(1) Income: Turkey's health tourism business currently generates $4 billion in annual revenue. According to a poll, by 2023, the number of medical tourists would reach 2 million patients, with income reaching $20 billion. (2) Hospitals with International Accreditation: Turkey has the most JCI (Joint Commission International) recognized hospitals. In Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, Izmir, Bursa, Kocaeli, and Adana, there are 50 JCI-accredited hospitals. These hospitals offer healthcare facilities that meet international standards and are comparable to those found in EU countries.
Affiliations with significant institutions such as Johns Hopkins Institute, Harvard Medical Center, and others are also available at select hospitals. (3) Shorter Waiting Times: Western countries have a lengthier average waiting time for complex surgical operations compared to the EU and the US. For example, although the average waiting period for knee surgery in the EU and the US is 18 months, the procedure takes only two weeks in Turkey. (4) Growth Rate: According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the number of foreign tourists has climbed by 30% in the last decade. Turkey will soon be one of the top ten medical destinations in the world in 2018. (5) Medical Leaves: Turkey, located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, provides various sightseeing opportunities, including the Bosphorus Cruise, Topkapi Palace, Galata Tower, and many others. As a result, patients visit Turkey in conjunction with their surgical therapy. (6) Competitive Prices: As previously stated, the average cost of medical treatment in the EU, the UK, the US, Italy, Austria, Ireland, and other western countries is 50-60 percent lower. (7) Turkish Hospitality and Culture: Turkey has always served as a crossroads between East and West. Turkish people are well-known for their friendly hospitality. (8) Turkish Airlines: Due to the availability of all airlines flying to and from Turkey, Turkey is a very accessible country. Turkish airlines are the most widely used in Turkey. Every day, more than 300 flights arrive and depart from Turkey's five major international airports.