Articles - Why choose treatment abroad
12th July 2023

Why choose treatment abroad

Faced with a more serious diagnosis, many Bulgarians opt for treatment abroad. The affordable prices at which high quality medical services are offered make our southern neighbour Turkey a much preferred destination visited by people from all over the world for health and medical tourism. Although prices are lower than in other countries, they often prove prohibitive for the average Bulgarian family. In these cases, the patient is left with the option of setting up a fundraising campaign to raise money for treatment. The best option to do so is on our charity website - PavelAndreev.ORG.

What is medical tourism?

In recent years, medical tourism has become one of the most growing industries. This is the name given to the practice where people living in one country take a trip to another country for the purpose of receiving diagnosis, rehabilitation or treatment.

Treatment abroad

Health or medical tourism opportunities are developing and becoming more numerous. Thanks to the possibilities of setting up charity campaigns, services are also becoming more easily affordable. In the search for higher quality healthcare and the fastest possible access to modern treatments, patients from all over the world have the freedom to choose the most suitable treatment location for themselves or their loved ones. They are directed to places where they will receive affordable treatment, better service and the care they need.

Treatment in Turkey

Turkey is among the major countries that offer modern medical treatment. Annually, almost thirty million tourists visit the country to enjoy its nature and architecture. The country also offers medical services that make it one of the most preferred destinations in the world for affordable and highly effective treatment.

If you are about to go for treatment, we recommend you research in advance on key phrases "Treatment in Turkey reviews" and "Treatment in Turkey prices" to know exactly where to navigate. Once you've settled on a medical facility, it's a good idea to make preliminary contact to get as much detail as possible.

Why choose treatment in Turkey?

  • Medical facilities

The best hospitals in Turkey offer new, high-quality technologies for advanced treatment of many diseases. Patients receive effective treatment and great care thanks to the teams of certified specialists and high technology available at Turkish medical centers.

  • Performing advanced medical procedures

Millions of people from all over the world prefer Turkey for health tourism, mostly because of the affordable prices and good results of the treatments carried out. The country is a particularly preferred destination for performing medical interventions such as:

- orthopedic surgeries

-eye surgeries

- reconstructive, plastic and aesthetic surgery

- hair transplantation

- dental services

- physical therapy and rehabilitation of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and nervous system

- in vitro procedures

- transplantation in Turkey

- of oncological diseases

  • Availability of highly qualified specialists

Patients choosing Turkey for their treatment receive the care of some of the most experienced and proven doctors in the world. Many have specialized in the United States and various Western European countries.

  • Affordable and effective treatment

The affordable prices at which treatment is provided are among the most important aspects for patients when making their choice to pursue treatment abroad. The high sums required for treatment in some countries are prohibitive for patients and their relatives. However, if such treatment is necessary, you can start a campaign on our website for donations and try to raise the necessary funds.

Turkey is a country offering affordable, effective and reliable medical care. It offers modern treatment approaches. Many surgeries performed in Turkey are cheaper than those in other countries. This also applies to aesthetic surgeries and procedures.

Turkey ranks first in the world in the number of transplants performed. The results are fully in line with world standards. In vitro procedures performed there also have a high success rate.

Charity campaign for treatment in Turkey through the Pavel Andreev platform

If you are facing treatment or transplant in Turkey, there are many important things to consider. However, one of the most important remains securing funds to pay for medical services. When you are unable to avail of treatment under the NHIF, there remains the option of an online donation campaign to raise the funds needed for treatment. Create yours through the Pavel Andreev Foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I contact a hospital in Turkey and a specialist who carries out the treatment I need?

Bulgarian patients often feel confused when they find themselves in this situation. The easiest option is to search for information on the internet and once you have found a specialist or clinic, find the contact details and call for more detailed information.

  • How can I get a second medical opinion from a Turkish specialist?

A second medical opinion is obtained on the basis of medical records and available tests that have already been carried out. In many cases, obtaining a second opinion is completely free and happens quickly once you seek it.

  • How is treatment arranged in Turkey?

Once you have chosen the doctor who will lead your treatment in Turkey and received an expert opinion from the relevant specialist, you can proceed to arrange a planned visit.

  • Is payment for treatment required in advance?

Pre-payment is usually not necessary.

  • If the patient does not speak Turkish, how will on-site communication in Turkey with the Turkish specialist take place?

If you speak English, you will be able to communicate fluently with the Turkish specialists. The best Turkish hospitals that offer treatment for more complex illnesses usually provide an interpreter so that when you go there, you will be able to continue speaking in English. This service is at no extra cost to patients.

  • How do I set up a campaign on the Pavel Andreev platform?

The procedure is easy, also our donation site is built intuitively. Visit PavelAndreev.ORG and follow the steps - there is nothing to make it difficult. We encourage you to browse campaigns that are currently active on the site or those that have already been successfully completed. You can use ideas from them. It only takes a few minutes to post your cause.

Check out this article 100% transparency of donations to charity campaigns on the PavelAndreev.ORG platform to learn more about us.

And in our help center you can check out What are the conditions for starting a campaign?

  • Does the Pavel Andreev Foundation keep a commission from charity campaigns?

The Foundation does not deduct commissions. When a donor makes a transfer to the account of a campaign they wish to support, they have the option to decide for themselves if they wish to make a donation to the site as well. It can be any amount he or she decides - there are no fixed commissions.

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