Question 1

How do I verify a medical tourism clinic in Turkey is legitimate?

Accepted Answer

Check for JCI or TUSKA accreditation (verifiable on the HealthTurkiye government portal since April 2025), Ministry of Health licence, doctors registered with the relevant Turkish medical association, independent reviews on Trustpilot or Google, written treatment plans with itemised costs, and mandatory complication insurance documentation.

Question 2

What is TUSKA accreditation in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

TUSKA (Health Tourism Accreditation) is Turkey's official medical tourism accreditation system introduced in April 2025. All health tourism providers are required to hold TUSKA certification. Patients can verify a clinic's TUSKA status on the official HealthTurkiye government portal.

Question 3

What is the HealthTurkiye portal?

Accepted Answer

HealthTurkiye is Turkey's official government portal launched in April 2025 for verifying medical tourism provider accreditation. Patients can search any health tourism clinic or hospital to confirm its official licensing and TUSKA accreditation status before booking.

Question 4

What red flags should I look for when choosing a medical tourism clinic?

Accepted Answer

Red flags include: pressure to pay in full before arrival, refusal to provide itemised quotes, no independent reviews (only website testimonials), no written treatment plan, inability to confirm doctor credentials, clinic operating from social media only with no verifiable physical address, and prices significantly below market rates.

Question 5

Does Dr.Visor verify its partner clinics?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr.Visor assesses all partner clinics against specific criteria including accreditation status, surgeon qualifications and case volume, technology and equipment standards, patient outcome documentation, and complication management protocols. Only clinics meeting all criteria are listed on the platform.

How to Choose a Medical Tourism Clinic: The Dr.Visor Verification Process