Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Ozlem Ozer Chakir
12 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
Gastric polyps removal in Turkey typically costs from $450 to $800. The final price depends on the number of polyps, the technique used, and the clinic's location. In the US, similar procedures cost around $5,300 on average. Patients save around 88% compared to the US. Most Turkish packages include specialist consultation, sedation, pre-op tests, and the surgical procedure.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing JCI-accredited clinics in Istanbul offers the best balance of safety and value. For instance, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental provides EUS-guided removal packages starting around $1,100. This is an excellent price for a facility ranked top for medical tourist safety. Expert gastroenterologists like Dr. Tarik Akar or Dr. Levent Demirturk offer decades of experience in non-surgical polypectomy methods.
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Gastric polyps removal | from $450 | ≈ $1,100 | from $3,500 |
| Removal of duodenal polyp | ≈ $1,300 | ≈ $2,400 | from $3,900 |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-operation
Day 3 - Gastric polyps removal
Day 4 - Post-operation
Day 5 - Discharge from the clinic
Week 1-2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3-4 - Rehabilitation continued
Please note, this is a general plan and each patient"s case may vary based on their individual medical condition.
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Dr. Ahmet Melih Ozel is a gastroenterologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases and chronic liver conditions. He performs upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies. Dr. Ozel also focuses on pancreatobiliary system diseases. He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Dr. Mete Akin specializes in gastric polyp removal with over a decade of focused gastroenterology practice at Medical Park Antalya.
Professor Aziz Kemal Emek brings academic excellence to gastric polyp removal, trained at Ankara University and specialized in General Surgery at Akdeniz University.
Dr. Bilal Ergul is recognized for his innovative treatment protocols in gastroenterology, including the successful use of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) surgery.
Written by Veronika Kazina
The main advantage of Turkish resorts is the long beach season. On the Mediterranean coast, it starts in April and lasts until November. In the resorts of the Aegean Sea — from May to October. The most comfortable time for swimming is from mid-June to the end of October. A large influx of tourists is in July-August, when the air temperature is +38°C, and the water warms up to +27°C.
Healthcare is the key development sector of the Turkish government. The Turkish authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 77 billion liras for healthcare annually.
As a result, 28,000 medical facilities provide excellent medical care in the country. About 50 centers have certificate of JCI (Joint Commission International), the international improver of healthcare quality and safety across the globe. The index of certificates obtained is the largest. To compare, Israel has 20 JCI-accredited facilities, and Germany — only 10 clinics of this type.
| Currency | lira (you also can pay for services in dollars and euros) |
| 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.
Visas for travel to Turkey require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes:
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.