Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital holds JCI accreditation and uses intraoperative nerve monitoring to protect vocal cords during surgery. Specialist Dr Alaattin Ozturk has performed 900+ general surgery procedures. Hormonal blood panels start from around A$300–500 and thyroid ultrasounds are around A$400–600. A thyroidectomy package typically runs A$7,700–9,000. This all-inclusive price generally covers the surgery, anaesthesia, 2 nights in hospital, hotel accommodation, VIP transfers, an interpreter, and English translation of all medical reports.