American Hospital (VKV Amerikan Hastanesi)
TR Istanbul, Turkey · Multi-specialty
Trust Index 82 · Strong
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American Hospital (VKV Amerikan Hastanesi) is a hospital in Istanbul, Turkey · operating since 1920 · 278 beds. 58 ICU beds, 12 operating theatres, JCI-accredited. Clinical departments include Aile Hekimliği, Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı, Acil Servis, Alerji ve İmmünoloji. Profile compiled from the hospital's own published pages (see sources).
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- Patient rating
- 3.7/5
- 1,041 Google reviews
- Trust Index
- 82/100
- Strong
- Data confidence
- 53%
- Partial · 38% verified
- Founded
- 1920
- 106 yrs
- Specialties
- 41
- departments
Medical Travel Cost Hospital Index
MHI · Method 1.3 Methodology →One comparable score per hospital — each metric below is measured against the registry and weighted by the same public formula. Unsourced metrics are excluded, never guessed.
100% of the formula backed by data
- Trust Index 82 Our index 82/100 · vs 48 same-country hospitals · 98th percentile
- Profile completeness 53 Our index 53% · share of our profile verified vs modeled — informational, not scored
- Quality & reputation 73 ✓ Verified #8 in country (Newsweek/US-News) · 3.7★ Google · objective outcomes ≫ independent ranking ≫ patient reviews · 90th percentile
- Accreditation 90 ✓ Verified JCI current · current JCI ≫ independent bodies (Magnet/CAP/DNV) ≫ historical/on-record
- Price transparency — Not sourced — · separate pricing axis — informational, not scored in the quality grade
- Scale 63 ✓ Verified 278 beds · vs 84 sourced hospitals in the registry · 25th percentile
The composite is the weight-normalized mean of available metrics. The same method applies to every hospital in the registry. Machine-readable version below for models & crawlers.
Location & getting here
Verified 2026-07-19Address, neighbourhood, and how long transit and airports take.
Teşvikiye, Güzel Bahçe Sok. No:20, 34365 Şişli/İstanbul (Nişantaşı)
Nişantaşı, Şişli · Istanbul, Turkey
Getting here
- Osmanbey 0.8 km · ~9 min (≈, OSM)
- Yıldız 1.1 km · ~13 min (≈, OSM)
- Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı (SAW) 32.1 km · ~48 min (≈, OSM)
Patient reviews
✓ Google · verifiedGoogle's published rating, put in context against how hospitals actually score.
1,041 Google reviews
Exceptional for a hospital
Top 10%
better than ~90% of hospitals
A hospital's stars run far lower than shops or restaurants — reviews are written amid illness, big bills and stress, and unhappy patients review the most. The average hospital scores just 2.85★ on Google, so This hospital's 3.7★ sits near the top of the range.
Rating is Google's, shown as reported (1,041 reviews). The "top %" is an estimate from peer-reviewed hospital-rating studies (Canadian nationwide 2018–19, n=167, mean 2.85★; US hospitals, median 3.0★) — we score against the hospital distribution, not the naive 0–5 scale.
Patients rate American Hospital (VKV Amerikan Hastanesi) 3.7★ across 1,041 Google reviews — exceptional for a hospital, better than roughly 90% of hospitals on our worldwide rating benchmark.
Doctors, nurses & expertise
SourcedThe hospital's published headcount and capacity.
- Beds
- 278
- sourced
- ICU beds
- 58
- sourced
From the hospital's published figures. Nurse counts and training ratios will appear once sourced.
Accreditations
Independently verifiableOnly independent, checkable accreditations and rankings — published by the accrediting bodies themselves. Self-reported trade awards are deliberately omitted.
JCI (Joint Commission International) Accreditation, first held 2002, periodically renewed
First Turkish private hospital to simultaneously hold JCI, ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 27001 (Information Security Management) certificates
European Association of Echocardiography cardiology accreditation
Mayo Clinic Care Network member (institutional collaboration, not accreditation)
Newsweek / Statista
#8 in Turkey (listed as "American Hospital")
Independent signals
SourcedGovernment quality-inspection grades, independent accreditation/certification, and insurer networks — matched from public registries, not submitted by the hospital.
Insurer network
- In-network: Bupa Bupa contracted provider; 14 specialties listed in Bupa network profile as of 2026-07 Source →
Volume, outcomes & international patients
Sourced + modeledHow busy the hospital is, its safety record, and who flies in for care.
Volume & outcomes
- Patients / year
- 220k
- sourced
From the hospital's published figures. Surgery volumes and per-procedure outcome rates will appear once the hospital publishes them.
International patients
Dedicated deptVolume, outcome and international-patient figures are modeled from the Trust Index for this preview; real hospital-reported and registry data replace them before launch.
Ownership & governance
SourcedWho owns it and how long it's operated — from public records.
Corporate
- Ownership
- Private, non-profit — Vehbi Koç Foundation (VKV) Health Institutions✓
- Established
- 1920 · 106 yrs✓
From public corporate records. Complaint rates and ethics signals will appear once independently sourced.
Conditions treated here
This hospitalAmerican Hospital (VKV Amerikan Hastanesi) treats 92 conditions across 8 fields. What it covers — tap a field for this hospital's own prices.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) · Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) · Basal cell carcinoma · Bladder Cancer · Brain tumor · Breast cancer · Cervical cancer · Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) · Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) · Colon cancer · Cutaneous lymphoma · Endometrial cancer · Esophageal cancer · Gastric cancer · Head and Neck Cancer · Hepatocellular carcinoma · Hodgkin Lymphoma · Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma) · Leukemia · Lung cancer · Lymphoma · Melanoma · Multiple myeloma · Oral cancer · Ovarian cancer · Pancreatic cancer · Prostate cancer · Rectal Cancer · Soft Tissue Sarcoma · Squamous cell carcinoma · Testicular cancer · Thyroid Cancer
Achilles Tendinitis · ACL Injury (Torn Knee Ligament) · Bunion (Hallux Valgus) · Carpal tunnel syndrome · Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) · Gout · Osteoarthritis · Osteoporosis · Plantar Fasciitis · Rheumatoid arthritis · Sciatica · Scoliosis · Spinal cord injury · Spinal stenosis · Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) · Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Aortic Aneurysm · Atrial fibrillation · Cardiac Arrhythmia · Cardiomyopathy · Congenital Heart Disease · Congestive heart failure · Coronary artery disease · Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) · Hypertension · Myocardial infarction (heart attack) · Peripheral Artery Disease · Valvular heart disease
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration · Cataracts · Diabetic Retinopathy · Dry Eye Disease · Glaucoma · Keratoconus · Pterygium (Surfer's Eye) · Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid) · Refractive Error (Myopia, Astigmatism) · Retinal detachment · Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) · Cracked or Broken Tooth · Dental Abscess · Dental caries · Impacted Wisdom Teeth · Malocclusion (Crooked Teeth / Bad Bite) · Periodontitis (Gum Disease) · Tooth Loss (Missing Teeth)
Endometriosis · Infertility (female) · Infertility (male) · Menopause · Ovarian cysts · Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) · Recurrent Miscarriage · Uterine Fibroids
Alopecia Areata · Female-Pattern Hair Loss · Male-Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenetic Alopecia) · Melasma
Gynecomastia (Enlarged Male Breast)
A directory of fields this hospital covers — not a claim it treats every case. Suitability is confirmed with the specialist.
Specialists & departments
This hospital41 specialties across 9 fields. Tap a field for this hospital's prices.
Cardiologist · Cardiothoracic Surgeon · Thoracic Surgeon · Vascular Surgeon
Gynecologist · Neurologist · Obstetrician · Urologist
Hematologist · Nuclear Medicine Radiologist · Oncologist · Radiologist
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Dermatologist · Plastic Surgeon
Orthopedic Surgeon · Rheumatologist
Dentist
Endocrinologist
Ophthalmologist
Acupuncturist · Allergist/Immunologist · Anesthesiologist · Bariatric Surgeon · Complementary Medicine Practitioner · Critical Care Medicine Specialist · Emergency Medicine Physician · Family Medicine Physician · Gastroenterologist · General Internal Medicine Physician · General Surgeon · Infectious Disease Specialist · Nephrologist · Neurosurgeon · Otolaryngologist · Pain Management Specialist · Pediatric Surgeon · Pediatrician · Psychiatrist · Pulmonologist · Rehabilitation Specialist · Sleep Medicine Specialist
Doctor types, never named individuals.
Compare hospitals in Turkey
Our indexSide by side on what actually decides the choice — our grade, the Newsweek ranking, patient reviews, accreditation, and real verified prices. Best in each row marked ★.
Compared with 3 other Turkey hospitals here, American Hospital (VKV Amerikan Hastanesi) carries a A grade (#8 in Turkey — World's Best Hospitals 2026), ranks #3 of 4 on our merit score (76).
| Metric | This hospital American Hospital (VKV Amerikan Hastanesi) Istanbul | Koç University Hospital Istanbul | Hacettepe University Hospitals Ankara | Anadolu Medical Center (Anadolu Sağlık Merkezi) Kocaeli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital gradeNewsweek in-country rank where ranked, else our merit score | A · 76 | AAA · 76 | AA · 88 ★ | AA · 85 |
| Newsweek rankWorld's Best Hospitals | #8 in country | #1 in country ★ | #2 in country | #3 in country |
| Patient ratingGoogle, sourced | 3.7★ | 3.5★ | 2.7★ | 4.0★ ★ |
| Accreditationindependent bodies | 4 independent | 2 independent | 3 independent | 5 independent ★ |
| Published pricesverified, comparable | — | — | — | — |
| From pricecheapest verified | — | — | — | — |
| Profile | You're here | Open profile | Open profile | Open profile |
Six decision metrics on the same public formula — our grade, the Newsweek ranking, patient reviews, accreditation and real verified prices. "—" means not yet sourced, never guessed. Best in each row marked ★. All hospitals →
Common questions about American Hospital (VKV Amerikan Hastanesi)
Straight answers from the data on this page — cost, accreditation, rating, and location.
Is American Hospital (VKV Amerikan Hastanesi) accredited?
Yes — American Hospital (VKV Amerikan Hastanesi) holds accreditation, accreditation, accreditation, affiliation. We list only independent, checkable accreditations published by the accrediting bodies themselves; self-reported trade or marketing awards are excluded.
How is American Hospital (VKV Amerikan Hastanesi) rated?
American Hospital (VKV Amerikan Hastanesi) has a 3.7-star Google rating from 1,041 reviews, and scores 79/100 (grade AA) on our independent Trust Index, alongside its rank of #8 in Turkey — World's Best Hospitals 2026. The Trust Index is one public formula applied to every hospital — the
What is American Hospital (VKV Amerikan Hastanesi) known for?
American Hospital (VKV Amerikan Hastanesi) is a hospital in Istanbul, Turkey · operating since 1920 · 278 beds. 58 ICU beds, 12 operating theatres, JCI-accredited. Clinical departments include Aile Hekimliği, Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı, Acil Servis, Alerji ve İmmünoloji. Profile compiled from the hospital's own published pages (see sources).
Where is American Hospital (VKV Amerikan Hastanesi)?
American Hospital (VKV Amerikan Hastanesi) is located at Teşvikiye, Güzel Bahçe Sok. No:20, 34365 Şişli/İstanbul (Nişantaşı), Nişantaşı, Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey.
Traveling to Istanbul, Turkey
Sourced Full Turkey guide →Visa, arrival and money basics for planning the trip.
- Visa
- Turkey's e-Visa / visa-on-arrival system (evisa.gov.tr) is valid ONLY for tourism or commerce; work, study and other purposes require a visa issued by a Turkish embassy or consulate. Confirm your nationality's current rule before travelling.
- Medical / long-stay visa
- There is no separate medical/health-tourism visa — international patients enter on the standard e-Visa or visa-free tourist route like any other visitor. The health-tourism-specific control sits on the FACILITY side instead: treating providers must hold the Ministry of Health's 'Uluslararası Sağlık Turizmi Yetki Belgesi' authorization.
- Safety & recourse
- Generally safe · Limited recourse — use a medical-travel insurer
General guidance — confirm current rules for your nationality with official sources. Verified against: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Visa information for foreigners.
Data & sources
38% verified View verified onlyHow much of this profile is verified data — every section above carries a chip telling you where its numbers come from.
All 16 data fields — what's verified, imported or modeled Show more Hide
- Identity & location ✓ Verified
- Accreditation ✓ Verified
- Published prices Not yet collected
- Languages Not yet collected
- Patient reviews ✓ Verified
- Staff & expertise Imported
- Safety & complications Modeled
- Accommodation & rooms Modeled
- Facilities & access ✓ Verified
- Insurance & payment Modeled
- Inclusive & accessible care Modeled
- Ownership & governance ✓ Verified
- Volume & outcomes Imported
- International-patient mix Modeled
- Surgical team depth Modeled
- Specialties & clinical professions ✓ Verified
Every field is tagged by source state. "Verified" = sourced and checked; "Imported" = real data pending re-verification; "Modeled" = deterministic placeholder for this preview; "Not yet collected" = on our roadmap. Confidence feeds the Trust Index and the finder's verified-only filter. Methodology →
Reviews, staff, accreditations, awards, research and inclusive-care figures are aggregated or modeled from published signals for this preview; real registry, outcome and review data replace them before launch. How we model this →