Alcohol and drug addiction treatment: how it works
Addiction is a chronic illness that can be treated with professional help and ongoing support. The usual steps, from diagnosis and detox to therapy and long-term recovery.
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Notes for planning a medical journey.
Practical guides from our coordinators on travel, documents and what to expect in Türkiye. Medical decisions always rest with your treating doctor.
Cataract, glaucoma and vision correction: an overview
What cataract and glaucoma are, how they are treated, and the main options for correcting short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism: laser surgery and lens implants.
Dental implants and dental care: an overview
What a dental implant is, what happens when there is not enough jawbone, and which dental specialties exist. Plus what a dentist needs from you to plan treatment.
Ear, nose and throat (ENT): what the specialty covers
ENT specialists treat problems of the ears, nose, throat, head and neck. Common conditions they see, and how they work with other specialists.
Endocrinology: when to see an endocrinologist
Hormone problems often start with vague signs such as tiredness or weight changes. What endocrinology covers, and the situations in which a visit to an endocrinologist makes sense.
General surgery and obesity surgery: an overview
What general surgery covers, why obesity is treated as a disease, and how doctors decide whether surgery is an option.
Heart and vascular surgery: common conditions and surgical approaches
An overview of the main heart conditions that may need surgery, from coronary artery disease to valve problems, and the difference between open, minimally invasive and robotic approaches.
Living-donor organ transplantation in Türkiye: how the process works
Who can be a living donor, how donor and recipient are assessed, what the ethics committee file contains and what follows surgery. A step-by-step overview for families.
Neurosurgery: conditions, diagnostic tests and surgical methods
Neurosurgery treats diseases of the brain, spinal cord and nerves that need surgery. The conditions it covers, the tests used for diagnosis and the main surgical methods.
Paediatrics: the role of the paediatrician and when a subspecialist is needed
A paediatrician follows a child's growth and development, not only illness. What paediatricians do, and which paediatric subspecialties exist for more specific problems.
Patient rights and responsibilities in Turkish hospitals
As a patient in a Turkish hospital you have rights, from clear information and consent to privacy and a second opinion, and some responsibilities too. A plain summary.
Plastic surgery: what recovery looks like after rhinoplasty, liposuction and a mommy makeover
Plastic surgery is common, but it is still surgery. What to expect in the days and weeks after three frequently requested procedures, and why choosing the team matters.
Stem cell therapy: questions to ask before you travel
Stem cell treatments are offered for many conditions, but only a few uses are established medicine. What to ask a clinic, and what to check, before you consider travelling.
Why Türkiye for medical travel
Türkiye sits between Europe and Asia and has long experience with international patients. What draws people to treatment here, and what to weigh before you decide.
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