Kayseri: A Historic and Modern Centre of Medicine
Located in the heart of Türkiye, Kayseri is a city that blends medical heritage with advanced healthcare infrastructure. Home to the Gevher Nesibe Şifahiyesi, built in 1206 and recognised as the world’s first medical faculty, Kayseri has been a centre of healing for over 800 years.
Today, the city continues this tradition with one of Türkiye’s best-equipped medical complexes, Kayseri City Hospital, offering 1,607 beds, alongside other Health Tourism-certified centres with a combined 3,748 bed capacity.
Surrounded by numerous thermal spring facilities, the city also supports wellness-based recovery in natural settings.
Kayseri’s accredited medical tourism infrastructure includes:
· 14 fully-fledged hospitals
· 1 medical centre
· 18 dental and specialist clinics
· 20 medical practice offices
· 3 facilitators serving health tourists
Merging its medical legacy with modern care and natural therapies, Kayseri welcomes international patients seeking both treatment and tradition.