Can Hospitals Turkey is a private multi-specialty medical center in İzmir seeing 300,000 patients yearly. Its core specialties are otorhinolaryngology, dental treatment, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery.
Can Hospitals Turkey is a private multi-specialty medical center in İzmir seeing 300,000 patients yearly. Its core specialties are otorhinolaryngology, dental treatment, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery.
Antalya Smile Designs is a dental clinic in Antalya, Turkey. It offers aesthetic dentistry, maxillofacial surgery, and pediatric dental care. The clinic opened in 1989 and treats patients of all ages. The team specializes in Hollywood Smile makeovers and All-on-6 implants. They use zirconium crowns in shades like BL1 and 1M1 for natural results.
An on-site lab produces custom dental restorations. Diagnostics rely on 3D Cone Beam CT imaging and panoramic X-rays. Surgeons use intraoral scanners and digital smile design for precise planning. The team works with premium implant systems from Straumann and Nobel Biocare. International patients get transfers between the airport, hotel, and clinic.
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Mita Health Group is a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence in Istanbul, Turkey. It specializes in weight loss surgery and treats over 1,000 patients each year. The clinic has served more than 4,000 patients from around the world.
Ata Health Center specializes in dental treatments and does not offer Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Their team of dentists focuses on procedures such as All-on-4 dental implants and aesthetic restorations.
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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.
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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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