Revolutionising healthcare in Turkey | ITIJ

Founded in 1993, MLPCARE continues to revolutionise healthcare with its Medical Park, Liv Hospitals, İstinye University and its university hospitals. Our journey is about transforming healthcare, and our flagship brand, Medical Park, has become a beacon of excellence in the Turkish healthcare sector.

Guided by our motto, “Healthcare for All”, Medical Park has delivered top-tier healthcare services aligned with international standards across Turkey, reaching communities far and wide.

Accessible healthcare

Today, with 25 hospitals strategically located in key regions, Medical Park is the driving force in Turkey’s healthcare sector, making premium medical services accessible to all and setting new benchmarks in quality and care.

A dedicated and dynamic team of approximately 450 professionals, representing various countries and languages, is available 24/7 to care for the patients arriving from over 180 countries. More than 150,000 international patients were treated last year.

MLPCARE International Marketing and Business Development Director Melis İndirkaş, Head of International Patients Department, said: “Our group, with international activities that extend beyond just patient admissions, is steadily securing its place among the world’s leading players on the global stage. This is achieved through our collaborations with foreign Ministries of Health and healthcare funds, professional and academic affiliations, and the training programmes we offer for foreign doctors and healthcare personnel.

“In recent years, Turkey has made significant progress in health tourism. The increase in incentives specifically aimed at this sector has also contributed meaningfully to this growth. However, it is undeniable that the share Turkey can claim from global health tourism is much larger, and there remains significant potential for further growth.

“Our approach to the concept of health tourism goes beyond simply admitting and treating foreign patients. It falls under a more comprehensive terminology that we define as ‘International Health Services,’ which includes academic and professional collaborations, as well as foreign affiliations. We believe that this professional approach is key to unlocking Turkey’s true potential in health tourism.

“Our hospital accepts patients from all around the world. Among the regions where we receive the highest patient influx and carry out extensive work are Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), as well as Georgia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Moldova and Iceland. The high recognition of our hospitals, particularly in the Middle East, the Balkans, Europe, and Turkic Republics, significantly contributes to the large number of patients we receive from these regions.