Healthcare in Istanbul
Istanbul has some world class private medical care, but the public healthcare system is overcrowded and substandard.
The private hospitals are excellent and care is often cheaper than in Europe and the United States. The facilities usually come equipped with outpatient clinics. Hospitals generally stick to their appointment times, and it is rare that one needs to wait very long to see a doctor, even in the emergency room.
All doctors generally speak excellent English.
American Hospital in Nisantasi
www.amerikanhastanesi.com.tr
Tel: (212) 311 2000
One stop shop for everything medical, including dentists. You will need to phone them for an appointment and unfortunately the receptionists do not speak English, so you will need to ask someone to make the appointment for you.
Other hospitals are Florence Nightingale and Acibadem, both of which have branches around Istanbul.
The private hospitals are excellent and care is often cheaper than in Europe and the United States. The facilities usually come equipped with outpatient clinics. Hospitals generally stick to their appointment times, and it is rare that one needs to wait very long to see a doctor, even in the emergency room.
All doctors generally speak excellent English.
American Hospital in Nisantasi
www.amerikanhastanesi.com.tr
Tel: (212) 311 2000
One stop shop for everything medical, including dentists. You will need to phone them for an appointment and unfortunately the receptionists do not speak English, so you will need to ask someone to make the appointment for you.
Other hospitals are Florence Nightingale and Acibadem, both of which have branches around Istanbul.
