Before you fly
Reports, visa, what to pack, how to choose
- Root Canal Cost in Turkey: Tooth-Saving Prices3 min
- Botox Cost in Turkey: Per-Area and Per-Unit Prices4 min
- Lip Filler Cost in Turkey: Per-ml Prices Explained3 min
Guides
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Your journey, guide by guide
1,290 practical guides, arranged in the order you will need them — from the day you decide to the day you are back home. Pick a stop and the library below narrows to it.
On arrival
Airport pickup, hotel, first day at the hospital
- Airport Wheelchair Assistance: How to Book It for a Medical Trip2 min
- First Day at the Hospital in Turkey: What to Expect8 min
- Airport Arrival and Hospital Transfer Guide in Turkey9 min
Treatment days
What happens in the hospital, step by step
- How Long Does Anesthesia Last? Wear-Off Times by Type3 min
- Brazilian Butt Lift in Turkey: Treatment Guide16 min
- Coronary Bypass Surgery in Turkey: Treatment Guide17 min
Recovery
Pain, wound care, when you can fly
- Travel Insurance After Cancer: What Patients Should Know2 min
- When Can You Drive After Anesthesia or Sedation?2 min
- Hysterectomy Recovery: Week by Week7 min
Back home
Follow-up, results, life afterwards
- Private MRI, CT and Check-Up Costs in Turkey: How Scans Are Priced4 min
- Dental Implants in Turkey vs At Home: Key Differences for Patients16 min
- Preventing Infection During Medical Travel8 min
Showing Patient Guides Clear all
Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery: Week by Week
Rotator cuff surgery recovery week by week: pain control, sling and physiotherapy stages, when it is usually safe to fly…
- 7 answers
Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines and Sharps in Turkey
Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines and Sharps in Turkey means returning items to hospital or approved collection points, not bins,…
- 7 answers
Safe Flight Layovers for Medical Travel to Turkey
Safe Flight Layovers for Medical Travel to Turkey: plan connection times, mobility help, documents and medication safely before Istanbul care.
- 7 answers
Safe Surgery Site Marking in Turkey
Understand how site marking, ID checks and team time-outs help protect you during surgery in Turkey, with practical tips for…
- 7 answers
Same-Day Procedure in Turkey: Can You Return to Your Hotel Safely?
Same-day procedure in Turkey is often compatible with a safe hotel return if your care team clears you, your transport…
- 7 answers
Scar Care and Sun Protection After Treatment in Turkey
Practical scar care and sun protection tips for your recovery in Turkey, with packing, travel, and follow-up guidance for international…
- 7 answers
Scoliosis Surgery Recovery: Week by Week
Scoliosis surgery recovery week by week: what to expect from the first 48 hours to month 12, when it is…
- 7 answers
Second Opinion Before Treatment in Turkey: When It Helps
Second Opinion Before Treatment in Turkey helps you confirm a diagnosis, compare options, and plan care with more confidence before…
- 12 answers
Second Opinion Before You Pay a Medical Deposit: When It Is Worth It
Second opinion before you pay a medical deposit can help you confirm the plan, compare quotes, and avoid rushed decisions…
- 7 answers
Second Opinion for Cancer Treatment in Turkey: What to Prepare
Second opinion for cancer treatment in Turkey starts with your pathology, scans, and timeline. Bring complete records to speed expert…
- 7 answers
Second Opinion in Turkey: Which Medical Records Help Doctors Advise You Faster
Second opinion in Turkey is faster when you send clear scans, reports, medication lists and timelines before travel to Istanbul…
- 7 answers
Second Opinion or Direct Treatment Booking in Turkey: Which Comes First?
Second opinion in Turkey usually comes first if your diagnosis or options are unclear; direct treatment booking fits clearer cases…
- 6 answers
Second Opinion or Treatment Quote: Which Should You Request First?
Second opinion or treatment quote first? Start with a second opinion when diagnosis or options are unclear, then request a…
- 6 answers
Sedation for Imaging Tests in Turkey: What to Ask
Sedation for Imaging Tests in Turkey can be safer and smoother when you ask about fasting, anesthesia review, monitoring, recovery…
- 8 answers
Sedation vs General Anesthesia in Turkey: What International Patients Should Expect
Sedation vs general anesthesia in Turkey: learn how they differ, what to expect in Istanbul, and how to prepare for…
- 6 answers
Seeing More Than One Specialist in Turkey: How Combined Appointments Work
Seeing more than one specialist in Turkey usually means coordinated same-day or close-schedule appointments, tests, and a shared treatment plan.
- 7 answers
Selecting the Best Treatment Date for Medical Travel
Choose a treatment date with confidence by planning around medical readiness, flights, recovery time, family support, and follow-up needs.
- 7 answers
Selecting the Right Hospital in Turkey for International Patients
Selecting the Right Hospital in Turkey means checking accreditation, specialist teams, safety, transparency and international patient support.
- 10 answers
Self-Injection Medicines After Discharge in Turkey
Self-Injection Medicines After Discharge in Turkey can be managed safely with training, storage plans, sharps disposal and follow-up support.
- 7 answers
Sending a Family Update During Surgery in Turkey: How Communication Usually Works
Sending a family update during surgery in Turkey usually happens through your care team and chosen contact person, with planned…
- 7 answers
Sending Medical Records to a Hospital in Turkey: What to Include
Sending medical records to a hospital in Turkey is easiest when you include recent reports, scans, medications and your questions…
- 7 answers
Sending Medical Records to a Hospital in Turkey: What to Include and How to Organize Them
Sending medical records to a hospital in Turkey is easiest when you group reports, scans, medicines and IDs into clear…
- 7 answers
Sending Medical Records to Turkey Securely: A Step-by-Step Patient Guide
Sending medical records to Turkey securely starts with using encrypted channels, sharing only relevant files, and confirming who will review…
- 7 answers
Septoplasty in Turkey: Treatment Guide
Learn how septoplasty in Turkey corrects a deviated septum, what recovery is like, and how Acibadem supports international patients.
- 12 answers
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