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About this program
The gold men’s check-up widens the Classic program to 51 tests and assessments, lungs, teeth, nutrition and the long-range metabolic markers, in one day at Acibadem Istanbul, from $1,400.
The Gold Men’s Check-Up widens the Classic program in the directions that matter after the mid-thirties: a dental examination with a panoramic X-ray, a chest diseases or eye examination, a dietitian consultation built on body-composition analysis, a low-dose chest CT as the physician’s alternative to the chest X-ray, and a 36-test laboratory panel that adds HbA1c, lipoprotein(a), vitamin B12, vitamin D and pancreatic enzymes to the Classic set.
Thyroid and whole-abdomen ultrasound, the cardiology work-up with ECG and treadmill test or echocardiography, the urology examination with PSA over 40, and testosterone testing remain, so the program covers heart, metabolism, hormones, prostate, lungs, teeth and nutrition in one organised day at a JCI-accredited Acibadem hospital.
What the gold men’s check-up looks for
Every item has a purpose. This is what each part of the day is looking for, in the words we would use to explain it to you at the final review.
Specialist examinations
The check-up (internal medicine) examination opens and closes the day: history, physical examination and the final review of every result. The cardiology examination integrates the ECG, cardiac imaging and your risk factors into a personal cardiovascular risk assessment. The urology examination covers prostate, bladder and kidney health and is read together with the PSA results. The ENT examination assesses the ears, nose, sinuses and throat. The chest diseases (pulmonology) examination reviews respiratory health and smoking-related risk. The ophthalmology examination covers vision, eye pressure and the retina. The dental examination, with a panoramic X-ray on the dentist’s recommendation, looks at teeth, roots, jawbone and gums. The dietitian consultation turns your body-composition analysis (muscle, fat and water, more informative than weight alone) and your laboratory results into a practical eating plan.
Imaging
A low-dose chest CT is the screening tool for early lung nodules, most relevant for current or former smokers; the physician decides between the chest X-ray and the low-dose CT. Thyroid ultrasound looks for nodules and structural change, read together with the thyroid blood tests. A whole-abdomen ultrasound surveys the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys and bladder for stones, cysts, fatty liver and masses.
Heart
A resting ECG records heart rhythm and electrical conduction. The exercise stress test looks at the heart’s response to effort (a signal of reduced blood supply), while echocardiography images the chambers, valves and pumping function; the cardiologist decides which of the two is appropriate for you.
Laboratory panel (36 tests)
A complete blood count screens for anaemia, infection and abnormalities of the blood cells. Inflammation markers (high-sensitivity CRP) point to hidden inflammation; high-sensitivity CRP is also read as an additional cardiovascular risk marker. Sugar metabolism is assessed with fasting glucose, insulin and HbA1c, the basis for detecting pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes early; HbA1c reflects the average blood sugar of the previous two to three months. The lipid profile (total, LDL and HDL cholesterol and triglycerides, plus lipoprotein(a)) is the core of cardiovascular risk assessment; lipoprotein(a) is an inherited risk factor that a standard cholesterol test does not show. Liver enzymes (ALT, AST) look for fatty liver, medication effects or viral injury before any symptoms appear. Kidney function (creatinine, blood urea nitrogen) with a complete urinalysis screens for early kidney disease and urinary infection; uric acid adds gout and metabolic risk. Thyroid function (TSH, free T4) detects an under- or over-active thyroid, which is common, often silent and usually straightforward to treat.
Iron studies, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin D and the minerals magnesium and calcium explain fatigue, anaemia and bone-health risks that are easy to correct once they are known. Viral serology (hepatitis B status and immunity, hepatitis C) identifies silent infections and shows whether vaccination is advisable. A stool occult-blood test is a first-line screen for bowel cancer and bleeding polyps. Pancreatic enzymes (amylase, lipase) screen for inflammation of the pancreas. Total and free PSA contribute to prostate assessment together with the urology examination; they are performed for men over 40 on the physician’s recommendation. Hormone levels (total and bioavailable testosterone) give context for energy, mood, muscle mass and sexual health.
Who should consider the gold men’s check-up
- Men from about 35 who want the long-range metabolic markers, HbA1c, lipoprotein(a), vitamin D, that the Classic program leaves out.
- Current or former smokers, for whom the low-dose chest CT is the most relevant addition.
- Men who want nutrition advice grounded in their own results and body composition.
As a general guide, a check-up every one to two years between 18 and 39 and yearly from 40; your physician may suggest a different interval based on your results and family history.
Every item of the gold men’s check-up is listed on this page, so you can see exactly what is covered before you book.
How it compares with the other programs
Classic covers the essentials; Gold adds dental, pulmonology-or-eye, dietitian, low-dose CT option and the extended laboratory panel; Premium goes on to add whole-body MRI, an eye examination in its own right and a wider biochemistry panel with hepatitis A serology.
Related programs: Classic Men’s Check-Up Program, Premium Men’s Check-Up Programor browse all check-up packages and the Check-Up unit.
How long it takes
Plan for a full day of six to seven hours. A coordinator plans the sequence, laboratory first while you are fasting, then imaging and examinations, so that you move through the hospital without waiting, and stays reachable throughout the visit.
How to prepare
- Fasting. Do not eat for eight to ten hours before the appointment (an early start is planned so that blood is taken first). Plain water is usually allowed, confirm this with the team when your appointment is confirmed.
- Exercise stress test. Bring comfortable shoes and clothing in case the cardiologist chooses the treadmill test; avoid a heavy meal in the hours before.
- Records and medicines. Bring previous reports, imaging and a complete list of your medicines. Take your usual medication unless the team tells you otherwise when confirming the appointment.
Results, report and follow-up
The large majority of laboratory results are ready the same day and are reviewed with you by the check-up physician before you leave; a written report in English follows, together with digital copies of your images and reports.
A few items take longer, detailed radiology reports for MRI and CT usually follow within a few working days. They are sent to you in English, and if anything needs discussion the physician arranges a call or an online consultation.
If a result needs a closer look, the relevant specialist is in the same hospital: additional imaging, a biopsy or a consultation can usually be arranged within days, and you decide how to proceed with the full picture in hand. Nothing in a check-up replaces care for existing symptoms, if you have a specific complaint, tell the team so the right specialist sees you first.
If you are unsure whether the gold men’s check-up fits your situation, share your age and any known conditions with the team and a physician will advise which program suits you.
Price and what is included
Gold Men’s Check-Up Program starts from $1,400. This is a starting price for the complete program as listed on this page; the written quote you receive before travelling confirms the exact figure for your case, which can differ where an item depends on age or on the physician’s recommendation (for example mammography over 40, or a procedure that the physician decides is not needed).
Included: every examination, test and imaging study listed above, the physician review, the written report in English, hospital coordination and interpreter support. Not included: travel and accommodation, tests the physician recommends in addition to the program, and any treatment that follows from a finding, each is quoted separately before it is performed.
Why have the gold men’s check-up at Acibadem
Acibadem Healthcare Group runs JCI-accredited hospitals in Istanbul with their own laboratories, imaging centres and specialist departments under one roof, which is what makes a complete program possible in a single visit, and what makes follow-up simple when a finding needs one. International patients are supported by a dedicated team in 25 languages, from the written quote before travel to the report after it.
More questions about the gold men’s check-up
Chest X-ray or low-dose CT, do I get both?
The physician decides which of the two is appropriate for you. The low-dose CT is usually preferred for current or former smokers, the chest X-ray for men without smoking history.
Do I choose between the chest diseases and the eye examination?
Yes. Tell the coordinator which you prefer when booking, or discuss it with the check-up physician on the day.
Is the panoramic dental X-ray always taken?
It is taken on the dentist’s recommendation, typically when the examination suggests a problem below the gum line or with the jawbone.
This page describes the content of a preventive program and is not medical advice. Screening tests have limits: a normal result lowers, but does not remove, the possibility of disease, and some findings need further tests to clarify. Discuss your individual situation with a physician.