Step-by-step Guide

Patient Journey

A guide to what to expect at every step, from booking on MHRS to the follow-up visit.

  1. Booking an appointment on MHRS

    Scheduling your outpatient consultation via official MHRS online portal or ALO 182.

    1. Scheduling Your Appointment

    Outpatient appointments are booked through the Central Physician Appointment System (MHRS) or by calling 182.

    Select Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Neurosurgery Department, and Assoc. Prof. Eyüp Çetin.

  2. What to bring to the examination

    Preparing previous MRI, CT scans, EMG reports, and regular medication lists for your visit.

    2. Consultation Preparation

    Please bring all prior radiological imaging (MRI, CT, X-ray CDs and written reports), previous discharge notes, and a list of current medications.

  3. After the decision to operate

    Detailed clinical assessment, radiological correlation, and personalized surgical or conservative planning.

    3. Evaluation and Surgical Decision

    Your symptoms and examination findings are correlated with imaging studies to determine whether surgery or conservative therapy is indicated.

  4. What to expect in hospital

    Preoperative anaesthesia evaluation, blood tests, and hospital admission procedures.

    4. Preoperative Evaluation

    Complete preoperative testing including blood work, ECG, chest radiography, and anaesthesia consultation are completed prior to surgery.

  5. Care after discharge

    Postoperative mobilization, wound care instructions, pain management, and home recovery.

    5. Hospital Stay & Discharge

    Patients are mobilized under medical supervision shortly after surgery. Discharge instructions and prescription medications are provided.

  6. Follow-up appointments

    Postoperative follow-up visits, suture checks, and long-term ergonomic rehabilitation guidance.

    6. Follow-up and Rehabilitation

    A follow-up visit is scheduled at 10-14 days for wound inspection and recovery evaluation, followed by physical therapy planning.

Important information

The process differs from patient to patient. This is a general outline; your own plan is determined by your physician.

Book via MHRS