Patients have the ability to choose their destination within the Acibadem Healthcare Group, may it be Turkey, Amsterdam-Holland, Bulgaria, Macedonia or Serbia with access to regions where Asia’s #1 private healthcare group, IHH, is located.
With over 2 million medical tourists, Turkey is ranked in the top 10 countries as a health tourism destination. It offers accredited hospitals with the latest technologies, outstanding quality, affordable healthcare, world renowned hospitals with exceptionally skilled medical practitioners, and a never ending list of touristic historical sites, coastal beaches, natural thermal springs, authentic art and culture with an inviting culinary experience.
One third of Turkey’s patients consist of medical tourists. Some of the reasons behind Turkey’s popularity are:
- Affordable healthcare system
- High number of US-accredited hospitals
- Most doctors have been educated or trained in Europe and the US
- Savings up to 50% or more can be made when compared with other top destinations in the world
If this is not enough to pique interest for considering Turkey as your #Travel4Health destination, some other advantages are:
Turkey is a Bridge Between East and West
It is well-known that Turkey is the gateway and central hub for connecting the east with the west; easily creating accessibility from any continent allowing for further travels to other countries.
The Istanbul Airport is considered as one of the world’s largest which has the capacity to accommodate 200 million passengers annually with 300 direct flights worldwide.
Very Competitively Priced Surgical Operations
In general, surgeries in Turkey can be up to 90% cheaper, whereas approximately 70% of those who travel to Turkey for such procedures take advantage of this for their private hospital treatment. This draws a clear picture of just how affordable and economical the offerings are in Turkey. In terms of cosmetic surgery, there is a 70% price advantage when compared to most European countries. Huge savings opportunities without sacrificing the quality of treatment.
For that additional savings boost, Turkish Airlines, which is a member of Star Alliance and consecutive winner of various Best Airline awards, provides an impressive special discount for medical travelers. When taking into consideration the total expenses of the procedure, travel cost, accommodation and the advantageous exchange rates for shopping and dining, the overall cost is still much more advantageous when comparing the same procedure cost with most western countries. Not to mention that you can make a holiday out of it as well!
Comprehensive Treatments
Some countries are specifically popular for a specific type of treatment, whereas Turkey is quite different. Patients from around the world select Turkey as a health tourism destination for various treatment purposes, such as hair transplants, cancer treatments, dental, low-cost in-vitro fertilization (IVF), and aesthetic surgeries among many other acclaimed treatment offerings.
Quality Throughout
Tourism is a very important industry for Turkey which goes hand-in-hand with health tourism. For this reason, the government is focused on developing and upgrading its health sector, ensuring that it stays at the very top of the industry. The government adheres to a PPP Model (Public-Private Partnership) to improve the country’s healthcare infrastructure, whereas the private hospitals continuously invest heavily in enhancing their health facilities. In addition to the investments, internationally educated and trained surgeons ensure the level of care is always at peak levels.
Minimal Waiting Times
Procedures can be scheduled in as early as two weeks.
