What is the level of medicine in Turkey?

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.

Why is Turkey trendy for medical tourism?

Turkey is also a well-known country globally due to high-skilled doctors that undergo internships in American and European institutions. Patients from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, Jordan, and Lebanon prefer treatment in Turkey to other places. Highly developed medical centers and first-rate therapeutic services at affordable prices attract people from all over the world. Over 1 mln international patients travel to Turkey annually. So Turkey is among Top 10 countries with the most developed medical tourism sector. Turkey is a top destination for medical tourists because of low-costs. You may save up to 50% on services compared to European countries or the USA due to the average local citizens' income and general price policy within the country.

What should you know about Turkey before the trip?

Currencylira (you also can pay for services in dollars and euros)Best period for the tripMay-OctoberLanguageTurkish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)Visais not required for a trip of at least 30 days per visitTime difference with Europe3 hoursTime difference with the USA8 hoursCapitalAnkaraMedical tourism centerIstanbulPopular resortsAlanya, Antalya, Kemer, Marmaris

What hotel services are provided here?

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.

When is the best time to travel to Turkey?

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.

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.

What documents are required to apply for a visa to Turkey for treatment?

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:ID cardconfirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnairecertificate of income and availability of funds ($50 per day per person)insurance policy for a stay in Turkey (original and copy)2 photos (5x6)visa receiptbooking of flight and hotelmedical opinion about the need for treatment.

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1. GENERAL HEALTH PANEL

Plastic surgeon - Çağatay Güngörsün

15 years of experience

Included Services: Kidney Function (BUN, Creatinine), Blood Sugar (Fasting Glucose), Liver Function (ALT / GPT, AST / GOT), Lipid Profile (Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides), Hormonal Panel (TSH – Thyroid Stimulating Hormone), Hematology (CBC – Complete Blood Count), Urine Analysis (Complete Urinalysis), Imaging (Chest X-ray P.A., Whole Abdomen Ultrasound), Cardiology (12-lead EKG + interpretation report), Dental Examination (Routine oral health evaluation), General Medical Examination

4.6

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508 patient verified reviews

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$420

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2. Female Check-Up (-40)

Plastic surgeon - Çağatay Güngörsün

15 years of experience

Included Services: Bloodwork (Kidney Function: BUN, Creatinine, Uric Acid; Blood Sugar & Metabolic Panel: Fasting Glucose, Hemoglobin A1c, Fasting Insulin, Fasting Insulin - HOMA; Liver Function: ALT / GPT, AST / GOT, Alkaline Phosphatase, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Albumin; Lipid Profile: Total Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides; Iron Panel: Iron – Fe, Total Iron-Binding Capacity – TIBC, Ferritin; Vitamin Panel: Vitamin B12, Folate, 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D – Vitamin D3; Hormonal Panel: TSH – Thyroid Stimulating Hormone; Inflammation Markers: hsCRP – High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein, ESR – 1 hour; Hematology: CBC – Complete Blood Count), Urine & Stool Analysis (Complete Urinalysis, Occult Blood – Stool, Parasite & Parasite Egg Search + Stained Microscopy), Radiology – X-Ray & Ultrasound (Chest X-ray – bilateral, Whole Abdomen Ultrasound, Thyroid Ultrasound, Breast Ultrasound – bilateral), Gynecology Normal Examination, CVS – Liquid-based Cytology / Thin Prep, HPV-HR DNA Screening, Dental Examination (Routine oral & dental evaluation), Cardiology Diagnostics (ECHO Doppler + Color + M Mode + B Mode, 12-lead EKG + interpretation report), General Medical Examination, Nutrition and Diet Examination.

4.6

Excellent score

508 patient verified reviews

Package price

$985

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3. EXECUTIVE WOMEN CHECK-UP

Plastic surgeon - Çağatay Güngörsün

15 years of experience

Included Services: Kidney Function (BUN – Blood Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine, Microalbumin – Spot Urine), Blood Sugar & Metabolic Panel (Glucose – Fasting Blood Sugar, Hemoglobin A1c, Fasting Insulin, Fasting Insulin – HOMA, Phosphorus), Liver Function (ALT / GPT, AST / GOT, GGT, Alkaline Phosphatase, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Albumin, Total Protein), Minerals (Calcium, Magnesium), Lipid Profile (Total Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Cholesterol-HDL, Triglycerides), Iron Panel (Iron – Fe, Total Iron-Binding Capacity – TIBC, Ferritin), Vitamin Panel (Folate, Vitamin B12, 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D3), Hormonal Panel (TSH – Thyroid Stimulating Hormone), Prostate Screening (Free PSA, Total PSA), Inflammation Markers (ESR – 1h, hsCRP), Hematology (Complete Blood Count – CBC), Urine & Stool Tests (Complete Urinalysis, Occult Blood – Stool, Parasite & Parasite Egg Search + Stained Microscopy), Ultrasound Examinations (Whole Abdomen US, Thyroid US, Breast US – Bilateral, Carotid RDUS – Bilateral), Radiology (Chest CT Scan – Combi Scan, Digital Full-Field Mammography – Bilateral), General Medical Examinations (Check-Up Examination, Check-Up Control Examination, Dental Examination, Gynecology Normal Examination, Eye Normal Examination, Cardiology Normal Examination, Nutrition and Diet Examination), Women’s Screening (CVS – Liquid-Based Cytology / ThinPrep, HPV-HR DNA Screening), Cardiology Diagnostic Tests (Exercise Cardiovascular Stress Test – Treadmill/Bicycle/Pharmacological, ECHO Doppler + Color + M Mode + B Mode).

4.6

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$1720

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4. EXCLUSIVE WOMEN CHECK-UP

Plastic surgeon - Çağatay Güngörsün

15 years of experience

Included Services: Kidney & Renal Function (BUN – Blood Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine, Microalbumin – Spot Urine), Metabolic & Blood Sugar Panel (Glucose – Fasting Blood Sugar, Hemoglobin A1c, Fasting Insulin, Fasting Insulin – HOMA, Homocysteine – Total, Phosphorus), Liver Function Panel (ALT / GPT, AST / GOT, GGT, Alkaline Phosphatase, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Albumin, Total Protein), Mineral Panel (Calcium, Magnesium), Lipid Profile (Total Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides), Iron Panel (Iron – Fe, Total Iron-Binding Capacity – TIBC, Ferritin), Vitamin Panel (Folate, Vitamin B12, 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D3), Hormonal Panel (TSH – Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, FT4 – Free Thyroxine), Prostate Screening (Free PSA, Total PSA), Inflammation Markers (ESR – 1h, hsCRP), Hematology (Complete Blood Count – CBC), Urine & Stool Tests (Complete Urinalysis, Occult Blood – Stool, Parasite & Parasite Egg Search + Stained Microscopy), Ultrasound Examinations (Whole Abdomen US, Thyroid US, Carotid RDUS – Bilateral, Breast US – Bilateral RD), Mammography & Breast Imaging (Digital Full-field Mammography – Two Sided, Breast MRI with Special Breast Coil), Advanced Radiology (Chest CT Scan – MD or S, Coronary CT Angiography), General Medical Examinations (Check-Up Examination, Check-Up Control Examination, Dental Examination, Eye Normal Examination, Gynecology Normal Examination, Cardiology Normal Examination, Nutrition and Diet Examination), Gynecology Diagnostics (HPV-HR DNA Screening, CVS – Liquid-based Cytology / Thin Prep), Cardiology Diagnostics (Exercise Cardiovascular Stress Test – Treadmill/Bicycle/Pharmacological, ECHO Doppler + Color + M Mode + B Mode).

4.6

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$2955

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5. EXECUTIVE MEN CHECK-UP

Plastic surgeon - Çağatay Güngörsün

15 years of experience

Included Services: Kidney function tests (Creatinine, BUN, Uric Acid, Microalbumin Spot Urine), blood sugar & metabolic panel (Glucose – Fasting, Hemoglobin A1c, Fasting Insulin, HOMA-R, Fasting Insulin – HOMA, Phosphorus), liver function tests (ALT / GPT, AST / GOT, GGT, Alkaline Phosphatase, LDH, Albumin, Total Protein), minerals (Calcium, Magnesium), lipid profile (Total Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides), iron panel (Iron – Fe, Total Iron-Binding Capacity – TIBC, Ferritin), vitamin panel (Vitamin B12, Folate, 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D3), hormonal panel (TSH), prostate screening (Free PSA, Total PSA), inflammation markers (ESR – 1h, hsCRP), hematology (Complete Blood Count – CBC), urine & stool tests (Complete Urinalysis, Occult Blood – Stool, Parasite & Parasite Egg Search + Stained Microscopy), ultrasound examinations (Whole Abdomen US, Thyroid US, Carotid RDUS – bilateral), radiology (Chest CT Scan – Combi Scan), general medical examinations (Check-Up Examination, Check-Up Control Examination, Dental Examination, Eye Normal Examination, Urology Normal Examination, Cardiology Normal Examination, Nutrition and Diet Examination), cardiology diagnostic tests (ECHO Doppler + Color + M Mode + B Mode, Exercise Cardiovascular Stress Test – Treadmill/Bicycle/Pharmacological).

4.6

Excellent score

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$1370

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6. EXCLUSIVE MEN CHECK-UP

Plastic surgeon - Çağatay Güngörsün

15 years of experience

Included Services: Kidney & Renal Function (BUN – Blood Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine, Microalbumin – Spot Urine), Metabolic & Blood Sugar Panel (Glucose – Fasting Blood Sugar, Hemoglobin A1c, Fasting Insulin, Fasting Insulin – HOMA, Phosphorus, Homocysteine – Total), Liver Function Panel (ALT / GPT, AST / GOT, GGT, Alkaline Phosphatase, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Albumin, Total Protein), Mineral Panel (Calcium, Magnesium), Lipid Profile (Total Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides), Iron Panel (Iron – Fe, Total Iron-Binding Capacity – TIBC, Ferritin), Vitamin Panel (Folate, Vitamin B12, 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D3), Hormonal Panel (TSH – Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, FT4 – Free Thyroxine), Prostate Screening (Free PSA, Total PSA), Inflammation Markers (ESR – 1h, hsCRP), Hematology (Complete Blood Count – CBC), Urine & Stool Tests (Complete Urinalysis, Occult Blood – Stool, Parasite & Parasite Egg Search + Stained Microscopy), Ultrasound Examinations (Whole Abdomen US, Thyroid US, Carotid RDUS – Bilateral), Advanced Radiology (Chest CT Scan – MD or S, Coronary CT Angiography), General Medical Examinations (Check-Up Examination, Check-Up Control Examination, Dental Examination, Eye Normal Examination, Urology Normal Examination, Cardiology Normal Examination, Nutrition and Diet Examination), Cardiology Diagnostics (Exercise Cardiovascular Stress Test – Treadmill/Bicycle/Pharmacological, ECHO Doppler + Color + M Mode + B Mode).

4.6

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$2760

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How much extra money do I need (additional to the procedure)?

A night in a 5-star hotel on full board basis — $100. A night in a 4-star hotel breakfast included — $50. A night in a 3-star hotel breakfast included — $30. Lunch & dinner — $15.
Some clinics include 4- or 5-star hotel stay in the procedure cost.

Do I need a visa?

For citizens of the UK: visa is not required. For citizens of the USA: online visa is available — $76.50.
For citizens of other countries — please visit ivisa.com to find more details on entry requirements to Turkey.

What payment options are available?

PayPal, cash, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard).

Transfers

Flight tickets to Turkey: are not included in the price.
Transfer: most of clinics provide a free airport-clinic-airport transfer for patients coming for the procedure.

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