also an orthopedic surgeon. I showed him the x-ray before and after the surgery and he was very impressed of the outcome and of your abilities. He also told me:"you can easily see that you've been operated by a professional". I feel better now and I'll be glad to keep you posted on my medical improvement. I thank you again on behalf of my wife and me, you are very much invited to visit our house in Israel.
Sincerely yours,

In our search for clinics, we have considered various options, including very famous clinic in London, a clinic in Switzerland and several clinics in Russia.  Yeditepe was the most efficient in processing and responding to our queries. Our level of satisfaction is very high.  The level of technological advancement and medical professionalism which we have observed has exceeded our expectations.  All doctors we had dealt have been very knowledgeable, professional and courteous.  We feel comfortable to deal with any of the doctors of the department.  There seems to be good internal communication system, making sure that available doctors taking in the patients are fully aware of all of the latest developments. The service was technologically adequate, professional, very courteous and friendly.

Laly and  Murod Sattarova

I heard Yeditepe University Hospital from my friend and via internet. I watched the website and decided to be treated at Yeditepe University Hospital and I get in touch with the hospital via e-mail. Service and treatment in a different class to the UK and Russia. They have very high standards and service. I have also recommended the hospital to a number of friends and family. I am very satisfied with the medical care I received.

Chris Bookless

I wanted anti-ageing type cosmetic surgery procedures. I did research online and through friends on the best hospitals and doctors in Istanbul. I discovered Yeditepe through your English magazine. I consulted with 4 of the best recommended doctors before choosing Yeditepe. I chose Yeditepe because your international reputation and standards are very high. Compared to all other places consulted, Yeditepe possesses all the qualities I hoped for in a plastic surgery clinic and more. And from the first consultation, my confidence increased with every meeting in terms of his more quality time was spent in analyzing my issues, considering the various options and determining the best procedures and the most intelligent, the most progressive and least invasive solutions were found. Our doctor is an artist at heart, principles of beauty such as harmony, naturalness and holism are foremost in his mind. Yeditepe University Hospital is obviously a world class private hospital.

Leo Romanova