Turkey

Dome view of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul

With one foot in Europe and the other in the Near East, Turkey is a vast land of diverse cultures and landscapes, ranging from the bustling commercial centers of Istanbul to the quiet agricultural villages of the eastern provinces. Now a major presence on the world’s economic and political scene, Turkey is poised to play its part in the global healthcare arena as well.

The Turkish Cultural and Tourism Ministry has spent millions to spread the word that Turkey welcomes medical and health travelers. The country has much to offer. Turkish cuisine is among the best in the world, and—if you have the time and feel well enough for a vacation—millions before you have enjoyed the port cities of Marmaris and Fethiye, the stone dwellings of Cappadocia, and the Mediterranean resorts of Izmir.

Turkey boasts a thriving network of more than 1200 public and private hospitals. Many of its 300 private facilities have developed working relationships with prestigious international medical centers, providing opportunities for staff development, improvements in treatment, and up-to-date information exchange. Affiliations include Harvard Medical International, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, and New York Presbyterian.