Health Care in Izmir

Explore healthcare options for expatriates and digital nomads in Izmir: uncover top-rated providers, hospitals, and medical facilities to meet your needs while living abroad in Izmir.
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Izmir has a public and private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is called the Social Security Institution (SSI) and is used by both Turkish citizens and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Izmir for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Izmir are generally well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. Foreigners, including expats and digital nomads, are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Turkey. However, many expats choose to use private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery due to the shorter wait times and more personalized care. Private hospitals in Izmir are typically well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Izmir

  • Tepecik Training and Research Hospital: This is a public hospital located in the Konak district of Izmir. It specializes in general medicine, surgery, and obstetrics and gynecology.
  • Izmir International Hospital: This is a private hospital located in the Bornova district of Izmir. It specializes in general medicine, surgery, and obstetrics and gynecology.
  • Izmir American Hospital: This is a private hospital located in the Bornova district of Izmir. It specializes in general medicine, surgery, and obstetrics and gynecology.
  • Izmir Memorial Hospital: This is a private hospital located in the Bornova district of Izmir. It specializes in general medicine, surgery, and obstetrics and gynecology.

Emergency Services in Izmir

There are ambulance services in Izmir. To call for an ambulance, you can dial 112. Ambulances usually come quickly, but there can be delays depending on the situation.

Health Insurance Companies in Izmir

The most popular private health insurers in Izmir are Anadolu Sigorta, Allianz Sigorta, and Güne? Sigorta. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies, rather than specialized expat health insurance providers.

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