Fatih Gul is a Turkish politician, physician, healthcare executive. From 2019 to 2021, he served as Turkey’s Minister of Health.[1][2]
Biography
editFatih studied medicine at Erciyes University in Turkey, where he completed his clinical rotations and volunteered in emergency and intensive care services. His early exposure to acute care inspired his interest in systems and patient management. He later pursued executive education at Yeditepe University, Cornell University and Harvard Business School, specializing in healthcare leadership.[3]
From June 2003 to November 2004, Fatih began his career at Marm Assistance, managing travel-insurance patient care and clinic operations for BP oil and gas company in Baku, Tbilisi, and Ankara.[4]
From November 2009 to April 2013, Fatih served as Country Manager for Healthcare and Social Programs at ALJ Co. In February 2013, he received the Outstanding Contribution for CSR Practices Award in the GCC from World CSR Day.[5][6][4]
From May 2015 to October 2020, Fatih was Executive Director at Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Jeddah.[7][8] From May 2017 to June 2023, he was Chief Executive Officer of Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai, overseeing its commissioning as the first teaching hospital in Dubai. Under his leadership, the hospital achieved Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation within its first year.[9] Fatih was listed by Becker’s Healthcare at 101 Academic Medical Center CEOs to Know.[10]
From 2019 to 2021, he served as Minister of Health of Turkey.[2][failed verification] Fatih Mehmet Gül led a digital-first transformation of Turkey's health system, for example, launched a nationwide telemedicine platform offering remote consultations, remote-monitoring for chronic patients, and integrated appointment scheduling across public and private hospitals.[11] In April 2022, Fatih was listed among Forbes’ Top 50 Healthcare Leaders.[12] In December of the same year, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Sustainable Business Forum.[13] In March 2023, Fatih was again included in Forbes’ Top 100 Healthcare Leaders.[14]
In October 2024, he became Chief Executive Officer of The View Hospital in Doha, affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.[15] In January 2025, he was appointed Honorary Professor at the UCL Global Business School for Health.[16][7]
References
edit- ↑ "Handover Ceremony at the Ministry of Health". Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health. 11 July 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- 1 2 "Turkey's Erdogan appoints new health and urbanisation ministers". Reuters. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ↑ "Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul | Executive Management". www.apexhealth-intl.com. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- 1 2 "Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gül — Team Members". Forbes Middle East Events. Forbes Middle East Events. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ↑ "Fatih Mehmet Gul: Thrilled to join The View Hospital as CEO - OncoDaily". 2024-10-29. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ "CSR Award Winners 2013 (PDF)" (PDF). World CSR Congress. World CSR Congress. 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- 1 2 "Fakeeh Care says CEO of Jeddah hospital resigns". ArgaamPlus. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ "DR. FATIH MEHMET GUL | Fakeeh Care Group". en.fakeehcommitment.com. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ "Fatih Mehmet Gul | HBI 2025". HBI 2025 | Where health care CEOs and investors meet for deal-making, strategy and innovation. Archived from the original on 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ "101 academic medical center CEOs to know | 2023". Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis. 2023-06-14. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ "Fatih Mehmet Gul — Top 100 Healthcare Leaders 2023". Forbes Middle East. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ↑ Mughal, Waqar. "Fatih Mehmet Gul". Forbes Lists. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ Report, Gulf News (2022-12-14). "Dr Ahmed AlBanna and C-level healthcare stakeholders in Dubai honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by WSBF". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ Mughal, Waqar. "Fatih Mehmet Gul". Forbes Lists. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ "Dr. Fatih Mehmet GUL". Newsweek. 2024-11-07. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ Newspaper, The Peninsula (2025-04-17). "Qatar's healthcare experience showcased by View Hospital CEO to future health leaders at UCL Global Business School". thepeninsulaqatar.com. Retrieved 2025-09-23.