Hospital: GUven Hastanesi

Sometimes it can be overwhelming and confusing to visit a foreign hospital and Ankara is no different.  Ankara has a plethora of choices when it comes to hospitals; private and public alike.  It can be difficult to know where, when, and how to make a doctor's appointment.

Guven Hastane is in AyrancI, very close to the American, German and French Embassies behind Ataturk Blvd.  Guven Hastane has a FOREIGN PATIENTS UNIT which provides all foreigners with:  English speakers to book appointments and translate any interactions inside the hospital, English speakers to help you coordinate your visit/s and find your way around the hospital, and English speakers that generally provide exemplary assistance that makes life much, much easier. 

Call the foreign patients unit to ask any questions, book appointments etc.  457 2535.  There is also a very clear and well organized webpage in English.  Guven Hastane has received awards for meeting international standards in health care.

Private Clinics: Tip Merkezi

Most neighbourhoods in Ankara have at least one TIp Merkezi.  These are private clinics that offer a range of health services from doctor visits to blood tests and lab work.  The prices are displayed clearly and are usually reasonable depending on the area of the city you are in.  For example, a basic blood test might be about twenty lira.  Walk ins are accepted; bring your ID. 

If you see a sign for TIp Merkezi in your neighbourhood, make a mental note.  These clinics can be less intimidating and overwhelming than the big hospitals and tend to be open until 12 at night. To help locate a TIp Merkezi near you, type TIp Merkezi+Ankara into google.  Although the sites that come up will be in Turkish, google will display the different clinics on a map for you.