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Total costs depend on the hospital tier, surgeon experience, and city. In the US, similar procedures cost around _price_compare_US_average_ on average. Turkey offers savings of around _price_percent_discount_%. TIF packages frequently bundle diagnostic tests, surgeon fees, hospitalization, and airport transfers.</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hospital tier:</strong> Prices in Istanbul hubs often run 15-20% higher than in regional cities.</li>\n<li><strong>Medical network:</strong> Large healthcare groups like Memorial Healthcare Group offer standardized pricing across departments.</li>\n<li><strong>Advanced techniques:</strong> Choosing robotic-assisted anti-reflux surgery typically adds 20-30% to the standard procedure cost.</li>\n<li><strong>Package inclusions:</strong> Premium tiers often add VIP transfers and personal coordinators for international patients.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Choosing JCI-accredited facilities in Istanbul provides high value for complex endoscopic procedures. Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital stands out as the first LEED Platinum-certified facility in the country. It offers advanced gastroenterology care with personal coordinators. Packages there typically start around $3,950. This price often includes free transfers from Istanbul Airport. For reflux specialists, seeking professors like Selin Kapan at university-affiliated hospitals ensures access to decades of surgical expertise.</p>","faq":[{"q":"When is the best time to travel to Turkey?","a":"<p>The main advantage of Turkish resorts is the long beach season. On the Mediterranean coast, it starts in April and lasts until November. In the resorts of the Aegean Sea — from May to October. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Turkey\">most comfortable time</a>&nbsp;for swimming is from mid-June to the end of October. A large influx of tourists is in July-August, when the air temperature is +38°C, and the water warms up to +27°C.</p>"},{"q":"What is the level of medicine in Turkey?","a":"<p>Healthcare is the key development sector of the Turkish government. The Turkish authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about&nbsp;<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care_in_Turkey\">77 billion liras</a>&nbsp;for healthcare annually.</p><p>As a result,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care_in_Turkey\">28,000 medical facilities</a>&nbsp;provide excellent medical care in the country. About&nbsp;<a href=\"https://en.bookimed.com/article/medical-tourism-to-turkey/\">50</a>&nbsp;centers have certificate of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/about-jci/accredited-organizations/\">JCI (Joint Commission International)</a>, the international improver of healthcare quality and safety across the globe. The index of certificates obtained is the largest. To compare,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://en.bookimed.com/article/top-10-medical-tourism-destinations-best-countries-for-treatment/\">Israel has 20</a>&nbsp;JCI-accredited facilities, and Germany —&nbsp;<a href=\"https://en.bookimed.com/article/top-10-medical-tourism-destinations-best-countries-for-treatment/\">only 10 clinics</a>&nbsp;of this type.</p>"},{"q":"What should you know about Turkey before the trip?","a":"<figure class=\"table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Currency</td><td>lira (you also can pay for services in dollars and euros)</td></tr><tr><td>Best period for the trip</td><td>May-October</td></tr><tr><td>Language</td><td>Turkish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)</td></tr><tr><td>Visa</td><td>is not required for a trip of at least 30 days per visit</td></tr><tr><td>Time difference with Europe</td><td>3 hours</td></tr><tr><td>Time difference with the USA</td><td>8 hours</td></tr><tr><td>Capital</td><td>Ankara</td></tr><tr><td>Medical tourism center</td><td>Istanbul</td></tr><tr><td>Popular resorts</td><td>Alanya, Antalya, Kemer, Marmaris</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>"},{"q":"Do I need a visa?","a":"<p>In 2020, the Republic of Turkey has&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.mfa.gov.tr/yabancilarin-tabi-oldugu-vize-rejimi.tr.mfa\">visa-free agreements</a>&nbsp;with 89 states. Some foreigners are exempted from obtaining entry visas, others are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa), and still others must apply for a visa at Turkish missions abroad.</p><p>What states need a visa for treatment in Turkey and what countries can cross the border free and easy read&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa\">here</a>.</p>"},{"q":"What documents are required to apply for a visa to Turkey for treatment?","a":"<p>Visas for travel to Turkey require a&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.mfa.gov.tr/general-information-about-turkish-visas.en.mfa\">number of documents</a>. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. 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