Lokman Hekim Ankara
Ankara
, Turkey
13
reviews
Price level Medium
ISO 9001
Baby-friendly Hospital
5000
operations annually
2008
year established
216
beds
6
fully equipped operating rooms
2020
received university hospital status
About clinic
Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital (Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi Ankara Hastanesi) is a multidisciplinary hospital in Turkey that has been operating since 2008. Its key areas include oncology, robotic and abdominal surgery, urology, organ transplantation and orthopedics. Lokman Hekim Ankara is part of Lokman Hekim Health Group, which employs about 350 doctors and 2,800 healthcare staff.
Main areas of treatment
The hospital’s priority areas include:
- medical oncology;
- gynecologic oncology;
- surgical oncology;
- neurosurgery;
- hematology;
- robotic and minimally invasive surgery;
- urology;
- organ transplantation;
- orthopedics and traumatology;
- cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.
Lokman Hekim Ankara also treats patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, brain and spinal cord and peripheral nervous system, and performs plastic and reconstructive surgery.
When to consider Lokman Hekim Ankara Hospital
You can turn to Lokman Hekim Ankara if you need:
- a consultation with an oncologist and selection of drug therapy for a malignant tumor;
- robotic surgery for cancer of the prostate, kidney, stomach, colon or rectum;
- surgical treatment of endometrial cancer or another gynecological tumor;
- pancreatic surgery for chronic pancreatitis or complex duct pathology;
- a consultation with a transplant specialist for severe liver or kidney disease;
- knee or hip replacement using a robotic system;
- interventional tumor treatment, including ablation, embolization, chemoembolization or radioembolization.
Hospital doctors
Professor Nurullah Zengin is a medical oncologist with extensive experience in treating complex and advanced forms of cancer. He manages patients with stomach and bowel tumors, breast tumors, as well as metastatic disease and tumors whose primary site is difficult to identify. The professor selects systemic therapy — chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted drugs — and determines how to combine it with surgical or interventional treatment.
Professor Vakkas Korkmaz specializes in gynecology, gynecologic oncology and robotic surgery. In 2026, he performed the hospital’s first robotic operation in gynecologic oncology at Lokman Hekim Ankara — a hysterectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy in a patient with endometrial cancer. This approach makes it possible to remove the uterus and check the first lymph nodes for possible tumor spread at the same time, without performing extensive lymph node removal unnecessarily.
Associate Professor Yilmaz Ozdemir is a surgeon specializing in diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, bile ducts and pancreas. He performs laparoscopic and robotic operations, including for tumors of the stomach, colon and rectum, as well as complex pancreatic diseases. The robotic approach allows procedures to be performed through small incisions and is especially useful in anatomically complex areas where precision and preservation of surrounding tissues are important.
Modern methods and technologies
Da Vinci robotic surgery
Lokman Hekim Ankara uses the Da Vinci robotic system. It is used in operations on the prostate and kidneys, stomach, colon and rectum, liver and other organs. The surgeon controls the instruments from a console and receives a magnified three-dimensional image of the surgical field. This is especially useful in procedures in anatomically complex areas where the tumor must be precisely separated from surrounding tissues. Operations are performed through small incisions, which is usually associated with less surgical trauma and faster recovery compared with open surgery.
Robotic pancreatic surgery
In complex cases, the robotic system is also used in pancreatic surgery. One example is the Partington–Rochelle procedure for chronic pancreatitis with a dilated duct and multiple stones. During this operation, a new drainage route for pancreatic secretions into the intestine is created to reduce pressure in the duct and the related symptoms when endoscopic treatment is not enough.
Robotic joint replacement
In knee or hip replacement, the robotic system helps the surgeon plan the size, position and angle of the prosthesis in advance, taking into account the individual patient’s anatomy, and monitor these parameters during surgery. The robot itself does not perform the operation: all decisions and surgical actions remain with the doctor. This approach is especially relevant for patients with severe joint destruction who have already been recommended joint replacement.
Advantages of Lokman Hekim Ankara Hospital
Since 2020, Lokman Hekim Ankara has held the status of a university hospital of Lokman Hekim University. The hospital is also certified as a “Baby-Friendly Hospital” under a program of the Turkish Ministry of Health and UNICEF.
Treatment for international patients
To receive treatment at Lokman Hekim Ankara University Hospital, you do not need to look for a doctor and plan the trip on your own: Experts Medical will help. A physician-coordinator will review your medical documents, select a hospital specialist who works with your diagnosis and, even before the trip, help you obtain a preliminary diagnosis and treatment plan from the hospital.
Once the program is agreed, the Experts Medical team will handle the organizational matters: book a consultation with the doctor, translate medical documents, book accommodation, and arrange a transfer and interpreter services in Turkey. The coordinator stays in touch throughout the treatment and after you return home.
Contact Experts Medical online or call the phone numbers listed on the website, and you will get help choosing a specialist and arranging treatment at Lokman Hekim Ankara.
The best specialties of the hospital
Cardiosurgery
Dentistry
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Gatroenterology
Hematology
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Obstetrics & gynecology
Oncology
Ophtalmology
Orthopedy
Otorhinolaryngology
Plastic surgery
Psychiatry
Pulmonology
Radiology
Rheumatology
Sanatoriums and rehabilitation
Surgery
Urology, nephrology
Vascular surgery
Sevda Codek
5/5
Clinic: Lokman Hekim Ankara
Diagnosis: Breast Cancer
We are eternally grateful to our surgeon Dr. Kemal Yandakci, Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgez, and nurses Merve and Elif for their attention, effort, and support during our mother’s breast cancer treatment. In this difficult period, you gave confidence and hope not only to our mother but also to us. How wonderful that you exist. 🫶🏻
14/08/2026
Filiz Ozkan
3/5
Clinic: Lokman Hekim Ankara
Diagnosis: Oncology
We have been receiving treatment at this hospital for over three years. The oncologist is very successful in their profession and treats patients well, but there are communication issues. There is no separate phone number for the institution to contact the doctor through a secretary. It takes several days to get information; they don’t respond, and you have to pursue everything yourself. If someone needs to go to the oncology department, my advice is: try not to get too close to its staff. They might involve you in their internal disagreements and use you for their own benefit. Try to focus only on your loved one who is undergoing treatment. With love… 🌿
11/06/2026
Onder Koc
5/5
Clinic: Lokman Hekim Ankara
Diagnosis: Oncology
My mother is undergoing treatment in the oncology department of Lokman Hekim University Hospital in Ankara. I express my boundless gratitude to our doctor Yusuf Açıkgez, Merve Nur, and our nurse Elif. We are extremely pleased with the sincerity and attention you show us every time we come to the hospital. This truly has a positive impact on our treatment as well. I wish our doctor Yusuf Açıkgez and his team continued success.
12/04/2026
Remziye Ozakar
5/5
Clinic: Lokman Hekim Ankara
Diagnosis: Oncology
I am very grateful to Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Açıkgez from your hospital, as well as Merve and nurse Elif from his team. Endless thanks to this wonderful team, who are always by my side during this difficult period of my illness, making me feel that I am not alone, and helping me cope with difficulties more easily with their knowledge. This is a successful oncology team. God willing, together we will overcome these difficult days for me. How good it is that I met you.
12/01/2026
Nurdan Kaya
5/5
Clinic: Lokman Hekim Ankara
Diagnosis: Gynecological Oncology
If you also have a gynecological and oncological condition, you can confidently contact Professor Dr. Vakkas Korkmaz. He is a very successful specialist and a wonderful person. Everyone is friendly and attentive, and patients are treated with great care. I thank Lokman Hekim Hospital and everyone who was by my side and helped during this period. God willing, we will be healthy.
12/12/2025
Elif
1/5
Clinic: Lokman Hekim Ankara
Diagnosis: Stomach cancer
My grandmother had stomach cancer, but according to the examination results, the tumor significantly decreased. My grandmother died on August 9th. The doctor once mentioned that she was given the wrong medication, and then immediately tried to correct the situation. Even the cause of death is unclear: it says “natural death.” There were other things that were done incorrectly. Under no circumstances should you go to this university hospital for treatment.
26/09/2025
Belma Aydemir
5/5
Clinic: Lokman Hekim Ankara
Diagnosis: Gynecological Oncology
I am writing to share information and my experience at Lokman Hekim University Hospital in Ankara. While searching for a doctor for my mother, I met Professor Vakkas Korkmaz – let’s say, it was God’s will. He has extensive knowledge and great experience. If you are also looking for a gynecological oncology specialist, I can say that this is the only address worth contacting. He treats patients and their relatives with great sincerity, kindness, and humility. I am infinitely grateful to him: he saved my mother, whom no other doctor would operate on. Also, many thanks to Betül, who helped us a lot, our doctor’s secretary Sevil, Dr. Melike, who participated in the operation with the professor, and the anesthesiologist Dr. Gökhan. I thank the ward nurses Yıldız, Aslı, Rümeysa, Şengül, İlayda, my compatriot Şeyma, and Ayşe for their attention, care, and sincerity. Also, many thanks to Yıldız, Gönül, and Zeynep, who helped us. May Allah be pleased with all of you.
18/09/2025
Nermin
2/5
Clinic: Lokman Hekim Ankara
Diagnosis: Oncology
As an oncology patient, my treatment is ongoing, and my doctor asks me to have an echocardiogram every three months. I have been coming to your hospital for this for a long time. Unfortunately, the cost changes every three months. Regarding this, I contacted the patient rights department. I was directed from one employee to another until I entered the manager’s office. He didn’t even look at me, let alone listen. He said, “These are the prices here, and you’ve already been given a discounted price.” I approached the secretary again and asked for a detailed bill. She said, “We cannot issue it. And if we do, what will change? Do you think you can go and get your money back?” Believe me, your doctors are better than the other staff: they are more smiling and modest. I come to you because, as an oncology patient, I don’t want to be in a crowd at a state hospital, and your hospital is the closest. Every three months, you change prices as if it were cheese or bread. You probably won’t pay attention to what I wrote either – you’ll read it and move on. But still, I wanted to write. Be well.
15/09/2025
Ilimdar Kilic
5/5
Clinic: Lokman Hekim Ankara
Diagnosis: Oncology
I am a patient in the oncology department of Lokman Hekim University Hospital. Throughout my treatment, the attention of the department secretary, Merve, who greeted me with a smile and dedication every time I entered the hospital, is truly admirable. My oncologist, Yusuf, with his trustworthy approach, has always been my main support in this process. The chemotherapy nurse, Elif, truly gives one peace and confidence. I will always gratefully remember everything she did. She is my guardian angel. And finally, the oncology department is truly incredibly attentive to patients, and I am very satisfied. They deserve all gratitude.
13/09/2025
Sunbul Civrilli
5/5
Clinic: Lokman Hekim Ankara
Diagnosis: Oncology
My mother is undergoing cancer treatment at Lokman Hekim Hospital. During this period, we met oncologist Yusuf Açıkgez. He is our second oncologist at this same hospital. We decided to continue treatment here after Dr. Yusuf arrived. Both his medical knowledge and his attitude towards patients have been a true blessing for us during this period. Thanks to him, we are close to recovery. All this time, he has taken great care of us, organizing both the PET scan and all other stages of treatment. If it weren’t for Dr. Yusuf, we would not have continued treatment at Lokman Hekim. I am very grateful to him. Also, many thanks to nurse Elif and secretary Kübra for their attention and kindness.
10/09/2025
Yesim Butuner
5/5
Clinic: Lokman Hekim Ankara
Diagnosis: Oncology
My father was hospitalized at Lokman Hekim Hospital. We thank first and foremost Songül, Dilek, Sinan, as well as Derya, Bilge, Nihal, and Sevda from the internal service for their kindness and sincerity. Later, my father was again on the fourth floor, and all the staff were welcoming. Special thanks to Esengül.
My father’s treatment at the Lokman Hekim branch in Sincan is still ongoing. We are grateful to our doctors Yusuf Açıkgez, İzzet Yavuz, and Cahit Kural for their attention and care, in which they combine professional knowledge with humanity… We especially thank Elif and Kübra from the oncology department: they understand the patient’s sensitivity, calm them with a smile, and help them feel lighter… So far, we have not encountered any bad attitude from either the staff or the doctors at your hospital. God willing, it will continue throughout the treatment… We wish you success in your work.
08/09/2025
Olcay Sakarya
5/5
Clinic: Lokman Hekim Ankara
Diagnosis: Breast Cancer
I am a breast cancer patient and a patient of general surgery specialist Kemal Yandakci. In fact, it was my first time seeing him, and I was very pleased. He is a specialist in his field and a very attentive doctor. I do not agree with the negative reviews about the hospital: it is very clean here. In addition, the staff in the mammography and ultrasound departments treat patients very well. Please, while our country is fighting COVID-19, and I particularly emphasize this, let’s not write negative reviews about healthcare workers and cleaners. We all know that they are the heroes of this fight. Just think: we, the patients, go for an examination, wearing two masks, holding cologne and disinfectants, and enter the hospital with fear, while they, due to their duty, are in this environment 24/7. Please, if you have any conscience at all, let’s not write these unnecessary and negative reviews.
16/09/2021
Bijen Isiksalan
5/5
Clinic: Lokman Hekim Ankara
Diagnosis: Oncology
We learned about Lokman Hekim Hospital through my mother Şükran Ergün’s treatment. Both during the treatment and during subsequent follow-up examinations, the attentive attitude of your doctors — Mr. Mahmut Can Yağmurdu, Mr. Şahin Mürsel, Ms. Ruhsar Ofluoğlu, and Mr. Murat Bülent Küçükay — helped her regain her health. The love and respect they showed helped us get through a very difficult period for us. With a sense of gratitude, we thank each of these esteemed doctors and their teams who participated in the treatment. We also want to note that the current hospital operating system is very convenient for patients’ relatives, and we wish that it would not be changed. We would also like to say that opening an oncology department would be a very good decision.
12/09/2015
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Cost of diagnostics and operations
Diagnostics
| Tumor Marker Blood Test | 95–190 € | Enquire price |
| Fusion Biopsy | 2 365 € | Enquire price |
| Gastroscopy with biopsy | 705 € | Enquire price |
| Computed tomography (CT) | 475–760 € | Enquire price |
| Brain MRI | 380–570 € | Enquire price |
| X-ray examination | 95–285 € | Enquire price |
Oncological Surgeries
| Robotic Prostatectomy da Vinci | 8 730–10 145 € | Enquire price |
| Lung cancer surgery | 9 440–14 155 € | Enquire price |
Best clinic's doctors
Prof. Nurullah Zengin
medical oncologist, professor
Work experience:
over 35 years
About the Doctor
Professor Nurullah Zengin is a medical oncology specialist at Lokman Hekim University Hospital in Ankara.
Specialization:
- Medical Oncology.
- Internal Medicine.
Education:
- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1990)
- Internal Medicine specialization at Hacettepe University (1995)
- Oncology training at Hacettepe Oncology Institute (1999).
Professional Experience:
- worked at Hacettepe University, Ankara Oncology Hospital, and Ankara Numune Hospital
- From 2004–2012, he managed the clinic, and from 2012–2018, he managed training and medical oncology at Ankara Numune
- From 2009–2018, he served as the chief physician of this hospital
- He was a professor at Yildirim Beyazit and Yuksek Ihtisas Universities.
Prof. Sadik Muallaoglu
medical oncologist, professor
Work experience:
over 39 years
About the Doctor
Professor Sadik Muallaoglu is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Hospital in Ankara.
Specialization:
- Medical oncology.
Education and Training:
- Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine
- Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital and Baskent University Hospital in Adana.
Professional Experience:
- 2023–2026: Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Ankara
- 2016–2023: Oncologist at Iskenderun Gelisim Hospital
- 2011–2015: Associate Professor at Baskent University in Adana
- Previously worked as an oncologist at Ankara Bayindir and Mersin State Hospital, trained at Ankara Oncology Hospital
- Began clinical work in 1986.
Prof. Ali Kosar
hematologist, internal medicine specialist, professor
Work experience:
over 35 years
About the Doctor
Professor Ali Kosar is a specialist in hematology and internal medicine at Lokman Hekim University Hospital in Ankara.
His profile complements the oncology field with the diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases.
Specialization:
- Hematology — diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases.
- Internal medicine.
Education:
- Graduated from Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine in 1990, completed specialization at this university in 1995
- Underwent further professional training at Hacettepe University.
Professional Experience:
- Worked at Selcuk, Suleyman Demirel, Hacettepe, Fatih, and Turgut Ozal Universities, as well as in the bone marrow unit of Bayindir Hospital
- Listed on the official website as Professor of Internal Medicine and Hematology at LHU Ankara Hastanesi
- Was the founding rector of Lokman Hekim University.
Prof. Vakkas Korkmaz
gynecologic oncologist, robotic surgery specialist
Work experience:
over 16 years
About the Doctor
Professor Vakkas Korkmaz is a specialist in obstetrics, gynecology, and gynecologic oncology at Lokman Hekim University Hospital in Ankara.
Specialization:
- Gynecologic oncology.
- Obstetrics and gynecology.
- Robotic surgery.
- Minimally invasive surgery for gynecological tumors, including vNOTES access.
Education:
- Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (2009)
- Specialization at University of Health Sciences (2014)
- Additional subspecialization (2019).
Professional Experience:
- Since 2025, works as a professor at LHU Ankara Hastanesi
- Previously worked at Ankara Etlik Sehir Hastanesi, Etlik Zubeyde Hanim, Zekai Tahir Burak, and Ankara University of Health Sciences Hospital.
Dr. Kemal Yandakci
general surgeon, specialist in laparoscopic surgery
Work experience:
over 40 years
About the Doctor
Dr. Kemal Yandakci is a general surgery specialist at Lokman Hekim University Hospital in Ankara.
Specialization:
- General and laparoscopic surgery.
- Colorectal, hepatopancreatobiliary, and endocrine surgery.
- Breast surgery and clinical nutrition.
Education:
- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1985)
- specialization in general surgery at Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (1992).
Professional experience:
- since 2011, works as a general surgery specialist at Lokman Hekim University Hospital in Ankara
- in 1992–2011, was a general surgeon at Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital
- in 1986–2011, had a private practice.
Assoc. Prof. Yusuf Acikgoz
medical oncologist, associate professor
Work experience:
over 14 years
About the Doctor
Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Hospital in Ankara.
Specialization:
- Medical oncology.
- Internal medicine.
- Personalized drug therapy for malignant tumors.
Education:
- Inonu University Faculty of Medicine (2004–2011)
- specialization in internal medicine at Ankara Numune (2011–2016)
- training in medical oncology at the University of Health Sciences (2017–2022).
Professional experience:
- since 2024, works at Lokman Hekim University Hospital in Ankara
- in 2023–2024, worked at Ohio State University
- participated in clinical trials CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101.
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Published 12.09.2026, Updated 08.10.2026
