Certifying body
USHAŞ — USHAŞ International Health Services
Turkey's medical tourism facilitator
- Accredited
- 60Accredited
- Countries
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What this accreditation actually means
Understanding USHAŞ
USHAŞ was established to coordinate Turkey's growing medical tourism sector. The Ministry of Health licenses facilities and clinicians under specific standards covering clinical quality, patient services, and international patient infrastructure.
USHAŞ-affiliated facilities meet baseline standards for serving international patients — interpreter services, accommodation coordination, post-op follow-up. They are also licensed for the specific procedures they advertise.
What it means for patients
- Turkish Ministry of Health licensing for international patient care.
- Specific procedure licensing — not all facilities are licensed for all procedures.
- International patient infrastructure required (interpreters, coordination).
- Important for Turkey: not all clinics calling themselves 'medical centers' are USHAŞ-affiliated; verify before booking.
How it's awarded
Application to Turkish Ministry of Health. Site inspection. Renewal periodically. Some accreditations specific to procedure types (e.g., aesthetic surgery, dental, hair transplant).
Signal strength
Important quality signal in the Turkish market. Always verify USHAŞ affiliation for any Turkish clinic, especially for cosmetic, dental, or hair-transplant procedures where the lower tier of the market includes unlicensed operators.
Honest limitations
- ! Turkey-specific; not internationally recognized.
- ! Some procedures (especially cosmetic) have lower-tier providers operating without USHAŞ.
- ! Licensing focuses on baseline; doesn't guarantee best-in-class outcomes.
How to verify a hospital's claim
Turkish Ministry of Health website (saglik.gov.tr) maintains USHAŞ registry. Verify before booking any Turkish clinic.
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