University hospital · Istanbul
Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi
- ISO 9001
- Joint Commission International (JCI)
- Maltepe Mahallesi, Davutpaşa Caddesi No:4, Topkapı, 34010 İstanbul
- Russian
- Type
- University hospital
- Plastic surgery
- Department on site
- Procedures listed
- 11
- City
- Istanbul, Türkiye
- Accreditation
- ISO 9001, JCI
- Capacity
- Around 100 Observation Beds
- Surgeons
- 5
- Languages
- Russian
About
About Koç
Koç University Hospital is a non-profit clinical organization established in 2014 as part of the Vehbi Koç Foundation Healthcare Institutions. It is integrated with the highly ranked Koç University, promoting a strong academic and research environment. In 2019, Koç University Hospital increased its capacity to 410 single inpatient rooms, 55 intensive care units (ICUs), and 44 chemotherapy units. Koç University Hospital has made a significant impact on medical care in Turkey and worldwide. According to hospital statistics, 51,000 patients avail inpatient services while 834,000 patients benefit from outpatient services, with 50,000 of them being foreign patients.
Inside the facility
A look inside
Accreditation
- ISO 9001
- Joint Commission International (JCI)
Capacity
- Around 100 Observation Beds
- Approximately 23 Operating Rooms
- 55 ICU Rooms
Service languages
Russian
Surgeons
Who practises here
Plastic surgery
Treatments offered
Listed by Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi on its plastic surgery department page and on the staff pages of surgeons who work here. Ask how often each is performed here and by whom.
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
Tummy Tuck
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
Breast Lift
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
Dermal Fillers
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
Rhinoplasty
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
Buccal Fat Removal
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
Gynecomastia Surgery (Male Breast Reduction)
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
Liposuction
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
Thigh Lift
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
Botulinum Toxin (Anti-Wrinkle Injections)
From surgeons' own profiles
Also listed by surgeons who work here
These come from the profiles of surgeons linked to Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi, not from Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi itself — a surgeon may perform an operation at another hospital. Ask where your operation would take place.
Official website
kuh.ku.edu.trTo arrange a consultation, send a request and we reply with options.
Request a consultationAppointment guide
How to book an appointment at Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi
The short answer
Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi is a university hospital in Istanbul. Depending on the hospital, appointments are made through MHRS (online, app or Alo 182) or its own appointment line. You can also send a consultation request through this page — we reply with options.
Request a consultationBooking an appointment at Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi
Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi is a university hospital in Istanbul, Türkiye. This guide explains how to book an appointment or consultation at Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi, how the process works for patients travelling from abroad, what to prepare and what to ask before you commit to treatment.
It is located at Maltepe Mahallesi, Davutpaşa Caddesi No:4, Topkapı, 34010 İstanbul. It lists around 100 Observation Beds, approximately 23 Operating Rooms and 55 ICU Rooms. Accreditation listed for Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi: ISO 9001 and Joint Commission International (JCI). Languages listed for patient services: Russian.
5 plastic surgeons in our directory list Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi as a place of practice, including Abdullah Karataş, Fadile Aydoğan and Galip Ağaoğlu. You can ask to see a particular surgeon when you request your appointment.
How appointments work at Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi
University hospitals combine patient care with teaching and research, so at Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi you may be seen by a team that includes specialists in training alongside senior surgeons. Ask who will see you at the consultation and who would perform any operation.
Some university hospitals take appointments through MHRS, the Ministry of Health's central appointment system (the MHRS website or app, or the Alo 182 line); others run their own appointment lines and international patient offices. Check which applies to Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi before you plan your trip.
Step 1: Decide what you need
Note the treatment you are considering, any surgeon you would like to see (for example, Abdullah Karataş) and when you could travel to Istanbul.
Step 2: Send a consultation request
Use the consultation request form and name Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi in your message, with the procedure and your timeframe. It takes a few minutes and does not commit you to anything.
Step 3: Add your medical details
Include your age, height and weight, medications, medical conditions and any previous surgery, and have clear photographs of the area ready.
Step 4: We come back with options
We check your request against the profiles we hold and the other providers that match what you are looking for, then reply with options. We are not a clinical service: nothing we send is a diagnosis or a treatment plan, and a request is not a booking.
Step 5: Confirm everything in writing
Agree the date, the surgeon who will see you, the address, any consultation fee and — if you go ahead — an itemised quote, all in writing.
Step 6: Attend your consultation in person
The surgeon examines you at Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi, confirms whether the treatment suits you and explains the risks, recovery and full cost. Take time to decide before paying a deposit.
Ready to take the first step?
Request a consultationPlastic surgeons at Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi
These surgeons list Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi as a place of practice. Their profiles show what is known about each one, such as training, the procedures listed for them and the other hospitals and clinics where they work — name the surgeon you would like to see in your request.
Treatments at Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi
These treatments are listed for Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi. The figures are typical ranges from our procedure guides; your surgeon will give you your own plan.
Tummy Tuck
- Operating time
- 2–4 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia
- Hospital stay
- 1–2 nights
- Time in Türkiye
- 10–14 days
- Initial recovery
- 10–14 days
- Final result
- 6–12 months
Breast Lift
- Hospital stay
- 1 night
- Time in Türkiye
- 7–10 days
- Initial recovery
- 7–10 days
- Final result
- 3–6 months
Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)
- Operating time
- Typically 1–2 hours
- Anaesthesia
- Local anaesthesia with sedation, or general anaesthesia (often general in children)
- Hospital stay
- Usually a day case
- Time in Türkiye
- Typically around 5–7 days before flying
- Initial recovery
- About 1–2 weeks for visible bruising and swelling to settle
- Final result
- Final shape usually settles over 3–6 months
Dermal Fillers
- Operating time
- Typically 15–45 minutes
- Anaesthesia
- Topical numbing cream; many fillers also contain local anaesthetic
- Hospital stay
- Not applicable — outpatient treatment
- Time in Türkiye
- No stay required for the treatment itself
- Initial recovery
- Swelling and bruising typically settle within 1–2 weeks
- Final result
- Settles within about 2–4 weeks; duration varies by product and area
Rhinoplasty
- Operating time
- 1.5–3 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia (most commonly)
- Hospital stay
- 1 night
- Time in Türkiye
- 7–10 days
- Initial recovery
- 7–10 days
- Final result
- 12–18 months
Buccal Fat Removal
- Operating time
- Typically 30–60 minutes
- Anaesthesia
- Local anaesthesia, sometimes with sedation
- Hospital stay
- Day case
- Time in Türkiye
- Typically around 5–7 days before flying
- Initial recovery
- About 1–2 weeks for swelling to substantially settle
- Final result
- Usually apparent by 3–6 months as swelling fully resolves
Gynecomastia Surgery (Male Breast Reduction)
- Operating time
- Typically 1–3 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia, or local with sedation for limited cases
- Hospital stay
- Day case or one night
- Time in Türkiye
- Typically around 7–10 days before flying
- Initial recovery
- About 1–2 weeks before returning to desk work
- Final result
- Contour settles over roughly 3–6 months
Liposuction
- Hospital stay
- Day case or 1 night
- Time in Türkiye
- 5–7 days
- Initial recovery
- 5–7 days
- Final result
- 3–6 months
Accreditation and authorisation
Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi lists the following accreditation: ISO 9001 and Joint Commission International (JCI). Accreditation is time-limited, so check that it is current.
The Ministry of Health publishes the list of facilities authorised to treat international patients, and Joint Commission International (JCI) publishes a search of the organisations it accredits. The UK and Turkish plastic surgery societies advise choosing a fully recognised hospital for surgery.
What to prepare before your appointment at Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi
Bring these to your appointment, or send them with your request:
- A short summary of your medical history, including long-term conditions and anything treated in the past year
- A list of every medication and supplement you take — including blood thinners, hormone treatment and weight-loss injections
- Details of any previous surgery on the same area, with dates and operation notes if you have them
- Recent photographs of the area, taken in good light from the front and both sides
- Your height and weight, and whether you smoke or vape
- Your goals, written in a sentence or two, and anything you do not want changed
- Your travel window and how long you could stay in Türkiye
- Your questions, written down so none are forgotten on the day
- Contact details for anyone travelling with you
Bring your passport or identity card as well. Be open about smoking, weight changes and every medication — they affect healing and anaesthesia.
Questions to ask Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi before you book
- Which surgeon will see me, and will the same surgeon perform the operation?
- Will my operation take place in this building?
- Is there a consultation fee, and what does it cover?
- What does the quoted price include — hospital nights, anaesthesia, garments, medication, transfers?
- Is an interpreter or international patient coordinator available, and at what cost?
- How long should I stay in Istanbul after treatment before flying home?
- What aftercare is provided once I am home, and who do I contact if I am worried?
- What happens, and who pays, if a revision or complication occurs?
- What is the cancellation and refund policy for deposits?
Ask for the answers in writing, so you can compare Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi with other hospitals and clinics on equal terms.
Consultation fees, quotes and deposits
Consultation fees, treatment prices and deposit terms are set by each practice. Before your appointment, ask Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi whether there is a consultation fee and what it covers.
A reliable quote is written and itemised: the surgeon's fee, hospital and anaesthesia costs, nights in hospital, compression garments, medication, follow-up visits and transfers. Ask what is not included as well as what is.
Treat any price given before an examination as provisional. The final plan, and the final price, depend on what the surgeon finds when they examine you. The UK's NHS advises against paying for treatment at a hospital you have never seen, so keep deposits refundable where you can.
Getting to Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi in Istanbul
Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi's address is Maltepe Mahallesi, Davutpaşa Caddesi No:4, Topkapı, 34010 İstanbul. Save it offline and share it with your driver or transfer company before you land.
Istanbul is served by Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Some hospitals and clinics arrange airport transfers for international patients; ask whether this is included. Metro, tram and taxis are also available.
Recommended time in Türkiye, from our procedure guides — tummy Tuck: 10–14 days; breast Lift: 7–10 days; otoplasty (Ear Surgery): typically around 5–7 days before flying. Your surgeon will confirm the right length of stay for you.
Book flexible travel if you can. Leave at least a day between arriving and your consultation so you are rested, and do not book your return flight until the surgeon has confirmed when it is safe to fly.
Stay close to Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi, keep your passport and medical documents together, and share your itinerary and the address where you will be treated with someone at home.
Language and communication
Make sure you understand everything said about risks, recovery and consent. If the consultation is not in a language you speak fluently, ask for a professional medical interpreter rather than relying on a friend or a translation app, and ask for the treatment plan and consent form in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book an appointment at Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi?
Some university hospitals book through MHRS (the website, the app or the Alo 182 line) and others through their own appointment lines or international patient offices. Check which applies to Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi, or send a consultation request through this page and we reply with options. At a teaching hospital, ask who will see you and who would perform any operation.
What kind of facility is Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi, and are operations performed there?
Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi is a university hospital in Istanbul, Türkiye. It lists around 100 Observation Beds, approximately 23 Operating Rooms and 55 ICU Rooms. Hospitals generally have operating theatres, inpatient beds and on-site anaesthesia and emergency teams, which matters for longer operations and procedures that need an overnight stay. Ask which services are available on site for your treatment, including intensive care if your procedure could need it.
Is Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi accredited, and is it authorised to treat international patients?
Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi lists ISO 9001 and Joint Commission International (JCI). Accreditation is time-limited, so check it is current with the accrediting body; Joint Commission International (JCI) publishes a search of the organisations it accredits. Separately, Türkiye's Ministry of Health issues an authorisation certificate for health tourism (Uluslararası Sağlık Turizmi Yetki Belgesi) and publishes lists of authorised facilities, so you can check whether Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi appears. How we check facility records.
Which plastic surgeons practise at Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi, and how do I check them?
5 surgeons in our directory list Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi as a place of practice, including Abdullah Karataş, Fadile Aydoğan, Galip Ağaoğlu and Semih Bağhaki. Name the surgeon you want to see in your request, and confirm in writing that the same surgeon will perform your operation. Check the surgeon's specialist training, experience with your procedure and membership of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (TPRECD), which publishes a member search. View Abdullah Karataş's profile.
Which treatments are available at Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi?
Treatments listed for Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi include tummy Tuck, breast Lift, otoplasty (Ear Surgery), dermal Fillers, rhinoplasty and buccal Fat Removal, among 11 in total. Typical hospital stay for tummy Tuck, from our guide: 1–2 nights. A listing does not show how often a treatment is performed there, so ask how many similar cases the team treats and who would carry out yours. Read the tummy Tuck guide.
What should I ask Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi about anaesthesia and emergency care?
Ask who gives the anaesthetic — a specialist anaesthetist (anesteziyoloji uzmanı) should be responsible — how you are monitored after surgery and overnight, whether intensive care is available on site, and what happens if a complication needs another specialist. Ask too how long your operation will take and whether it is combined with other procedures, as longer operations carry more risk. Warning signs when choosing a clinic.
What should a price quote from Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi include?
A reliable quote is written and itemised: the surgeon's fee, the facility, anaesthesia, nights in hospital, tests, implants or materials, garments, medication, follow-up visits and any transfers or accommodation. Ask what is excluded, what happens financially if a complication or revision is needed, and the refund terms for any deposit. Questions to ask before paying.
What aftercare does Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi provide after I return home?
Ask Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi before you book how aftercare works once you leave: who reviews your recovery, whether photographs or video check-ins are used, how long follow-up lasts, and who to contact out of hours. Before you fly, collect your discharge summary, operation notes, medication list and any implant details, and arrange a local doctor who can examine you. Ask in advance what Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi covers if a problem needs treatment after you are home. Complications after returning home.
Does Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi support international patients, and in which languages?
Languages listed for patient services: Russian. Confirm which services are included in your price and which cost extra, such as transfers, interpreters and accommodation, and check how your travel insurance treats planned treatment abroad. Insurance for treatment abroad.
How do I compare Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi with other hospitals in Istanbul?
Compare facilities on the same points: what kind of facility each is and whether your operation takes place there, current accreditation and Ministry of Health authorisation, the plastic surgeons who would treat you, what each quote includes, and how aftercare works once you are home. Ask each one the same questions in writing so the answers line up, and avoid choosing on price or advertising alone. Hospitals, clinics and surgeons in Istanbul.
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