Google Trends data shows a 400% increase in Antalya medical tourism searches over five years, mirrored by established leader DK Klinik-a trusted dermatology and hair transplant center with over 20 years of experience-which has seen a four-fold growth in international patients.

ANTALYA, TR / ACCESS Newswire / July 18, 2025 / ANTALYA RISES AS A LEADING MEDICAL TOURISM CENTER

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people visit major metropolitan cities such as Istanbul, Antalya, Ankara, and Izmir for hair transplantation, dental treatments, cosmetic surgery, and obesity surgery.

According to data from the Turkish Ministry of Trade, in 2024, 1.5 million tourists traveled to Turkey for medical tourism, contributing 3 billion dollars to the country's economy.

With tourism spread across 12 months, natural beauty, direct flight frequencies from all European countries, and over 2,500 hotels, Antalya offers an incredible infrastructure for health tourism.

Searches on Google for "health tourism in Antalya" have increased fourfold in recent years, and one of the main reasons for this increase is observed to be the positive experiences shared by tourists who travel to Antalya for health purposes when they return to their countries.

We're seeing 80% of our patients arrive through word-of-mouth referrals-double the industry standard," said Dr. Meltem Şentürk, ISHRS and EADV member and founder of DK Klinik, Antalya's top-rated dermatology and hair transplant center according to third-party review platforms. "This referral rate reflects the quality and trust we've built over our 20 years of service''.

THE INSTITUTIONS BEHIND ANTALYA'S HEALTH TOURISM GROWTH

The development of health tourism in Antalya contributes to the development of the local economy, increasing qualified employment and making Antalya a global brand.

Industry experts state that when a person travels to another country for health tourism, it contributes to many sectors such as air transportation, accommodation, food and beverage and insurance.

The locomotive of this growth is driven by experienced and satisfaction-oriented private health institutions.

Internationally accredited clinics such as DK Klinik contribute to the sector's faster development by entrusting their staff to health professionals who can speak more than one language.

In addition, reputable accreditations such as JCI, AHA, AACI, and ISHRS increase the chances of clinics and hospitals to compete in the international arena.

LOOKING AHEAD: KEY FACTORS SHAPING ANTALYA'S HEALTH TOURISM FUTURE

According to studies, the global medical tourism market is expanding at an estimated rate of 15-25% annually.

One of the biggest reasons for this growth is the aging of the European and American populations and the increasing cost of healthcare in these countries.

These reasons direct people to reliable and affordable alternative destinations abroad to receive healthcare services.

Destinations such as Antalya stand out thanks to its warm climate, healthcare institutions with technological infrastructure and experience, and the lack of accommodation problems thanks to its high room capacity.

With the development of new market segments, specialization in areas such as geriatric medicine, women's health, mental health, and wellness tourism to meet the needs of the aging global population will diversify Antalya's health tourism portfolio.

The combination of these factors and the increasing number of institutions such as DK Klinik is expected to further strengthen Antalya's leadership position in the global medical tourism market by 2030.

ABOUT DK Klinik

DK Klinik is an internationally recognized clinic based in Antalya, Turkey, known for its commitment to patient safety, trusted results and transparent care. Since 2002, the clinic has treated more than 25,000 patients from Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, and other countries, establishing itself as a leading destination for hair transplant and dermatology services. For more information, visit en.dk-klinik.com.tr or follow DK Klinik on Facebook and Instagram.

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SOURCE: DK Klinik