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Turkey

A fast-growing destination for dentistry, eye surgery, hair transplants and cosmetic surgery, centered on Istanbul.

14 facilities listed

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Overview

Turkey has a large network of private hospitals, many with international accreditation and partnerships with well-known foreign medical institutions. Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir are the main centers, offering cardiology, orthopedics, eye surgery, cosmetic surgery, dentistry and hair transplants at prices well below the US.

Turkey is also known for its thermal spas and its welcoming hospitality, and Istanbul is easy to reach on direct flights from many US cities.

Why Choose Turkey?

  • Many internationally accredited private hospitals
  • Popular for dentistry, eye surgery and cosmetic procedures
  • Direct flights from many US cities to Istanbul
  • Thermal spas, history and famous hospitality

Travel Information

Flight Time
About 10–11 hours nonstop from New York to Istanbul
Time Zone
TRT (UTC+3), no daylight saving time
Currency
Turkish lira (TRY)
Language
Turkish; English common in private hospitals
Visa Requirements
US citizens can usually visit visa-free for short tourist stays.
Climate
Varies by region; hot summers and mild, wet winters on the coast.

Before You Travel

US Travel Advisory

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

US State Department travel advisory for Turkey, last updated June 9, 2026.

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Entry & Exit Requirements

Your passport should be valid for at least 150 days beyond your arrival date. Entry rules change often. Always confirm the current requirements on the US State Department's country page before you book.

US State Department country information

Medical Facilities in Turkey

  • Florence Nightingale Group

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Group Florence Nightingale, based in Istanbul, Turkey, is a group of hospitals that offers patient-centered and specialized healthcare by integrating education, research and…

    Specialties

    • Cancer Care
    • Cardiology
    • Cosmetic Surgery
    • Fertility & IVF
  • Memorial Atasehir Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Memorial Atasehir Hospital, is a global hospital with its 21.000 square meter of area, 143 bed capacity, modern architecture, comfortable patient rooms, outpatient clinics, which…

    Specialties

    • Cancer Care
    • Cardiology
    • Cosmetic Surgery
    • Fertility & IVF
  • Anadolu Medical Center

    Kocaeli, Turkey

    The International Services Department is a full-service department dedicated to meeting the needs of international patients. Our center is designed to help international patients…

    Specialties

    • Cancer Care
    • Cardiology
    • Cosmetic Surgery
    • Orthopedics
  • Kent Hospital

    Turkey, Turkey

    Kent Hospital which is a general private hospital offers top level diagnosis and treatment opportunities that can be provided at only university hospitals to the patients owing to…

    Specialties

    • Cancer Care
    • Cardiology
    • Cosmetic Surgery
    • Fertility & IVF
  • Medipol Mega University Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Medipol University Hospital is the Turkey's largest private health investment as a university hospital incorporating General, Cardiovascular Surgery, Oncology and Dental…

    Specialties

    • Cancer Care
    • Cardiology
    • Cosmetic Surgery
    • Fertility & IVF
  • Acibadem Healthcare Group

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Developing rapidly since 1991, Acibadem Healthcare Group became one of the leading institutions in Turkey in the field of private healthcare services, and now moves forward…

    Specialties

    • Cancer Care
    • Cardiology
    • Fertility & IVF
    • Orthopedics
  • Liv Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Liv Hospital’s mission is to improve the health of all our international patients by setting the standard of excellence in individual patient care. Our International Office aims…

    Specialties

    • Cardiology
    • Cosmetic Surgery
    • Eye Care
    • Orthopedics
  • Memorial Ankara Hospital

    Ankara, Turkey

    The latest and the most advanced in a chain of private Memorial Hospitals in Turkey, this state-of-the-art, 42.000 square meter hospital opened in the first quarter of 2014. This…

    Specialties

    • Cardiology
    • Cosmetic Surgery
    • Eye Care
    • Fertility & IVF
  • CTG Dentalcare

    Izmir, Turkey

    At our world renowned dental facility in Izmir Turkey, we offer a range of groundbreaking treatments. At CTG Dentalcare, you are opening the door to all the advantages dental care…

    Specialties

    • Dental Care
  • Tanfer Clinic

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Tanfer Clinic was founded by Dr. Med. Dent. Nihat Tanfer in 1981. We treat the patients successfully on oral, dental and maxillofacial surgery, Implant, aesthetic tooth and dental…

    Specialties

    • Dental Care
  • DunyaGoz

    Ankara, Turkey

    Dünyagöz Hospitals Group performs eye surgeries on 2,500 foreign patients on average each month and attracts more than 40,000 foreign patients to Turkey every year.

  • Medical Park Hospitals Group

    Istanbul, Turkey

    In an ever growing global community, health care is not limited to a person's home country. One of the world's preeminent providers of medical care, MEDICAL PARK Hospitals Group…

    Specialties

    • Cancer Care
    • Cardiology
    • Cosmetic Surgery
    • Eye Care
  • Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Hisar Intercontinental Hospital is ne of the nation's largest and most comprehensive private hospitals in Asian district of İstanbul, Turkey. The Hospital is internationally…

    Specialties

    • Cancer Care
    • Cardiology
    • Cosmetic Surgery
    • Orthopedics
  • Ota & Jinemed Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey

    With its preventive medical applications, pioneering practices, comfortable hospital environment functioning under the principle of “Evidence-based Medicine” which focuses on…

    Specialties

    • Cosmetic Surgery
    • Dental Care
    • Fertility & IVF
    • Orthopedics

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