Why medical tourism in Turkey?
Turkey is a leading player in the medical tourism/healthcare sector.
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Turkey’s advantage in the field of medical tourism
Turkey’s advantage in the field of medical tourism is the high number of accredited hospitals for eye surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, plastic surgery, transplantation and oncology treatments, as well as the affordable prices, quality service and the fact that Turkey is a leading destination with historical, cultural and natural attractions.
700,000 People Visited The Country
Medical tourism has become a booming sector in Turkey. Last year, 700,000 people visited the country. Many people come to Turkey because of the cost, quality, waiting time and excellent healthcare facilities. The Joint Commission International has accredited 32 hospitals in Turkey; most are located in Istanbul. In 2008, Turkey received 75,000 visitors for medical tourism. The number has increased tenfold in 10 years and 850,000 visitors are expected in 2018.
Turkey offers better quality
Turkey offers better quality of treatment at lower costs compared to Europe, the US and other Western countries. Some surgeries are 90 per cent cheaper than in other countries. However, the infrastructure and healthcare facilities offer world-class standards. Moreover, Turkey combines the best of healthcare with an exceptional holiday
700,000 People Visited The Country
Medical tourism has become a booming sector in Turkey. Last year, 700,000 people visited the country. Many people come to Turkey because of the cost, quality, waiting time and excellent healthcare facilities. The Joint Commission International has accredited 32 hospitals in Turkey; most are located in Istanbul. In 2008, Turkey received 75,000 visitors for medical tourism. The number has increased tenfold in 10 years and 850,000 visitors are expected in 2018.
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For example, the cost of an angiography is $47,000 in the US, $13,000 in Singapore, $11,000 in India and $10,000 in Thailand, while it is $5,000 in Turkey. Similarly, heart valve surgery costs $150,000 in the US and $17,000 in Turkey. Moreover, the waiting time for surgery is a maximum of two weeks, excluding transplantation, but in Western countries the process can take up to 18 months.
Turkey was ranked third
Turkey was ranked third in medical tourism by the International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ). The US was first and South Korea second on the list, while Thailand was fourth and Germany fifth. In addition to impressive accreditation credentials, some hospitals have partnerships with top American hospitals such as Harvard Medical Centre and Johns Hopkins and are staffed by many highly qualified, English-speaking and Western-trained doctors. In addition, many hospitals offer 5-star accommodation for patients and their families.
Turkey is a leading player in the medical tourism/healthcare sector. It is increasingly becoming the destination of choice for a wide range of medical treatments.
Internationally recognised medical facilities with the latest technologies
Highly qualified doctors/surgeons and hospital staff
