WHY IS TURKEY RIGHT FOR ELDER, HEALTH AND MEDICAL TOURISM?

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TURKEY LAND IS CRADLE TO AGES-LONG EXPERIENCE STONE AGE
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Anatolia (a.k.a. Asia Minor) has been the health hub of its territory since antiquity. Thermal springs and historical healing sites are the traditional examples of health services Turkey known for. Turkish baths are must-to-visit sites for those caring for their health and wellness while, you are on temporary vacation or on holidays in Turkey.
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Turkey medical tourism has achieved world standards rapidly and efficiently through the Turkish Health Transformation Program of last decade. By virtue of Health Transformation Program, every year not only Turkish citizens, but also thousands of international patients are attracted by top-notch health services catered by Turkey Medicals foreigner medical services and Turkey iResidence foreigner residence services agency.

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PATIENT RIGHTS, PRIVACY & SAFETY ARE THE TOP-MOST PRIORITIES OF HEALTH SERVICES IN TURKEY

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The Turkish hospitals operate in accordance with the national accreditation system and are audited twice a year by the Ministry of Health in Turkey to ensure quality, safety and service standards. Moreover, numerous health facilities are accredited by international organizations.
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Turkey is one of the leading health bases of the world by qualified human resources, competitive prices, advanced technology and evidence-based service provision at international standards.

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TURKEY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY IS CUTTING EDGE
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Health facilities in Turkey operate through the highest technology available in the world.

  • PET CT
  • TRUEBEAM
  • 3 Tesla MRI
  • Intra-operatif MRI
  • Da Vinci Surgery – Robotic – Assisted Surgery
  • RapidArc
  • IGRT
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Cyberknife
  • Gammaknife
  • Radiotherapy
  • Nuclear medicine 3

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TURKEY MEDICAL HAS BEST QUALIFIED HUMAN RESOURCES

  • The rate of medical specialization is high in Turkey both in main branches and sub-branches. Excellently trained physicians and health professionals of Turkey are proud to share their expertise with their colleagues in the developing countries and thus participate their healthcare system improvement programs. It’s among our major priorities to contribute to the global health.
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  • Medical training is offered in English by most of the medical higher education facilities. English is widely applied across health service provision. In addition, health facilities or intermediary organizations may arrange interpretation services for the patients in desire to communicate in their native language.
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  • Medical training is offered in English by most of the medical higher education facility. English is widely applied across health service provision.

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TURKEY GIVES GREAT HOSPITAL ACCOMMODATION COMFORT
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A great number of health facilities in Turkey own ISO 9001 certificate, JCI accreditation, etc. for their clinical services and they also offer 5-star hotel comfort for their international guests.
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Integrated Health Campuses are the new generation health facilities operated by public and private partnership model under the supervision of Ministry of Health of Turkey. These sustainable and environment friendly facilities have seismic isolation and smart operation systems and they offer an unparalleled experience beyond the European standards. Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, one of these facilities, is the largest health facility in Europe.
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It has a bed capacity of 3,660 including 44 suite, 22 grand and 8 king suite rooms. Moreover, Bilkent City Hospital operates a clinic hotel with 100 beds. Mersin City Hospital on the other hand serves patients with 1,294 beds out of which 3 are VIP and 21 are suite rooms. Thus, international patients receive expert
treatments combined with excellent comfort.

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TURKEY OFFERS PATIENTS VALUED RAPID MEDICAL SERVICE

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You shall not make your health wait. You will find the most rapid and efficient response to your healthcare needs in Turkey.

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TURKEY MEDICAL TREATMENT IS ACCESSIBLE GLOBAL BY 4 HOURS FLIGHT

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Turkey is at only a 4-hour flight distance to around 1 billion people and 57 countries on a line from Ireland to India. Turkish Airlines is the national airlines in Turkey. It has been chosen Best Airline in Europe” for the last 6 years in a row. It is a member of Star Alliance and has the widest flight coverage in the world.

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TURKEY IS WORLDS TOP 3 COUNTRY WITH COMPETITIVE PRICES
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Scientific, rapid and high-quality surgical and other treatment services are notably more budget-friendly in Turkey than European countries and USA. You will get great value for your money.

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TURKEY OFFERS 100 % HOSPITALITY MEDICAL TREATMENTS
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Guests become a member of family in Turkey. That’s why it is one of the top destinations for international tourists each year. International patient department of health facilities arrange pre interview, travel plan, accommodation, translation and other relevant needs of patients for 7/24. No doubt that you will feel at home in Turkey.

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TURKEY HAS THE BEST BEACHED IN THE WORLD FOR HOLIDAY AND REST

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Treatment on its own? Definitely no! Turkey is among the most visited tourism destinations of the world. Almost 2 thousand 5 and 4 star hotels are at your disposal in the country. Conveniently accessible comfort adds value to you stay.

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While receiving high-quality, bespoke and reliable healthcare service; you can also travel through time among thousands of years old historical heritage, find peace of mind being a part of natural wonders, uplift your day by authentic art and culture and widen your culinary horizon by tasting delightful local cuisine.

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TURKEY IS BRIDGE OF PEACE, PROSPERITY STRETCHING FROM EUROPE AND ASIA
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Holiday goes on for 12 months in Turkey. Ancient cities, 16 UNESCO World Historical Heritage Sites, golf courses, Blue Flag beaches, winter sports, traditional Ottoman and Turkish cuisine, historical grand bazaars and their contemporary counterpart modern shopping malls will leave their unforgettable traces in your memory. Indulge yourself.
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Turkey is a highly accessible country as well. Touristic facilities are subject to a special accessibility legislation.
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Public buildings, hospitals and airports are furnished with accessible lifts. Accessibility regulations are available at public spaces and public transportation units.

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TURKEY HAS
INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION (JCI)  HIGHEST OF MEDICAL STANDARDS
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Some in affiliation by Harvard Medical International, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, New York Presbyterian Ministry of Health: 874 Universities: 70 Private: 560.

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TURKEY MINISTRY OF HEALTH STATE HOSPITALS

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Integrated health campuses and on-going investments:

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TURKEY IS SECOND IN THE WORLD

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While Turkish government statistics report 52 million vacation and holiday tourist visitors to Turkey annually, only 1.7 million medical and health tourists arrived for surgery and treatment, and wellness in Turkey for choice.


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President of Organ Transplant Center at MedicalPark Hospital Antalya

Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.

Physician's Resume:

Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.

Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.

In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.

Awards:

Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.

Certificates:

Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .

Professional Members:

American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.

Disclaimer:

Our website contents consist of articles approved by our Web and Medical Editorial Board with the contributions of our physicians. Our contents are prepared only for informational purposes for public benefit. Be sure to consult your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Medically Reviewed by Professor Doctor Alper Demirbaş
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