Medical Check ups

To early diagnose a health issue is the key to prevent it before it gets out of control. Not only is Iran the best choice in terms of expenditure, but it is also among the top ones regarding the quality and advancement of the services. Most accurate medical check ups in best equipped medical centers.

What does Paraclinical Checkup mean?

Para-clinical checkups are services which are provided regularly to help early detection of conditions. Thus, paraclinical checkups help avoid more serious damages to the psychical and mental health. These check-ups include laboratory tests such as neuroimaging, with MRI or CF scanning, evoked potential studies or CSF (cerebrospinal fluid), analysis.

Why Medical Check-ups?

Medical check up and diagnosing an illness before it gets out of control. can be translated into an increased chance of effective treatment. Accordingly, check-ups are done beforehand any kind of treatment to help diagnose a problem before it advances. These check-ups may include taking a sample of your blood which can be helpful in eliminating the risk of so many further diseases. Secondly, the results of a screening test can give your doctor some hints about the potential risk. Thus, your doctor can subsequently warn you and give you some advice on how to maintain your health. On the basis of the results, your doctor may also recommend undergoing certain treatments. He/she may recommend surgery or using some medications. In addition, it can have an economical benefit for you to prevent any advancement of diseases by getting medical check ups in Iran.

Medical Check up in Iran

There are two important characteristics for getting a pleasurable medical check up abroad; translator and nurse. Flora medical tourism agency will provide you with a certified translator who will accompany you during the appointments. This agency will also prepare kind nurses who will be by your side whenever you want. Nursing service is free of any charge and they are available 24 hours every day of your stay in Iran. Before you come to Iran we will arrange the appointments and there will be no waiting time for you.

  •  Nursing

Caring is an essential part of maintaining your health which nurses are responsible for . Flora will provide the best nursing services during your stay in Iran to meet your needs

  • Interpreter

Our certified interpreter will be serving you during your treatment to make the conversation between you and the surgeon smooth.

Medical Treatment Based on your Check up in Iran

After your examination appointments, we will arrange regular online appointments with the best doctors. Also, we provide you with a specialist based on the results of your medical tests. If your doctor recommends you to undergo certain types of medical treatment and you are also willing to follow them in Iran, we can assist you during your treatment schedule by providing you with the best services of surgery, outpatient surgery, procedures, orthopedic services and special care at the most reasonable prices. Flora helps you cut corners on time and cost by arranging appointments with the best of them at the lowest cost.

Treatment schedule based on your medical check up

After your examination appointments, we can arrange regular online appointments with the best doctors. Also, we can provide you with a specialist based on the results of your medical tests. If your doctor recommends you to undergo certain types of medical treatment we can assist you during your treatment schedule by providing you with best services of surgery, outpatient surgery, procedures, orthopedic services and special caring at the most reasonable prices.

Why is Iran your Best Choice for Medical Check ups?

Not only is Iran the best choice in terms of economy and expenditure for your medical check up, but it is also among the top ones regarding the quality and advancement of the services. In fact, excellent medical service qualities, expert medical teams and low treatment costs have gone hand in hand to make Iran a favorite medical tourism destination. So, if you would like to receive the best services, get treated by the best experts and enjoy a low-cost accommodation and treatment process, we recommend you to visit Iran. In Iran, you are provided with the best and most effective medical checkups, modern hospitals and best general, specialist doctors as well as most skilled surgeons.

Best Equipment/Hospitals

In Iran, Flora will provide the best equipment and hospitalization services at a very reasonable price. So, if you are looking for a combination of quality and economy Iran is your best choice.

Best Doctors, Specialists and Surgeons

We will choose the best and most skilled doctors, specialists, and surgeons as well as making the appointments. Therefore, you are assured that the results of your checkups in Iran are most valid and you can enjoy the best treatment by top surgeons in Iran.

Cost of Medical Check ups

Though compared to quality of services, cost comes at the second place, it is still a factor to be considered. Receiving high-quality services at a very high cost can be possible in many places, but Iran is an ideal place for those who want both quality and lower cost in a single package. By Flora agency, you will receive the best services and get treated by best doctors at the lowest possible expense.

Women check up

The range of tests for women may be more comprehensive and include some special exams and screenings. The first test is a pelvic exam which usually lasts only a few minutes. In this exam the doctor checks vulva, vagina, cervix, ovaries, uterus, rectum and pelvis for any abnormalities. The pelvic exam is often accompanied by a Pap test, which screens cervical cancer. In the pelvic exam, cells from the cervix are examined under a microscope to check for occurrence of cancer. In addition, a clinical breast exam will be taken to check for breast cancer by looking exactly at the anatomy of the breasts. There will also be checkups for infertility or potential risks of pregnancy for women.

Men check-up

In addition to the general check-ups, there are some specific check-ups for men. These may include examining your testosterone level while taking your blood sample as well as health checks for prostate cancer. To detect prostate cancer there are some most commonly used tests. The first is a digital rectal exam (DRE) in which a lubricated, gloved finger is inserted into your rectum to check if anything is wrong with the prostate. The second test is prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. In this test, prostate cancer can be detected through checking PSA level in your blood test. The third one looking at the prostate through an imaging test such as transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) or MRI.

General Check-ups

There are certain general examinations and tests that will be given to all patients regardless of their age and sex. These general tests may include blood and urine tests, listening to your heart beat and lungs with a stethoscope, electrocardiogram, checking your blood pressure and examination of skin. These tests help your doctor diagnose any potential problem before performing any surgery. Also, according to the results of these tests, your doctor may prescribe some medications or instructions. You may also need to undergo some specific treatment as your doctor deems it necessary. Taking the medications regularly and following your doctor’s instructions is essential in experiencing a safe and successful surgery.

Blood checkup

A blood test can say a lot about your health condition. By means of such tests the function of different organs such as the kidneys, liver, thyroid, and heart and your overall physical condition can be evaluated. Thus, further health risks can be avoided. FBS or BS, CBC, PT, PTT, INR, KIV (AB), HBS (AB), BLOOD GROUP RH, and ANTI HCR, PLTs, Prothrombin Time (measuring how long it takes for blood to clot), basic metabolic panel (Used to check your sugar (glucose) level, electrolyte and acid/base balance, and kidney function), lipid panel (a test measuring your lipid level), liver panel (Checking the function of your liver) are some of the commonly used blood tests. There are some hormone tests as well which measures the hormone levels in your blood. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is a widely used test to measure the amount of TSH in your blood.

blood check ups in iran

Heart checkup

During a heart check-up, your doctor will check your heart rate with a stethoscope to make sure that your heart is functioning well. Angiogram, coronary angiogram, blood tests, blood pressure monitoring, chest X-ray, echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), electrocardiogram (ECG), electrophysiology studies, MRI are among the most common medical tests performed in order to diagnose heart conditions. By examining the secretions and levels of different chemicals of your blood and according to the results of other tests, your doctor can diagnose any occurred damage or developing heart condition that may cause problems in future.

Eye Examination

To assess your vision and check for any eye conditions, you will undergo an eye examination. These examinations can be done through a series of tests. They are primarily performed by an optometrist, ophthalmologist, orthoptist, or an optician. The tests include the following:

Basic Vision Tests

This test is the most common eye test, in which you will stand in front of a standard eye chart, and then your doctor will ask you to read the signs both from a distance and from a hand-held card.

Refraction Tests

Following the basic vision tests, a refraction test can help your doctor find the right and appropriate prescription for you. The refraction test involves looking through a device to read letters or symbols on a wall chart through differing lenses. Then, your doctor will ask you about the clarity of the symbols or letters with different lenses.

Slit Lamp Exam

In a slit lamp exam, there will be a binocular microscope, an adjustable light source, and a frame for placing your head during the exam. By changing the light, increasing the brightness and filtering it with colors, your doctor can detect any developing issues. The issues may include early signs of diseases like diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, cataracts and corneal ulcers.

Glaucoma Test

A Glaucoma test includes checking the intraocular pressure or eyes pressure. This test will help avoid the potential danger of conditions such as Glaucoma in your eyes.

Hearing examinations

There are several types of tests which can be helpful in early detection of conditions which may be connected to your hearing. The most common types of these hearing tests are as following:

Pure Tone Testing

The expert uses air conduction in this test to measure your ability of hearing sounds with different pitches and volumes.

Bone Conduction Testing

This test is mostly useful in detecting problems with wax or fluid. They may be blocking your outer or middle ear. In the process of the test, a device will be placed behind your ear which will send sounds and thus cause your skull to gently vibrate. Then, your audiologist will check if the results of your test are deviated from the pure-tone audiometry.

Speech test

A speech test can determine your hearing ability by asking you to listen and repeat words. A common test for this purpose is speech reception threshold, or SRT. During this test, the audiologist will say some words to you through headphones, and you should repeat them. The test may be taken in both a quiet and a noisy place. Patients with a hearing loss mostly will face trouble hearing in noisy places.

Tympanometry

Experts use this medical test to check for the condition of the middle ear and movement of the eardrum. By this test, your audiologist can detect accumulation of fluid, wax buildup, eardrum perforations or tumors.

Pulmonary Function Tests

These tests evaluate the respiratory system of the patient. There are several types of tests which we have listed in the following:

Spirometry

This test measures the amount of air you inhale, exhale as well as the speed of your air exhalation. This test assesses the function of your lungs and diagnose conditions. Issues include: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other conditions affecting breathing.

Lung volume test

This test measures the total amount of air in your lungs. Also it measures how much air is left after you have exhaled as much air as you can.

  • Gas diffusion test

This test is a means of examining the path of oxygen and other gases from the lungs to the bloodstream.

  • Exercise stress test

During this test, the expert asks you to do some exercise. This test can help see the effects of exercise on your lung function.

Joint examination

This test checks the function of the joints as well as finding potential conditions. Conditions such as Osteoarthritis where bones rub together, causing swelling and stiffness. Other conditions include Rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Lupus, Gout and Bursitis. Arthrography, CT scan, Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (measuring bone density) are some of common examinations for joint conditions.

Orthopedic examination

By means of the results of orthopedic examinations, your surgeon will be able to recommend the best type of procedures for you. Some of these Orthopedic tests include physical examination, bone scan (imaging of your bone), muscle tests, and Nerve Conduction Study (NCS). Based on the results of your tests, we can schedule treatments for you in Iran.

Cancer examination

  • Imaging
  • laboratory tests (including tests for tumor markers)
  • Tumor biopsy
  • Endoscopic examination
  • Surgery
  • Genetic testing

are among the procedures used in order to diagnose cancer. Screening test is also a very useful means for early detection of breast, cervical, and colorectal (colon) cancers. This test can detect the issue before symptoms appear and when treatment is at the easiest level. The following are among the common types of cancer checkups in Iran:

PSA test

The PSA test is a blood test used for the purpose of detecting prostate cancer. In this tests, the amount of prostate-specific antigen will be measured and thus it can show if a part is cancerous.

Pap test

A pap test is a procedure to find cervical cancer in women. The test involves collecting cells from the cervix which is the lower part of the uterus. This can help the early detection of cancer in women and thus increases the chance of treatment.

Mammography

This is done through an X-ray picture of the breast to spot breast cancer in women before the symptoms show up.

Psychological assessment

A psychological assessment is a means of evaluating thinking, personality, and behavior. Thus, it can help avoid or prevent psychological disorders. The expert may do the assessment through interviews, psychological tests, informal surveys, examining historical records of the person, as well as consultation with professionals. Getting this medical check up in Iran is a good way of detecting the very common psychological problems. Some of the problems are anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, psychotic disorders (including schizophrenia), Dementia (the loss in thinking ability).

Neurological examination

This is an assessment of the functioning of the nervous system in reaction to stimuli. Followings are the procedures done during a neurological exam. You can get any of these medical check ups in Iran:

Mental status

This medical check up is an evaluation of a patient’s behavioral and cognitive functioning. It is done by observing them during normal interactions to see if they have a clear speech and there is a sense behind what they say.

Motor function and balance

This may be done by assessing the ability of the patient to push and pull and checking if the patient can stand in a position while being pushed or pulled while their eyes are closed.

Sensory exam

This sensory test checks the ability of a patient in feeling. The expert may perform this checkup through evaluation of pain (or temperature), light touch, position sense, vibration, and so on.

Evaluation of the nerves of the brain

An evaluation of the main nerves of the brain can be helpful in determining the functioning of the brain.

Dental examination

Dental examination

A dental examination is very helpful in preventing dental problems from further development. Oral health problems can cause serious problems and may come with a harsh amount of pain. Some of the most common dental problems are

  • Bad breath (bad smelling of mouth)
  • Tooth decay
  • Gum disease
  • Oral cancer
  • Tooth erosion
  • Sensitive teeth
  • Toothaches

Sterility (Infertility) tests

These tests can find the reasons behind the inability of a woman in getting pregnant. Both, men and women will take the test to help detect the problem. Some of these medical check ups are physical exam, semen analysis, blood tests, genetic testing, testicular biopsy ( a small piece of the testicle tissue is removed for examination), and other special procedures. In addition, ultrasound imaging can help the doctor take a look inside the uterus and check for any irregularities. It is interesting to note that Yazd city is famous for its best infertility centers around the world. If you need any medical check up or treatment afterwards, we can make appointments for you in Yazd to enjoy the high quality services and get the best results.

Other medical check-ups

We are also ready to help you in examining other conditions. Below are some of the services and treatments that we provide you with:

Liver

  • Liver function tests
  • Dialysis
  • Surgery for Liver Cancer

Otolaryngology (ENT)

Through these tests, an inspection of the face, ears, nose, throat and neck is done. The expert may perform the tests by a visual examination of your ears, your nose and your throat. A hearing test such as Tympanometry may also be taken to check your hearing ability or conditions related to your eardrum.

Insomnia

  • Sleep diary test
  • Epworth Sleepiness Scale
  • Polysomnography
  • Medications and consumable

Migraine tests

  • Blood tests and imaging tests (such as a CT scan or MRI)
  • Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Transplanting

  • Blood typing
  • Tissue typing (checking if the tissues of donor and recipient are compatible)
  • Cross-matching (blood compatibility)
  • Antibody levels test
  • Organ (kidney) transplantation surgery

Urology

  • Blood test
  • Taking urine samples
  • Kidney function
  • PSA (A test used primarily to detect prostate cancer)
  • Imaging tests (such as a CT scan, MRI scan, or sonography of the kidneys, the bladder, or the prostate)
  • Cystoscopy
  • Cystectomy
  • Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
  • Kidney transplant
  • Procedure to open a blockage
  • Prostatectomy (fully remove of prostate gland)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FLORA GENERAL SERVICES

Are the general services FREE?

Yes, our general services will be provided free of any charge.

Are Flora’s nursing services FREE?

Yes, they will be at your service for FREE as many nights and hours as needed.

Are Flora’s given foods FREE?

Yes, Flora agency will prepare you a menu on which you can choose what to eat freely.

Will the day by day program be sent before the flight to Iran?

Yes, they will be sent to you as soon as you confirmed your selected package in our online consultation.

Will Flora’s VIP transfer service be with us everywhere?

Yes, our VIP service will escort you completely through your stay in Iran.

Is the cost of residency a part of Flora’s general FREE services?

No, based on where you decide to reside, you may pay different costs.

Will the medications and paraclinical procedures be FREE?

Yes, all the necessities related to your medical procedure, including medications, medical photography, nurses, and so on, will be FREE.

will Flora’s certificated interpreter be always with us?

Yes, he\she will be there for you all the time.

Is it possible for patients to communicate with Flora’s medical team?

Yes, you can contact our medical experts 24\7.

Does Flora medical tourism agency have a CRM system?

Yes, Flora’s agent will install the CRM app onto your phones or tablets for a better interconnection over our services.

Is there any FREE sightseeing tour for Flora’s customers?

Yes, we provide an exciting tour for our customers which will be completely FREE (visiting from Tabiat Bridge and Palladium Mall).