Heart Surgery Clinic | Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Center | Radiation Oncology Clinic | Cancer Treatment Hospital | Orthopedic Surgery Doctor | Cosmetic Dentistry Clinic | Urologist Clinic | Hair Transplantation Center | Infertility Treatment Clinic | Neurosurgery Hospital | Sports Medicine Center | Lasik Eye Surgery Hospitals | Breast Implants Clinic | Dental Surgery Center | Heart Treatment Center | Fertility Center

Turkey's leading healthcare institution, Acibadem, operates with over 6.500 employees in 21 different location through a network of

• 6 General Hospitals
• Medical Centers
• Outpatient Clinics
• 1 Ophthalmology Center
• Laboratories
• And alot more..

Besides its partnership with one of the most important hospitals of Istanbul International Hospital and International Etiler Outpatient Clinic, Acibadem expands its "healthcare chain" continuously outside of Istanbul with Adana, Kayseri, Eskisehir and Bodrum Hospitals and in Istanbul with Maslak and Besiktas (Fulya) Hospitals.

The International Patient Center of Acibadem Healthcare Group 
Provides complete services for patients visiting the hospital from countries outside Turkey. International Patient Center staff at Acibadem Healthcare Group meets the needs and expectations of international patients within 48 hours of their request by acknowledging them on the treatment plan, length of stay, average package pricing that includes all medical, social and accommodation costs.

Newest Technology in Oncology

• Acibadem Healthcare Group (AHG) gets reaccredited by JCI
• 7.5 million dollars worth of investment for Acibadem Cancer Center!
• Cornea Transplant!
• Brachitherapy in Prostate Cancer
• Innovations in Hip Prostheses Reduce Bone Loss
• New Methods in IVF Treatment
• Young Girls Embarrased of "Giant Breasts"
• Breast Surgery After Cancer
• Cataract Surgery Makes Giant Strides
• Congenital Heart Diseases

Healthcare Personnel
Acibadem offer services to the public in all medical branches with the most advanced facilities of modern medical technology and a healthcare army of over 6.500 personnel, of which 1001 are physicians.

Advanced Technology and Information Systems Network
While providing leadership in the field of new knowledge and procedures of medical science, and following the latest developments of medical technology at close range, Acibadem maintains an effective communications network between the ''Hospital Information Communication System'' in which all the medical records of patients are stored and Acibadem Hospitals. Within or between the hospitals, Acibadem employs an advanced Visual Transfer System.

Genetic Diagnosis Center
The Genetic Diagnosis Center, which offers genetic services in a most coordinated way and closely follows the latest scientific research, possesses modern equipment known as the ''gold standard'' in the world, together with professional personnel and know-how.

Quality Studies
Aiming to provide healthcare services according to the standards of the United States-oriented accreditation institution ''Joint Commission International'', which supervises the quality of hospitals, Acibadem has been accepted into the membership of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) and Kalder. ISO 9001 certificate is granted to the Acibadem's Central Sterilization Units.

From Polyclinics to hospitals, all institutions of the Acibadem Healthcare Group have qualified to receive JCI accreditation which symbolizes quality in healthcare.

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Acibadem Hospitals

• Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital
• Acibadem Kozyatagi Hospital
• Acibadem Bursa Hospital
• International Hospital
• Acibadem Kocaeli Hospital

Acibadem Outpatient Clinics

Acibadem Medical Center

• Acibadem Beylikduzu Surgery Medical Center
• Acibadem Opthalmology Center
• Acibadem Gokturk Medical Center
• Acibadem Bagdat Medical Center
• Acibadem Etiler Medical Center
• Acibadem International Etiler Medical Center

Public Offering
Acibadem made a public offering of its shares in 2000 and with its proficiency, turned to new investments for the increase of its capacity. Today Acibadem is the only healthcare institution whose shares are traded on the Istanbul Stock Exchange (IMKB).

New Investments
Growing rapidly, 6 new center will be added to the Group in the very near future.

• Acibadem Maslak Hospital
• Acibadem Besiktas (Fulya) Hospital
• Acibadem Bodrum Hospital
• Acibadem Eskisehir Hospital
• Acibadem Kayseri Hospital
• Acibadem Adana Hospital

Activities
Monitoring the latest developments and research at close range and acting with a pioneering mission and full responsibility, Acibadem has been organizing weekly and monthly scientific seminars and widely attended conferences with in-company and quest speakers.

Countless healthcare activities; from health screenings to preparation for delivery courses; from first aid courses to diabetes training programs; from healthcare talk-shows to a smoke-free life, breast feeding and baby care, training of heart patients before and after surgery programs are all being realized by the Acibadem Healthcare Group.

Acibadem Education and Healthcare Foundation
By establishing the Acibadem Education and Healthcare Foundation the Acibadem Group has taken an important step forward in terms of healthcare Education and wishes to take part at the academic platform and is also planning to open a modern university in near future.

Some of the Firsts by Acibadem

• The ''Private Delivery Room'' in Istanbul is only at Acibadem Hospital Bakirköy.
• ''New Born's Home Visit'' Program which enables the new-borns to receive their first 3 months check-ups by a specialist at home is being implemented for the first time in Turkey .
• At Acibadem Hospital Bakirköy ''Air Ambulance'' services are offerred.
• Call center ''Acibadem Hotline'' and online ''e-Visit'' programs are pioneering activities Acibadem.

International Cooperation

Harvard Medical Cooperation
Acibadem has signed a cooperation agreement with Harvard Medical International which is a world famous institution in terms of medical education and services. Through this cooperation's knowledge and technological sharing patients can receive the same treatment protocols and technologies in Turkey without ever going outside the country.

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TREATMENT UNITS

• Emergency & Ambulance Services
• Anesthesiology and Reanimation
• Pain Clinic (Algology)

Dentistry

• Oral Surgery
• Pedodontics
• Periodontics
• Prosthesis
• Orthodontics
• Endodonty

Nutrition and Dietetics

Pediatrics

• Pediatric Health and Diseases
• Pediatric Endocrinology
• Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Pediatric Hematology
• Pediatric Cardiology
• Pediatric Nephrology
• Pediatric Allergy
• Pediatric Oncology
• Pedagogy
• Pediatric Neurology
• Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Pediatric Psychiatry
• Pediatric Urology
• Pediatric Orthopedics
• Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
• Pediatric Surgery
• Pedagogy

Dermatology

• Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

• Pediatric Rehabilitation

General Surgery

• Breast Diseases
• Minimally Invasive Surgery

Ophtalmology

• Refractive Surgery
• Laser Treatment
• Retina
• Glaucoma
• Oculoplastic Surgery
• Neuroophtalmology
• Pediatric Ophtalmology and Strabismus

Internal Medicine

• Gastroenterology
• Endocrinology, Diabetics and Metabolism Diseases
• Rheumatology
• Nephrology
• Hematology

Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Gynecologic Oncology
• Fertility Healt Unit (IVF Unit)
• High Risk Pregnancy Unit

Medical Oncology
Cardiology
Cardiovascular Surgery
Ear-Nose and Throat

Orthopedics, Traumatology and Sport Injuries

• Microsurgery and Hand Surgery 

Neurology

Neurosurgery

• Gamma Knife 

Radiation Oncology

• Linear Accelerator-IMRT
• Brachetherapy

Psychiatry
Psychology
Urology
 
Cord Blood Bank
Stroke Clinic
Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit

Intensive Care Units (ICU)

• Surgical ICU
• Coronary ICU
• Cardiovascular ICU
• Neonatal ICU

Special Clinics

• Headache Clinic
• Sexual Dysfuntion Clinic
• Check-up programs
• Menopause Clinic
• Spastic Child Clinic
• Sports Medicine
• Sleep Disorders Clinic
• Prenatal Course
• Diabetes Center

DIAGNOSIS UNITS

• Allergy Tests
  Lung Function Laboratory

Endoscopy

• ERCP
• Gastroduodenoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Rectoscopy
• Bronchoscopy
• Genetic Diagnosis Center

Ophtalmology

• Argon Lazer
• Computerized Sight Area Examination
• Eye Angiography
• Yag Laser

Cardiology

• ECG
• Echocardiography
• Treadmill Test
• Holter Monitoring
• Coronary Angiography Laboratory
• Transtelephonic Rhytm Monitoring

Clinic Laboratories

• Endocrinology
• Hematology
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Clinic Chemistry
• Serology

Neurology

• EEG
• Cronic Video EEG (Pediatric & Adult)
• EMG
• TCD (Transcranial Doppler)

Nuclear Medicine

• Gamma Camera
• PET (Positron Emission Tomography)

Audiology and Balance

• ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response)
• Otoacustic Emission

Pathology

• Cytopathology
  Exfoliative cyctology
  Fine needle aspiration cyctology (Application and evaluation)
  Liquid based thin-layer technology (Thin-Prep)
  Cytochemistry
  Immunocytochemistry
• Histopathology
  Histopathology
  Intraoperative pathology consultation (frozen section)
  Histochemistry
  Immunohistochemistry
  Fluorescence microscopy

Radiology

• 2x64 Slice Computerized Tomography
• 64 Slice Computerized Tomography
• Computerized Tomography (16 Slice CT)
• DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography)
• Digital Fluoroscopy
• Direct X-Ray
• Bone Densiometry
• Mammography
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance)
     3 Tesla intraoperative MR (full body)
     1,5 Tesla MR
     Open MR
• Panoramic X-Ray
• Colored Doppler Ultrasonography
• Ultrasonography

Urology

• Cystoscopy
• ESWL
• Urodynamics Laboratory

Sleep Laboratory

Acibadem Healthcare Group (AHG) gets reaccredited by JCI
Acibadem Healthcare Group is the first medical group in Turkey that has been accredited by the JCI (Joint Commission International) as a group.As of April 2008, AHG's re-accreditation survey has been completed. JCI accreditation.

7.5 million dollars worth of investment for Acibadem Cancer Center!
Acibadem Healthcare Group has invested a total of 46 million dollars on cancer treatment. More recently, the Cancer Center has been equipped with state-of-the-art technology devices, requiring an investment of up to 7.5 million dollars.

Cornea Transplant!
"Cornea Transplant" is popularly referred to as "eye transplant". Thanks to the development of advanced techniques, this operation may be performed highly successfully in this day and age.

Brachitherapy in Prostate Cancer
One of the alternative treatments in prostate cancer, brachitherapy is based on the principle of placing radioactive sources inside the prostate tissue which subject the cancerous tissue to slow but continuous beam emission at low dosages.
 
In the Aftermath of Hand, Shoulder and Knee Surgery.
The working principles of our hands, shoulders and knees are similar to that of a perfectly designed machine. However, any problems.

Innovations in Hip Prostheses Reduce Bone Loss
Mostly encountered in the elderly patient group, calcification of the joints is a disease which can afflict people of any age.

New Methods in IVF Treatment
These days, a variety of novel methods ranging from "frozen embryos" to "genetic diagnosis" increase the chances of success in test tube baby treatment (IVF-in vitro fertilisation).

Stent Implants do not Totally Reset the Heart
Cardiac patients may not always take care to live their lives optimally following their stent implant. However, one has to continue to be very careful about one's cardiac health following a stent implant.

90 Out Of 100 People Who Have Laser Surgery May Now See Without Having To Wear Glasses
30-40 per cent of the European population and 70-90 per cent of the Asian population suffers from myopia, i.e. near-sightedness.

Young Girls Embarrased of "Giant Breasts"
In medical terminology, the name given to describe the condition of giant breasts is "virginal hypertrophy".

Breast Surgery After Cancer
Breast Cancer is the most frequently observed type of cancer in women.

Cataract Surgery Makes Giant Strides
Novel Treatment Techniques May Reduce Side Effects!Ranking first among preventable reasons of blindness, nowadays cataract treatment is performed easily and comfortably.

Congenital Heart Diseases
Congenital heart diseases may be diagnosed by a foetal echocardiography performed on the 18th, 20th or 22nd week of pregnancy while the baby is still in the mother's womb.

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David Virsaladze / Georgia / Breast Surgery / April – May ‘09

I, David Vursaladze my diagnosis (emphysema lungs). I was treated at the clinic Acıbadem Maslak. I was operated on 29.04.2009 and 05.05.2009 and Maslak Hospital facility was like a hotel. My surgeon made a brilliant impression on me, unusually sensitive, highly professional. In general, the clinic all medical and technical staff made a positive impression. I have appreciated the service not only as a patient but also as a professional doctor.

Many thanks Acibadem

Eka-David Baramidze / Georgia / Oncology / April ‘09

I don’t know from what to start with.. You are really all professionals, what is more i didn’t feel like in Hastane :) but like in 7 star hotel here. You are all nice, open and kind. I think people feel here as it should be in 21th century.

Special thans to my physician, Mr. Enis Özyar,

Love you all,
Best Regards,
Eka Baramidze

 Barbare Avaliani / Georgia / Neurosurgery / February ‘09

I’m mother of Barbare Avaliani who has been treated in Acibadem. We’re from Georgia. Firstly, i would like to mention that we are very grateful to Professor Memet Özek. If it weren’t for him, Barbare wouldn’t have been alive.
Special thanks to him for his kindness and profession, and to God for your existence.

Thanks and best regards to all of you,
Barbare Avaliani’s mother, Tea Avaliani

Archil Kachashvili / Georgia / Radiotherapy / February ‘09

Dear Acibadem,
I have been treated in your clinic for a month. I am very pleased of everything. My doctors Dr. Meriç and Dr. Evrim are very experienced, human and warm. Thank you, my doctors for my treatment.
All the staff is good here. Everybody served me very well, the drivers, the nurses. I’ll never forget Beste, Zeynep, Burak. Thank you for everything, for your warmth, service and attention.

Goodbye and thank you again, everything was not good but excellent.
Archil Kachashvili / Georgia

Seide Gocamanlı / Azerbaijan / Cardiology / May ‘09

Initially, i would like to give my special thanks to the doctors of Acibadem for the care and the affection they provide us with, to the nurses and to the service team. We really fascinated with their attention and gentleness, and thanks to them my husband has been survived.
Our best regards to Dr. Cem Alhan, Dr. Nuri Çağlar, Dr. Şahin Şenay, Dr. Bora Özveren, Dr. Kemalettin Şar and to the all nurses of Cardiology unit, we are grateful to them for their help.

One can just come here with big hopes, and get beter soon!

Seide Qocamanlı

Andre Malard / Canada / Dentistry / February ‘09

Dear Mr. Benveniste,
I was treated for a root canal on the 17th. of February 2009 by : msc.dt.Berkem Atalay at the Bakirköy Hospital.
Dr. Atalay did a truly excellent job and I thank him for that. Your Service was excellent and quick, personnel very affable - very good hospital !

Thank You and Best Regards,

Andre Malard
International Sales
Radisson Design Inc.
Technomarine Manufacturing Inc.

Carolina Severino Rojas / Canada / Obstetrics / May ‘09

The staff was very proffessional and couteous. The rooms were first class. There was not a language barrier, the nurses were very helpful and did a tremendous job. During the in-routine every hospital should have an English speaking staff member accompany International Patients for translation like Acibadem Healthcare Group does, i would highly recommend the hospital and would not hesitate to come back again.

Sincerely,
Carolina

Tomi Salkovski / Macedonia / Chemoteraphy / March ‘09

During My 20 days in Acibadem Hospital as an outpatient, I have been very satisfied. The doctors that I have seen, especially Dr. Aziz had exceptional attitudes.
Dr. Aziz was very professional and reachable. The assistance from the international department was on high level, especially the collaboration with Severcan and Burak.

Tomi Salkovski

Kamer Vorfaj / Kosovo / Gamma Knife / January ‘09

I am a regular patient of Acibadem. The staff of Acibadem is really very professional even the intern doctors are professional. Acibadem has organized a wonderful system and a great school.

Thank you very much.

Özlem, France - 32 Years old
December, 2007

After my diet, the extra fat in my body started to bother me. My friend just had liposuction in Acıbadem and she was very happy with the results. That is when I decided to have liposuction at Acıbadem Health group. I had this operation last year in another clinic, where 3kg of fat was taken out of my body (stomach, thighs, knees).

Now, after my operation here at Acıbadem, I feel great and I will definitely advise everyone in France to come here. I cannot wait to tell my friends and family when I go back to France! I thank the doctor of Acıbadem and the whole staff for taking care of me so well during my stay.

Buket Güven , France
4th April, 2007

I render thanks to the hospital personnel and Dr.Atilla Arıncı, I'm really delighted from the operation and it was better than I expected. Actually I want to say with complacency that I'm the new "advertisement sponsor" of Mr. Arıncı, Till getting abroad, crew chief helped me a lot and ask about my operation. After i explained, he wanted Mr.Arıncı's business card and told that he will call him. Now, the change in my body is really obvious, and I'm really glad. Anyway if i wasn't, i wouldn't make compliments about the professionalism of Acibadem and Mr.Arinci!!!!

I want to thank a lot more and I'm wishing my kindest regards to everyone concerned.

Trudy, UK
31th July, 2007

I just want to say thanks to International patient Center when I emailed you looking for help concerning my son H.U.M. You were very kind and very prompt in your reply and assistance. Just a note to say thanks.

From Trudy, Andrew and my husband Bob
All the best to you.

Fatma Ocak , UK
April 2006

First of all, I want to thank Acıbadem Healthcare Group for their kind concern and special care which they have shown me during my stay. Prof.Dr.Atilla Arıncı is the reason why I have come to Acıbadem for my plastic surgery. I met Mr. Arıncı during his consultations in pasha clinic in England, and I told him I was little afraid of the reduction mammoplasty operation. However, Mr. Arıncı guided me the way I have never seen before from any doctor, and he was so helpful that I felt relieved after his consultations. This ncouraged and convinced me to come to Acıbadem or my operation.
2 years ago, I had gone to a doctor in Mersin for my complaints, however he told me that I would face problems in the future which was wrong guidance. Now, I realize how professional Prof. Dr. Atilla Arıncı is in his work, and I trust him with my eyes closed. The nurses were also very helpful. My operation lasted 6 hours with anaesthesia. After the operation, I did not feel any pain so I went back to my normal daily routine very fast.

I do not hesitate to have another operation at the Acıbadem Hospitals!!! 

A Patient From UK,
January 2006

I would just like to say thank you to the medical staff and the director of the hospital for giving me the opportunity to have my operation in this hospital. I have had a very pleasant stay and I will recommend all my friends and relatives to come to Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital for any medical issues. I was very impressed with the high quality service that was provided to me by the doctors and nurses of this hospital.

Mohammed Elsir Tabir , Sudan
24th July, 2007

Hospital Acibadem is a big hospital and has good doctors that patients can ever find. Kind and helping staff serves you in everyway with full care.

Abdülhamid A.Taha , Sudan
5th September, 2006

We are very thankful for Acibadem, we appreciate what ever you did for us and also your hospitality.

Really we are looking forward to be with us in Sudan (Acibadem Sudan) with this highest techniques.
Thanks once again

Van der Griendt , Holland 2006

I am 52-years old, and I came to Acibadem Healthcare Group for my dental treatment. The treatment went very well, and the dental package was a very economical one. The Acibadem international patient center team had made all the arrangements. I chose to come to Acibadem because of its sophisticated structure, advanced technology and the quality of doctors. Turkish people are very hospitable, and I thank the Acibadem team for their high concern for the patients and excellent treatment.

Akkelien Brinkman , Holland
May 2006

Acıbadem is a very nice, modern hospital. The doctors in this hospital are really professional and the people in general are very helpful. I will advise other people in Holland for IVF treatment in the Acıbadem Hospitals. I would also like to thank the Acıbadem International patient center for their wonderful organisation and hospitality, making me feel comfortable during my stay.

J.Roording , Holland
May 2006

Acıbadem Healthcare Group has very high quality standards and the people here are very kind. The doctors speak very good english and they were very explanatory. All the IVF Treatments I had so far were unsuccessul. Once I came to Acibadem, I saw that the doctors and nurses were very concerned with the patients, and this gave me confidence to have the IVF Treatment here. I am very happy with the results because now I am 3 months pregrant!!!

A patient from Holland
April 2006

I want to thank Acibadem for the healthy person I am now. In 2005 I had an abdominoplasty surgery done by Dr. B. Yilmaz and Sr. R. Gürünlüoglu. They made a dream come true for me. I had a very pleasant stay for 4 days in the Acibadem Kadikoy hospital for my operation, and after that, I stayed with friends in Istanbul . I was very impressed by the professionalism of the hospital, nurses, doctors and all the people working at Acibadem.

Because of the good treatment I received last year at Acibadem, I decided to do liposuction this year as a finishing touch. The results are amazing. I recommend everybody who thinks of doing plastic surgery to contact Acibadem healthcare group, because they are very specialized in cosmetic surgery. Many thanks again for everything during my stay in Istanbul.

Special thanks to the doctor and the International Patient Staff for making my dream come true.

Mrs. Claudia Kappler , Holland
March 2006

Dear Prof. Dr. Atilla Arıncı,
All the people working here were very friendly and helpful.. I trust the professionalism and high quality standards of the hospital. I felt sure and in the best hands, because you did my operation.

P.S.: It is very nice that the companion could stay with me in the Acıbadem Bakırköy hospital. We do not have these facilities in my home country.  

Martin Rep , Rotterdam

Successul operation
At first, I was wearing Contact Lenses, but my optician then recommended me to wear glasses. Before my LASIK operation, I had glasses with strength -6,5 /-5,5. Since I hate wearing glasses, the best solution for this was to have the laser operation (lasik) for my eyes. So then I started doing a hospital research on the net, and the website of Acıbadem International caught my attention. The information in this website is very clear and persuading that I took the risk and went to Turkey with my girlfriend. All our transportations, hotel, and hospital appointments were arranged by Acibadem International department, part of Acıbadem Healthcare Group.

As soon as we arrived to the Acibadem ophthalmology clinic at Etiler, I had my consultation with Doctor Gülbin Saltık and she observed a chronic eyelid lighting which was never discovered before. Also my eyes were too dry. Because of this, it was uncertain whether the treatment could be applied. Therefore, my operation could only be done the next day. And until then, I had to apply artificial tear fluid drops in my eyes each hour. The next day after consultation with another doctor (Dr. Esra Üçbaşaran) I was ready for the operation.

My LASIK operation was very succesful because during my post-op control my vision was already far better than before. After the treatment, during the first few hours it is difficult to keep your eyes open since you get the feeling that you cannot endure the light. However, after 3 hours of rest in the hotel, that feeling goes away and a world opens for you.

Even now, a week later, I am astonished at my wonderful eyesight. I can see even better than the time I was wearing glasses. The attention you get in the hospital really gives you the feeling that they know exactly what they are doing. Also I am happy with the accompaniment and consultations. Both doctors speak English and take the time to explain the results.

The accompaniment outside the hospital was also arranged so perfectly that we ended up having a tour of the city. I want to take this opportunity to thank Acıbadem International once again for the services they have provided me and for making my stay an unforgetable one.

Huda Al-Lawati , U.A.E.
16th April, 2007

Acıbadem international center was extremely helpful and arranged an appointment quickly.

Dr.Cüneyt was very helpful and clear. He tried his best to understand and gives advices.

The payment process is very quick. Acıbadem Kozyatağı staff helped me a lot. And they had also been given background about my visit beforehand.

Masooma , Bahrain
6th September, 2006

I am glad that our Minsitry of health choosen your institution for investigating my daughter as I felt;
- The service was excellent
- The staff were respective
- No service delaying (All procedures on time)
- No feeling of being foreigner
Wish you the best My regards

Amra Kurtagiç / Bosnia / Interventional Radiology / January ‘09

Acibadem Hospital is a first class institution with its Professional staff. Special thanks to Olcay Cizmeli , Severcan Eralp who has been extraordinarily patient and Burak Yildirim for their excellent assisstance. Severcan Eralp organized everything perfectly for us, offered her help every necessary time. Also hospital facililties are great, extra clean. Acibadem Hospital has extraordinarily excellent facility but it is the people that make Acibadem special.I highly reccomend it to anyone needing hospital treatment.

Kindest Regards,
Amra 

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Sail Fish 2006 Awards
Business Daily Referans has announced the winners of the 2006 Sail Fish Awards. The awards are given to corporations that have succeeded in adapting to fast-changing economic dynamics. Some 1.300 companies applied for the award

Grand Award Winner: Acıbadem Hospital

Acıbadem Hastanesi (Hospital) was a small local hospital 16 years ago. Now it is a major health group in Turkey, with 17 health centers and an annual revenue of $250 million. The secret of their success is their vision and their ability to make the right investments at the right time, according to CEO Mehmet Ali Aydınlar. He also underlined the importance of maintaining a good team.

Aydınlar started work as a freelance accountant in the late 1980s. Among his customers were a group of doctors who were about to found the Acıbadem Hospital. He bought some shares to help them out. Then the "inevitable rise" of the hospital began. Another contributing factor to the success was their corporate model for the hospital the first in which the management consisted of professionals, not doctors the management is now trained within the corporation.

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Turkey has recently become one of the world's most popular tourism destinations due to its beautiful landscape, unique historical and archeological sites, exotic culture and modern infrastructure. Turkey’s unique geographical position has ensured a rich and diverse history.

Istanbul, Turkey’s most populated city, is literally located at where two continents meet; Asia and Europe. The city’s natural beauty and historical mosques, churches, bazaars and palaces attract visitors from all around the world. Today, the city is a modern metropolis connecting continents and cultures.

MUST SEE PLACES

Dolmabahçe Palace: The Dolmabahçe Palace, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire, was home to six sultans from 1856 to 1924. The design of the palace contains elements from the baroque and neoclassical styles, blended with Ottoman architecture. The décor of the palace reflects the increasing influence of European styles. The palace contains 285 rooms and 6 Turkish baths.

Santralistanbul: It is an art centre with its exhibition galleries. The Silahtarağa Power Plant, preserved and converted into Santralİstanbul, was the first urben-scale power plant of Ottoman Empire. Visiting hours are between 10 am-8 pm everyday except Mondays.

Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia): Ayasofya, originally built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in 537 AD, was initially used as a church for over 900 years and then became a mosque for nearly 500 years. In 1935, Atatürk, Turkey’s first President, declared it a museum.

İstanbul Museum of Modern: Founded in 2004, İstanbul Modern offers a wide range of services including permanent and temporary exhibition galleries, photography gallery, library, cinema center, cafe and a design store. Museum hours are between 10.00 am - 6.00 pm from Tuesday to Sunday; until 8 pm on Thursdays. The museum is closed on Mondays.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque: The Sultan Ahmed Mosque ppularly known as the Blue Mosque for its blue tiles.It was built between 1609 and 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. Like many other mosques, it comprises a tomb of its founder. Today, although it is still used as a mosque, it has become a popular tourist attraction. Please be aware that the mosque is closed for about an hour for visiting during the praying time.

Miniaturk: Miniaturk is the world's largest park of architectural miniatures. The park contains 105 selected works of the terriotories of Turkey and the Ottoman Empire in a scale of 1/25

Maiden’s Tower: The first notes about The Maiden’s Tower dates back to B.C. 410. The older name of the tower was the Leander's Tower. It has eyewitnessed everything about the city throughout the history. This tower was constructed during the ancient age and through the renovations from the ages of the Ancient Rome, the Byzantine Empire, and the Ottoman Empire, the tower has reached to its present appereance. Used as a lighthouse for centuries, today, the tower is open to the public during the day as a cafe-restaurant with an excellent view of Istanbul. Small boats make trips to the tower several times a day.

Topkapı Palace: Topkapı Palace, located in Istanbul, was the official and primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans, from 1465 to 1853. The palace was a setting for state occasions and royal entertainment. Today, it is a major tourist attraction.

Galata Tower: Galata Tower, built in 1384 during an expansion of the Genoese colony, is one of the oldest and most important towers of the world. During the Ottoman period the tower was used as an observation tower for spotting fires. You can see the panoramic view of Istanbul from Galata Tower.

Yıldız Palace and Park: Yıldız Palace was one of the last residences of the Ottoman sultans. The palace was established by Selim III for his mother at the end of the 18th century. Over the years, new villas and mansions were built each by a different master. Thus, a collection of different architectural styles have evolved with time. Today the palace and the park overlooking the Bosphorus has become a popular weekend getaway.

Grand Bazaar: The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Since its opening in 1461, it has been an important trading centre. The bazaar is well known for its carpet, jewelry, pottery, antique, and spice shops. It has 22 doors.

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