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About Florence Nightingale Hospital
Florence Nightingale Hospital Group, founded in 1975, is one of Turkey's longest-established private hospital networks and performed Turkey's first heart transplant in 1998. Its Istanbul flagship campus continues this cardiac surgery heritage alongside comprehensive neurosurgery and oncology services.
The hospital's five-decade history has built substantial institutional knowledge, and it remains a genuine referral destination for complex cardiac cases within Turkey, reflected in its international patient volume specifically for cardiac procedures.
Accreditations & Certifications
JCIISO 9001
Medical Specialties
Cardiac SurgeryNeurosurgeryOncologyOrgan Transplant
Languages Spoken
EnglishArabicRussianGerman
Awards & Achievements
- Performed Turkey's first heart transplant in 1998
- Nearly 50 years of continuous operation since 1975
- JCI accreditation with sustained compliance
- Regional referral centre for complex cardiac surgery
Honest Assessment: Strengths and Limitations
Every hospital has genuine strengths and real tradeoffs. Here is our editorial assessment of Florence Nightingale Hospital, based on published outcomes data, accreditation records, and patterns reported by verified patients:
✓ Genuine Strengths
- Genuine pioneering cardiac surgery history (Turkey's first heart transplant) reflects substantial institutional depth in this specialty
- Nearly five decades of continuous operation provide an unusually long track record among Istanbul's private hospitals
- Strong complex case referral reputation within Turkey itself, not just international marketing
⚠ Worth Knowing Before You Book
- Older core hospital buildings alongside modernised sections create a less architecturally uniform environment than purpose-built newer facilities
- Cardiac surgery specialisation, while a genuine strength, means other specialties may have comparatively less depth
- Central Istanbul location, while convenient, commands premium pricing versus outer-district alternatives
Patient Reviews
Our son's congenital heart defect was treated by the very team that pioneered this surgery in Turkey. The historical depth of expertise here was evident throughout.
Dr. Altınörs' neurosurgery team handled a complex spinal case with genuine expertise built over decades. Excellent outcome at 10 months.
Very good cardiac care with real institutional history behind it. Some parts of the building show their age compared to newer Istanbul hospitals I researched.
Doctors at This Hospital
A selection of specialists treating international patients at this facility — ask your coordinator to confirm your specific treating physician during consultation.
Dr. Tayyar Sarıoğlu
Chief of Cardiac Surgery
Pioneer of paediatric and congenital heart surgery in Turkey, performed Turkey's first heart transplant.
Dr. Nur Altınörs
Chief of Neurosurgery
Extensive experience in complex spinal and cranial neurosurgery with international academic recognition.
Sample Procedure Pricing
| Procedure | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Coronary Bypass | $7,500-12,000 |
| Congenital Heart Surgery | $9,000-16,000 |
| Complex Neurosurgery | $10,000-19,000 |
| Heart Transplant Evaluation | $12,000-20,000 |
Prices are indicative ranges based on quotes collected as of Q1 2025 and vary by individual case complexity. Request a personalised quote for an exact figure.
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Patients booking through InterHealthTour receive dedicated coordination support from first enquiry through post-treatment follow-up, including accommodation booking assistance, airport transfer confirmation, and translation of any documentation you need for your home doctor. We recommend specialist medical tourism insurance for any surgical procedure booked here.
What to Expect: Your Patient Journey
Most international patients booking Florence Nightingale Hospital through InterHealthTour follow a broadly similar sequence, though timing varies with procedure complexity. It typically begins with a remote consultation — usually video, sometimes a structured written review of your medical records and imaging — during which the treating team, led where relevant by Dr. Tayyar Sarıoğlu or a colleague in the same department, outlines whether you are a suitable candidate for the procedure you are enquiring about and provides an itemised cost estimate in writing.
Once you confirm and travel dates are set, most patients arrive in Istanbul 1-3 days before the procedure for final pre-operative assessment, blood work, and imaging where needed. Airport transfer coordination and accommodation booking near the hospital are handled by your InterHealthTour coordinator alongside the hospital's own international patient office. Length of hospital stay and total time in Turkey depends heavily on the specific procedure — your coordinator will give you a realistic estimate specific to your case during the quote stage rather than a generic figure that may not reflect your actual treatment plan.
Before discharge, you receive full documentation translated into English (and your preferred language where feasible), covering the procedure performed, medication instructions, and a follow-up schedule. For cardiac surgery and neurosurgery procedures specifically, Florence Nightingale Hospital's international patient team typically arranges at least one video follow-up consultation after you return home, with further calls available if you have questions during recovery.
Recovery, Aftercare and Staying in Touch
Recovery expectations vary enormously by procedure, and Florence Nightingale Hospital's care team will set out a realistic timeline specific to your treatment during your pre-operative consultation rather than a generic estimate. What is consistent across procedures booked through InterHealthTour at this hospital is the availability of a discharge summary in your language, a clear medication and activity schedule, and a named point of contact for questions once you are back home — not left to guess whether a symptom during recovery is normal or worth flagging.
If a complication does arise after you return home, Florence Nightingale Hospital's international patient office can liaise directly with your local doctor, sharing your full treatment records and imaging on request. This kind of continuity is one of the more practically important, if less glamorous, things worth confirming before booking any procedure abroad — ask your coordinator specifically how this would work for your case before you travel, rather than assuming it will be straightforward.
Who This Hospital Tends to Suit Best
Based on the pattern of bookings InterHealthTour has coordinated with Florence Nightingale Hospital, patients who tend to be most satisfied are specifically those seeking cardiac surgery or neurosurgery care, comfortable with English, Arabic, Russian and German as the primary languages of communication, and who have done at least some independent comparison against one or two other accredited options in Turkey or elsewhere before committing. Patients whose needs sit clearly within this hospital's stated specialties tend to report the most consistent outcomes.
As with any medical tourism decision, this profile is a starting point for your own research rather than a substitute for it. We encourage you to request an itemised quote, ask the specific questions raised in the FAQ section above, and — for anything beyond routine, low-risk procedures — seek a second opinion before travelling. See our medical tourism safety guide for a fuller checklist applicable to any clinic you are considering, not just this one.
A Note on Cost Transparency
Published price ranges from Florence Nightingale Hospital, starting from $2,000 for its most accessible listed procedures, reflect quotes collected as of Q1 2025 and are deliberately shown as ranges rather than single figures — the width of that range usually comes down to case complexity, anaesthesia requirements, length of hospital stay, and whether any complications or additional treatment are needed once your surgeon has actually assessed you in person, not just from photographs or a written history. Treat any quote you receive before an in-person or thorough video assessment as provisional. A reputable clinic, including this one, should be willing to explain in plain terms what could move your specific price toward the top or bottom of the published range, and should confirm the final itemised cost in writing before your procedure date, not verbally on the day.
Our Assessment
Florence Nightingale Hospital is one of InterHealthTour's verified partner hospitals in Turkey, selected for its JCI accreditation and the specific strengths outlined above. Request quotes from at least two or three accredited options in Turkey before committing, and use the questions in our relevant treatment guide to evaluate them consistently.
Before booking, request written confirmation of your specific surgeon, exact package inclusions, and the clinic's policy on results guarantees — a reputable clinic will provide all three without hesitation.
This profile was last reviewed and updated by InterHealthTour's medical advisory board in Q1 2025, reflecting current accreditation status and pricing data collected from the hospital directly.
Request an itemised written quote before travel confirming exactly which services — consultation, procedure, medication, transfers, accommodation — are included in your package price.
How We Verified This Clinic
This profile is compiled from publicly available accreditation records, InterHealthTour's own partnership due diligence (facility inspection, credential verification, complaint history review), and verified patient reviews collected through completed bookings on our platform. We do not accept payment for positive coverage — see our How We Earn policy.