Why receive medical treatment in Turkey? Is health care cheap in Turkey? Turkish healthcare system

Turkey offers you the top quality medical treatment for the lowest price. Turkey has the highest number of JCI (Joint Commission International) accredited medical organizations compared to any other European destination. You don’t have to wait in line for the top quality medical treatment you deserve. Moreover, prices are approximately %60 lower. Let’s examine the details…

Turkey offers medical treatment services in every field such as ophthalmology, orthopedics and traumatology, internal diseases, ear, nose and throat, gynecology, general surgery, mouth and jaw diseases, brain and nerve surgery, skin and venereal diseases, pediatric health and diseases. On the other hand, the areas where Turkey has stepped forward in recent years have been applications such as organ transplantation, eye and dental health, plastic surgery and hair transplantation. The diversity of Turkey’s healthcare services is a point of attraction for both “health tourists” and “international retirees” whose numbers are increasing day by day.

Why should you choose Turkey for your health?

High service quality; Being able to reach 1.5 billion people in 3 different continents within a 4-hour flight distance, its geographical and strategic location and temperate climate make Turkey stand out in the field of health worldwide.

Physicians in Turkey are experts

One of the most important factors that brings Turkey to the top in health services is the expertise and experience of physicians. With the effect of the general understanding and education system in Turkey, the first choice of intelligent and successful students is usually medical faculties.

On the other hand, due to the population density and structure, the number and diversity of cases encountered by doctors in their fields of expertise is quite high compared to many developed countries. This increases the opportunity for “on-the-job training” for doctors and provides an opportunity for significant experience. These two cases ensure the high quality of medical personnel in Turkey.

The points that make Turkey a center of attraction in health services can be summarized as follows:

• Health service above world standards
• Strong health technology infrastructure and high bed capacity
• Number of accredited health institutions and organizations
• Number of specialist physicians in different fields
• Advanced technology treatment methods
• Competitive price level
• Personalized treatment methods
• Foreign language speaking service personnel
• Short waiting times
• Complementary and alternative medicine opportunities in addition to traditional medicine methods

All these features attract tourists visiting the country for health purposes or people who want to maintain a healthy life after retirement and benefit from high quality health services.

Low treatment fees in Turkey

Although the first factor affecting the decision of those who prefer Turkey for health services is the advanced health service above world standards, one of the most important reasons feeding this decision is the competitive price advantage.

This situation does not mean that health services are cheap in Turkey, but generally means that the cost of living is cheaper in Turkey and therefore the medical treatment and operation costs in Turkey are quite affordable compared to many European countries. According to the OECD hospital services price index, Turkey is among the countries with the lowest index with 41 indexes compared to the average of 100. While the European Union average is 91, the USA is among the highest countries with an index of 115. Switzerland stands out as the country with the highest index with 115.

We can examine the price advantage in health services through a few prominent examples.

• While hip replacement surgery is around 35,000-50,000 USD in the USA, it is around 12,000-14,000 USD in Turkey.
• While in-vitro fertilization treatment in the USA varies between approximately 15,000-20,000 USD, the same treatment can be performed at a cost of 2,500-3,000 USD in Turkey.
• While the price of medical operations such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism with laser varies between 4,000-8,000 € in European countries, it is around 600-750 € in Turkey.
• The price of By-Pass surgery in the USA is between 90,000–210,000 USD, while in Turkey it is approximately 12,000 USD; while angio is between 44,000–98,000 USD, it is 3,500 USD in Turkey.
• While dental implants vary between 1,000-3000 USD in the UK or the USA, the price of this application in Turkey is around 500-800 USD.
• Again, among plastic surgeries, liposuction can be performed in Turkey at half a cost compared to the USA. While the price in Turkey varies between 1,250-3,000 USD, it is between 5,500 USD in the USA and 6,000-11,000 USD in Germany.

Similar comparisons can be made on prescription drugs. Most of the standard drugs in Turkey are more affordable than their equivalents in the UK, USA or European countries. Let’s take a look at popular stomach remedies, for example. The 40 mg version of the same drug is sold for 7.78 USD in the USA, 3.37 USD in Canada and 2.21 USD in the UK, while the sales price in Turkey is 37 cents.

Do Turkish doctors speak English language?

Yes, they do. Doctors in Turkey are specialists. And many doctors learn English for academic publication. Therefore, you will not have any problems communicating with your doctor in English.

Can I become familiar with my overseas physician before I go for treatment?

We will provide details about your doctor and make arrangements for you to speak with him or her by phone before you make a decision.