Ekol Hospital, Izmir, Turkey π₯
Ekol International Hospitals is the international department of the private Bazekol hospital group (formerly Ekol), in Δ°zmir, Turkey. Founded in 2007, it welcomes international patients at the ΓiΔli hospital for cosmetic surgery, obesity, ENT, ophthalmology, dentistry and hair transplants.
The group was founded by Dr Mehmet Baz, an ENT specialist, and his wife Figen Baz. It started in 2000 as an ENT hospital, with 20 ENT specialists[2], and took the name Bazekol SaΔlΔ±k Grubu in May 2025[3]. It reports 300 doctors and 2,000 healthcare staff[3], across two hospitals (ΓiΔli and Sada, in Menemen), medical centres, a dental centre and an ophthalmology centre[4]. The group performs robotic surgery using the Da Vinci system[3].
πΌ Areas of expertise
- ENT, the group’s original activity[2]
- Plastic and cosmetic surgery (cosmetic clinic opened in 2010[5])
- Hair transplant
- Obesity surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Dental care
- Oncology, cardiology, orthopaedics, urology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, gastroenterology[1][2]
π§ββοΈ Medical team
The group reports 300 doctors[3]. The international website offers 24/7 language assistance in English, German, French, Russian and Spanish[1]. Displayed certifications: international health tourism authorisation from the Turkish Ministry of Health and ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 10002 and 27001 standards[1][2]. The facility does not advertise JCI accreditation.
- Opr. Dr. Arif AydΔ±n: plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery[5]
- Opr. Dr. SΓΌleyman Γakmak: plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery[5]
- Opr. Dr. KaΔan Bekircan: plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery[5]
- Opr. Dr. Halil Δ°brahim KanlΔ±kama: plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery[5]
- Prof. Dr. Γmer YoldaΕ: general surgery and obesity surgery[6]
- DoΓ§. Dr. OgΓΌn ErΕen: general surgery and obesity surgery[6]
π₯ Video
π§ Your stay
- Send your medical file (photos, test results) to the international department for an initial opinion and quote
- On arrival: pre-operative tests and consultation with the surgeon
- Surgery, then hospital stay, the length depending on the procedure
- Post-operative follow-up to be arranged with the team before your return to the UK
π¨ Hotels near Ekol Hospital in Izmir
5 hotels in ΓiΔli, Gaziemir and Izmir city centre
- Avwan Hotel ΓiΔli: hotel located in ΓiΔli, the hospital’s neighbourhood
- TAV Airport Hotel Izmir: hotel located in the international terminal of Adnan Menderes Airport
- DoubleTree By Hilton Izmir Airport: hotel located in Gaziemir, near the airport
- Izmir Marriott Hotel: hotel located in Izmir city centre
- Hyatt Regency Izmir IstinyePark: hotel connected to İstinyePark shopping centre, in Balçova
βοΈ Practical information
- City: Δ°zmir, ΓiΔli district, north of the city
- Languages: Turkish, with assistance in English, German, French, Russian and Spanish according to the international website[1]
- Services: the international website lists hotel accommodation among the included services[1]; transfers, interpreter and follow-up should be specified in the quote
πΈ Before/after
π Key facts
- Founded: ENT hospital in 2000[2]; international department in 2007[1]
- Group name: Bazekol SaΔlΔ±k Grubu since May 2025 (formerly Ekol SaΔlΔ±k Grubu)[3]
- Reported staff: 300 doctors and 2,000 healthcare workers[3]
- Facilities: hospitals in ΓiΔli and Sada (Menemen), medical centres, dental centre, ophthalmology centre[4]
- Certifications: Turkish Ministry of Health (international health tourism), ISO; no JCI accreditation advertised[1][2]
π· Room & bathroom
β FAQ
What services does Ekol Hospital offer?
Plastic and cosmetic surgery, obesity surgery, hair transplant, ENT, ophthalmology and dental care, as well as most specialties of a general hospital.
Where is Ekol Hospital located?
At AtaΕehir Mahallesi, 8019/16 Sokak No:4, in the ΓiΔli district, north of Δ°zmir. Adnan Menderes Airport is about 24 km away as the crow flies.
What languages are spoken?
The international department announces assistance in English, German, French, Russian and Spanish, in addition to Turkish.
What do the international packages include?
The international website lists hotel accommodation among the included services. Transfers, interpreter and follow-up must be specified in writing in the quote.
Is Ekol certified?
The facility displays international health tourism authorisation from the Turkish Ministry of Health and ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 10002 and 27001 certifications. It does not advertise JCI accreditation.
π Location
AtaΕehir Mahallesi, 8019/16 Sokak No:4, ΓiΔli, Δ°zmir, Turkey[7]. The hospital is at the MaviΕehir-ΓiΔli junction, about 24 km as the crow flies from Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB).
π Useful links
- Official website (Ekol International Hospitals)
- Bazekol group website
- Facebook page
- Instagram page
- Trustpilot page
π Conclusion
Ekol International Hospitals is the international patient service of the Bazekol group, in Δ°zmir. The group covers most specialties; its international activity focuses mainly on cosmetic surgery, obesity, dentistry and hair transplants. Ask in writing for the surgeon’s name, what the quote includes and follow-up after your return.
For cosmetic surgery, a hair transplant or obesity surgery, the contact form allows you to request a free, no-obligation quote.
