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About this program
The premium men’s check-up is Acibadem’s most complete single-day men’s program: 61 tests and assessments including a whole-body MRI, at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul, from $2,200.
The Premium Men’s Check-Up is Acibadem’s most complete single-day men’s program. Its defining addition is a whole-body MRI, a radiation-free survey of the brain, spine, abdomen, pelvis and large joints, combined with six specialist examinations (internal medicine, cardiology, urology, ophthalmology, dental and dietitian), a chest X-ray or low-dose chest CT on the physician’s recommendation, thyroid and abdominal ultrasound, a panoramic dental X-ray and a 46-test laboratory panel.
The laboratory panel is where Premium separates itself from Gold: electrolytes, a full liver panel with GGT and ALP, zinc and phosphorus, hepatitis A serology and a complete lipid panel join the metabolic, thyroid, iron, vitamin, hormone and prostate tests. A coordinator sequences imaging, laboratory and examinations so the long day runs without waiting.
What the premium 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 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
Whole-body MRI on a motorised table surveys the brain, spine, abdomen, pelvis and large joints without radiation. It is a structural survey, not a substitute for organ-specific screening such as mammography, colonoscopy or a low-dose chest CT. 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 (46 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, ALP, GGT) with albumin and total protein look for fatty liver, medication effects or viral injury before any symptoms appear. Kidney function (creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, electrolytes) 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 zinc, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus 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, hepatitis A) 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 premium men’s check-up
- Men who want the widest preventive survey available in a single day, including MRI-based structural screening.
- Men with a family history of cancer or cardiovascular disease who want imaging and laboratory work done by one team in one visit.
- Frequent travellers and executives who prefer one comprehensive yearly visit over several separate appointments.
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 premium 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
Premium sits between Gold and Executive: it adds the whole-body MRI and the wider laboratory panel to Gold, while the Executive programs add nine specialist examinations, carotid Doppler, 24-hour blood-pressure monitoring, a sleep study, tumour markers and, depending on the variant, brain MRI or endoscopy.
Related programs: Gold Men’s Check-Up Program, Executive (Including Full Body MRI) Male 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; the whole-body MRI alone takes 45 to 60 minutes. 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.
- MRI. Tell the team in advance about any implant, pacemaker, surgical clip, metal fragment or claustrophobia so the examination can be planned safely. Leave jewellery at the hotel.
- 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 premium 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
Premium Men’s Check-Up Program starts from $2,200. 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 premium 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.
The premium men’s check-up is performed at Acibadem’s JCI-accredited hospitals in Istanbul, where laboratory, imaging and specialist departments work under one roof.
More questions about the premium men’s check-up
Does the whole-body MRI use contrast?
No. The screening whole-body MRI is performed without contrast. If the radiologist sees something that needs characterising, a targeted study may be recommended as a separate step.
Can the MRI replace the low-dose chest CT?
No: MRI is not the right tool for small lung nodules, which is why the program keeps a chest X-ray or low-dose CT, chosen by the physician.
Is PSA included?
Total and free PSA are performed for men over 40 on the physician’s recommendation, and not for men under 40.
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.