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Neurosurgeon Dr. Mehmet Beşir SÜRME is a state multi-specialty medical center in Eskisehir, Turkey. It focuses on neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and pediatric neurosurgery. The clinic is headed by a specialist in deep brain stimulation and is certified for health tourism.
Private Koru Ankara Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Ankara. It treats 350,000 patients annually. Main specialties include urology, gynecology, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery.
Private Koru Ankara Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Ankara. It treats 350,000 patients annually. Main specialties include urology, gynecology, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery.
Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital is a multidisciplinary hospital on Istanbul's Asian side. It opened in 2017 and occupies a 98,000 m² facility. Its services include neurology, cardiology, oncology, breast health, ophthalmology, spine care, reproductive medicine, obesity and metabolic surgery, and robotic surgery.
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HEALTH&MORE is a private single-specialty clinic in Eskisehir focused on neurosurgery, orthopedics, and spinal surgery. Its surgeons have performed over 20,000 complex procedures. The clinic holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government.
Dr. Ozgur Taskapilioglu is a neurosurgeon with _doctor_6302_years_ of experience, specializing in complex neurosurgical procedures including epilepsy surgery. He has performed thousands of successful operations and published over 50 international scientific papers on neurosurgical treatments. The clinic offers advanced neurosurgical care with a focus on functional neurosurgery.
Private Medicabil Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Bursa. It specializes in orthopedics, neurosurgery, weight loss surgery, and medical check-ups. The hospital is affiliated with Ranawat Orthopaedics Center and is an AOSpine Europe education center.
SANKO University Hospital is a private multispecialty facility in Gaziantep, Turkey. It offers adult and pediatric care across cardiology, oncology, and general surgery. The hospital treats children aged 0-18 in a dedicated pediatric surgery unit. It also has an Oncology Center and a Bone Marrow Transplantation Center. Sani Konukoğlu founded the hospital in 1996.
The facility has 600 beds and 10 operating rooms across two buildings. A team of 1,000 staff supports daily operations. The hospital holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. Advanced technology includes Rosa Robotic Surgery and the Varian TrueBeam radiotherapy system. International Patient Services arranges second opinions, appointments, and travel planning.
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| 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 |
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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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