Health Tourism

Health Tourism in Türkiye: A Comprehensive Guide

Health tourism refers to individuals traveling to other countries to receive medical treatment based on their needs or desires. This sector has become one of the fastest-growing sectors globally for a variety of reasons.

Why Is Health Tourism on the Rise Worldwide?

  • Inadequacy or poor quality of healthcare in one's own country.

  • Long waiting times in public hospitals.

  • High costs of private healthcare.

  • Seeking better service quality.

  • Seeking a better climate and living environment for the recovery process.

Understanding Types of Health Tourism

Any activity that promotes a healthy lifestyle can be considered health tourism. The main categories today are:

  • Medical Tourism: It encompasses all treatments and services aimed at improving a person's overall health. This includes a wide range of services,including follow-up appointments, dental treatments, cardiovascular surgery, cancer treatments, and organ transplants.

  • Thermal Tourism: Thanks to underground sources, also known as healing waters, they meet people's needs, such as rest, fitness, and treatment.

  • Tourism for the Elderly and Disabled: It includes facilities and travel arrangements designed to care for the elderly and disabled. These services, also known as "Older Age Tourism," are provided by specially trained personnel.

Türkiye: Global Center for Health Tourism

Turkey has established itself as a leading destination in the health tourism sector. Welcoming hundreds of thousands of international patients each year, the country's success in this field is reflected in its impressive growth figures. Among the most popular specialties for international patients are gynecology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, general surgery, and especially dentistry, along with orthopedics and ENT.

The Symbol of Quality: Authorization and Accreditation in Türkiye

To legally operate in health tourism in Türkiye, all organizations are required to obtain a Health Tourism Authorization Certificate. Furthermore, as a testament to its world-class quality and safety approach, Turkey ranks among the top organizations globally accredited by JCI (Joint Commission International).

As Valuedent Clinic Health Tourism, we are a fully authorized intermediary organization holding this fundamental licence. We only work with accredited facilities that meet the highest standards to ensure our patients receive the best possible care. Your health and safety are our top priority.