Frequently asked Questions

What is Health Tourism/Medical Tourism?

Health Tourism or Medical Tourism can be defined as a trip to abroad for the purposes of improving, maintaining or developing health or wellness of an individual. Medical Tourism may not be solely associated with treatment but may also include any activities during a usual vacation. Cosmetic or massage/SPA treatments are also considered as a part of health tourism/medical tourism.

Why do people visit Turkey for medical treatment?

  • 580 private hospitals, 47 of which are JCI approved
  • Fast application for treatment
  • High technology for medical devices
  • Affordable treatment options

What does Ayder Health Offer?

  • Cost Control Services
  • Duty medical assistance for 7/24
  • Second opinion
  • Creation and Management of Medical Network
  • Damage control and risk management
  • Cost reduction in operation services
  • Monitor tracking
  • Admission to hospitals or clinics
  • Medical consulting
  • Nursing care services
  • Medical transfer on ground ambulance
  • Air ambulance organization
  • Medical attendants (Nurse or Doctor)
  • The best hospital/physician options for your treatment
  • Organization and timing arrangements for your medical appointments
  • Booking your flights and arranging all necessary transfers (airport-hotel-hospital)
  • Hotel and if necessary, hospital accommodation
  • Providing guide and excursions (shopping, meals, daily and cultural activities)
  • Assistance throughout treatment
  • Interpretation
  • Flight organization
  • 3,4,5-star hotels or Properly furnished accommodation options for families or for long-term visits
  • Airport-hotel-airport transfer organization
  • Hospital-hotel-hospital transfer organization
  • Translation of medical reports to English or any other language
  • Travel organizations for patients upon demand

May I take someone with me?

Of course, you can. We will be fully taking care of you and your companions. We will assist you and your companions for accommodation, transport and entertainment activities that will make your travel as smooth and stress-free as possible, whether you need medical assistance or you want solely to enjoy Turkey.

How may I know the duration of my treatment?

The duration of treatment specified on our website is solely for reference purposes. The most accurate time may be provided only after physical examination of the patient.

How much would my treatment cost in total?

Every treatment has its specific rates and your case manager will inform you about the rates prior to your visit to the country for your treatment. If no major complications occur, rates informed are fixed and our in-house physicians will examine the invoices of hospital before you are discharged from the hospital in order to prevent any inconsistencies.

Will I have any troubles about spoken languages?

Your case manager will assist you throughout your stay and your treatment. All suggested institutions have English speaking medical staff. In addition, assistance may be provided in other languages including Arabic, German and Spanish.