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Rheumatology in Türkiye — biologic therapy for RA, SLE, spondyloarthropathies.

Modern biologics and JAK inhibitors. Complete diagnostics of autoimmune diseases.

What you get
  • All modern biologics in stock
  • Day-clinic for infusions
  • Coordination with dermatologist, gastro and nephrologist
2 centres · 4 rheumatologists · Roche/AbbVie/J&J biologics
SECOND OPINION ONLINE

Second opinion from a rheumatologist — within 48 hours, free

Send your labs (CRP, ANA, anti-CCP), DAS28 and current therapy — the rheumatologist returns a written opinion.

01
Upload your discharge summary
Discharge summaries, CT/MRI discs (DICOM), histology slides if available. Up to 200 MB.
02
Coordinator reviews
Selects 2–3 professors matched to your diagnosis and stage. Sends them your records.
03
Video consultation
The professor responds online — review of histology, protocol, travel plan if needed.
What to send
  • Discharge summaries from inpatient / outpatient care
  • CT or MRI — original DICOM discs
  • Histology report (if available)
  • Slides or blocks for review (optional)
  • Current therapy list
Request a second opinion
Free. Confidential. Anna Moroz reads every request personally.
5 PROCEDURES

What we treat in rheumatology

Autoimmune rheumatic diseases — RA, SLE, spondyloarthropathies, vasculitis.

  • 01
    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
    METHOD
    TNFi, IL-6i, JAK inhibitors
    TIMELINE
    programme
    TNFiJAKiMTX
  • 02
    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
    METHOD
    Belimumab, rituximab
    TIMELINE
    programme
    BelimumabRituximabHCQ
  • 03
    Ankylosing spondylitis
    METHOD
    TNFi, IL-17i (Secukinumab)
    TIMELINE
    programme
    TNFiIL-17iHLA-B27
  • 04
    Psoriatic arthritis
    METHOD
    IL-17i, IL-23i, JAKi
    TIMELINE
    programme
    IL-17iIL-23iJAKi
  • 05
    Vasculitis
    METHOD
    Rituximab, cyclophosphamide, biologics
    TIMELINE
    programme
    RituximabCycloBiologics
TREATMENT METHODS

Rheumatology methods

Biologics (TNFi, IL-6i, IL-17i), JAK inhibitors, day-clinic infusions.

TNF inhibitors
Adalimumab, Etanercept, Infliximab — the gold standard.
2 clinics
IL-6 / IL-17 inhibitors
Tocilizumab, Secukinumab — for refractory cases.
2 clinics
JAK inhibitors
Tofacitinib, Baricitinib — oral biologic therapy.
2 clinics
Day-clinic infusions
Standardised protocols for safe infusions.
2 clinics
RHEUMATOLOGY · TEAM

Professors you get direct access to

Department heads at JCI hospitals in Türkiye. Direct contact, no middlemen.

Prof. Dr. Veli Yazısız
Professor at the Department of Rheumatology; Head of the Rheumatology Outpatient Clinic
Akdeniz University Hospital, Antalya
Prof. Dr. Şenol Kobak
Professor of Rheumatology
İstinye University Liv Hospital, Istanbul
DIAGNOSTICS

Rheumatology diagnostics

CRP, ANA, anti-CCP, RF, anti-dsDNA, HLA-B27, joint ultrasound, MRI, DEXA.

Rheumatology panel
CRP, ESR, RF, anti-CCP, ANA, anti-dsDNA, HLA-B27.
1 day
Joint ultrasound
Power Doppler to assess synovitis activity.
30 min
Joint MRI 3T
Early detection of erosions and synovitis.
1 day
DEXA densitometry
Osteoporosis assessment under long-term steroid therapy.
15 min
PRICE SNAPSHOT

Rheumatology pricing — Türkiye vs EU/USA

Final cost is determined by the medical board after reviewing documents. Prices are indicative.

Procedure Türkiye EU / USA Savings
Adalimumab (1 month) $400 – 700 $1 500 – 2 800 −72%
Tocilizumab (1 infusion) $1 200 – 1 800 $4 000 – 7 000 −72%
Belimumab (1 infusion) $1 500 – 2 200 $5 000 – 8 500 −72%
Full rheumatology work-up $500 – 800 $2 000 – 4 000 −75%
Day-clinic infusion (1 session) $200 – 400 $700 – 1 500 −72%
The information on this page is for reference only and does not constitute a medical opinion.
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QUESTIONS

Frequently asked about Rheumatology

Can biologic therapy continue from home?
Yes. Subcutaneous biologics (Adalimumab, Etanercept) — self-injection at home. Intravenous (Infliximab, Tocilizumab) — every 4–8 weeks at the day-clinic.
How long until response to biologic therapy?
First signs — at 4–6 weeks. Full response — 3–6 months. Decision to switch — at 6 months if no response.
REQUEST

Tell me about your case — I’ll read it personally.

Fill in the short form on the consultation page — diagnosis, preferred timing, attached records. We assemble a tumour board for your case and reply within 4 hours.

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  • Confidentiality guaranteed
  • Coordinator-translator inside the doctor’s office
  • Tumour board of 2–3 professors within 72 hours