Optimed International, Çorlu, Turkey
🏥 Presentation of Optimed International
Optimed International Çorlu is a 75-bed private general hospital opened in December 2021 in Çorlu, a city in Tekirdağ Province located west of Istanbul. The third hospital of the Turkish Optimed group, it has 4 operating theatres and adult and neonatal intensive care.
The hospital covers approximately 8,000 m². It has 6 general intensive care beds, 9 neonatal intensive care beds and 4 delivery rooms[1]. At the inauguration, the local press announced 30 doctors and 120 caregivers[2].
The facility lists 33 medical units, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, orthopaedics, neurology, interventional radiology, emergency care and cosmetic surgery[1].
Optimed International Çorlu is accredited by the American Accreditation Commission International (AACI)[1]. The Optimed group also operates a hospital in Çerkezköy and another in Kapaklı, in the same province[3].
For international patients, the group’s international website highlights cosmetic surgery, obesity surgery, orthopaedics, oncology and cardiovascular surgery. It announces a five-language welcome and a personal assistant for each patient[4].
💼 Areas of expertise
The specialties that most interest international patients at Optimed International:
- Cosmetic surgery: rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, reduction and lift, abdominoplasty, liposuction, face and neck lift, blepharoplasty and ear surgery are listed in the group’s procedures[5].
- Obesity surgery: gastric sleeve and metabolic surgery for type 2 diabetes, with follow-up by an endocrinologist, dietitian and psychologist[6].
- Orthopaedics and traumatology: joint surgery, prostheses, traumatology and bone diseases.
- Plastic reconstructive surgery: revisions and reconstructions after trauma or surgery[5].
- General surgery: digestive, thyroid, hernia and gallbladder surgery, including laparoscopy.
- Other specialties: cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, ophthalmology and rehabilitation.
💶 Procedure prices
Optimed International does not publish its prices. The ranges below are indicative, only the quote is binding:
| Procedure | Indicative price at Optimed | Average price in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| Rhinoplasty | £1,600 – £2,100 | £4,500 – £7,000 |
| Breast augmentation | £2,200 – £2,800 | £5,000 – £8,000 |
| Liposuction | £1,700 – £2,300 | £3,000 – £6,000 |
| Abdominoplasty | £2,500 – £3,400 | £6,000 – £9,000 |
| BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) | £2,500 – £3,400 | £5,000 – £8,000 |
| FUE hair transplant | £1,600 – £2,200 | £3,000 – £6,000 |
| DHI hair transplant | £2,000 – £2,700 | £3,500 – £7,000 |
| Gastric balloon | £2,000 – £2,700 | £4,000 – £6,000 |
| Gastric sleeve | £4,900 – £6,600 | £8,000 – £12,000 |
| Gastric bypass | £5,800 – £7,500 | £10,000 – £15,000 |
The final price depends on the medical assessment, the chosen technique and the length of hospital stay. Ask for a written quote that specifies what is included (tests, hospital nights, medicines, check-ups) and what is not.
🧑⚕️ Medical team
The Optimed group website lists the following doctors at the Çorlu hospital[7]:
- Prof. Dr. Önder Sürgit, Op. Dr. Hakan Sunal and Op. Dr. Onur Kesler: general surgery.
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Günaydın and Op. Dr. Oktay Akpınar: orthopaedics and traumatology.
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız: neurosurgery (brain, spinal cord and nerves).
- Prof. Dr. İlhan Mavioğlu: cardiovascular surgery.
- Prof. Dr. Cihan İnan, Prof. Dr. Erdoğan Aslan and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kevser Arkan: obstetrics and gynaecology.
The public list of doctors in Çorlu does not name a plastic surgeon. For cosmetic surgery, ask for the name and background of the operating surgeon along with the quote.
📸 Before and after patient photos
🧭 Medical stay process
- First contact: you send your medical history, recent tests and, for cosmetic surgery, photos. The medical team responds with an opinion and a quote.
- Preparation: you agree on a date with the hospital, book flights and accommodation, and clarify who provides the airport transfer.
- Arrival in Çorlu: consultation with the surgeon and pre-operative assessment (blood tests, imaging if needed).
- Procedure: hospitalisation at Optimed International, length depending on the operation.
- Return: check-up before departure, operative report and prescription to give to your GP.
✈️ Practical information
- Airports: Istanbul Airport (IST), on the European side, is the most convenient for reaching Çorlu by road. Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), on the Asian side, requires crossing Istanbul and significantly lengthens the journey.
- Languages: the group’s international website announces a five-language service without detailing them[4]. Before booking, check whether an English-speaking contact or interpreter will be present.
- Entry requirements: UK citizens can enter Turkey without a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period, with a passport valid for at least 150 days from the date of entry[8].
- Safety: Tekirdağ Province is under increased vigilance (yellow zone) according to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office[8].
🏨 Hotels near the facility
Some hotels in Çorlu that can be booked online (check the distance to the hospital on the map before booking):
📅 Waiting times & length of stay
Appointment waiting time: depends on the specialty and the surgeon’s schedule. The hospital confirms it with the quote.
Length of stay: a few days for liposuction or a hair transplant, often a week or more for an abdominoplasty, obesity surgery or a prosthesis. The surgeon sets the return date after the follow-up examination.
Follow-up: check-ups take place in Çorlu during your stay. After returning home, ask the hospital how remote follow-up works and inform your GP before you leave.
📊 Key figures
Figures published by the hospital and local press:
| Indicator | Data |
|---|---|
| Opened | December 2021[2] |
| Capacity | 75 beds[1] |
| Operating theatres | 4[1] |
| Intensive care | 6 adult and 9 neonatal beds[1] |
| Surface area | Approximately 8,000 m²[1] |
| Accreditation | AACI (American Accreditation Commission International)[1] |
❓ Frequently asked questions
Where is Optimed International Hospital located?
The hospital is in Çorlu, Tekirdağ Province, in Eastern Thrace, west of Istanbul. The address is Alipaşa Mahallesi, Kılıç Ali Paşa Caddesi 36/1, 59850 Çorlu. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the closest of the city’s two major airports.
What procedures are offered at Optimed?
Optimed International is a general hospital: cosmetic surgery, obesity surgery, orthopaedics, general surgery, cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, among others. Dental care is not listed among the specialities of the Çorlu hospital.
Is Optimed International accredited?
Yes, the Çorlu hospital is accredited by the American Accreditation Commission International (AACI). It does not advertise JCI accreditation.
How long do I need to stay in Turkey for my operation?
Depends on the procedure: a few days for a hair transplant or liposuction, a week or more for an abdominoplasty, obesity surgery or a prosthesis. The surgeon confirms the duration with the quote.
Can I be followed up remotely after returning home?
Ask before booking: how to send photos, who responds and for how long. Take the operative report and prescription for your GP, who will provide follow-up care in the UK.
📍 Location
Address: Alipaşa, Kılıç Ali Paşa Cd. 36/1, 59850 Çorlu/Tekirdağ, Turkey[1]
Access: the hospital is in the Alipaşa district of Çorlu. From Istanbul, it can be reached by road, taxi, rental car or a transfer arranged with the hospital.
🔗 Useful links
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🏁 Conclusion
Optimed International Çorlu is a recent, medium-sized general hospital, AACI-accredited, located in Thrace west of Istanbul. It is particularly suitable for cosmetic surgery, obesity surgery and orthopaedics.
Before booking, ask for written confirmation of the surgeon’s name, the contents of the quote and the presence of an English-speaking interpreter.
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