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Practical, concierge guides for international patients — from planning and travel to treatment, recovery and getting home.

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Accessibility & Special Needs

Travelling With a Stoma: Flights, Supplies and Airport Screening

Traveling to Turkey with a stoma is manageable with the right supplies, airport screening plan, and recovery support in Istanbul or Turkey.

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Choosing Acibadem & Your Care

Need More Than One Specialist in Turkey? How Multidisciplinary Care Is Coordinated

Multidisciplinary care in Turkey means your specialists coordinate tests, opinions and treatment plans so you can move through care with fewer delays.

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Companion & Family Support

Booking a Companion Room in Turkey: What Patients Should Check

Booking a companion room in Turkey means checking room policy, costs, privacy, meals, visitor rules, and support before you travel.

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Travel & Logistics

How to Travel Around Istanbul During Treatment

How to travel around Istanbul during treatment: use taxis, hospital shuttles and simple route planning in Istanbul, Turkey, to stay safe and…

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Treatment Guides

Hospital vs Outpatient Treatment in Turkey: What Changes for International Patients

Hospital vs outpatient treatment in Turkey changes your stay, paperwork, support and recovery plan. Here is what international patients should expect.

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Travel & Logistics

Arriving in Turkey for Surgery: Your First 48 Hours Explained

Arriving in Turkey for surgery is easiest when you know what happens at the airport, hotel, and hospital in your first 48…

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Returning Home & Follow-up

After Discharge in Turkey: How to Manage Wound Care, Medicines, and Rest

After discharge in Turkey, protect your wound, take medicines exactly as prescribed, rest well, and know when to contact your care team…

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Companion & Family Support

Companion Costs in Turkey: Budgeting for Meals, Transport, and Extra Nights

Companion costs in Turkey usually include meals, local transport, and extra hotel or hospital nights; plan a flexible daily budget for Istanbul.

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Medication & Safety

How to Bring Medical Devices for Treatment Travel to Turkey

Bring medical devices for treatment travel to Turkey by packing documents, power adapters, supplies, and backup plans before you fly.

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Planning Your Treatment

When Is an In-Person Evaluation Needed Before Treatment in Turkey?

In-person evaluation before treatment in Turkey is needed when exams, imaging, or specialist review must confirm the safest plan.

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Recovery & Aftercare

When to Book Extra Recovery Days in Turkey Before Flying Home

Extra recovery days in Turkey can make flying home safer and easier after treatment. Plan them based on your procedure, mobility and…

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Treatment Guides

Day Surgery in Turkey: Can You Leave Hospital the Same Day?

Day surgery in Turkey often lets you go home the same day if your procedure and recovery are suitable and your doctor…

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Travel & Logistics

DVT and Flying: Long-Haul Risk After Surgery and How to Lower It

Flying to Turkey for surgery? Lower DVT risk with simple in-flight, pre-travel, and arrival steps for safer long-haul travel to Istanbul.

9 min read
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Treatment Guides

When Intensive Care May Be Needed After Surgery in Turkey

Intensive care after surgery in Turkey may be planned or precautionary. Learn what to expect in Istanbul, how families are updated, and…

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Medication & Safety

Preparing for General Anesthesia in Turkey: What International Patients Should Know

General anesthesia in Turkey usually involves fasting, medication review, and pre-op checks. This guide helps international patients prepare safely in Istanbul or…

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Travel & Logistics

Traveling to Turkey While Pregnant: When Medical Treatment Needs Extra Planning

Traveling to Turkey while pregnant needs careful planning for flights, records, insurance, and hospital access in Istanbul or Turkey.

9 min read
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