A coordinator and a medical team reviewing a treatment plan by a window over the Bosphorus, Istanbul

Our partner hospitals and clinics in Istanbul

Your care, in licensed hands. Your trip, in ours.

We work with contracted, licensed healthcare facilities in Istanbul. Every examination, diagnosis and treatment is carried out by these partners and their doctors. As a licensed health tourism intermediary, we arrange the information, appointments, travel and accommodation around it.

Who is responsible for your treatment?

Your partner facility and its licensed doctors. They examine you, decide what is suitable and carry out the treatment. We organise everything around it and stay in touch with you from start to finish.

Coolest Medical Center building in Istanbul

Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery

Coolest Medical Center

Partner medical center for plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery

Coolest Medical Center is our partner for plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. Every evaluation and procedure is carried out by the center's licensed physicians, who decide what is suitable for each patient.

  • Face and body procedures
  • One-to-one evaluation with the surgeon
  • Care by the center's licensed physicians

Meet the specialist

  • Op. Dr. Göktuğ Esmer, plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon at Coolest Medical Center

    Coolest Medical Center

    Op. Dr. Göktuğ Esmer

    Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon

    Op. Dr. Mehmet Göktuğ Esmer is a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon based in Istanbul. His practice covers aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, with individual assessment and surgical planning for each patient.

    Education & specialist training

    • Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine, Göztepe Prof. Dr. Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital.

    Clinical interests

    • Facial aesthetic procedures and body contouring
    • Breast aesthetic and reconstructive procedures
    • Reconstructive surgery
    • Individual surgical planning and postoperative care

    Professional membership

    • Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TPRECD)

    Approach to care

    • His approach centres on patient safety, function and clear communication. He discusses individual expectations as part of treatment planning.
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    Medical assessments and treatments are provided by the partner facility’s licensed physicians. Mahbua HED coordinates appointments, travel and communication.

Medical Park TEM hospital building in Istanbul

Bariatric surgery

Medical Park TEM

Partner hospital for bariatric and metabolic surgery

Medical Park TEM is our partner hospital for bariatric and metabolic surgery, with Doç. Dr. Çağhan Pekşen. The hospital's licensed physicians assess your case, decide whether surgery is suitable and prepare your treatment plan. Mahbua HED coordinates your appointments, travel and stay.

  • Individual assessment by the hospital's surgical team
  • Bariatric and metabolic surgery
  • Treatment and medical aftercare by the hospital team

Meet the specialist

  • Doç. Dr. Çağhan Pekşen, general surgeon at Medical Park TEM

    Medical Park TEM

    Doç. Dr. Çağhan Pekşen

    General surgeon

    Doç. Dr. Çağhan Pekşen is a general surgeon at Medical Park TEM. His clinical interests include bariatric and metabolic surgery, as well as medical and endoscopic approaches to obesity.

    Education & qualifications

    • Medical degree, Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, 2011
    • General Surgery specialist training, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, 2017
    • Associate Professor title awarded in 2024

    Professional experience

    • General practitioner, Mersin Aydıncık Community Health Centre
    • General Surgery specialist, University of Health Sciences Van Regional Training and Research Hospital
    • Faculty member, Istinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa
    • Associate Professor, Medistanbul Hospital and Medical Park TEM Hospital

    Academic appointments

    • Research physician, General Surgery Department, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
    • Faculty member, General Surgery Department, Istinye University Faculty of Medicine, 2019–2023

    Clinical interests

    • Bariatric and metabolic surgery; medical and endoscopic obesity treatment
    • Gallbladder, stomach, liver and thyroid diseases
    • Breast disease follow-up and surgery
    • Anal conditions, including haemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas and abscesses
    • Small intestine, colon and rectal surgery
    • Open and laparoscopic hernia surgery
    • Advanced laparoscopic surgery for oesophageal, stomach, colon and rectal cancers

    Professional memberships

    • Turkish Surgical Society
    • Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Society
    • Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Society
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    Medical assessments and treatments are provided by the partner facility’s licensed physicians. Mahbua HED coordinates appointments, travel and communication.

Avrasya Hospital building in Istanbul

Hair transplantation

Avrasya Hospital

Partner hospital for hair transplantation

Hair transplants for our patients take place at Avrasya Hospital, in a hospital setting. The procedures are carried out by the hospital's licensed medical team, who also plan each case.

  • Hair transplantation options
  • Treatment in a hospital setting
  • Licensed medical team
  • Planning built around each patient
  • Infrastructure for international patients

Meet the specialist

  • Serkan Yavuz, hair transplant expert at Avrasya Hospital

    Avrasya Hospital

    Serkan Yavuz

    Hair transplant expert

    Serkan Yavuz works in the hair transplant unit at Avrasya Hospital. His background includes anaesthesia training, hospital experience and international patient communication. He helps patients throughout their hair transplant journey.

    Education & training

    • Anaesthesia Department, Marmara University, Istanbul
    • Anaesthesia Department, 70th Year Republic Health Vocational High School, Türkiye

    Professional background

    • Experience working in hospitals across different cities in Türkiye
    • Founded a hair transplantation and beauty centre under YVZ Health and Consultancy Ltd. Şti. (Estenivo Clinic) in 2010
    • International health-sector work with patients and partners from different countries since 2010

    Areas of experience

    • Hair transplantation, including FUE and DHI techniques
    • Facial hair transplantation
    • Patient communication and coordination during the treatment journey

    Languages

    • Turkish, English, Spanish, Arabic, German and Portuguese
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    All procedures are carried out under the responsibility of the hospital's licensed physicians. Medical assessments and treatment decisions are made by those physicians.

DentX International Clinics reception in Istanbul

Dental treatment

DentX International Clinics

Exclusive partner clinic for dental treatment

DentX is our exclusive partner clinic for dental treatment. Its dentists assess each patient, then plan and carry out the treatment.

  • Consultations in Europe and Istanbul
  • Treatment planned by the DentX dentists
  • Clinics in 5. Levent and Küçükköy, Istanbul

Meet the team

  • Dt. Mesut Altunay, founding dentist at DentX International Clinics

    DentX International Clinics

    Dt. Mesut Altunay

    Founding dentist

    Dt. Mesut Altunay focuses on aesthetic dentistry. He became a founding partner of DentX in 2017 and continues his clinical work at its 5. Levent and Küçükköy clinics, where he also holds a branch management role.

    Education

    • Degree in Dentistry, Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Dentistry, 2013

    Clinical interests

    • Implant-supported prostheses
    • Porcelain laminate veneers
    • Empress all-ceramic restorations
    • Zirconia crowns
    • Porcelain inlay and onlay restorations
    • Smile design

    Professional memberships

    • Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry Association (EDAD)
    • ITI Academy

    Current practice

    • Aesthetic dentistry at DentX 5. Levent and Küçükköy clinics
    • Founding partner and branch manager
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    Medical assessments and treatments are provided by the partner facility’s licensed physicians. Mahbua HED coordinates appointments, travel and communication.

  • Uzm. Dt. Alparslan Eren Karasu, endodontist at DentX International Clinics

    DentX International Clinics

    Uzm. Dt. Alparslan Eren Karasu

    Endodontist

    Uzm. Dt. Alparslan Eren Karasu is an endodontist at DentX 5. Levent. He focuses on root canal treatment and diseases of the dental pulp, with an emphasis on preserving natural teeth.

    Education & specialist training

    • Degree in Dentistry, Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry, 2016
    • Specialist training in Endodontics, Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry

    Clinical interests

    • Root canal treatment
    • Retreatment of previously unsuccessful root canal treatments
    • Management of complex endodontic cases
    • Dental pulp diseases and preservation of natural teeth

    Professional memberships

    • Turkish Endodontic Society
    • Istanbul Chamber of Dentists (İDO)

    Current practice

    • Endodontic care at DentX 5. Levent
    • Continued academic and clinical development in current endodontic treatment methods
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    Medical assessments and treatments are provided by the partner facility’s licensed physicians. Mahbua HED coordinates appointments, travel and communication.

  • Dt. Hüdayi Boğahan, aesthetic dentist & founding partner at DentX International Clinics

    DentX International Clinics

    Dt. Hüdayi Boğahan

    Aesthetic dentist & founding partner

    Dt. Hüdayi Boğahan is a founding partner of DentX and has worked with the clinic since 2017. His practice focuses on aesthetic and prosthetic dentistry, including digital smile design. He provides clinical care and holds a management role at DentX Küçükköy.

    Education

    • Degree in Dentistry, Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry

    Clinical interests

    • Aesthetic dentistry and digital smile design
    • Laminate veneers
    • Zirconia restorations
    • Implant-supported prostheses
    • E-max restorations

    Memberships & scientific participation

    • Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry Association (EDAD)
    • Computer Aided Dentistry Academy (CADA)
    • International Team for Implantology (ITI)
    • Istanbul Chamber of Dentists (İDO)

    Professional development

    • Participation in national and international professional training and events throughout his career
    • Clinical and management responsibilities at DentX Küçükköy
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    Medical assessments and treatments are provided by the partner facility’s licensed physicians. Mahbua HED coordinates appointments, travel and communication.

How it works with our partners

Two teams, one plan for you.

  1. 01You

    Send us your question, photos or records by WhatsApp, phone or email.

  2. 02Partner facility

    Their doctors review your case and propose a treatment plan and timeline.

  3. 03Mahbua HED

    We book your appointments, flights, hotel, transfers and interpreter around that plan.

  4. 04Partner facility

    In Istanbul, they examine you in person and carry out your treatment.

Questions

Questions about our partners.

Our coordinators answer every message themselves.

Have a different question?

Talk to our team

Four licensed partner facilities in Istanbul: Coolest Medical Center for plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, Medical Park TEM for bariatric and metabolic surgery, Avrasya Hospital for hair transplantation and DentX International Clinics for dental treatment.

No. Mahbua HED is a licensed health tourism intermediary and travel agency (authorisation AK-1570, TÜRSAB licence 18048). Every examination, diagnosis and treatment is carried out by the partner facility and its licensed doctors.

The doctors at your partner facility. They review the information you send, propose a plan and make the final assessment when they see you in person.

While we plan your trip. The partner facility confirms the medical team responsible for your care, and we organise your appointments, hotel and transfers around their plan.

Yes. Each specialist has a profile with their education, clinical interests and professional memberships. Open a profile from this page, or ask your coordinator to put your questions to the team.

Not sure which partner is right for you?

Tell us what you are considering. A coordinator will explain the options and put you in touch with the right team.