Here are the major reasons why many medical tourists prefer Turkey as a destination

1. Quality medical care that is at par with that obtained in the US or Western European countries. The government of Turkey is investing heavily in the medical tourism industry like never before since the year 2003. This has led to a drastic reduction in mortality and morbidity rate of medical tourists choosing Turkey as a destination.

2. Affordability: The cost of major medical or surgical procedures can go as low as 20-25% of what is obtainable in the US or EU. This makes it worthwhile for many patients who are uninsured or underinsured from many countries of the world to head to Turkey.

3. No waiting time: This is another endearing reason for most medical tourists visiting Turkey. The maximum waiting time (at least in the hospitals we are affiliated with) is 1-2 weeks. Most procedures are done in a matter of days saved for the post-recovery stay which may run into days or weeks.

4. Accreditation: With the intervention of the Turkish Government, most hospitals and clinics have the highest level of accreditation by JCI (Joint Commissions International), the JACHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), ISO (International Organization for Standardization) thereby the ensuring patient safety

5. Location: The proximity of the country to most European countries, the Middle East and even Africa is another strong point for Turkey as a medical tourism destination. The country’s carrier, Turkish airline has a number of fleets that connects many of these countries to the capital city of Turkey, Istanbul.

6. Governmental Policies: The Visa waiver option offered to many countries and their citizens visiting Turkey also makes  Turkey a very convenient destination for medical travel. International patients do not like to be burden with the hassles associated with visa processing and that makes Turkey a good choice.

7. The Climate, The People, and Beautiful places to Visit: Turkey has a Mediterranean climate condition. The coastal areas of Turkey bordering the Black Sea have a temperate Oceanic climate with warm, wet winters and cool to cold, wet summers. There are also a lot of beautiful and attractive places to visit in the country and these include the iconic blue mosques, Patara beach, Mount Nemrut, and the likes.

8. Turkey leads in CAM: Apart from conventional medicines, the nation is a hotspot for CAM, which stands for complementary and alternative medicine. Turkey is the place to go if you are looking for health spas, homeopathy, detoxification programs, or acupuncture.

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