Wellmap’s Clinical Audit in Istanbul
In June, the Wellmap team visited Istanbul — a flagship destination for global medical tourism. Our mission: conduct on-site inspections of clinics, renew partnerships, and forge new collaborations. One of our key revisits was the Liv Hospital network, a multidisciplinary medical institution accredited by JCI and TÜV, serving international patients from around the world.
This hands-on audit is core to our policy: before we recommend any clinic, we personally verify service quality and medical standards. This matters as Turkey’s medical tourism industry continues to expand as a major hub for high-quality paid medical care.
Turkey: A Global Medical Tourism Leader
- In the first half of 2024, over 2 million international patients travelled to Turkey for treatment.
- The sector’s revenue was projected to reach $3 billion by the end of 2024, up from 1.4 million patients and $2.3 billion revenue in 2023.
- Around 40% of medical tourists come from Europe — notably Germany, the UK, and the Baltics — seeking dentistry, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, transplants, and top-tier IVF programmes.
Competitive strengths of Turkish clinics include:
- A high concentration of internationally accredited hospitals (JCI, TÜV)
- End-to-end international patient support: coordinators, visa handling, transfers
- Cost-effective healthcare — treatments often 40–70% cheaper than in Western Europe while maintaining quality
- Government-backed initiatives bolstering the national medical tourism infrastructure
For Wellmap, Turkey is a top-priority destination for both medical tourism routes and trusted clinic partnerships.
Partner With Wellmap or Plan Your Medical Trip
We’re actively seeking new partner clinics worldwide, holding them to the same on-site verification standard. If you’re planning a medical journey abroad, the Wellmap team can help with designing your treatment route, selecting the best clinic for your needs, and support throughout your medical trip.
Contact us anytime at info@wellmap.co to begin your personalised health travel experience.