Why should I use
Sanatolia Care as
opposed to other medical tourism operators
or individual surgeons who advertise their
services?
Sanatolia Care
specialises in sending patients to Turkey as we believe that we can
provide a better service by concentrating on building strong
relationships with the leading medical institutions and skilled
practitioners in one country we know well, rather than offering
cheap procedures in a range of different countries, as many other
operators do, thereby spreading their resources thinly, making
it difficult to provide the level of care and attention that
patients need.
Concentrating on
Turkey allows us to inspect the facilities at the hospitals and
clinics where you will be treated and to find the best-qualified
professionals to treat you, so that all the advice we give you is
based on experience rather than hearsay.
We have long-standing professional links with the leading medical and dental practitioners in
Turkey, which means that you have quick, direct access to the
specialists who will be treating you and can discuss any concerns
you may have beforehand.
Many other
medical tourism companies are also very limited in the accommodation they
can offer, as they have to organise everything from a
distance. Sanatolia Care has locally-based English speaking staff to
make all the arrangements in person and to ensure that the
accommodation offered is suitable, as well as ensure that you are
comfortable after your arrival.
You may also
come across individual surgeons who advertise their services on the
Internet or elsewhere. It goes without saying that
leading surgeons do not need to advertise their
services. If a surgeon has to pay out large sums
to advertise in this way, then we should ask ourselves "Why?"
What is his or her reputation in their home
country? Is he or she really an
accredited surgeon,
affiliated to the relevant
professional bodies? Sanatolia Care only works
with highly qualified, skilled surgeons who are well-respected in their
field and with whom we have formed professional relationships.
I have been through the site and I wish to enquire about
the
procedure.
It is quite simple. You fill out the
ENQUIRY FORM
in as much detail as possible, and then we
do all the rest.
Once you have filled in the form and sent us any
relevant medical data (Doctor's letters etc), our
staff check to see if you are a suitable candidate
for your chosen medical procedure, address any questions or concerns
you may have, make recommendations based on your circumstances and
expected recovery time and give you a quotation for the services you
require, valid for a specified time. Medical staff at our Istanbul
office will then analyse your information, find the most suitable
specialists and hospitals for your condition and check their
availability for the dates you have specified. (You may be offered a
choice of hospitals if more than one is available.)
As soon as you
have made your choice you will be put in contact with your chosen
specialist so that he or she can answer any queries and request any
necessary information/documentation. When you decide to proceed, you
will be asked to sign the Terms and Conditions of the hospital and
to authorise the surgeon to carry out your operation, just as you
would at home. At this point, you will be asked to pay a deposit of
25% of the total price, in advance. You may pay this
via a simple secure online credit card
transaction or bank transfer for which we will send you a link to a
secure payment gateway, or by providing you with the Hospital's Bank Transfer
details. (If you decide to cancel, this is
refundable, minus the cost of our expenses to date.)
We will then
arrange your fights and accommodation, always remaining in contact
with you to ensure that these are suitable and convenient. If
necessary, we will send an ambulance to your home to take you to the
airport and to take you to the hospital on your arrival in Turkey.
Otherwise you will be met at the airport in Turkey by a member of
our staff who will convey you to your hotel, or the hospital as
appropriate. (Of course, if you wish, you may make these
arrangements yourself.) You will pay the remainder of the fee once
you have had your first consultation with your surgeon.
You will pay the balance of your quoted fee to
the hospital after the
first consultation with your surgeon in Turkey.
Nothing could be easier!
What about the confidentiality and privacy of my medical forms?
Sanatolia Care
protects all your medical information and will never disclose
it to any unauthorised
party.
Why is the price so reasonable? What's the catch?
There is no
catch. The quality of treatment and care you receive will be at
least equal to and very often better than that you would receive at
home. Private medical care is very expensive for most Turkish
people, just as it is in other countries, but the current favourable
Turkish Lira/Dollar/Pound/Euro exchange
rate means that we are able to offer the best treatment at low
prices to patients from abroad.
How much will it cost?
The cost of treatment will vary based on your individual
requirements. We can however assure you that the cost will be
significantly lower than private medical
care in the UK.
To give you an idea, typical
cardiac bypass surgery in the UK can cost around £15,000 through
private healthcare companies. We can provide the equivalent,
with flights and
transfers included, for around £8,000, a substantial saving of
£7,000.
Please contact us and we will be more than happy to
give you a tailored quote based upon your requirements.
Do you give medical opinions and advice?
Although we have medical expertise
and experience of
organising medical treatment abroad, it is not
Sanatolia Care policy to give medical advice. Our procedure,
however, ensures that the
information collected from you enables the medical team abroad to give
appropriate advice and treatment.
Can I go "sight-seeing"?
We will be glad
to arrange
sight-seeing excursions and shopping trips for you
following authorisation from your doctor.
Can I book my own travel arrangements?
As part of our service,
we are happy to organise your travel and accommodation for you. You
are, of course, free to
make your own arrangements,
although you will be responsible for
ensuring that you arrive in plenty of time and
allow sufficient time for your recovery, so that International Airline
Standard regulations allow you to board the plane on your return,
and that any accommodation is of a suitable standard.
Can someone come with me?
We would
encourage you to have a friend or family member
accompany you and be there for you during your treatment,
and can arrange travel and accommodation for them too.
What about the language?
All our partner hospitals have fluent English
speaking staff.
What about “after-care”?
Sanatolia Care will, in conjunction with your
surgeon, ensure that you receive any necessary medical attention
during your recovery period in Turkey. All
information and records regarding your treatment will be given to
you for your GP or specialist at home.
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