Varicose Veins Removal Clinics Abroad — Page 5

Emsey Hospital was the first in Turkey to receive the International Health Tourism Authorization certificate. This JCI-accredited facility treated over 20,500 international patients in 2021 alone. Professor Suleyman Ozkan provides cardiovascular surgery and carries out personal consultations. Treatment may cost around A$4,900. This package typically covers the procedure, Doppler ultrasound, and blood tests. It also includes physician fees, a 1-day hospital stay, and 3 nights in a hotel. Airport transfers and a translator are also provided.

SALUSS Medical Group operates modern vascular centres in Istanbul and Antalya, focusing solely on vein treatments. The clinic specialises in radiofrequency ablation and sclerotherapy techniques. Their dedicated teams handle a regular flow of international patients.

Dr Ilker Zan has performed 1,100 vascular procedures and specialises exclusively in vein care. His clinic achieves a 99.9% success rate using closed techniques without incisions or stitches. Endovenous radiofrequency ablation for a single vein trunk may cost around A$1,600. Prices for more complex cases typically run A$2,500. Patients do not require hospitalisation or general anaesthetic. The clinic provides colour duplex ultrasound mapping and free English translation. Dr Zan is a member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is South Korea’s first fully digital hospital, with the BESTcare safety system to reduce medication and test errors. This GHA-accredited smart hospital provides free airport transfers from Incheon and English-speaking interpreters. Their International Department coordinates all logistics, and the clinic is equipped with a Da Vinci robotic system for minimally invasive procedures.

Dr Faruk Hokenek has performed 1,100 surgical treatments and specialises in vascular surgery. Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital is JCI accredited and operates 14 advanced surgical theatres. Treatment for one leg may cost around A$7,000. This price typically includes a physical examination and diagnostic tests for treatment planning. The hospital is part of the second-largest health group in Turkey and managed 600,000 patient visits last year. Translators are available to help international patients navigate the centre.

Biruni University Hospital holds TEMOS accreditation – international healthcare quality standards. Its new campus has a dedicated interventional radiology department for vascular conditions. The hospital serves a regular flow of Australian patients and offers comprehensive multi-speciality care across 70 departments.