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Appointment guide
How to book an appointment at West Virginia University
The short answer
To book an appointment at West Virginia University in Ankara, send a consultation request naming the healthcare facility and the treatment you are considering, with your medical details and photographs. We reply with options. Confirm the surgeon, date and full price in writing before you travel.
Request a consultationBooking an appointment at West Virginia University
Planning an appointment at West Virginia University, a healthcare facility in Ankara, Türkiye? Below is how booking works, the steps for international patients, what to bring to your consultation and the questions to ask before you pay anything.
One plastic surgeon in our directory lists West Virginia University as a place of practice: Halil Şafak Uygur. You can ask to see a particular surgeon when you request your appointment.
How appointments work at West Virginia University
Private hospitals and clinics in Türkiye book appointments directly, and many have an international patient office that coordinates consultations, interpreters, transfers and accommodation for patients from abroad. Ask West Virginia University what it arranges and what it charges for.
Step 1: Decide what you need
Note the treatment you are considering, any surgeon you would like to see (for example, Halil Şafak Uygur) and when you could travel to Ankara.
Step 2: Send a consultation request
Use the consultation request form and name West Virginia University in your message, with the procedure and your timeframe. It takes a few minutes and does not commit you to anything.
Step 3: Add your medical details
Include your age, height and weight, medications, medical conditions and any previous surgery, and have clear photographs of the area ready.
Step 4: We come back with options
We check your request against the profiles we hold and the other providers that match what you are looking for, then reply with options. We are not a clinical service: nothing we send is a diagnosis or a treatment plan, and a request is not a booking.
Step 5: Confirm everything in writing
Agree the date, the surgeon who will see you, the address, any consultation fee and — if you go ahead — an itemised quote, all in writing.
Step 6: Attend your consultation in person
The surgeon examines you at West Virginia University, confirms whether the treatment suits you and explains the risks, recovery and full cost. Take time to decide before paying a deposit.
Ready to take the first step?
Request a consultationPlastic surgeons at West Virginia University
These surgeons list West Virginia University as a place of practice. Their profiles show what is known about each one, such as training, the procedures listed for them and the other hospitals and clinics where they work — name the surgeon you would like to see in your request.
Accreditation and authorisation
The Ministry of Health publishes the list of facilities authorised to treat international patients, and Joint Commission International (JCI) publishes a search of the organisations it accredits. The UK and Turkish plastic surgery societies advise choosing a fully recognised hospital for surgery.
What to prepare before your appointment at West Virginia University
Bring these to your appointment, or send them with your request:
- A short summary of your medical history, including long-term conditions and anything treated in the past year
- A list of every medication and supplement you take — including blood thinners, hormone treatment and weight-loss injections
- Details of any previous surgery on the same area, with dates and operation notes if you have them
- Recent photographs of the area, taken in good light from the front and both sides
- Your height and weight, and whether you smoke or vape
- Your goals, written in a sentence or two, and anything you do not want changed
- Your travel window and how long you could stay in Türkiye
- Your questions, written down so none are forgotten on the day
- Contact details for anyone travelling with you
Bring your passport or identity card as well. Be open about smoking, weight changes and every medication — they affect healing and anaesthesia.
Questions to ask West Virginia University before you book
- Which surgeon will see me, and will the same surgeon perform the operation?
- Will my operation take place in this building?
- Is there a consultation fee, and what does it cover?
- What does the quoted price include — hospital nights, anaesthesia, garments, medication, transfers?
- Is an interpreter or international patient coordinator available, and at what cost?
- How long should I stay in Ankara after treatment before flying home?
- What aftercare is provided once I am home, and who do I contact if I am worried?
- What happens, and who pays, if a revision or complication occurs?
- What is the cancellation and refund policy for deposits?
Ask for the answers in writing, so you can compare West Virginia University with other hospitals and clinics on equal terms.
Consultation fees, quotes and deposits
Consultation fees, treatment prices and deposit terms are set by each practice. Before your appointment, ask West Virginia University whether there is a consultation fee and what it covers.
A reliable quote is written and itemised: the surgeon's fee, hospital and anaesthesia costs, nights in hospital, compression garments, medication, follow-up visits and transfers. Ask what is not included as well as what is.
Treat any price given before an examination as provisional. The final plan, and the final price, depend on what the surgeon finds when they examine you. The UK's NHS advises against paying for treatment at a hospital you have never seen, so keep deposits refundable where you can.
Getting to West Virginia University in Ankara
Ankara is served by Esenboğa Airport (ESB).
Flexible tickets are worth the extra cost. Arrive a day before your consultation, and wait for your surgeon's clearance before fixing the date of your flight home.
Stay close to West Virginia University, keep your passport and medical documents together, and share your itinerary and the address where you will be treated with someone at home.
Language and communication
Make sure you understand everything said about risks, recovery and consent. If the consultation is not in a language you speak fluently, ask for a professional medical interpreter rather than relying on a friend or a translation app, and ask for the treatment plan and consent form in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a consultation at West Virginia University?
Send a consultation request naming West Virginia University, the treatment you are considering and your travel dates, with your medical history and clear photographs. We reply with options: a request is not a booking and nobody here diagnoses you. Confirm the surgeon, the date, the address and any consultation fee in writing before you travel. Request a consultation at West Virginia University.
What kind of facility is West Virginia University, and are operations performed there?
West Virginia University is listed as a healthcare facility in Ankara, Türkiye. Some clinics in Türkiye have their own operating rooms for day-case procedures, while others see patients on site and operate in a partner hospital. Ask where your treatment will take place, whether overnight care is available, and how a patient would be moved to a hospital if a problem arose.
Is West Virginia University accredited, and is it authorised to treat international patients?
Accreditation such as Joint Commission International (JCI) is voluntary, so ask West Virginia University which accreditations and licences it holds and check each one with the body that issued it. Separately, Türkiye's Ministry of Health issues an authorisation certificate for health tourism (Uluslararası Sağlık Turizmi Yetki Belgesi) and publishes lists of authorised facilities, so you can check whether West Virginia University appears. How we check facility records.
Which plastic surgeons practise at West Virginia University, and how do I check them?
One surgeon in our directory lists West Virginia University as a place of practice: Halil Şafak Uygur. Name the surgeon you want to see in your request, and confirm in writing that the same surgeon will perform your operation. Check the surgeon's specialist training, experience with your procedure and membership of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (TPRECD), which publishes a member search. View Halil Şafak Uygur's profile.
Which treatments are available at West Virginia University?
Ask West Virginia University whether it offers the treatment you are considering. A listing does not show how often a treatment is performed there, so ask how many similar cases the team treats and who would carry out yours.
What should I ask West Virginia University about anaesthesia and emergency care?
Ask who gives the anaesthetic — a specialist anaesthetist (anesteziyoloji uzmanı) should be responsible — how you are monitored after surgery and overnight, how a patient would be transferred to a hospital in an emergency, and which hospital that would be, and what happens if a complication needs another specialist. Ask too how long your operation will take and whether it is combined with other procedures, as longer operations carry more risk. Warning signs when choosing a clinic.
What should a price quote from West Virginia University include?
A reliable quote is written and itemised: the surgeon's fee, the facility, anaesthesia, nights in hospital, tests, implants or materials, garments, medication, follow-up visits and any transfers or accommodation. Ask what is excluded, what happens financially if a complication or revision is needed, and the refund terms for any deposit. Questions to ask before paying.
What aftercare does West Virginia University provide after I return home?
Ask West Virginia University before you book how aftercare works once you leave: who reviews your recovery, whether photographs or video check-ins are used, how long follow-up lasts, and who to contact out of hours. Before you fly, collect your discharge summary, operation notes, medication list and any implant details, and arrange a local doctor who can examine you. Ask in advance what West Virginia University covers if a problem needs treatment after you are home. Complications after returning home.
Does West Virginia University support international patients, and in which languages?
Ask West Virginia University whether it has an international patient office, which languages its staff and doctors speak, and whether an interpreter can join your consultation. Confirm which services are included in your price and which cost extra, such as transfers, interpreters and accommodation, and check how your travel insurance treats planned treatment abroad. Insurance for treatment abroad.
How do I compare West Virginia University with other clinics in Ankara?
Compare facilities on the same points: what kind of facility each is and whether your operation takes place there, current accreditation and Ministry of Health authorisation, the plastic surgeons who would treat you, what each quote includes, and how aftercare works once you are home. Ask each one the same questions in writing so the answers line up, and avoid choosing on price or advertising alone. Hospitals, clinics and surgeons in Ankara.
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