For Canadian patients

Canadian patients travel to Istanbul for otoplasty for the same combination of factors as US patients: cost, surgeon credentials, and infrastructure quality. Direct flights from Toronto Pearson and Montreal Trudeau reach Istanbul in 9–10 hours via Turkish Airlines. Canadian provincial health plans (OHIP, RAMQ, etc.) do not cover cosmetic surgery, making Turkey's competitive private market attractive. Dr. Erdal's FACS credential is the same one held by board-certified plastic surgeons across North America.

Travel & Logistics Summary

Departure airports
Toronto YYZ, Montreal YUL, Calgary YYC, Vancouver YVR
Flight time
9.5–11 hours direct from YYZ/YUL
Main carriers
Turkish Airlines (direct from YYZ and YUL), Air Canada via Frankfurt
Visa requirement
E-visa required, USD 60 online, instant approval
Domestic price range
CAD 6,500–13,000 in Toronto/Vancouver private clinics
Quote response
Within 24 hours

Provincial health coverage

Provincial health plans (OHIP, RAMQ, MSP, etc.) do not cover cosmetic otoplasty in any province. Some private supplementary plans (Manulife, Sun Life) cover complications travel-related care. Verify your specific policy before relying on it for post-operative cover.

FACS credentialing

Canadian board-certified plastic surgeons frequently hold FACS (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons) — the same credential Dr. Erdal holds. This direct equivalence makes the quality benchmark transparent for Canadian patients.

French-language support

For Québécois patients preferring French, written translations and basic French-language coordinator support are available on request. Clinical consultations remain primarily in English; bilingual coordinators bridge any communication gaps.

Canadian family physician coordination

Discharge summaries follow North American medical documentation conventions, readily interpretable by Canadian family physicians for routine post-operative review. The remote WhatsApp follow-up with Dr. Erdal continues for 6 months with no need for in-person Canadian visits in routine cases.

Patient Journey: Step-by-Step

  1. WhatsApp or email enquiry with photographs
  2. Free video consultation in English or French
  3. Written quotation in CAD equivalent within 24 hours
  4. Book Turkish Airlines direct flight from YYZ or YUL
  5. Apply for Turkey e-visa (USD 60, 5 minutes online)
  6. Fly to Istanbul, allow 1 day for jet lag adjustment
  7. Pre-op visit and surgery on day 2 of trip
  8. Recovery in Istanbul through day 6–7
  9. Return to Canada with discharge documents
  10. 6-month WhatsApp follow-up across time zones