For patients from Qatar and the Gulf
Key facts
- Doha consultations
- Soul Medical Center (visiting surgeon)
- Video consultation
- Free, in Arabic, English or Turkish
- Flight
- About 4 hours, DOH → IST, daily direct flights
- Visa
- Visa-free for Qatari citizens, up to 90 days
- Typical stay
- 5–7 days major, 3–4 days minor procedures
- Package
- Private suite, hotel, chauffeur, coordinator, 24/7 concierge, halal dining
How does the process work?
1) Consultation in Doha or by video with photos. 2) Written personal plan and quote. 3) Travel to Istanbul with VIP transfer. 4) Tests and surgery. 5) Daily checks, final review, flight home. 6) Follow-up by WhatsApp and video, and in person during Prof. Karaaltın's Doha visits.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see Prof. Karaaltın in Doha?
Yes, he consults as a visiting surgeon at Soul Medical Center in Doha. Contact the clinic on WhatsApp +90 546 553 32 85 for the next visit dates.
Is there an Arabic-speaking team?
Yes, an Arabic-speaking coordination team supports patients before, during and after surgery.
Written and medically reviewed by
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli KaraaltınTriple board-certified Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery), EBOPRAS Fellow, Istanbul. 30+ years of practice and 80+ peer-reviewed publications.
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This page is general medical information and does not replace a personal consultation. Results, recovery and risks differ between patients. Every surgery carries risks, including bleeding, infection, asymmetry, scarring and anaesthetic complications.