When people start researching treatment in Istanbul, they usually search for a hospital name before anything else: Acıbadem, Medicana, Medipol or Medical Park. These are large private hospital groups, each with several hospitals, and the names can be confusing – is Liv Hospital the same as Medical Park? What does Acıbadem actually treat? In this guide New City Clinic summarises the partner hospital groups where our patients are treated, using general, publicly available information, and explains which treatments we plan in which hospital and how the hospital is chosen for you. New City Clinic is a health-tourism facilitator authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health; the specialists at these hospitals are the ones who treat you. For up-to-date accreditations and departments, please also check each hospital’s official website.
Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery in Istanbul, Turkey: price, package and planningWhy Istanbul has several large hospital groups
Istanbul is Türkiye’s largest city, and many of the country’s private hospital groups were founded or are headquartered here. Each group runs several hospitals across the city – on both the European and the Asian side – and often in other Turkish cities as well. For an international patient this means two things: you have a real choice, and the name of the group is not enough on its own. What matters is the specific hospital, the specialist who will treat you and whether that hospital is experienced in your treatment. Every private hospital in Türkiye is licensed by the Ministry of Health.
The Acıbadem hospitals group
The Acıbadem Healthcare Group was founded in Istanbul in 1991 and today has many hospitals and medical centres in Türkiye and abroad. Since 2012 it has been part of the international healthcare organisation IHH Healthcare. The group also includes Acıbadem University, which provides medical education, as well as laboratory and imaging centres, and it has dedicated units for international patients.
Acıbadem treatments with New City Clinic
New City Clinic plans aesthetic and plastic surgery at the Acıbadem hospital where the surgeon practises and which suits your preference – for example breast surgery, body contouring, liposuction or facial procedures. Oncology (second opinion and treatment plan) and organ transplant from a living donor can also be organised at Acıbadem. If you specifically want Acıbadem, simply say so when you contact us: the plan is built around the surgeon who will treat you, and the hospital is named in writing before you travel.
Medicana in Istanbul
The Medicana Health Group was founded in 1992. It has hospitals in Istanbul and in other cities including Ankara, Bursa, Izmir, Konya, Samsun and Sivas. Its hospitals cover a wide range of specialties, including general surgery, cardiology, oncology and organ transplant, with interpreting and coordination support for international patients. New City Clinic plans weight-loss surgery – such as the gastric sleeve – and general surgery at the Medicana hospital where the relevant surgeon works.
Medipol and Medipol Mega
The Medipol Health Group is linked to Istanbul Medipol University. Its largest site, Medipol Mega University Hospital, opened in 2012 in Bağcılar, Istanbul, and brings together a general hospital, oncology, cardiovascular care and a dental hospital on one campus. New City Clinic plans plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Medipol hospital where the surgeon practises.
Medical Park hospital, Istanbul
Medical Park is a private hospital group owned by MLP Care. It has hospitals in Istanbul and in many other Turkish cities, serving surgical specialties, oncology, cardiology and organ transplant, with international patient units for foreign patients. New City Clinic plans aesthetic and plastic surgery at the Medical Park hospital where the surgeon works.
Is Liv Hospital the same as Medical Park?
Not exactly. Medical Park, Liv Hospital and VM Medical Park are different hospital brands of the same group, MLP Care. So the brands share an owner, but the hospitals themselves, their addresses and their medical teams are separate. Medical Park is among New City Clinic’s partner hospitals; if you have seen a doctor’s name linked to a specific hospital, tell us and we will check where that doctor practises.
Biruni University Hospital
Biruni University Hospital is the teaching and research hospital of Biruni University, which specialises in health sciences. It is in Küçükçekmece, on the European side of Istanbul, and has surgical and medical departments, intensive care and imaging. New City Clinic plans weight-loss surgery and general surgery at Biruni University Hospital with the surgeon who practises there.
Oncology and organ transplant at all five
New City Clinic organises oncology – a second opinion and a treatment plan – and organ transplant from a living donor at Acıbadem, Medicana, Medipol, Medical Park and Biruni. Which hospital is right depends on the doctor who reviews your reports and on the treatment itself. Oncology and transplant are never priced in advance: the plan and the cost are given individually after the doctor has assessed your case.
Looking for alternatives to Acıbadem?
Many people search for “Acıbadem alternatives” because they want to compare options before deciding. All the hospitals above are licensed private hospitals with international patient services, and each is experienced in different fields. Rather than choosing a brand, it usually makes more sense to choose the specialist and the hospital where that specialist works for your particular treatment. You are always free to request a specific hospital – including Acıbadem – and we will tell you honestly whether your treatment can be planned there.
How the hospital is chosen – and how to ask for a quote
Three things decide it: your treatment (it is planned in a hospital equipped and experienced for it), your doctor (we choose among the hospitals where they practise) and your preferences (location, room type, budget). Send your photos, reports or questions on WhatsApp; the specialist reviews them free of charge, and you usually receive a written plan and price – with the hospital named – within about 24 hours. You are met at the airport, taken to your hotel and the hospital, and an interpreter is with you at appointments. Direct flights to Istanbul run from London and other major UK cities such as Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh, at around four hours, and from several large US cities such as New York. Flights are not included in any package.
Istanbul hospital groups with New City Clinic
New City Clinic is an authorised health tourism intermediary registered with the Turkish Ministry of Health and HealthTürkiye. When you contact New City Clinic about Istanbul hospital groups, a physician first reviews your photos and medical information, and you then receive a written treatment plan with an itemised quote. Once you arrive in Istanbul, the New City Clinic team organises your airport welcome, accommodation, hospital appointments and interpreting. Your procedure is performed by a specialist physician at a Ministry of Health approved partner hospital, and follow-up continues after you return home.
Aftercare
Medication and check-ups
Take the medication your physician prescribes as directed and attend your planned check-ups.
Smoking and alcohol
Both slow healing; avoid them before and after the procedure for the period your physician advises.
Movement and rest
Short walks support circulation; wait for your physician’s approval before strenuous exercise or heavy lifting.
When to get in touch
Contact your New City Clinic coordinator straight away in case of high fever, increasing pain, redness or anything unexpected.
Frequently asked questions
Is New City Clinic part of Acıbadem?
No. New City Clinic is a health-tourism facilitator authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health, and organises treatment at several partner hospitals, including Acıbadem.
When was the Acıbadem hospitals group founded?
In 1991, in Istanbul. It has been part of IHH Healthcare since 2012.
Is Liv Hospital the same as Medical Park?
They are separate hospitals, but Medical Park, Liv Hospital and VM Medical Park are brands of the same group, MLP Care.
Where is Medicana in Istanbul?
Medicana has several hospitals in Istanbul and others in cities such as Ankara, Bursa, Izmir, Konya, Samsun and Sivas. The exact hospital is named in your written plan.
What is Medipol Mega?
The largest hospital of the Medipol group, opened in 2012 in Bağcılar, Istanbul, and linked to Istanbul Medipol University.
Which treatments does New City Clinic plan at Acıbadem?
Aesthetic and plastic surgery, as well as oncology and living-donor organ transplant, at the Acıbadem hospital where the specialist practises.
Can I choose my hospital?
Yes, you can ask for a specific hospital. It is chosen with you according to the treatment and the specialist, and written in your plan before you travel.
Are these hospitals licensed?
Private hospitals in Türkiye are licensed by the Ministry of Health. Accreditations change over time, so check the hospital’s official website for current details.
Are flights included?
No. Packages include treatment, hospital stay, hotel, transfers and an interpreter as set out in your quote; flights are never included.
How quickly do I get a quote?
Usually within about 24 hours on WhatsApp, after a free review of your photos or reports.
Deciding on Istanbul hospital groups is a confident step when it is taken with the right information and the right team. You can book a free consultation with the New City Clinic team for your questions.
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This article is for general information; consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.
