Why patients choose Swedish Clinic, and when they should not
We are not the cheapest and we say no more often than most. Here is exactly who we are the right choice for.
What we actually offer
One accredited facility where consultation, imaging, surgery, laboratory and aftercare all happen; licensed specialists performing every procedure; a Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate, Temos accreditation and ISO 9001 management; fixed all-inclusive pricing; and a coordinator in your language for a year.
Where we are not the cheapest
There are clinics in Istanbul quoting less than us. Some are excellent and lean; others cut the parts you cannot see, anaesthetist presence, ICU access, who holds the instrument. We compete on the second list, not the first.
When you should choose someone else
If you want a procedure we consider unsafe for your anatomy, if you need care that requires monitoring only available at home, or if price is your only criterion. In all three cases we will tell you rather than take the booking.
What we ask of you
Honest medical history, realistic expectations, and attendance at follow-up. Those three things predict a good outcome more reliably than any technique we could offer.
The Ones People Actually Ask.
Do you ever turn patients away?
Yes, for unsafe requests, untreated conditions or expectations we cannot meet. It is part of the job.
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What Stands Behind The Plan.
