Koç University Hospital

Vehbi Koç Foundation, a part of the Koç Group, Turkey’s largest and Fortune 500 company, addresses the fundamental needs of life for a modern and developing Turkey through the promotion of education, health and culture. Koç Healthcare Institutions are non-profit world-class hospitals that prioritize research and education. American Hospital, Koç University Hospital and MedAmerican Ambulatory Care Surgery Center operate under the roof of Koç Healthcare Institutions. Our greatest advantage is our human resources, with more than 4,700 employees, consisting of 666 physicians, 1,192 nurses, and 2,507 administrative and supporting staff. In 2017, we treated approximately 400,000 patients in our healthcare institutions. We aim to maintain our reputable position in healthcare sector by ensuring reliable patient care, mutual and transparent communication, self-assessment and continuous development while preserving international quality accreditations and standards. As a result, our Infection Control Unit ensures to keep our infection rates below the indicated CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) levels. As a part of our transparency policy, all of our quality metrics, including patient satisfaction rates are shared at our websites. We have established Turkey’s first “Patient Experience Office” which is directly coordinated by the CEO in order to improve the services that our patients receive and increase their satisfaction. As of today, patient experience index rate is above 96%. The Health Sciences Campus that spans over an area of 220.000 m2 includes the school of medicine, the school of nursing, research laboratories and the Advanced Learning Center. The Health Sciences Campus aims to contribute to the creation of qualified human capital in the healthcare sector with its innovative approach and dynamic team at North American standards.... (show more)