Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Turkey, Istanbul
Faruk Gencoglu
11 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
EVLA in Turkey typically costs from AUD $1,674 to AUD $2,371, depending on the number of veins treated and the clinic location. Compared to Australia, where average costs reach AUD $4,742, patients can save approximately 56%. Most Turkish packages include vascular surgeon consultations, Doppler ultrasound scans, local anaesthetic, and compression stockings for recovery.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While Istanbul is the primary hub, specialists like Dr. Ilker Zan in Antalya offer advanced phlebology without surgical incisions. Larger institutions like Hisar Hospital Intercontinental provide the security of JCI accreditation, which audits clinics against international quality standards. Choosing a specialist clinic often allows for walk-in, walk-out treatment with no hospitalisation needed, providing excellent value for Australian travellers.
| Turkey | Thailand | South Korea | |
| EVLA (endovenous laser ablation) | from AUD $1,674 | from AUD $2,092 | from AUD $3,487 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for EVLA (endovenous laser ablation) upon arrival and use a flexible instalment plan if needed.
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Associate Professor Gürhan Adam is a highly specialised interventional radiologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive vascular procedures.
Dr Ilker Zan has personally performed over 900 vascular procedures, focusing on minimally invasive techniques that avoid surgical incisions and general anaesthetic.
Dr. Vladislav Hospodar is the Chief Physician of the Czech Olympic team. He performs about 20 procedures per week at Malvazinky Rehabilitation Clinic. Dr. Hospodar specializes in hip and knee replacements and sports medicine. He holds a Head Physician license from the Czech Medical Chamber.
Dr. Hasim Ustunsoy is a cardiac surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He pioneered robotic cardiac surgery using the Da Vinci system in Turkey. Dr. Ustunsoy specializes in valve repair and coronary artery bypass. He provides treatment for both adults and children with complex heart conditions.
Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that seals diseased varicose veins using thermal energy. Surgeons use ultrasound guidance to insert a thin laser fibre into the vein. Heat collapses the vessel wall without the need for surgical incisions or general anaesthesia.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Basic EVLA is standard. However, Turkey's leading specialists like Dr. Ilker Zan often integrate Doppler ultrasound during the procedure. This ensures 100% closure. Clinics like Memorial Bahçelievler provide interventional radiologists who specialise in these needle-based techniques. This often allows patients to fly home within 48 hours.
Patient Consensus: The initial lidocaine injection causes the only real discomfort. It is part of a short outpatient treatment in Turkey. Most patients describe the sensation as a quick sealing or cauterising of the vein, not a surgical removal.
General anaesthesia is not required for endovenous laser ablation (EVLA). Specialists in Turkey perform this minimally invasive procedure. They use tumescent local anaesthesia to numb the area. Patients remain awake. They can typically walk out of the clinic immediately after the treatment is finished.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish vein specialists like Dr Ilker Zan often perform EVLA without surgical incisions or anaesthetists. Australian patients might expect a theatre setting. However, many JCI-accredited clinics in Istanbul treat this as an in-office procedure. This high-volume approach explains why costs range from $1,200 to $1,700. This is significantly lower than the $3,400 Australian average.
Patient Consensus: Patients in Turkey report the initial anaesthetic pinprick is the only real discomfort. They appreciate walking immediately after. They also advise confirming if sedation involves an IV before the local injections.
Recovery after EVLA in Turkey is remarkably fast. Most patients walk immediately after the minimally invasive laser procedure. Full resumption of daily routines occurs within 1–2 days. Complete internal healing and vein absorption typically take 2–4 weeks for most Australian patients.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Patients walk the same day. However, Turkish clinics often schedule a follow-up ultrasound within 48 hours. Major centres like Hisar Hospital Intercontinental use this to ensure the vein has successfully collapsed. This step is vital before clearing international patients for their return journey.
Patient Consensus: Many people feel back to normal within a fortnight. Staying near the clinic helps. Walking right away in Turkey really aids the process.