Transparency & Trust

How We Select Partner Clinics

Astramedica does not provide medical treatment. We verify, compare, and monitor independent partner clinics so patients can understand the coordination process before any physician review or travel decision begins.

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4 structured phases

From licensing checks to ongoing re-evaluation.

Independent physicians

Clinical decisions remain with licensed doctors.

Continuous monitoring

Performance is reviewed after coordinated cases.

Premium clinic interior representing the type of facilities Astramedica evaluates in Turkey.

Reviewed before coordination

Licensing, physicians, safety standards, and ongoing performance.

We verify facility licensing, physician board certifications, safety protocols, and post-care communication standards.

Coordination role

Astramedica coordinates and verifies. Independent clinics and physicians deliver care.

Monitoring standard

Re-checks continue after onboarding, with escalation if safety concerns appear.

Licensing and accreditation are verified before inclusion.

Clinical decisions remain with independent, licensed physicians.

Partner facilities are re-evaluated if new concerns are raised.

4-phase evaluation

Our vetting pipeline

We use a structured review so the clinic comparison conversation starts with verifiable standards rather than marketing claims.

We use a structured, multi-stage review process so your clinic comparison starts with verifiable safety standards rather than marketing claims.

Phase 1

Initial Discovery & Screening

Before a clinic enters our network, our coordination team conducts an initial screening based on publicly verifiable criteria. This includes confirming that the facility holds valid Turkish Ministry of Health licensing, verifying JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation status, and evaluating the clinic's published safety record and patient volume.

Valid Turkish Ministry of Health operating license

JCI accreditation or equivalent international certification

Minimum 5 years of operational history in their specialty

No unresolved regulatory actions or sanctions

Phase 2

Surgeon & Physician Credential Audit

Astramedica does not employ physicians. However, we verify the credentials of the physicians at each partner clinic before including them in our network. This review focuses on board certifications, training history, sub-specialisation, and procedural volume in the specific services Astramedica coordinates.

Board certification by the Turkish Medical Association or equivalent body

Verifiable fellowship or advanced training in the relevant specialty

Minimum annual procedural volume thresholds

Confirmed malpractice and complication insurance coverage

Phase 3

Facility & Safety Standards Review

Beyond credentials, we evaluate the actual clinical environment. This includes infection control protocols, equipment standards, emergency response capability, and the availability of dedicated international patient coordination infrastructure (translation, patient hosts, recovery monitoring).

Documented infection control and sterilisation protocols

Modern diagnostic and surgical equipment verified

On-site emergency response capability and ICU access

Dedicated international patient department with multilingual staff

Phase 4

Ongoing Compliance & Re-Evaluation

Vetting is not a one-time event. Astramedica continuously monitors partner-clinic performance through structured feedback collection, periodic re-certification checks, and escalation protocols. A clinic that fails to maintain standards is removed from the network.

Annual re-verification of accreditation and licensing status

Structured patient feedback review after every coordinated case

Escalation protocol for any reported complication or complaint

Immediate suspension and review if a safety concern is raised

Clear boundaries

What we do — and what we don't

Luxury should still feel explicit and transparent. Patients need to understand where Astramedica's coordination role ends and where licensed clinical care begins.

Clinical planning and coordination support visual.

Independent care delivery

Our coordination and travel planning allow you to focus entirely on your health, while all clinical decisions remain strictly between you and your physician.

Astramedica verifies and coordinates

This is the coordination layer patients can expect from Astramedica.

Astramedica does NOT provide medical treatment

This boundary ensures that independent physicians make all medical and candidacy decisions.

Independent physicians make all clinical decisions

This is the coordination layer patients can expect from Astramedica.

Astramedica does NOT diagnose, prescribe, or advise on candidacy

This boundary ensures that independent physicians make all medical and candidacy decisions.

Partner clinics are independently licensed and accredited

This is the coordination layer patients can expect from Astramedica.

Astramedica does NOT guarantee clinical outcomes

This boundary ensures that independent physicians make all medical and candidacy decisions.

Patients receive transparent information about the coordination process

This is the coordination layer patients can expect from Astramedica.

Astramedica does NOT act as a hospital, clinic, or healthcare provider

This boundary ensures that independent physicians make all medical and candidacy decisions.

Next step

Ready to compare vetted clinic options?

Our coordination team can explain the process, clarify which services may be relevant, and walk you through the next steps before any clinic selection or physician review begins.

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