International Patients

1. Send your reports. Share your most recent MRI or CT reports, and the images if you have them, by WhatsApp (+90 530 171 88 60) or e-mail (info@husnususlu.com). Add a short note about your pain: where it is, how long you have had it and which treatments you have already tried.
2. Preliminary review. Prof. Dr. Süslü reviews your documents and lets you know whether an assessment in Istanbul seems appropriate, or whether further tests would be useful first. A review of reports cannot replace an examination, so no treatment decision is made at this stage.
3. Video or phone pre-consultation, if needed. If questions remain, a short video or phone call can be arranged to go through your history and plan your visit.
4. Examination in Istanbul. At the clinic in Kadıköy you have a full consultation, including a physical and neurological examination. The likely cause of your pain and your treatment options, with their expected benefits and risks, are explained to you.
5. Procedure planning, when indicated. If an interventional procedure is recommended and you decide to go ahead, it is carried out in a licensed hospital setting with the necessary imaging equipment. Preparation, timing and aftercare are discussed with you in advance.
6. Follow-up after you return home. You can send updates by WhatsApp or e-mail, and a follow-up call can be arranged when needed. On request, we prepare a written summary in English of your assessment and any procedure, so that you can share it with your doctor at home.

Please bring the following with you, or send them before your visit:

• Imaging: MRI, CT or X-ray images on a CD, USB stick or download link, together with the radiology reports. Recent images are the most useful; if your scans are old or your symptoms have changed, new imaging may be advised.
• Previous reports: discharge summaries and reports from any earlier procedures or surgery.
• Medication list: all the medicines you take, with doses, including supplements.
• Blood thinners: tell us in advance if you take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines, such as warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, clopidogrel or aspirin. Do not stop them on your own; any change must be agreed with the doctor who prescribed them.
• Other health information: allergies, and conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or pregnancy.

We recommend travel insurance that includes medical cover abroad; check with your insurer what is covered before you travel. If a procedure is being considered, we will discuss with you how many days you may need in Istanbul before you book your flights.

The clinic is on Bağdat Caddesi in Kadıköy, on the Asian side of Istanbul: Göztepe Mah. Bağdat Cad. Alemdar Apt. No:213 D:3, Kadıköy, Istanbul.

Airports. Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), also on the Asian side, is the closer airport. Istanbul Airport (IST) is on the European side; the journey from there crosses the Bosphorus and can take considerably longer, especially at peak times. Licensed taxis are available at both airports, and many hotels can arrange transfers.

Where to stay. Staying on the Asian side, near Kadıköy or Bağdat Caddesi, keeps your journeys to the clinic short. When choosing accommodation, look for easy access by taxi, a lift or step-free access if walking is difficult, and a quiet room where you can rest after a procedure. We do not recommend specific hotels, but we are happy to answer practical questions about the area.

Travelling with a companion. If a procedure is planned, it is a good idea to bring someone who can be with you on the day.

Consultations are held in English or Turkish, and you can write to us in English by WhatsApp or e-mail. Medical terms are explained in plain language, and you are welcome to ask questions at every step.

If you would prefer to speak another language, you are welcome to bring a family member or a professional interpreter to your appointments.

Prof. Dr. Hüsnü Süslü Muayenehanesi, the private practice of Prof. Dr. Hüsnü Süslü, holds the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate issued by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Health Services (certificate no. ST-4804).

The certificate is issued under the Regulation on International Health Tourism and Tourist's Health. It confirms that the practice is entitled to provide services to international patients in line with the Ministry's requirements for health facilities working in international health tourism.