Turkey

Why Turkey?

Turkey is one of the main countries which promote medical tourism and it is now moving into the new area of "medical out-sourcing," where hospitals subcontract services such as overnight use of their computer systems and laboratory facilities to the overburdened medical care systems in western countries.
Turkish Medical Institutions serve an estimated 15,000 foreign patients every year. Western patients usually get a package deal that includes flights, transfers, hotels, treatment and often a post-operative vacation.

Turkey is now one of the most popular destinations for patients traveling abroad for medical treatment, cosmetic surgery and dentistry.

For people from the US, the main reason for choosing Turkey is the low cost of treatment, often less than a quarter and sometimes as little as a tenth of the cost at home. For people from the UK and Canada, it is the prospect of immediate treatment, avoiding the misery and frustration of lengthy waiting lists for much-needed operations, as well as the prohibitive costs of elective or cosmetic surgery. Turkey also offers patients the opportunity to recuperate in a sunny climate amid beautiful surroundings and in a range of accommodation at prices to suit every budget.

Doctor Accreditation

The history of medicine in Turkey dates back to 7th century and most of the medical doctors in Turkey are reputable. Many of them have completed their residencies abroad and continue to update and expand their knowledge through professional training programs, predominantly in the U.S.A.

All Turkish cosmetic Surgeons following graduation from medical school have to take compulsory exams in order for them to become a cosmetic surgeon and qualify for entrance to the Cosmetic Surgery Specialist Program. This can take up to six and a half years, after which Medics are given the title of Certified Plastic Surgeon, MD. It is compulsory for Turkish surgeons to be members of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, this organization regulates surgeons standards and is an organization which has regular meetings and educational updates to ensure safe practices & high standards are maintained & developed The Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health regulates the clinics and hospitals in Turkey and each clinic and hospital must meet the ministry’s standards and requirements. The Turkish Medical Association is the Turkish equivalent to the British Medical Association.

To view our Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Turkey click here

Travel & Accomodation

There are many hotels and restaurants to choose from - to read about some of the hotels in the area, please click here.

Costs:

Cosmetic Surgery

Procedure	Treatment costs in Turkey (Izmir) starting from
Abdominoplasty (Major)	£2,030
Abdominoplasty (Intermediate)	£2,030
Abdominoplasty (Minor)	£2,030
Abdominoplasty with liposuction	£2,230
Breast Augmentation	£1,665 - £1,987
Breast Reduction	£1,850
Liposuction – Thighs	£1,095
Liposuction – Buttocks	£1,095
Liposuction – Flanks	£1,095
Liposuction – Arms & calves	£1,370
Liposuction – Buttocks & Thighs	£1,370
Liposuction – Abdomen	£1,095
Mini Facelift	£1,550
Face Lift	£1,915
Face & Neck lift	£2,952
Upper OR lower Blepharoplasty	£885 LA £1,050 GA
Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty	£1,430 GA
Face lift with upper AND lower Blepharoplasty	£2,350
Rhinoplasty	£1,160
Hip Replacement	£3,075
Knee Replacement	£1,848-£1,992
Balloon Angioplasty	£2,132

Obesity Surgery

Heart Surgery

Procedure	Treatment cost in Turkey (Izmir) starting from
Coronary Bypass	£8,780 - £11,360
Coronary Angiogram	£1,280

Dental Surgery

Procedure	Treatment cost in Turkey (Izmir) starting from
Root canal treatment	£115
Upper Implants	£905
Lower Implants	£905
Crowns	£150 crown
Fillings	£75
Teeth whitening	£500 Bleaching

Obesity Surgery

Procedure	Treatment cost in Turkey (Istanbul) starting from
Gastric Banding SGR	YTL 10,353 approx £8,149

Heart Surgery

Procedure	Treatment costs in Turkey (Istanbul) starting from
Coronary Angioplasty	YTL 4,275 approx £1,920
Peripheral Angioplasty	YTL 4,275 approx £1,920
Carotid Angioplasty	YTL 4,275 approx £1,920
Heart valve replacement	YTL 21,375 approx £9,599
Mitral Valve Repair	YTL 23,513 approx £10,559
Aortic valve spanning op & Aortic root replacement	YTL 35,325 approx £15,64
simple congenital Operations	YTL 21,375 approx £9,599
complex congenital operations	YTL 35,325 approx £15,864

Encology (cancer) Surgery

Procedure Cyberknife	Treatment costs in Turkey (Istanbul) starting from
Brain Package	YTL 20,048 approx £9,003
Lung Package	YTL 20,048 approx £9,003
Soft tissue package	YTL 20,048 approx £9,003
Head & Neck Package	YTL 22478 approx £10,094
Prostate Package	YTL 22,478 approx £10,094
Liver Package	YTL 23,693 approx £10,640
Spinal Package	YTL 23,693approx £10,640
Pancreatic Package	YTL 24,210 approx £10,872

Dental Surgery