Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital is Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital, certified by TÜV Hessen. It holds JCI and ISO accreditation and treats over 300,000 patients each year. Its strongest specialty is orthopedics, with the first EOS device in Turkey for low-dose imaging.
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital is Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital, certified by TÜV Hessen. It holds JCI and ISO accreditation and treats over 300,000 patients each year. Its strongest specialty is orthopedics, with the first EOS device in Turkey for low-dose imaging.
Medipol Mega pairs JCI accreditation with a dedicated Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital within its 810-bed complex. Cardiovascular surgeons offer EVLA, radiofrequency ablation, foam therapy, and sclerotherapy for varicose veins and spider veins. The hospital has 35 operating rooms and belongs to Medipol Health Group, which maintains international representative offices supporting medical travelers.
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VM Medical Park Florya Hospital is a JCI-accredited university hospital affiliated with Istanbul Aydın University. It excels in neurosurgery, plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, and oncology. The hospital also holds ISO certification and Center of Excellence designations in robotic, colorectal, and bariatric surgery.
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Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kemal Firat, an interventional radiologist since 2013 with 31 international publications, performs EVLA at JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital. The package may cost around $5,250 – typically covering surgery, anesthesia, 1 night stay, transfers, and pre-op tests. The protocol allows same-day discharge if uncomplicated. The hospital holds ISO 9001 and EUROSPINE surgical center accreditations.
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Dr. Ilker Zan has performed 900 EVLA procedures over _doctor_2385_years_ as a phlebology specialist. Treatment for multiple veins typically costs around $3,230 per leg after ultrasound mapping, with same-day walking recovery. The clinic specializes exclusively in vein treatments and holds no hospital stay policy – procedures are done as outpatient with 7-day recommended tourism stay. Dr. Zan personally performs all ultrasounds and treatments, certified by both Turkish and European vascular surgery societies.
Dr. ZAN Vein Clinic is a specialized vein treatment center in Alanya with two locations. It performs closed varicose vein treatments without incisions, hospitalization, or stitches. Over 700 patients choose the clinic each year for its focused expertise.
Prof. Dr. Uğur Özkan brings over 20 years of experience to this interventional radiology unit. He is a specialist certified by the European Board. The clinic reports a success rate of over 95% for this laser-based vein treatment. The procedure usually takes about 45 minutes under local anesthesia. Most patients return to their daily activities within 24 hours. Prof. Dr. Uğur Özkan uses Doppler ultrasound mapping to customize the treatment for every patient.
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| Best period for the trip | May-October |
| Language | Turkish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
| Visa | is not required for a trip of at least 30 days per visit |
| Time difference with Europe | 3 hours |
| Time difference with the USA | 8 hours |
| Capital | Ankara |
| Medical tourism center | Istanbul |
| Popular resorts | Alanya, Antalya, Kemer, Marmaris |
In 2020, the Republic of Turkey has visa-free agreements with 89 states. Some foreigners are exempted from obtaining entry visas, others are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa), and still others must apply for a visa at Turkish missions abroad.
What states need a visa for treatment in Turkey and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
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In Turkey, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. The level of Turkish hotels is comparable to hotels in Tunisia, Morocco or Egypt. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
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