In this article, we explain why medical tourism in Turkey is becoming popular. Tell you how to prepare for the trip and what ... to expect from treatment in Turkish clinics. Reasons to undergo treatment in Turkey Turkey is one of the TOP-5 leading countries in the field of medical tourism for the last 10 years. According to the Institute of Statistics, over 500,000 patients undergo treatment and diagnostics here every year. 49 Turkish clinics have received the JCI (Joint Commission International) quality certificate. For comparison: in South Korea, there are 27 clinics, and in Israel only 20 hospitals with this accreditation. JCI accreditation guarantees the safety and quality of medical services, guarantees the professionalism and qualification of doctors. Government in Turkey often reform the healthcare system that attracts a large number of investments. According to the Medical Tourism Magazine, over $30 billion has been invested in the development of Turkish medicine. Most often patients choose Turkey for: Cancer treatment. Turkish specialists carry out surgical removal of tumors, radiotherapy, chemotherapy. The doctors use CyberKnife and TrueBeam instruments for radiotherapy. These kind of radiotherapy gives a positive effect in 85% of cases. Bone marrow transplantation. 90% is the effectiveness of the procedure in Turkish clinics. The experts carry out allogeneic transplantation from the donor and autologous using the patient's own cells. The price of the procedure in Turkey is starting from $ 50,000, which is lower compared to Israel - starting $ 68,000. Neurosurgery. Turkish doctors perform deep brain stimulation (DBS) and vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) for Parkinson's disease and epilepsy treatment. 98% is the effectiveness of DBS treatment in Turkey. Treatment arrangement experience of the specialist. read more