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Surgical excision of fibroadenoma in Turkey: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

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Surgical excision of fibroadenoma in Turkey: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

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Anonymous • Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids) Uganda Jan 26, 2024

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Time management on appointment is top notch
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Гульбану • Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids) Kazakhstan May 25, 2022

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"I think I made the right choice by choosing this clinic
The first time they flew to the clinic for a checkup back in March. And already at the end of May they flew in for an operation. Literally half a day to prepare for the operation, hospitalization early in the morning, European-level ward (5 star hotel). They brought a bathrobe and slippers. I just managed to put on the issued stockings, and I was already invited to the operation. The operation took 4 hours, brought immediately to the ward. Well, as usual, a departure from anesthesia, but by the evening she was already moving around. She stayed in the hospital for 2 days after the operation. This is constant monitoring by medical, middle and junior staff. There are many translators, which is very convenient. They fed not only me, but also my husband, who was nearby. Water, tea and coffee were constantly replenished. Discharged 2 days after the operation. So far so good, I'm following the doctor's recommendations. I think I made the right choice by choosing this clinic. I recommend to everyone. Read more less

Surgical excision of fibroadenoma Overview in Turkey

Surgery Time - 1 hour
Stay in the country - 1 day
Rehabilitation - 1 day
Anesthesia - Local anesthesia
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How Much Does Surgical excision of fibroadenoma Cost in Turkey?

The average price of Surgical excision of fibroadenoma in Turkey is $4250, the minimum price is $4000, and the maximum price is $4500.
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Turkey, Istanbul
85% patients recommend

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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a multi-specialty medical center in Turkey, Istanbul.

The medical center specializes in pediatric and adult cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology, weight loss surgery, including gastric band surgery, and check-ups. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital serves only adults. 250,000 patients choose Hisar Intercontinental Hospital to get medical care every year.  Hisar Hospital is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) that confirms compliance with international standards of treatment quality and safety.

Patients from CIS, Balkans and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care.

Surgical excision of fibroadenoma Patient Experience Reviews
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Excellent experience. I traveled from Mexico to have cochlear implant surgery. First of all, I found this hospital thanks to the attention of Bookimed, they attended me very well, got the best option and started the whole process. At the beginning I was obviously a little bit afraid that everything was real and correct and with good results, it was the first time I used this kind of medical tourism. I searched many countries and options and found the best deal through Bookimed at Hisar Hospital in Istanbul at the best price. Now that it's all over, I am pleasantly surprised and grateful to everyone who took care of me. I am impressed with how well they have organized everything for international patients. From the transportation, to the airport-hotel-airport, hotel-hospital-hotel, in all the appointments I had, more than 3 times in two weeks. The international department assigned me one and sometimes two translators, all were very well behaved, Dr. Yabuz Selim very attentive and professional, the hospital was excellent, the package included two nights accommodation in a room with two rooms, and meals for patient and companion. Pre-operative studies, post-operative follow-up, and only the agreed amount was paid from the beginning, not a dollar more we had to pay. I had never had this experience in a hospital before. The whole procedure was fast and without complications, they checked me 3 more times without any problem. They helped me resolve all my doubts and concerns, always with excellent response through whatsapp. I sincerely recommend and thank everyone involved in Hisar Hospital. I hope I never have to go back, but if I need to, I will not even look elsewhere.
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— MARCO MARTINEZ CONTRERAS
Mexico, Oct 6, 2024
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Turkey, Istanbul
97% patients recommend

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Valued Med Hub Hospitals is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The team specializes in neurosurgery, oncology, ophthalmology, and surgery. Valued Med Hub Hospitals provides care for both adults and children. Each year, 300 patients choose the clinic for medical treatment. Patients from CIS countries, Europe & Commonwealth, as well as the USA, Canada, and Australia, visit the clinic most often.

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The follow up process and the fact that there was someone who would communicate in English. Time management on appointment is top notch. The environment is friendly.
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Uganda, Jan 26, 2024
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Turkey, Istanbul
92% patients recommend

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Anadolu Medical Center is a multidisciplinary facility providing American treatment standards at affordable prices in Istanbul (Turkey). Anadolu affiliates with the Johns Hopkins Hospital, one of the best medical facilities in the USA.

Oncology, hematology oncology, urology, neurosurgery, women's health, , and check-up are the leading specialties in Anadolu Hospital.

The medical center is among the Top 10 hospitals in the world according to the Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA), an international organization that promotes excellent standards of health services for medical tourists.

Patients from the United States, the United Kingdom, Romania, Bulgaria, and Azerbaijan choose Anadolu Medical Center.

Summary about Anadolu from patients' reviews:

The Anadolu Clinic is a highly-regarded medical facility located on the coast of the marble sea. It is renowned for its professionalism, cleanliness, and attention to detail. The staff is polite, attentive, and responsive to patients' needs. Highly-trained and skilled doctors are available for comprehensive examinations and treatments, and the recovery room is bright and comfortable with a beautiful view. Patients have benefited from the services of an excellent translator, Elmira, and the support of coordinators Zakhida, Bakhtygul, and Amina, Gayana. The clinic also offers a transfer service from the airport to the hotel and back, as well as booking a hotel conveniently located 10-15 minutes away. Anadolu is the perfect choice for a successful treatment and recovery.

Top 5 Anadolu Advantages: 

  1. Highly skilled and experienced medical staff 
  2. Advanced equipment 
  3. Personal coordinators and interpreters
  4. Pleasant atmosphere 
  5. Wide range of medical services and treatments
Surgical excision of fibroadenoma Patient Experience Reviews
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On the recommendation of Bookimed, I underwent a medical examination at the Anadolu Medical Center (Turkey). Why did you choose the Anadolu clinic? Because it was the only clinic recommended to me by Bookimed that responded very quickly to my requests, and only this clinic developed and sent me a program for my examination. Two other clinics, such as Medipol, limited themselves only to gratitude that I contacted them, and the Şişli Memorial clinic remained silent until the end without any feedback. I will not dwell on the provision of the Anadolu clinic with the most modern medical equipment, since many Turkish clinics today are equipped with the most modern equipment. I personally became convinced of this at the stage of choosing a clinic, when I got acquainted with the equipment of many clinics. The qualifications of Turkish medical specialists are generally high and they are really professionals in their field. But there is one very important point - the ability to plan and organize medical examinations. For a patient who comes to such institutions with great hopes, any attention or inattention rendered affects his psychological and moral state, and it naturally depends on this what attitude he will determine and form for himself towards the clinic itself. To be in constant contact with the patient from the moment of his desire to visit the clinic, prepare in every possible way for arrival, prepare medical data and analysis results, assist in booking a hotel, meeting at the airport upon arrival, exceptionally efficient planning of all examinations, eliminating any inconvenience for the patient from - for waiting in queues for tests, undergoing procedures and consulting a doctor and much more, this is a huge advantage of the Anadolu clinic over other clinics. I especially want to note that everything that was done at the highest level is mainly the merit of an employee named Zakhida. (international department of the clinic). Professionalism, an individual approach to each patient, impeccable organization of the entire work process, endless energy, high tolerance, femininity, pleasant appearance and many other positive qualities of a person - said about Zakhida. Zahida, please accept my deep gratitude and wish you all the best. Always remain the same joyful, redeyt, beautiful and feminine! I also want to thank other employees of the Anadolu clinic, doctors, nurses, translators - thanks to your conscientious work and your high professionalism, I received a quality medical service. . I thank the Bookimed employees (Vladimir, Varvara) for your attention and for the excellent organization of the survey. All the best to you and your loved ones! With great respect, Uktam Eshmuradov (Uzbekistan).
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Uzbekistan, Jan 10, 2023
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Turkey, Istanbul
92% patients recommend

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Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (former Adatip International Hospital) is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. Top specialties here are neurosurgery, orthopedics, spinal surgery, and weight loss surgery. Lokman Hekim serves both adults and children. Patients from the CIS, Africa, and Arab League States visit the clinic most often.

Surgical excision of fibroadenoma Patient Experience Reviews
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Surgery in Turkey, I am 60 years old, and I travelled to Istanbul for a Deep Plane Facelift and a lower and upper Blepharoplasty. Bookimed, I am so grateful to you, I could not have made this journey without your assistance. Thank you very much for your guidance and patience. I hope I did not give you a hard time. Turkey is a safe place to travel, it is safer than Paris, Milan or Manhattan. I never felt in danger in Istanbul. From the moment I arrived at Lokman Hekim Hospital, everything was taken care of by Ismael Ali, who is an easy going and friendly translator. The pre-operative test were done as soon as I arrived. The day after I met Doctor Murat Yaman who is a friendly and open person. Before travelling to Istanbul I checked his background and found him to be a very good and competent surgeon. So, on that day I was relaxed for the surgery because I knew I was going to be in good hands. The work he did on me was outstanding. I am still in the healing process. My eyes are a bit irritated, but that is normal. My face is still a bit swollen but it no longer hangs. My face has changed expression from appearing to be sad or angry to reflecting a normal emotion. A big thanks to the Lokman Hekim Hospital staff some of them spoke a little bit of English others were fluent but all of them were caring, kind, super friendly and always ready to help.
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— Rutt Gast-pareja
Switzerland, Jan 28, 2025
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Turkey, Istanbul
86% patients recommend

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Medipol University Hospital is one of the largest multi-specialty medical institution in Turkey. Daily, over 1,200 patients trust their health to Medipol's experts. The hospital is equipped with advanced technologies, i.e, Da Vinci Surgical System, Cyber and Gamma Knives. Doctors specialize in cancer, neurological, and cardiovascular treatment. Organ transplantation, transplant and are among key specialties of the hospital.

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I liked everything. Thanks to the organizers. I will only come to this Clinic.
— Карина
Kazakhstan, Jul 22, 2022
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Turkey, Istanbul
87% patients recommend

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Dr. Ibrahim Karatas Clinics is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, Turkey. The team is dedicated to gastroenterology, weight loss surgery, and mammology. According to the clinic’s data, the success rate for gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) is above 95%. Dr. Ibrahim Karatas Clinics serves only adults. 1,000 patients choose to get medical care at the clinic every year. Patients from Europe, the Commonwealth, the USA, Canada, Australia, and the CIS countries visit Dr. Ibrahim Karatas Clinics most often.

Surgical excision of fibroadenoma Patient Experience Reviews
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Before reading this review I want to make is completely clear that Dr. Ozenlap did a fantastic job. He was always present for anything that happened before and after the surgery. His team are amazing and kind. They take the time to help you. After leaving I have contacted him a few times and he responds right away with voice messages. Returning to Canada my post op nurse said my tummy tuck was one of the best she has seen done in Turkey. I would recommend contacting his clinic directly to arrange a consult and/or surgery as I will when I come for additional services. I highly recommend him. I had dealt with Zeneyp through the entire process and she was really helpful but as the date of my arrival approached it was just a bit more difficult. I did land in Istanbul on April 21st to do some traveling beforehand. A few days before I was to leave I followed up with her about my transportation from the airport. She told me it was too early (4 days) to set up the group chat. I then checked in with her the night before I flew out where I got the information. During our messages I confirmed with Zeneyp what my check in and out days would be since I was there a few days before hand. She confirmed I would check out April 24th and return on April 27th to the hotel (as outlined in my iteintery) I messaged the group chat on the 23rd asking when I would be picked up and was told I was not being picked up until the day of surgery of April 25th. I was ultimately charged for this date. When being admitted to the hospital on the 25th I was informed that the anesthesiologist would not go ahead because of the Lithium I take without it being in my system. One of my first messages with Zeneyp was the medications that I take. I was even asked to clarify my use of another medication so I know thought these would be recorded during the intake. While Canada will operate I understand that Turkey does not. If I had been made aware of this I would have received guidance from my doctor if I needed to stop the medication before I left for Turkey. Brining this up to Zeneyp she said that the anesthesiologist doesn’t know beforehand and this is how it works. I am certain that a surgeon and anesthesiologist would look at a file before preforming a surgery, like when it gets approved by the surgeon. Not when they’re walking into the hospital. Notifying the surgeon, etc of meds would have been her job and I Would be pretty confident that she erred in this. I would make sure that all your medications are checked before you leave for the long travel to Turkey so you are not delayed or worse yet, turned away. I was originally scheduled for a tummy tuck with Dr. Emre Ozanlap on April 25th, which was then delayed to April 28th because information about medication I take was not given to him prior to my arrival in Turkey. I was not provided with any reason on why there is no discussion between medical professionals prior to a decent size surgery. No matter how I tried to get a better explanation she would not give me one. This ended up with me having to pay an extra 3 days for the hotel (6 if we include both of the hospital arrival dates that were outlined) and a new flight home. **surgery happens** A couple days after my operation I go for my check up and your medical coordinator, Hisham, asked me about if I was getting lymphatic massages and was surprised I hadn’t been offered any. I was then contacted by Zenyep afterwards and set one up. During my initial massage the nurse was getting my incision tape contaminated (proper health measures were taken by her). I asked if this was ok and she said yes. I scheduled one for the next day and when the nurse saw the dirty tape she got on the phone with Zenyep. They spoke in Turkish so I don’t know what was said. The nurse fully took off my tape and told me Zeneyp would come by sometime with tape and I agreed I could re tape it once I got it. I waited a while and touched base with her with no response so I went and found a pharmacy for the tape because I flew out in a couple hours and did not want my incision just open. I later received a message that it was Sunday and the pharmacy’s were closed. Upon me telling her I just left a pharmacy she told me it was her day off. She was prepared to have me leave with an open incision while traveling over 18 hours. That was my last interaction with her. During the whole entire time she was never was accountable, apologetic or even empathetic. Always dodging any questions for clarification but basically saying “this is the way” The lack of due diligence by her or Doctor K Clinic as a whole could have left me in a worse situation physically than the inconvenience of the financial situation I find myself in. I do not recommend using their service for booking your surgeries. PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE ABOVE REVIEW OF DR. OZENLAP.
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— Amber Spitz
Canada, May 5, 2024
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Turkey, Bursa
92% patients recommend

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Private Medicabil Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Bursa, Turkey. The team is dedicated to neurosurgery, orthopedics, weight loss surgery, and medical check-ups. Among the clinic's achievements are the success rates:

  • 99,9% for hip replacement;
  • 99,9% for MAKOplasty total hip replacement;
  • 99,9% for total knee replacement (arthroplasty) revision.

Private Medicabil Hospital serves both adults and children. 215508 patients choose Private Medicabil Hospital to get medical care every year. Patients from the Balkans, Arab League states, and Russian-speaking countries visit the clinic most often.

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Turkey, Antalya
90% patients recommend

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SALUSS Medical Group is an award-winning health tourism organization based in Istanbul and Antalya, Turkey, which has served a large number of international patients from all over the world with over 20 different treatment solutions in more than 10 specialties. SALUSS is a well-known solution centre for hair transplants, aesthetic surgeries, dental treatments, obesity surgeries, eye surgeries, orthopaedic, neuro, heart and cancer treatments and many other types of treatment. Over 600 patients choose SALUSS every year. The group has accepted patients from 5 different continents and 52 countries so far.

Surgical excision of fibroadenoma Patient Experience Reviews
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This is the only clinic that has agreed to my request of having keloid steroid injection done and for that I am grateful for them all for accommodating me. There is daily changes to the keloid since the steroid injection, keloid used to be aggressive, very red, and itchy but now it’s slowly decreasing in size, not red anymore quite dark now though but I guess that’s the bruise, first time in years I haven’t felt itchy on the area. Normally, a few sessions are needed but the Doctor said maybe one is enough as it’s not a big keloid. Hoping in the next few weeks it will improve for the better. As per the staff, very few can speak English but it was not a problem for me as there was an agent allocated to look after me. Thanks again :)
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— Arlene Adviento Pascual
Ireland, Jan 14, 2022
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Turkey, Istanbul
78% patients recommend

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Emsey Hospital, one of Turkey's multi-specialty private medical centers, provides health services at the A+ class level hospital. The hospital has ISO and JCI accreditations as a reliable medical center. The facility offers general, surgical, and internal medicine treatments as a general hospital. Emsey Hospital has provided healthcare services to patients worldwide since 2012. The hospital's Advanced Spine Surgery Center performs congenital and complicated orthopedic treatments, from scoliosis to spine fusion surgeries. The Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit is one of the largest units in Turkey, with 45 beds. 

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Very quickly organized a reception for half a day. The clinic treats patients with respect. Solved my problem very quickly.
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Turkey, Nov 26, 2022
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Turkey, Istanbul
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Prof. Dr. Nilgün Turhan has experience in and assisted ctive technologies for over 30 years. She has founded an own practice to treat patients with in, problems in gynecology.

The doctor's private cabinet is located in the centre of Istanbul— in Beşiktaş, the commercial and cultural district in Turkey.

Surgical excision of fibroadenoma $4000 - $4500
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Turkey, Istanbul
Esra Tustas Haberal
Obstetrician-gynecologist
28 years of experience
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
She was born in 1974. She was graduated from Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 1997.She was awarded with the First Prize by Schering German for Oral Presentation in 3rd International Reproductive Health and Family Planning Congress with her paper titled “Role of angiogenesis in occurrence of irregular bleeding in females with intra uterine device”.She has many national and international congress participations and presentations.FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTSupervision of Pregnancy and DeliverySupervision of high-risk pregnancyDiagnosis and Treatment of Urinary IncontinenceInLaparoscopic SurgeryHysteroscopic SurgeryPelvic floor surgeryGenital Aesthetic Surg.EDUCATION:Bachelor's: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Specialization: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine INSTITUTIONS WHERE EDUCATION AND WORKED Delta Hospital Practice Medicine Çengelköy Ülkü Hospital Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Ayse Korur
Obstetrician-gynecologist
15 years of experience
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Op. Dr. Ayse Korur, MD, graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2010. She completed her residency training in Dr Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Teaching and Research Hospital from 2010 to 2015. International Experiences: Medical University of Warsaw, Poland, in 2007-2008 FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTEREST Supervision of Pregnancy and Delivery Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence Laparoscopic Surgery Hysteroscopic Surgery Genital Aesthetic Surgery Urinary Incontinence Surgery General Gynecology Sex Therapy University: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Speciality Education: Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital Experience Yazıcık Village Health Center – General Practitioner Iğdır State Hospital – Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist
Turkey, Istanbul
Ilker Kahramanoglu
Obstetrician-gynecologist
16 years of experience
Emsey Hospital
Education: - Faculty of Medicine Education, Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul/Turkey, 06/2003 – 06/2009 - Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialization Training, University of Health Sciences, Süleymaniye Obstetrics and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul/Turkey, 09/2009 – 10/2014 - Gynecological Oncology Surgery Minor Training, Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Gynecological Oncology, Istanbul/Turkey 05/2015 – 06/2018 - The European Gynaecological Oncologist is recognized as an accredited European Gynaecological Oncologist by the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO).   Experiences: 2011: The Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery. World Laparoscopy Hospital. New Delhi, India. 2018: International Observership in Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York, USA. 2019: Guest Physician – Leipzig School of Radical Pelvic Surgery. Leipzig, Germany. 2019: Short Clinical Visit – Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Policlinico Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Division of Gynecologic Oncology. Rome, Italy. 2019: Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital (within the scope of DHY) 2019: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 2020: Emsey Hospital
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