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Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility and the second-largest hospital in the Medipol Health Group. It treats 600,000 patients each year with a focus on cardiology, oncology, and heart surgery.
Clinics United specializes in turbinate reduction with board-certified surgeons and comprehensive pre-op tests. The EU-accredited facility offers comfortable hotel accommodations and VIP transfers for international patients.
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Odin Clinic is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty center in İzmir, Turkey. It specializes in dental treatment, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery. The clinic treats 3,600+ patients annually with a 99.9% success rate for obesity procedures.
Sona Health Turkey is a multispecialty health center in Sisli, Istanbul. The team specializes in plastic surgery, weight loss procedures, and IVF care. Major operations take place at the partner facility, Acibadem Hospital Istanbul. The clinic opened in 2024. It holds official approval from the Turkish Ministry of Health and Tourism.
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| 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 |
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