Turkey

Turkey has one foot in Europe and the other in the Near East. It's an enormous country of diverse people and landscapes, ranging from the bustling commercial centers of Istanbul to the quiet agricultural villages of the eastern provinces. As a major player on the world scene both politically and economically, Turkey is poised to play its part in the global healthcare arena. It's now promoting medical travel in a big way, and Turkish medical institutions are serving some 15,000 foreign patients each year.

Few medical travelers realize Turkey has more healthcare facilities accredited by JCI than any other country outside the US! Prices in Turkey compare favorably with even the lowest available in Asia, and the quality of healthcare is consistently outstanding, with many doctors Western-trained and fluent in English. The Turkish government enforces rigorous quality standards in all its institutions, and healthcare is no exception. Technology, facilities, and personnel are consistently top-notch.

Turkey has developed a booming trade in vacation tourism in the last three decades, so extending the traditional Turkish warmth and hospitality to medical travelers is not a stretch. The Turkish Cultural and Tourism Ministry has spent more than $100 million to spread the word that Turkey is welcoming health travelers. The country has much to offer. Turkish cuisine is among the best in the world, and—if you have the time and feel well enough for a vacation—you are sure to enjoy the port cities of Marmaris and Fethiye, the stone dwellings of Cappadocia, or the hot springs of Pamukkale.

At a Glance

•   Language   Turkish (English widely spoken)
•   Time Zone   GMT +2
•   Country Dialing Code   90
•   Electricity   220V, plug type B
•   Currency   Turkish lira
•   Recommended Immunizations   Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid
•   Treatment Specialties   Cardiovascular, Cosmetic, Dental, Fertility/Assisted Reproduction, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Organ Transplant, Stem Cell Transplant
•   JCI-Accredited Hospitals   Adana: BSK Metropark Hospital; Ortopedia Hospital   Ankara: Ankara Guven Hospital; Bayindir Hospital Sogutozu; Hacettepe University Adult Hospital; Medicana International Ankara Hospital; Mesa Hospital; TDV Ozel 29 Mayis Hastanesi  Antalya: Antalya Hospital  Bursa: Acibadem Bursa Hospital; Medical Park—Bursa Hospital; Uludag Üniversitesi Saglik Kuruluslan  Istanbul: Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital; Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital; Acibadem Kozyatagi Hospital; Alman Hastanesi (German Hospital); Kadikoy Florence Nightingale Hospital; Medicana International Istanbul Hospital; Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital; Dünya Eye Hospital; Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital; Hisar Intercontinental Hospital; International Hospital; Istanbul Memorial Hospital; Medical Park—Bahcelievler Hospital; Medical Park—Goztepe Hospital; Medicana Hospital—Camilca; Medicana Hospital—Bahcelievler; Sema Hospital; Vehbi Koc Foundation American Hospital; Yeditepe University Hospital  Izmir: Ege Saglik Hospital; Kent Hospital  Kocaeli: Anadolu Medical Center; Acibadem Kocaeli Hospital
•   Standards and Accreditation   Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health; Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; Turkish Medical Association; European Society for Medical Oncology; JCI

 

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