The missing link in Patient Safety
In recent years, the rise of health tourism has transformed the way patients access care — but not without concerns. Many women considering aesthetic or gynecological procedures abroad often face one fundamental question:
Can I truly trust the process?
The answer lies in who is leading the care.
As a gynecologist with over 28 years of clinical experience, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for medical decisions to be guided by experienced physicians — not just by coordinators or agencies. That’s why I founded AnewYou Travel in Istanbul: to ensure that international patients, especially women, receive safe, doctor-led treatment from the first consultation to full recovery.
🛡 Why Doctor-Led Matters More Than Ever
Health tourism should never be about cutting corners. When a doctor leads the process:
• Medical history is evaluated with clinical depth.
• Surgical planning is personalized and realistic.
• Risks are transparently explained.
• Post-op care includes real follow-up, not just hotel stays.
Many agencies skip these steps. They offer price-focused packages, often overlooking the patient’s safety, emotional needs, or long-term outcomes. As a result, some patients return home with complications or regrets.
✈ Why Istanbul? Why Now?
Istanbul has become a global hub for medical excellence — with internationally accredited hospitals, highly trained specialists, and cutting-edge technology. But what truly sets us apart is our holistic, ethical approach:
• We combine advanced gynecological and aesthetic procedures with wellness care.
• We offer transparent pricing, one-on-one medical consultations, and English-speaking support.
• We treat our patients not as tourists — but as women who deserve to feel empowered, respected, and safe.
💬 Stories That Matter
Soon, I’ll be sharing real patient journeys — women who traveled from the UKand Europe to regain their confidence and comfort after childbirth, menopause, or previous failed surgeries.
Until then, this platform is a space to explore the human side of medical travel: the fears, the questions, and most importantly — the solutions.
Doctor-led care is not a luxury. It’s a necessity.
If you’re considering traveling for surgery, choose a path where your health is valued more than your payment — and your story is heard, not rushed.
Follow AnewYou Travel to learn more, or reach out for a free online consultation.
Dr. Berra Önsoy
Founder, AnewYou Travel | OB-GYN with 28+ years of experience | Istanbul
Health tourism is growing — not only in volume but in complexity. More and more people are traveling across borders for surgeries, dental care, and aesthetic procedures. Yet amidst this growth, one essential element is often missing:
👉 Continuity of care — led by a doctor.
🩺 A Doctor’s Perspective from Inside the Industry
After 28 years as a gynecologist working in both private and public hospitals, I’ve watched the health tourism sector from a unique vantage point: not as an agent, but as a medical professional.
I’ve seen the good: people reclaiming their bodies, their confidence, and their quality of life.
And I’ve seen the worrying: surgeries rushed through, patient histories ignored, and complex procedures offered without proper evaluation — sometimes without the patient ever meeting a doctor beforehand.
That’s when I knew something had to change.
What Does Doctor-Led Really Mean?
It’s not just about being there in the operating room.
It’s about being involved from the very first conversation:
• Listening to the patient’s story — not just collecting photos
• Asking the right questions — not just offering a price
• Designing a plan that’s medically sound, not just convenient
Doctor-led care means medical decisions are made by those trained to weigh risks and outcomes, not by those focused on booking quotas.
Why Istanbul? Why Now?
Istanbul has world-class hospitals, internationally trained specialists, and medical infrastructure that rivals Western Europe.
But that’s not the only reason international patients come.
Health tourism, at its best, isn’t just about the surgery. It’s about being seen, heard, and treated with dignity.
What I’ve Learned from Listening
The most common fears I hear from women considering surgery abroad aren’t about the medical procedures themselves.
They ask:
• “Will I be rushed?”
• “Will I have support if something goes wrong?”
• “Will anyone really understand what I want not just physically, but emotionally?”
These aren’t luxury concerns. They are the foundation of ethical care.
So What’s the Missing Link?
The missing link is the doctor-patient relationship.
Without it, health tourism risks becoming transactional — and potentially unsafe.
With it, we can build something transformative: a model that combines international access with medical integrity.
Final Reflection
My goal isn’t to convince anyone to travel for surgery. It’s to encourage people to ask better questions — and demand better answers.
If this topic resonates with you, I’ll be writing more about:
• How to evaluate overseas clinics
• What to look for in pre-surgical consultations
• Why post-op follow-up matters just as much as the procedure itself
Because in the end, good medicine isn’t just about technique. It’s about trust.
Dr. Berra Önsoy
Gynecologist, Istanbul
Founder of AnewYou Travel
