Official Benelux Representative

Skip the Waiting List. World-Class Carein Istanbul — Within Weeks, Not Months.

Saluvia is your Benelux gateway to American Hospital and Koç University Hospital — the first and only European members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, JCI-accredited, with over 100 years of heritage.

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Mayo Clinic
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JCI
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100+Years of
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Official Benelux
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Two reasons patients choose Istanbul

The care you need, sooner — without compromising on standards.

01 / SPEED

No Waiting Lists

In the Netherlands, specialist appointments can take 4+ weeks and surgeries 6–10+ weeks or longer — often far longer for orthopedics, ophthalmology, and gynaecology. At our partner hospitals, the same care typically starts within days to weeks.

02 / QUALITY

High-End, Internationally Recognized Specialists

Our partner hospitals are the first European members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and are JCI-accredited — global standards trusted worldwide, with internationally trained specialists.

First European Members
Mayo Clinic Care Network
JCI Accredited
Global Quality Standard
100+ Years of Heritage
American Hospital, est. 1920
Official Benelux Representative
Direct Hospital Partnership
Why Saluvia

A trusted guide — at no extra cost to you.

English-Language Support

Clear guidance, every step of the way — the entire journey is handled in English.

Direct Hospital Partnership

An official referral relationship with the hospitals. You pay the hospital directly, never us.

Zero Extra Cost

You pay the hospital directly — the same price as going direct. Our guidance costs you nothing.

The comparison

Wait times, side by side.

TreatmentNetherlands
Typical Wait
Istanbul
Typical Wait
Comprehensive Check-up2–4 weeks2–4 days
Knee or Hip Replacement6–10+ weeks1–2 weeks
Cataract Surgery4–8 weeksWithin 1 week
Dental Implant3–6 weeks2–4 days

Netherlands wait-time figures based on Nederlandse Zorgautoriteit (NZa) reporting. Indicative; individual cases vary.

Our guidance costs you nothing. You pay the hospital directly — the same price as contacting them yourself. Saluvia is compensated by the hospital for coordination, not by you.

Treatment areas

Specialist care across major disciplines.

Orthopedics

Joint replacement, sports injuries, and spinal care.

Cardiology

Diagnostics, intervention, and cardiac surgery.

Oncology

Comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Ophthalmology

Cataract, retina, and corrective eye surgery.

Gynaecology

Women's health, surgery, and screening.

Dental

Implants, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry.

Comprehensive Check-ups

Full-body screening and preventive assessments.

How it works

Seven clear steps, start to follow-up.

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Request a free assessment with Saluvia — in English.

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Share your medical information securely — we translate your reports to English.

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The hospital's doctors review and prepare a personalized treatment plan and cost estimate.

04

We coordinate your appointment and travel guidance.

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Travel to Istanbul — met by the hospital's international patient team.

06

Treatment and recovery, with your care team on hand.

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Aftercare and follow-up coordination once you are home.

Saluvia coordinates; all medical assessment and advice come from the hospital's doctors.

The hospitals

Two world-class institutions, one foundation.

Both non-profit, under the Vehbi Koç Foundation — quality-led, not volume-led.

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American Hospital
Istanbul

  • Founded 1920; the first non-profit private hospital in Turkey.
  • Part of Koç Healthcare / Vehbi Koç Foundation.
  • First European member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (2024).
  • JCI-accredited. Nişantaşı, Istanbul.
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Koç University Hospital
Istanbul

  • Opened 2014; 220,000m² Health Sciences Campus.
  • Affiliated with Koç University School of Medicine.
  • First European member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (2024).
  • Research and teaching hospital.

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Patient stories

Words from the people we've guided.

Real patient stories will appear here as we build our track record.

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Marc, Antwerp

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Sanne, Utrecht

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Luc, Ghent
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Start your journey today.

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  • Guidance handled entirely in English.
  • Direct, official hospital partnership.
  • Zero extra cost — you pay the hospital directly.

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