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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Halil Can

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30 years of experience

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2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery1988-1995 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine 2015- Atlas University Medicine Hospital2014-2015 Private Pendik Yüzyıl Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic2009-2014 Medicine Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic2009-2009 Nisa Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic2007-2009 Mardin State Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Brain and Neurosurgery1997-2001 Enez Health Center and Enez State Hospital Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Disc Surgery (endoscopic/microsurgery)Far lateral (non-canal) lumbar disc surgery (lateral microsurgical approach)Neurovascular surgeryCerebrovascular diseases (vascular diseases of the brain)AneurysmsArteriovenous malformationsCavernomasNeuro-oncological surgeryBrain tumorsGlial tumorsMeningiomasPituitary gland tumorsMetastatic brain tumorsSkull base tumorsPontocerebellar angle tumorsPineal tumorsIntraventricular tumorsSpinal disease surgeryCervical, thoracic and lumbar spine fracturesSpine and spinal cord tumorsScoliosisDegenerative spine diseasesPeripheral nerve disease surgeryPeripheral nerve tumorsEntrapment neuropathiesCarpal tunnel syndromeUlnar groove syndromeTarsal tunnel syndromeFunctional neurosurgery and pain surgeryTrigeminal neuralgiaMicrovascular decompressionEpilepsy surgerySpasticity surgeryEpiduroscopic interventionsHydrocephalus surgeriesEndoscopic 3rd ventriculostomyVP shunt surgeriesLP shunt surgeriesDevelopmental anomaliesMeningomyeloceleTethered cord syndromeArachnoid cystCraniosynostosis surgeriesChiari malformationHead traumaSubdural hematomasIntracerebral hematomas Article published in internationally refereed journalsCansever T, Civelek E, Sencer A, Karasu A, Kiris T, Hepgül K, Can H, Canbolat A: Spinal cavernous malformations: a report of 5 cases. Surg Neurol Jun 69 Effects of combined and individual use of N-methyl-D aspartate receptor antagonist magnesium sulphate and caspase-9 inhibitor z-LEDH-fmk experimental spinal cord injury. A.Sencer, A.Aydoseli, Y.Aras, M.Osman Akçakaya, C.Gömleksiz, H.Can, A.Canbolat. Turkısh Joumal of Trauma&Emergency Surgery 2013Aydoseli A, Can H, Aras Y, Sabanci PA, Akcakaya MO, Unal OF. Memantine and Q-VD-OPh Treatments in Experimental Spinal Cord Injury: Combined Inhibition of Necrosis and Apoptosis. Turk Neurosurg. 2016Can H, Kircelli A, Kavadar G, Civelek E, Cansever T, Aydoseli A, Onal MB, Yilmaz C. Lumbosacral Conjoined Root Anomaly: Anatomical Considerations of Exiting Angles and Root Thickness. Turk Neurosurg. 2017Kırcelli A, Özel Ö, Can H, Sarı R, Cansever T, Elmacı İ. Is the presence of linear fracture a predictor of delayed posterior fossa epidural hematoma? Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2016 JulKavadar G, Demircioğlu DT, Can H, Emre TY, Civelek E, Senyigit A. The clinical factors associated with benefit finding of complementary medicine use in patients with back pain: A cross-sectional study with cluster analysis. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017Ozer AF, Suzer T, Can H, Falsafi M, Aydin M, Sasani M, Oktenoglu T. Anatomic Assessment of Variations in Kambin’s Triangle: A Surgical and Cadaver Study. World Neurosurg. 2017 AprCan H, Aydoseli A, Gömleksiz C, Göker B, Altunrende ME, Dolgun M, Sencer A. Combined and individual use of pancaspase inhibitor Q-VD-OPh and NMDA receptor antagonist riluzole in experimental spinal cord injury. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2017Gomleksiz C, Erbulut DU, Can H, Kodigudla MK, Kelkar AV, Kasapoglu E, Ozer AF, Goel VK. A new lumbar fixation device alternative to pedicle-based stabilization for lumbar spine: In vitro cadaver investigation. J Spinal Cord Med. 2018 Jul 16:1-8.Aydoseli A, Özgen U, Akgül T, Orhan EK, Adıyaman AE, Can H, Karadağ C. Subacute Traumatic Ascending Myelopathy in a 28-year-old man: A rare case. World Neurosurg. 2019 Apr 28 Article published in national refereed journals1) Intracranial Hemangioblastomas: Clinical Evaluation of 32 Patients T. Cansever, A. Karasu, K. Hepgül, H. Can, A. Sencer Turkish Neurosurgical Journal 2007, Volume:17 2) Halil Can, Müge Dolgun, Utku Özgen, Cengiz Gömleksiz, Furkan Diren, Aydın Aydoseli, Yavuz Aras, Altay Sencer. Microsurgical Results in Vestibular Schwannoma Patients; Retrospective Clinical Study. JAREM 20193) Furkan Diren , Özcan Gayretli , Halil Can , İlke Ali Gürses , Orhan Barlas. Examination of Pons-Cerebellum Cisterna Anatomy with Endoscopic Retrosigmoid Suboccipital Approach: Cadaver Study. JAREM 2019

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40 years of experience

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Prof. Dr. Yasef began his medical education at Istanbul University in 1973 and graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1979. He started his specialization in neurology at the same university in 1980 and became a neurologist in 1985. During his specialty training, he spent 6 months at Hacettepe University in the Neurology Department in Ankara.After becoming a neurologist, he completed 3.5 years of obligatory government service, spending the first 1.5 years at the Iskenderun Navy Hospital and the next 2 years at Diyarbakır Social Security Hospital. He returned to Istanbul University in 1989.Prof. Dr. Yasef worked abroad in the United States from 1990 - 1991, focusing on dementia and behavioral neurology.In 1994, he became an Associate Professor and continued working at Istanbul University until 1999. Between 1999 - 2002, he worked at Florence Nightingale Hospital, and then at Kozyatağı Acıbadem Hospital from 2004 to 2013.Since 2013, he has been a valuable part of the team at Florence Nightingale Hospital.SpecialtiesDementiaEpilepsyHeadachesWork ExperienceMilitary Service at Iskenderun Navy Hospital, 1985 - 1986State Service at Diyarbakır S.S.K. Hospital, 1986 - 1989Florence Nightingale Hospital, 1999 - 2002Kozyatağı Acıbadem Hospital, 2004 - 2013Florence Nightingale Hospital (Since 2013)

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