Patients trust Astramedica to connect them with facilities that meet high standards. That trust is only earned through a rigorous and transparent vetting process. Every partner clinic in the Astramedica network has undergone a structured evaluation covering accreditation, physician credentials, operational capacity, patient communication standards, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
Stage 1: Accreditation and licensing verification
The first filter is non-negotiable. A facility must hold recognized accreditation — such as JCI — and must be fully licensed under Turkish healthcare regulations. Astramedica verifies these credentials directly against the issuing body's records, not based on the facility's self-reported claims.
Facilities that cannot demonstrate current, verifiable accreditation are not considered for the partner network regardless of other qualities they may offer.
Stage 2: Physician credentials and specialization depth
Beyond facility-level accreditation, Astramedica evaluates the independent physicians who will oversee patient programs. This includes verifying board certifications, reviewing specialty training backgrounds, assessing case volume in the relevant clinical area, and confirming that the physician maintains good standing with relevant medical authorities.
A facility may hold strong accreditation, but if the specific physicians available for a given program do not meet credential standards, the partnership is not extended to that service category.
Stage 3: Operational and communication assessment
Clinical quality without operational reliability creates problems for patients. Astramedica evaluates how a facility manages scheduling, patient intake, communication with international coordination teams, and responsiveness to time-sensitive requests.
This stage also assesses the facility's capacity to communicate effectively with English-speaking patients — including the availability of multilingual staff, the clarity of written materials, and the responsiveness of the administrative team to coordination inquiries.
Stage 4: Continuous monitoring and re-evaluation
Entering the partner network is not a permanent status. Astramedica monitors patient feedback, coordination experience quality, and compliance with communication standards on an ongoing basis. Facilities that show declining standards, unresponsive communication, or deviation from agreed protocols face re-evaluation.
This continuous monitoring process is what distinguishes structured coordination from a one-time referral. The relationship between Astramedica and its partner clinics is ongoing, documented, and performance-accountable.
What disqualifies a facility
Transparency requires stating not only what qualifies a partner clinic, but also what disqualifies one. Facilities are excluded or removed from the network for reasons including lapsed accreditation, unverifiable physician credentials, consistent communication failures, undisclosed fee structures, or any practice that conflicts with Astramedica's compliance standards.
- Lapsed or unverifiable accreditation status
- Inability to demonstrate board-certified physician oversight for coordinated programs
- Persistent communication failures or scheduling unreliability
- Non-transparent pricing or undisclosed supplementary fees
- Marketing practices that conflict with Astramedica's content compliance standards
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinics are in the Astramedica partner network?+
Astramedica maintains a curated network rather than a large directory. The number of partner clinics is intentionally limited to those that meet all vetting criteria across accreditation, physician credentials, and operational reliability.
Can patients see the accreditation status of their partner clinic?+
Yes. Astramedica encourages patients to verify accreditation independently through the JCI public directory or the relevant accreditation body's website.
Has Astramedica ever removed a clinic from its network?+
The vetting process is designed to be ongoing. Facilities that fail to maintain the required standards are subject to re-evaluation and potential removal from the partner network.
Does Astramedica receive fees from partner clinics?+
Astramedica operates as a coordination company. The financial relationship between Astramedica and its partner clinics does not influence clinical decisions, which remain with the independent physicians at each facility.
