About the clinic
Bilge Hospital, officially known as Private Bağcılar Şafak Hospital, was founded in 1998 in Bağcılar, Istanbul. Over the years, it has developed a solid reputation as a top hospital in Istanbul, serving thousands of patients each year from Turkey, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.
The hospital operates as a tertiary, training and research facility offering care in multiple specialties. Its mission emphasizes patient‑oriented treatment, comfort and advanced technology, backed by multilingual staff and an international‑patient focus. Explore why thousands choose Bilge Hospital for treatment abroad.
Key Specialties and Departments – Specialist Care Across Major Medical Fields
Bilge Hospital is equipped with a wide range of departments and offers high-standard treatments in multiple areas:
- Cardiovascular Surgery & Cardiology: Includes catheter lab, coronary and valvular interventions, and coronary care unit.
- General & Minimally Invasive Surgery: Open and laparoscopic procedures across general surgery, bariatrics and oncology.
- Neurosurgery: Treatment of spinal and brain conditions with expert surgical teams.
- Urology: Complete urology services, including a bladder cancer unit and specialized urological surgery.
- Obstetrics & Gynecology: Pregnancy care, delivery, and reproductive treatments.
- Ophthalmology: LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma procedures, iLASIK and blepharoplasty under Prof. Ahmet Satici.
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: Cosmetic and reconstructive procedures including burns and aesthetic surgery.
- Oncology & Radiation Oncology: Cancer diagnosis and treatment, with a dedicated radiation oncology department.
- Internal Medicine & Subspecialties: Including gastroenterology, pulmonology, nephrology, endocrinology, infectious diseases and more.
- ENT, Orthopedics & Pediatrics: Full scope care for ear‑nose‑throat conditions, bone and joint issues, and child health.
The hospital also includes specialized centers such as a burn unit, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and dialysis services. Patients benefit from high success rates, fully equipped operating theaters and dedicated ICU units, including pediatric and cardiovascular ICUs.
