Turkey
Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in Turkey if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"Istanbul is widely regarded as having the best selection of medical specialists in Turkey. The city is home to some of the country's most renowned hospitals and clinics, such as Memorial Hospital, Ac?badem Hospital, and American Hospital. Ankara, the capital of Turkey, is also home to a number of excellent medical facilities, including Hacettepe University Hospital and Güven Hospital. Other cities with a good selection of medical specialists include Izmir, Bursa, and Antalya. Additionally, the coastal areas of Turkey, such as the Aegean and Mediterranean regions, are known for their excellent medical care," wrote a member who made the move to Turkey.
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"Before living in Istanbul I lived near Kemer with my going to Antalya for treatment. I have had two operations there and was well pleased with the medical services received," explained one expat living in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
If you live in Turkey, newcomers to Turkey would love to hear your answer to this question:
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.