KTLN recently told you how the Esnaf hospital in Fethiye had moved round the corner to brand new, purpose built premises.

Following the move, a programme of open days is being planned for Wednesday afternoons from 14.00, and Thursday mornings from 10.30.

A brief tour of the building will be followed by a chance to put questions to, and have an informal chat with, Margaret (Foreign Patient Department Manager) and Dr Timuçin (Tourism Doctor) over a tea or coffee.

They can also check your blood pressure for you if you wish!

As the hospital is very busy, groups will have to be limited to a maximum of 6-8 people for each tour, so to book your place please call 0252 612 6400 extns. 65 or 177.

We should point out that Esnaf is a private hospital, rather than a state hospital.  Given recent coverage on the new SGK rules, you may like to know that people with SGK can still use Esnaf hospital, but your SGK policy will not cover all the costs.  You should discuss the costs before any consultation or treatment.  

Please be aware that whilst the Esnaf Foreign Patient Department will do its best to answer any questions you may have, it is unable to provide a comprehensive guide to how SGK works.

Below: Left to right, Margaret, Yıldırım and Emel, in the Foreign Patient Department.

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