While Turkey is a leading destination for affordable medical tourism, not all clinics operate ethically or legally. Some patients fall victim to medical scams — fraudulent or deceptive practices that put lives at risk and cause significant financial, emotional, and physical harm.

These scams often target international patients seeking discounted treatments, promising quick results, luxury facilities, and “guaranteed” outcomes — only to deliver substandard or dangerous care.

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Common medical scams include:

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• Fake or Unlicensed Clinics: Some operators pose as legitimate medical providers but lack proper licensing, trained staff, or certified surgeons.

• False Advertising: Clinics may display fake before-and-after photos, made-up success rates, or misleading claims about safety and qualifications.

• Bait-and-Switch Tactics: Patients are quoted one price online but are pressured into paying much more after arrival, often for unnecessary or riskier procedures.

• Unqualified Practitioners: Patients may be operated on by non-surgeons, trainees, or unregulated staff posing as medical professionals.

• Ghost Clinics: In some cases, patients arrive to find that the clinic does not exist or has suddenly “moved” without notice.

• Fabricated Credentials: Medical staff may falsify qualifications, experience, or affiliations with international organisations.

• Withholding Medical Records: Some clinics refuse to provide post-operative documentation, making it difficult for patients to seek follow-up care or legal action.

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Victims of these scams often feel isolated and powerless, especially when the harm occurs abroad. But you are not alone.

If you suspect you’ve been deceived by a medical provider in Turkey, our legal team can help you investigate the clinic, access your medical records, and pursue compensation for the harm and financial loss you’ve suffered.