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
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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
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal disorder in which irregular ovulation, excess androgen activity, and multiple small ovarian follicles…
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Polycythemia Vera
Polycythemia vera is a rare blood cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells, causing the…
- 12 doctors
Polydactyly
Polydactyly is a congenital condition in which a baby is born with one or more extra fingers or toes, and…
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- 7 answers
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and stiffness, usually in the shoulders, neck, and hips, most often…
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Polymyositis
Polymyositis is an inflammatory muscle disease that causes progressive weakness, usually affecting muscles closest to the trunk such as the…
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- 7 answers
Polyp Nodule
A polyp nodule refers to benign, non-cancerous growths on the vocal cords, namely vocal cord polyps and nodules, that form…
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- 7 answers
Porcelain Veneers in Turkey: Who Is Suitable and How Many Visits Are Needed?
Porcelain veneers in Turkey can enhance tooth shape and colour in two visits for suitable patients after a personalised dental…
- 10 answers
Porcelain vs Composite Veneers in Turkey: Which Should You Choose?
Porcelain vs composite veneers in Turkey: porcelain is usually longer-lasting, while composite is often more conservative and easier to repair.
- 7 answers
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a frightening or…
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- 7 answers
Post-Anesthesia Side Effects After Discharge in Turkey
Know what is normal after anesthesia, when to seek help, and how to travel safely after treatment in Turkey.
- 7 answers
Postpartum Fever
Postpartum fever is a body temperature of 38.0°C (100.4°F) or higher occurring on two of the first ten days after…
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- 7 answers
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Postpartum hemorrhage is excessive bleeding after childbirth, usually caused by poor uterine contraction, retained placental tissue, birth canal injury, or…
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- 7 answers
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system in which the heart rate rises abnormally on…
- 12 doctors
- 7 answers
Potassium Disorders
Potassium disorders are conditions in which the blood potassium level is too high (hyperkalemia) or too low (hypokalemia). Potassium is…
- 6 doctors
- 7 answers
Power Plugs and Device Charging for Patients in Turkey
Learn how to charge phones, laptops and medical devices safely during your hospital stay and travel in Turkey.
- 11 answers
Pre-Admission Tests in Turkey: Why They May Change Your Treatment Plan
Pre-admission tests in Turkey help confirm if your planned treatment is still the safest option and may change timing, technique,…
- 7 answers
Pre-Op Tests in Turkey: What International Patients May Need Before Treatment
Pre-op tests in Turkey help your team confirm you are ready for treatment. Learn what international patients may need before…
- 7 answers
Pre-Op Tests in Turkey: What International Patients Should Expect
Pre-op tests in Turkey help your team confirm safety before treatment. Expect blood work, imaging, reviews, and same-day planning in…
- 7 answers
Pre-Op Tests in Turkey: Which Results Are Valid and When to Repeat Them
Pre-op tests in Turkey are often accepted if recent, complete, and matched to your surgery, but some must be repeated…
- 7 answers
Pre-Op Tests in Turkey: Which Results You May Need Before You Travel
Pre-op tests in Turkey often include recent blood work, imaging, ECG, and medical reports. Bring clear, translated results to avoid…
- 7 answers
Pre-Operative Clearance in Turkey: Cardiology, Lung, and Anesthesia Reviews
Pre-Operative Clearance in Turkey helps confirm your heart, lungs, anesthesia plan and documents are ready before surgery in Istanbul.
- 7 answers
Pre-Surgery Nutrition Planning for Medical Travel to Turkey
Pre-surgery nutrition helps you travel to Turkey prepared, support healing, and follow fasting rules safely before your planned procedure.
- 7 answers
Pre-Travel Health Checklist for International Patients
Use this practical checklist to prepare documents, medicines, flights, support and follow-up before travelling abroad for hospital care.
- 8 answers
Pre-Travel Vaccines and Infection Precautions for Medical Trips to Turkey
Pre-travel vaccines for medical trips to Turkey help you travel more safely. Check routine shots, timing, medicines, and infection precautions…
- 7 answers
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