Türkiye is a leading player in the medical tourism and health promotion industry. It is increasingly becoming the preferred destination for a wide range of medical procedures.

Türkiye’s advantage in medical tourism is its large number of accredited hospitals for ophthalmic surgeries, bariatric and metabolic surgery, plastic surgery, transplantation, and cancer treatment, as well as its affordable prices, high quality of service, and leading tourist destination with historical, cultural, and natural attractions.

Medical tourism has become a fast-growing sector in Türkiye, with 700,000 people visiting the country last year. Many people come to Türkiye because of the cost, quality, waiting period, and excellent facilities in the healthcare sector. The International Joint Commission has accredited 32 hospitals in Türkiye, mostly located in Istanbul. In 2008, Türkiye received 75,000 medical tourism visitors. This figure has increased tenfold in 10 years.

Türkiye provides better treatment at a lower cost compared to Europe, the US, and other Western countries. Some surgeries are 90 percent cheaper than in other countries. However, the infrastructure and medical facilities offer world-class standards. In addition, Türkiye combines the best medical care with exceptional holidays.