# International patients

> Head and neck surgery in Istanbul for adults from abroad. Ministry of Health authorisation for health tourism, certificate ST-1667. First contact on WhatsApp.

Source: https://www.profgunterhafiz.com/international-patients/  
Updated: 2026-10-09

International patients

Adults travel to Istanbul for the diagnosis and surgical treatment of tumours of the head and neck. This is how first contact, the consultation and the stay work.

Prof. Dr. Günter Hafız treats adults who travel to Istanbul for the diagnosis and surgical treatment of tumours of the head and neck. The practice holds the International Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, and first contact is by WhatsApp.

## Before you travel

Write a short message on WhatsApp, or call the practice, to ask for a consultation in Istanbul. Dates are agreed before you book travel. Please do not send medical reports, images or detailed health information by WhatsApp or e-mail: bring them with you, and Prof. Hafız reviews them with you at the consultation.

## Your consultation in Istanbul

The consultation takes place at the practice in Selenium Plaza, Beşiktaş, on the European side of Istanbul, Monday to Saturday between nine in the morning and five in the afternoon. Bring what you already have: pathology or biopsy reports, imaging (CT, MRI, PET or ultrasound) on disc or as files with their written reports, a summary of any previous treatment and a list of your medicines. Bring a family member if you wish: the diagnosis and the treatment options are explained to you both, until the next steps are clear.

## If surgery is planned

Operations take place in hospital under general anaesthesia. Where the operation is performed, how long the hospital stay is likely to be and how long you should plan to remain in Istanbul for follow-up before flying home are explained at the consultation. Reports and the pathology result are given to you in writing for your doctors at home, and how follow-up continues after your return is agreed before you leave.

## Insurance and fees

Private health insurance from the insurers listed on the insurance page is accepted. If you have international cover, ask on WhatsApp before your visit whether it applies. Fees are discussed at your first visit.

## Authorisation

The practice holds the International Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate, no. ST-⁠1667, issued by the General Directorate of Health Services of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health. The certificate confirms that the practice is entitled to operate in the field of international health tourism within the scope of the Regulation on International Health Tourism and Tourist’s Health.

How a visit from abroad works

1. 1**Write on WhatsApp**Send a short message to ask for a consultation in Istanbul. Please do not send medical reports or images this way.
2. 2**Agree the dates**The dates of your consultation are agreed before you book travel.
3. 3**Bring your documents**Bring your reports, pathology results and imaging, on disc or as files, and a list of your medicines.
4. 4**Consultation and treatment in Istanbul**Examination at Selenium Plaza, Beşiktaş, and a treatment plan explained to you and your family.

[Write on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/905323748115?text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20request%20an%20appointment%20with%20Prof.%20Dr.%20G%C3%BCnter%20Haf%C4%B1z.)

Languages

This website is available in English, Arabic and German.

- [English](https://www.profgunterhafiz.com/international-patients/)
- [العربية](https://www.profgunterhafiz.com/ar/international-patients/)
- [Deutsch](https://www.profgunterhafiz.com/de/internationale-patienten/)

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Certificate

## International Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate

Issued to Prof. Dr. Günter Hafız Muayenehanesi by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Health Services.

Certificate no. ST-1667

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## Talk it through with Prof. Hafız

Consultations at Selenium Plaza, Beşiktaş, Monday to Saturday. Write on WhatsApp or call the practice.

[Write on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/905323748115?text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20request%20an%20appointment%20with%20Prof.%20Dr.%20G%C3%BCnter%20Haf%C4%B1z.)[+90 532 374 81 15](tel:+905323748115)