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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The average price for Ulcerative colitis diagnostic and treatment in Turkey is $507, the minimum price is $73, and the maximum price is $1560.

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Complete blood count	from $80	from $100	-
Consultation with a gastroenterologist	from $73	from $115	from $146
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Best Ulcerative colitis Treatment Centers in Turkey: 32 Verified Options and Prices

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Turkey, Istanbul

1. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

4.5

146 reviews

85% patients recommend

2. Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

4.6

112 reviews

97% patients recommend

3. Memorial Şişli Hospital

4.6

304 reviews

91% patients recommend

4. Anadolu Medical Center

4.6

481 reviews

92% patients recommend

5. Memorial Antalya Hospital

4.5

105 reviews

92% patients recommend

6. Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital

4.4

54 reviews

94% patients recommend

7. Medipol Mega University Hospital

4.5

463 reviews

86% patients recommend

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My review is positive, because in Medipole I managed to get vital medical care. Before that, my condition was serious, because in fact I felt bad every day for many years. In the morning I could not wake up for several hours, during the day I was hampered by a weakness with which I could not cope, in the evening and at night there was severe insomnia. In this state, I could not lead a normal life. This is a very brief, brief description of my condition, which I have had for about the past 15 years, a detailed list of symptoms may take more than one leaf, and I decided not to describe it. In 2015, I decided to get tested in Russia, and I approached him very seriously. I visited several dozens of different doctors, described my condition in detail, and asked for help. I was surveyed in Russia in 2015, 2016 and 2017. About the result I will say briefly: they did not help me. Totally. Therefore, in 2018 I applied for help to the Bookimed company, and they recommended me to be examined in the Turkish hospital Medipol, where I traveled in December 2018. It took the Turkish doctors three days to find the cause of my problems: this is a severe vitamin D deficiency. The therapist Derya Argun helped me, she was able to name the cause of the problems and prescribe an analysis for vitamin D in a few minutes. When the analysis revealed the cause, I immediately began to correct vitamin D. And my condition changed. I began to feel as good as I had not felt for many years. I had trouble sleeping, weakness and my well-being completely changed. Now I can get up at 6 am, I can feel normal all day, I can fall asleep in less than one hour. I have been following my condition for two weeks, and the result is stable. In fact, I feel so good, like I was reborn. And I was given precise recommendations on how and how many months to take vitamin D, how often to monitor its amount in the blood, so I know what I need to do next. In the additional part of the review I will write other details of my trip. When I flew out of Moscow, I had an assumption that the cause of the problem was a disease of the digestive organs, so on the first day I first went for an examination by a gastroenterologist. For a plausible review, it should be noted that there is a noticeable drawback in the organization of Medipol’s work - the work of the doctors is accompanied by haste, vanity, and disorganization. Transfer from the hotel once was half an hour late. Before the trip, we agreed that I would go to a gastroenterologist. But when I arrived, at first the lady did not accept me for more than an hour, and then left the office, and without a word took another patient, although I had already paid money for the consultation and waited more than an hour. The translator suggested going to another doctor. I specially pre-printed my list of symptoms on a sheet and told the translator that I needed a literal translation, and the translator removed some phrases from my text without warning, as I was in a hurry. And this tendency to do everything quickly is negative. I had an abdominal ultrasound scan, but the results that I was given did not indicate any size of the gallbladder (number in millimeters) or other organs. The doctor then explained to me that they have many patients, and therefore they do not write detailed characteristics in the conclusions, but simply confine themselves to words like "parameter normal". That is, the documents with the results contain little information. I did a gastroscopy, but when I asked to give me the results of the research on a flash drive (video), they refused. Instead, I printed on paper six photos from the endoscope. Therefore, it is necessary to recognize that in Medipol sometimes not the most modern technologies are used. To the gastroenterologist, I am grateful that he referred me to the therapist Derya Argun, and this is the main thing. But nevertheless, because of the fuss, I could not discuss my health with him in detail, but ideally this possibility should be. As for my coordinator, Dmitry Belik, I am generally pleased with his work, but I can only say that I have lost contact with him lately, because, according to Dmitry, he has a lot of work. I would like the connection with the medical coordinator to be stable. These are the main details of my trip to Medipol for treatment. As I said, my trip was definitely a success, dramatically changed my life for the better, and I am very pleased with it.

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Russian Federation, Dec 27, 2018

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Turkey, Istanbul

8. Valued Med Hub Hospitals

4.7

41 reviews

97% patients recommend

9. Liv Hospital Ulus

4.5

221 reviews

85% patients recommend

10. Memorial Ataşehir Hospital

4.4

47 reviews

89% patients recommend

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Turkey, Istanbul

Tarik Akar

Gastroenterologist

21 years of experience

Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Born in 1977, Tarık Akar, M.D., was graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2000. After attending the residency education at the Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Ankara University from 2000 to 2004, he was awarded the title of “Internist” in 2004. During Dr. Tarık Akar’s academic career, 19 international papers, 6 local papers, 25 local and international congress presentations He was granted Best Verbal Presentation (English) Award and Best Poster Award in 7th International Gastrointestinal System Cancers Congres FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTEREST Achalasia (POEM) ESD (Treatment of Early-stage Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Colon Cancer) ERCP (Treatment of bile ducts) Zenker’s Diverticulum (Z-POEM) Gastroparesis (G-POEM)

4.5

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146 patient verified reviews

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Turkey, Istanbul

Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik

Clinical oncologist

28 years of experience

Hermes Clinics

Dr. Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik, a renowned senior oncologist, has dedicated his career to cancer management and has utilized minimally invasive techniques for the same. He has held significant leadership positions and has been recognized for his expertise in various fields like advanced laparoscopic surgery, lower gastrointestinal tract cancers, hepatobiliary cancers, and kidney transplantation. Education Graduated in Medicine from Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Specialized at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Obtained the title of associate professor in 2012 and became a professor in 2017 Membership Member of the Surgical Oncology Commission Board Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association Board Member of the Turkish Medical Association Member of the Turkish Surgery Association Member of the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association Member of the Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association

4.4

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Turkey, Istanbul

Yusuf Akcan

Gastroenterologist

35 years of experience

Istanbul Oncology Hospital

Dr. Yusuf AKCAN was born in Eskisehir, Çiftler district. After graduating from High School at Eskişehir Ataturk High School, he started his medical education at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English) in 1983. in 1990, Dr. Akcan started his education in the department of internal diseases at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine same year and completed it in 1995. Between 1995 and 1997, he completed his gastroenterology sub-branch education at Hacettepe University Medical Faculty Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology, and became a gastrologist.In the following years, he worked as a professor of Internal diseases and gastroenterology teaching staff at İzzet Baysal University in the faculty of Düzce Medical Faculty. In 2002, he became an Associate Professor. Between 2000 and 2007, he was a faculty member at Afyon Kocatepe University in the Medical Faculty and until 2016 at Fatih University in the Faculty of Medicine In 2013, he became a professor and continued his studies.Dr. Akcan has worked in different private hospitals since 2016. Since December 2019, he serves to his patients in the Gastroenterology department at Istanbul Oncological Hospital located in the Asian (Anadolu) part of Istanbul. ( İstanbul / Maltepe )He continues to work actively by performing endoscopic procedures such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic and colonoscopic polypectomy procedures, endoscopic mucosal resection, ERCP, ERCP, and bile duct stones removal, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy insertion, and placing intragastric balloon for patients who desires to lose weight under conscious sedation.

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