Dr. Mazhar Celikoyar

Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital is a private multi-specialty hospital that has been operating within the Beşiktaş area of Istanbul as part of the Group Florence Nightingale — which was founded in 1989 and is one of Turkey’s largest health-care groups. Established in 1997, this hospital is known for its commitment to providing high-quality clinical care, especially in the field of oncology. JCI accreditation and ISO certification reflect the hospitals’ commitment to adhering to international quality and safety standards. This hospital currently has over 100 patient beds available, six operating rooms, and approximately fifteen-twenty intensive care beds. --- ### Clinical Expertise Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital delivers care across many different specialties; however it specializes in cardiology/cardiovascular surgery, neurology/neurosurgery, orthopedic medicine, gastroenterology and plastic/reconstructive surgery. The Comprehensive Cancer Center at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital also delivers individualized care options such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, gamma knife radiosurgery, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Additionally the center uses several advanced imaging techniques such as MRI, CT, and PET-CT to help diagnose cancer patients. --- ### International Patient Support A twenty-four hour per day service is provided by the Center for International Patients (CIP), which supports patients through all aspects of their treatment. These services include: - Physician review of the patient’s medical history and development of a customized treatment plan - Assistance in multiple languages - Coordination of airport transportation and hotel reservations - Personal concierge service for both medical and non-medical requirements --- ### Patient Care Experience Each patient receives care based upon a collaborative effort between the specialist teams working together to create an individualized treatment strategy for each patient. To provide an interconnected experience for patients from initial consultation to discharge and post-discharge care, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital uses fully-integrated electronic information management systems.