ISTANBUL · PATIENTS COMING FROM OUTSIDE ISTANBUL
COPD balloon treatment in Istanbul: a roadmap from consultation to procedure
Prof. Dr. Yalçın Karakoca · Last updated: 25 September 2026
SHORT ANSWER
The consultation for COPD balloon treatment takes place at our clinic in Kavacık, Beykoz, Istanbul. Address: Rüzgarlıbahçe Mah. Cumhuriyet Cad. Hasoğlu Plaza Kat:3, Kavacık / Beykoz, İstanbul. The procedure is carried out under general anaesthesia at a partner hospital. The hospital has anaesthesia and intensive care support. If you are coming from outside Istanbul, we first hold an online preliminary consultation. The consultation and tests are scheduled for a single day. After the procedure, patients are usually discharged within 1–2 days. Including the first follow-up visit, the programme is completed within a week in most cases. Appointments: +90 530 337 85 95.
Our clinic and getting here
- Address: Rüzgarlıbahçe Mah. Cumhuriyet Cad. Hasoğlu Plaza Kat:3, Kavacık / Beykoz, İstanbul (Asian side, Kavacık exit of the Fatih Sultan Mehmet (FSM) Bridge).
- Public transport: You can reach Kavacık by bus from both sides of Istanbul. Bus routes from the European side use the Fatih Sultan Mehmet (FSM) Bridge. The clinic is close to the bus stops.
- By car: Enter “Hasoğlu Plaza Kavacık” into your navigation app. There is an indoor car park in the plaza and open-air parking in the surrounding area.
- Airports: Sabiha Gökçen Airport is about 35–45 minutes away and Istanbul Airport about 45–60 minutes (depending on traffic).
- Map: Google Maps · Apple Maps
The process for patients living in Istanbul
- Book an appointment by phone or on WhatsApp. Send us any breathing test and CT scan results you already have, and your list of medicines.
- You have your consultation. Any missing tests are done on the same day or within a few days.
- We discuss whether the treatment is suitable for you. You are given written information and details of the cost.
- The procedure is carried out at a partner hospital. Patients usually go home within 1–2 days.
- Follow-up visits at 1 week, 1 month and 6 months take place at the clinic.
The process for patients coming from outside Istanbul (5–7 days)
| Day | What happens? | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| Before you arrive | Online preliminary consultation; you send your breathing test and CT scan reports; a preliminary assessment is made | Remotely |
| Day 1 | Consultation and any missing tests (breathing test, blood gas test, blood tests, ECG, CT scan if needed) in a single day | Clinic and partner centre |
| Day 2 | Pre-anaesthetic assessment; hospital admission | Hospital |
| Day 3 | Procedure (under general anaesthesia, about 1 hour) and observation | Hospital |
| Days 4–5 | Discharge (usually 1–2 days after the procedure); rest | Accommodation |
| Days 6–7 | First follow-up visit; fitness to travel home | Clinic |
The 1-month follow-up visit can be done together with your doctor in your own city. It can also be done through an online consultation and a local breathing test.
Accommodation and companions
There are hotels to suit every budget in and around Kavacık (Beykoz, Ümraniye, Çekmeköy). We share our suggestions for hotels near the hospital with you. We recommend that you have a companion with you. For patients who use oxygen, we give guidance on finding an oxygen machine (concentrator). Accommodation and transport costs are not included in the treatment fee.
In which hospital is it carried out?
The procedure is carried out at a private partner hospital with general anaesthesia and intensive care support. You will be told the name of the hospital during planning. If your health insurance covers this treatment, you may be able to claim back the amount you paid from your insurance. The consultation and the entire decision-making process take place at the clinic.
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
Is it suitable for you?
Book an appointment and bring your breathing test and chest CT scan reports. We decide together at the consultation. If you are coming from outside Istanbul, an online preliminary consultation can be held first.
Please bring: your breathing test, your chest CT scan report and images (CD/USB), your list of medicines and, if you have one, your blood gas test result.
RELATED PAGES
HAVE A QUESTION?
Frequently asked questions
The questions our patients and their relatives ask most often, with answers. We discuss questions about your own situation together at the consultation.
APPOINTMENT
Book an appointment for a preliminary assessment
To plan your visit from outside Istanbul, WhatsApp: +90 530 337 85 95 · info@yalcinkarakoca.com
info@yalcinkarakoca.com · Rüzgarlıbahçe Mah. Cumhuriyet Cad. Hasoğlu Plaza Kat:3, Kavacık / Beykoz, İstanbul
This page is for general information purposes. It does not replace a medical examination or diagnosis. Treatment decisions are made during an examination, on an individual basis. In an emergency, call 112.
Medical content review: Prof. Dr. Yalçın Karakoca, Pulmonologist · Last updated: 25 September 2026