Turkey is one of the leading medical tourism destinations in the world! 
Medical tourism – is traveling to another country for treatment, rehabilitation or medical diagnosis. Often such tourism is related to the search for more affordable, higher quality or faster treatment that is not available in the patient’s country of residence.
Why do foreigners travel to the Republic of Turkey for treatment?
1) Quality of medicine
Medical clinics in Turkey are accredited by the world’s largest structures, including the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCI) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Turkey is the leader in Europe in terms of the number of hospitals with JCI certificate.
2) State-of-the-art technology
Turkey uses advanced surgical technologies that reduce the traumatic nature of surgeries and speed up recovery. Among them are da Vinci robotic complex, gamma knife and cyber knife devices for treatment of hard-to-reach tumors without the need for traditional surgery. These methods make treatment safer, gentler and more effective, and rehabilitation is much faster and easier.
3) Affordable prices.
With a high level of quality, medical services in Turkey are much cheaper than in Europe or the USA. Examples of price ratios:
Coronary artery bypass surgery: Turkey – $13,900, USA – $123,000.
Rhinoplasty: Turkey – $3,100, Israel – $4,600.
The low exchange rate of the Turkish lira makes the stay and recovery in the country even more economical.
4) Multidisciplinary medical services.
High-tech assistance is provided in the following fields and areas of medicine:
- Oncology;
- transplantology;
- orthopedics and prosthetics;
- ophthalmology;
- infertility treatment;
- Cardiology;
- cosmetic and aesthetic surgery (rhinoplasty, mammoplasty, liposuction, facial, chin and body aesthetics, dermatology, gynecology, hair transplantation);
- dentistry and implant dentistry.
In addition, Turkey offers a wide range of rehabilitation and wellness opportunities, including visits to thermal springs and longevity programs. The nature and healing potential of the Republic of Turkey is inexhaustible!
5) High level of service and hospitality.
Many modern Turkish clinics offer medical tourism under the “All inclusive” system, where patients have access to a comprehensive package of services: from preliminary online consultation, to treatment, accommodation in a hotel under the supervision of a nurse and meals according to an individual menu from a nutritionist.
6) Convenient location and logistics of the country:
Turkey has a convenient geographical location. The country is at the crossing of Europe, Africa and Asia, so it is quick and comfortable to get there from different countries. Turkey has many major international airports, good railroads, modern and safe highways, and maritime transportation hubs.
How can residence permit and Turkish citizenship help with treatment?
Prices for medical services in Turkey for foreigners are much higher than for Turkish citizens. Obtaining a residence permit or Turkish citizenship allows foreign patients to enjoy reduced rates not only for medical care, but also for local medicines. Real estate agency Gürses Invest offers its clients assistance in obtaining residence permit on the basis of real estate ownership and Turkish citizenship through real estate investments.
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The Best Hospitals In Turkey For Medical Tourism
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
This is a modern hospital with JCI certificate, high level of treatment and leading doctors. The hospital ranks among other multidisciplinary hospitals. Well-respected and internationally renowned, it offers patients comprehensive medical services in every area of health care, provides high quality diagnostic and treatment methods.
Specially for local and foreign patients the implementation of different diagnostic programs and complex therapies is involved.
Memorial Hospital
The Memorial network of clinics is certified by the international organization JCI and has branches in major cities of Turkey (Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, etc.) Memorial offers a wide range of services and uses advanced technologies for diagnosis and treatment of oncological and cardiovascular diseases. The clinics are equipped with the latest equipment and have robotic surgery departments.
Medipol
Medipol Clinic in Istanbul is awarded with the international JCI certificate. The institution is distinguished by democratic and affordable prices, has developed infrastructure and departments of highly specialized medicine, including pediatric endocrinology. Medipol is trusted by the President of Turkey and his family.
Estethica
Estethica, a multidisciplinary plastic surgery clinic in Istanbul, has a high trust rating and offers favorable conditions and promotions. The clinic pays great attention to customer convenience and provides free detoxification programs for quick recovery after surgery.
Anadolu Hospital
Anadolu Hospital has an international JCI certificate and has clinics in several cities in Turkey, including Istanbul and Antalya. The hospitals of this chain are widely recognized for their outstanding achievements in oncology treatment and bone marrow transplantation. The clinic cooperates with the renowned Johns Hopkins Medical Center in the United States.
Acibadem Hospital
The Acibadem Hospital network of clinics is also recognized with an international JCI certificate. It includes more than 40 hospitals and clinics in different cities of Turkey and beyond. Acibadem facilities stand out for their advanced technology, developed infrastructure and high level of service. They are modeled after the best five-star hotels, offering patients comfortable conditions for treatment and recovery.
Care for the older generation.
Turkey can offer hotels and active longevity centers with a variety of recovery, rehabilitation, cosmetic procedures and interesting leisure activities. Longevity Center “Longevous Life” operates on the “All inclusive” system and is located at a distance of 16 km. from Antalya airport, surrounded by coniferous forests and majestic mountains.
Medicines And Vitamins In Turkey
Turkish medicines and vitamins are characterized by high quality due to strict regulation and control by the Ministry of Health of the country. Production standards are in line with international requirements, and counterfeiting pharmaceutical products in Turkey is punishable by imprisonment for up to 50 years.
Pharmacies in Turkey are called Eczane. The working schedule is Monday through Saturday from 08:30 to 19:00. Pharmacies always have staff speaking several languages, including Russian and English. Here professional pharmacists will help you to choose the necessary medicine. However, there are drugs that can be purchased only by prescription and for this you need to consult a doctor.
On Sunday pharmacies do not work, only on-duty pharmacies are open and there is at least one in every neighborhood. Finding them is easy. On the front doors of pharmacies there is always a sign with the addresses of the pharmacies on duty. There is also a special website where you can see which pharmacy is open today: link
What To Buy In A Turkish Pharmacy?
Analgesics
– Apranax – general anesthetic, good for toothaches
– Nurofen – analgesic, analog of Nurofen
– Diklomek – strong analgesic in capsules
– Anestol – an ointment with lidocaine.
– Voltaren – analgesic, available in tablets, ointment, ampoules, used for muscle pain.
– Buscopan – antispasmodic for intestinal microflora.
– Migreout – good for migraines.
– Arveles – general anesthetic
– Majezik – analgesic, good for period pain
– Ketorol – analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, for toothache, injuries, sciatica, neuralgia.
– Calgeli – analgesic for children for teething, apply to gums
Antipyretic
– Parol – paracetamol
– Calpol – children’s paracetamol / syrup
– Iburamin / Iburamin Zero – ibuprofen, available in tablets, there is a syrup for children, with the prefix Zero is more effective.
– Paranox – paracetamol suppositories, antipyretic for children.
– A-ferin – a combination of analgesic, antihistamine and antitussive agents, good for flu and acute respiratory diseases
– Peditus – analgesic, antipyretic, relieves symptoms of flu, colds and other upper respiratory tract infections
– Tylolhot – analgesic, antipyretic, symptomatic treatment of influenza and acute respiratory diseases
Cough, sore throat
– Asist – mucolytic, expectorant, antioxidant agent
– Tantum verde, Heksoral – anti-inflammatory, analgesic of local action
– Strepsils – analgesic, antiseptic agent
– Bricanyl – bronchodilator, used in bronchitis.
– Prospan – syrup on a natural basis
– Sudafed – mucolytic, expectorant, for diseases of the upper respiratory tract, accompanied by coughing.
Rhinitis (runny nose)
– Otrivin – nasal spray, vasoconstrictor
– Sterimar – sea water, spray, analog of Aquamaris
– Rinicort Aqua – nasal spray, corticosteroid.
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation
– Reflor – probiotic to normalize intestinal microflora
– Loperamid – medicine for diarrhea.
– Ercefuryl – antimicrobial agent, used for acute bacterial diarrhea.
– ORS paketi (oral rehidratasyon sıvısı) – rehydrone, a powder dissolved in water, to replenish fluid loss in the body.
– Gliserin Kansuk Suooozituar – glycerin suppositories for constipation of children.
– Duphalac – laxative
– Spasmomen – for intestinal cramps
– Eucarbon – activated carbon with additive
– Festal – enzyme for pancreatic insufficiency, pancreatitis
Vomiting
– Emedur – for vomiting of children, morning sickness
– Metpamid – for vomiting of adults
Gynecology
– Zolax – broad spectrum antifungal agent (2 capsules)
– Fluzole – anti-infective, antifungal agent
– Candidin – broad-spectrum antifungal agent, used for thrush.
– Urfamysin – broad-spectrum antibiotic for inflammations of the genitourinary system.
– Cipro – antimicrobial medicine for inflammation of the genitourinary system, analog of our Ciprolet.
– Preven – emergency contraception, only works for the first 48 hours.
Allergy
– Doxafin – antihistamine, for allergic rhinitis, for urticaria.
– Allerset, Zyrtec – for allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, urticaria, atopic dermatitis.
– Lordes – for allergic rhinitis, food allergy, urticaria, rashes
– Rynset, Cetrin – for hay fever, allergic rhinitis, itching of the skin
Ear diseases
– Otomisin – anti-inflammatory ear drops
Eye diseases
– Vizin – moisturizing drops
– Tobrased – antibacterial and anti-inflammatory topical drops
– Terramycin – ointment for eye infections
Skin diseases, cuts, bruises, wounds, bites
– Silvirdin – helps with burns
– Anistol – Ledocoin ointment, analgesic for the skin
– Fenistil jel – for allergic reactions on the skin, urticaria, relieves itching of the skin after an insect bite.
– Lasonil Gel – local treatment for rheumatitis or injuries of ligaments and tendons, also in case of bruises, sprains, muscle tears.
– Bepanthol – reparative agent, for burns, cuts, bruises, prevention and treatment of dry skin, for baby care
– Psorkurtan – ointment for psoriasis
Herpes
– Vectavir, Asiviral – antiviral ointment for herpes
– Aklovir – antiviral pills for herpes
Additional
– Priorin – for hair loss, capsules
– Ketoral – shampoo against dandruff and seborrhea
– Oksijenli Su – hydrogen peroxide
– Battikon, Tentirdiyot – iodine
– Steril sargı bezi – sterile bandage
– Esnek sargı bezi – elastic bandage
– Pamuk – absorbent cotton
– Band – bandage
– Enjektör – syringe
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