Medical Travel Department
FAQ
We at DentalProf and Ortodontist have long years of experience in serving international patients. In 2022, we have formed a Medical Travel Department to better help the international patients.
Medical Travel Department
Dentalprof Clinic offers transfer and accommodation packages for the international patients so that along with their treatment, they can have an all round safe and comfortable experience from their landing in Istanbul until their departure. These packages include the VIP transfer from the airport to the contracted hotel where patients stay for the duration of their treatment process and the VIP transfer from the hotel back to the airport for the return flight.
Airport Transfer
Our patients are met by our staff at the airport upon their arrival and driven to the hotel with VIP minivan vehicles. Upon departure, our patients are taken from the hotel and dropped off at the airport.
Accommodation
As Dentalprof Clinic, our priority in choosing the accommodation solution for our patients is its proximity to our clinic. There are 4 hotels (4 star, 5 star or boutique suit) within 2 kilometres of our clinic. We can arrange transfer to our patients from these hotels to the clinic and back.
Translator
Communication about your health care is essential for the success of your treatment. We proudly employ Dental/Oral health professionals with English or German language skills. Yet, for other communications with our other staff we also provide translator services. Check availability in your preferred language.
Sightseeing
Depending on your treatment plan you may have ample time to enjoy Istanbul. Both your hotel and we can recommend you pre-arranged daily tours to experience Istanbul and Bosphorus at its best.
FAQ
What place does Istanbul have within the medical tourism industry?
Turkey ranks 5th among the countries with the highest number of medical tourists. Istanbul, as Turkey’s biggest city, hosts every year the majority of these visitors.
Can I pay by credit card?
Yes, you can pay by credit card at our clinic.
Do I need a visa and can you help me get a visa to come to Turkey?
Turkey’s visa application procedure is as follows.
Countries whose citizens can enter Turkey just with a national ID card (no need for passport): Germany France, Georgia, Switzerland, Italy, The Turkish Republic of Norther Cyprus, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Ukraine, Greece.
Countries whose citizens can enter Turkey with the passport: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Morocco, Finland, South Korea, Israel, Sweden, Iceland, Japan, Montenegro, Qatar, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Hungary, Monaco, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Vatican City.
Countries whose citizens can enter Turkey by obtaining a national ID card and Turkish electronic visa (e-Visa): Belgium, The Netherlands, Spain, Malta, Portugal.
Countries that can enter our country with passport andTurkish electronic visa (e-Visa): U.S.A., Austria, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Algeria, China, Armenia, Croatia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Norway, Poland, Saudi Arabia. For electronic visa (e-Visa) application visit: https://www.evisa.gov.tr
Can I bring guests with me?
Yes, you can bring guests with you. If you specify that you will come accompanied, your case manager will assist you with accommodation and any other need.
Is the clinic in the city centre or near the tourist areas?
Our clinic is located in the most central part of the city and it is an area that operates as financial and health services hub. It is also relatively close to the main tourist attractions.
Which airport shall I fly to and from?
There are two airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). Our clinic is approximately at an equal distance from both airports and we provide our patients with VIP transfers from and to both airports.
Does the flight landing time matter for the pick-up?
No, it does not. You’ll be expected outside the arrivals regardless of your flight landing time. You can decide freely when choosing your flight because we pick you up 24/7. Just keep your case manager always informed.
What do I have to do when I arrive at the airport?
When you arrive at the airport, please look our for the person waiting for you with a sign with the your case manager will mention you. If you can’t see the sign, go to the meeting point previously arranged and call your case manager from there.
Which are Istanbul's main attractions?
Istanbul is the 8th biggest tourist attraction in the world. It is a city rich with history, culture and food. Look up at global websites like Tripadvisor and Airbnb, so that you can enrich your dental treatment experience with the riches of Istanbul.