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Turkey offers savings of around _price_percent_discount_%.</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Advanced drug protocols:</strong> Combinations like FOLFIRINOX or nab-paclitaxel typically cost 20-30% more than standard gemcitabine.</li>\n<li><strong>Hospital location:</strong> Major medical hubs include Istanbul and Ankara, where internationally accredited facilities are concentrated.</li>\n<li><strong>Clinical infrastructure:</strong> JCI-accredited hospitals in Istanbul often charge 15-20% more than smaller regional clinics.</li>\n<li><strong>Diagnostic imaging:</strong> Necessary PET-CT scans and regular blood work are usually billed as additional services.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Choosing a center with US-affiliations provides high-tier care at Turkish prices. Anadolu Medical Center maintains a strict partnership with Johns Hopkins Medicine to follow American oncology protocols. This ensures patients receive the same treatment standards found in top US hospitals. Expert oncologists like Dr. Bulent Karagoz offer decades of experience in complex gastrointestinal cancers within these internationally certified environments.</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. Lists of documents includes:</p><ul><li>ID card</li><li>confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire</li><li>certificate of income and availability of funds ($50 per day per person)</li><li>insurance policy for a stay in Turkey (original and copy)</li><li>2 photos (5x6)</li><li>visa receipt</li><li>booking of flight and hotel</li><li>medical opinion about the need for treatment.</li></ul>"},{"q":"What hotel services are provided here?","a":"<p>In Turkey,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293969-Turkey-Hotels.html\">hotels of different price</a>&nbsp;ranges and service levels are presented. The level of Turkish hotels is comparable to hotels in Tunisia, Morocco or Egypt. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. 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