Occupational Physician

Which Conditions and Processes are Managed?

Occupational medicine focuses on preventing diseases and maintaining current health status rather than treating diseases in the traditional sense. Our main goal is to protect employees against physical, chemical, and biological risks that may arise from the working environment. The core services we offer and the processes we manage within this scope include:

Pre-Employment Health Report

It is vital to determine whether employees starting a new job have the physical and mental health conditions required by the position they will take. The pre-employment health report details the candidate's health history and current condition, documenting their suitability for the job. This process legally secures the employer and prevents assignments that would risk the employee's health.

Periodic Health Screenings

The health status of employees must be monitored at regular intervals according to the nature of the work and the hazard class of the workplace. Through our periodic health screening service, occupational diseases and work-related health problems are detected at an early stage. Early diagnosis facilitates the treatment process and ensures the sustainability of a healthy working environment by minimizing workforce loss.

Mobile Health Services

We offer mobile health services so that corporate companies can conduct health screenings without interrupting their business processes. Our specially equipped health vehicles and expert teams come to your workplace and complete all necessary tests on-site, quickly, and safely. This service provides a significant time and cost advantage to companies while eliminating the need for employees to go to the hospital.

Diagnostic Methods

In our occupational physician department, comprehensive tests are applied to evaluate the health status of employees and determine their suitability for work. The tests are specifically determined according to the risks of the job to be performed. The diagnostic and screening methods we most frequently use at BHT CLINIC standards include:

• Audiometry (Hearing Test): Detailed hearing measurements performed to detect hearing loss early in employees working in noisy environments.
• Pulmonary Function Test (PFT): Applied to evaluate lung capacity and the condition of the respiratory tract in jobs exposed to dust, smoke, or chemical vapors.
• Chest X-Ray: The basic radiological imaging method used to detect respiratory tract diseases and occupational lung disorders (such as pneumoconiosis).
• Blood Tests: Includes basic biochemical analyses such as complete blood count (hemogram), liver and kidney function tests, and fasting blood sugar. Specific toxicological blood tests are also performed for those working with heavy metals or chemicals.
• Electrocardiography (ECG): Evaluates the suitability of heart health for jobs requiring heavy exertion by measuring heart rhythm and electrical activity.
• Eye Examination: Tests such as visual acuity, color blindness, and depth perception, which are vital for jobs requiring high attention, such as driving or precision machine operation.

Treatment Methods and Applications

The fundamental approach in occupational medicine is preventive medicine. Identifying and eliminating risks before an occupational disease or workplace accident occurs is the most effective treatment method. However, when a work-related health problem is detected in employees, a rapid treatment process is initiated in coordination with other medical specialties of our hospital. Emergency intervention, wound care, physical therapy, and rehabilitation processes after a workplace accident are meticulously managed by our 24/7 emergency service and related departments.

Working integrated with departments such as Orthopedics, Pulmonology, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), and Ophthalmology, our occupational physicians create personalized treatment plans to minimize the damage caused by occupational exposures. In addition, corporate health awareness is increased by providing consultancy to employees on topics such as ergonomics, healthy nutrition, stress management, and ways to prevent workplace accidents.

Technology and Team

BHT CLINIC İstanbul Tema Hastanesi is a fully equipped healthcare institution with JCI (Joint Commission International) quality accreditation, providing services at international standards. Our occupational physician department consists of expert physicians who are experienced in their field and fully command current legislation and occupational health and safety practices. Patient safety and privacy are always our top priority.

Thanks to our hospital's advanced technology laboratories and radiology units, samples taken from your employees and X-rays are finalized with the highest precision and speed. Our mobile health vehicles are equipped with the same technological infrastructure, bringing clinical quality directly to your workplace for your off-site screenings.

When Should You Apply?

Occupational health and safety processes are an integral part of corporate culture, beyond being a legal obligation. When hiring new personnel for your business, you should apply to obtain the legally required pre-employment health report. You should contact us to renew your periodic health screenings when the periods determined according to the hazard class of your workplace expire (once a year for very hazardous jobs, once every three years for hazardous jobs, and once every five years for less hazardous jobs).

Additionally, you can get professional support from our occupational physician department during the employee's return-to-work process after a workplace accident, in cases of suspected occupational diseases, or when you want to organize corporate employee health check-up programs.

Appointment and Examination Process

It is very easy to entrust the health of your employees to reliable hands and benefit from our corporate agreements. For individual employee applications, you can come to our hospital, complete the relevant tests quickly on the same day, and receive your report from our specialist physician. Our dedicated corporate communication representatives support you for corporate companies' mass screening, mobile health service requests, or annual agreement processes.

To plan the process, fulfill your legal obligations completely, and add value to your employees, you can reach us 24/7 through our call center at 0850 811 34 00. Additionally, for your corporate communication and appointment requests, you can visit our online appointment page, fill out the form, and ensure our professional team contacts you as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to get a pre-employment health report?

To obtain a pre-employment health report, simply apply to our hospital's occupational physician department. Tests such as blood tests, chest X-ray, and audiometry are performed according to the requirements of the position you will work in. The results are evaluated by our expert occupational physician, and your report is issued on the same day.

How often should periodic examinations be done?

The frequency of periodic examinations is legally determined according to the hazard class of your workplace. Periodic health screenings are mandatory at least once a year for very hazardous workplaces, once every three years for hazardous workplaces, and once every five years for less hazardous workplaces.

Which tests are required for pre-employment examinations?

The required tests vary depending on the nature of the work to be performed. However, in general, complete blood count, chest X-ray, pulmonary function test (PFT), hearing test (audiometry), eye examination, and ECG are the most frequently requested basic health tests.

What do mobile health services include?

Mobile health services include health screenings conducted at the workplace without the need for employees to leave work. Our specially equipped vehicles come to your workplace to perform procedures such as chest X-rays, hearing tests, pulmonary function tests, and blood sampling on-site, quickly, and safely.