Why Türkiye Istanbul For Health?

Turkish healthcare system has well-established and quality facilities, affordable prices, well-educated human resources, high-class operational capabilities and success ratios, and additionally, Turkish people’s family alike hospitality, and Türkiye’s fantastic geography are the factors why you should come to Türkiye.

AUTHORIZED HEALTH PROVIDERS AND FACILITATORS

In Türkiye , all the healthcare providers and facilitators such as the hospitals, clinics and physical therapy and rehabilitation centers are authorized by the Ministry of Health with really high-quality standards. Besides, Turkish healthcare providers and facilitators need to acquire "International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate" by the Ministry of Health in order to be able to conduct health tourism in Türkiye. Even though Turkish providers already satisfy the minimum requirements, the conditions of the health institutions are mostly above the world standards. You can find the list of certified healthcare providers and health agencies on Click Here

JOINT COMMISION INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITED HEALTH INSTITUTIONS

34 Turkish health institutions are accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) which is the leading and most reliable healthcare standards institution worldwide. With the number of JCI-accredited hospitals it has, Türkiye is the seventh in the world.

COMPETITIVE PRICE FOR HIGH-QUALITY TREATMENT

Türkiye receives health tourist mostly from Germany, United Kingdom, Russian Federation, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Turkmenistan, Libya, Afghanistan, Syria, and the Uzbekistan, enjoying high-quality medical treatment, physical therapy, rehabilitation and spa with comfort above world standards at affordable prices, with luxury accommodation options and yet at much more accessible prices rather than in the USA and Europe.

HIGH-QUALITY MEDICAL CARE, QUALIFIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND FACILITIES

Many of the doctors and surgeons working in Türkiye that offer healthcare services to international patients are highly trained and qualified with certification from US, Germany, etc. Also, many medical centers and hospitals all over Türkiye are accredited by well-known global organizations such as ISO, JCAHO and JCI which shows that international standards are offered in these medical centers.

WELL EQUIPED WITH ADVANCED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

Türkiye has been rapidly progressing towards becoming one of the leading countries in health tourism thanks to its advanced health infrastructure. In order to keep up with advancing technology, the priority of health institutions is using cutting edge technology medical devices to provide modernized treatment process to patients.

WELLNESS TOURISM

Türkiye is one of the leading tourism countries with its unique landscapes, geographical diversity, climatic features and rich culture; it offers quality wellness therapy by its thermal water potential which has effective therapeutic properties owing to its high mineralization content. With approximately 1,500 thermal springs, Türkiye ranks 6th in the world and 1st in Europe.

BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR TOURISM

Türkiye invites international patients and tourists to discover the unique tourism destinations which have a natural beauty of combination mountains, rivers and historical attractions.

INTERCONTINENTAL GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION

The advantageous geographic positon of Türkiye which is centrally located in the Anatolian peninsula between western Asia, Europe and MENA region provides easy access to treatment with direct transportation.

PUBLIC SERVICES FOR HEALH TOURISTS

The short waiting time for treatment in Türkiye is a critical advantage for the treatment processes. It is possible for foreigners who want to come to Türkiye to receive health services, especially in cases requiring urgent intervention, to obtain a "health visa" within 2 working days.

On the other hand, the insurance will provide by the healthcare institution or the healthcare agency on behalf of the patient; and the Ministry of Trade pays 70% of the expenses of Complication and Travel Health Insurance. Application is done by the healthcare institution or the healthcare agent. Accordingly, providers might charge only 30% of the insurance cost from the patient or undertake whole cost.

In addition, the Ministry of Trade is also supporting the healthcare providers with “Patient Transportation Support”. Thus, health tourists who come to Türkiye for any treatment can receive 60% of their flight ticket expenses as a discount in the treatment invoice or as a refund.

INSTANT SERVICE CONCEPT

This is another significant benefit for patients from overseas. With the opportunity to immediate access to health care services, medical tourism in Türkiye allows patients to be placed on the priority list, so they don’t have to wait for days while dealing with their health matters.

PRIVILEGED FLIGHT OPPORTUNITY WITH TURKISH AIRLINES

International patients who wish to visit Türkiye for medical treatment get 20% discount on first and business class, 15% discount on comfort class and 10% discount on economy class flights. And as an added bonus, those discounts can be applied to max. 2 companions that are traveling with the patient.