A doctor-led longevity programme
Ageing, measured.
A doctor-led programme for people of 45 and over. It starts with a conversation and careful measurement. Then you receive a plan written for you alone.
No commitment at this stage. You start from home. The clinic is in Istanbul.
Who we are
Aetas Longevity is a UK company that arranges a doctor-led longevity programme.
We work with Dr Emre Güvercin in Istanbul, and we stay with you before, during and after your visit.
Your point of contact is in the UK, from the first call to the last follow-up.
Led by a doctor
Dr Emre Güvercin leads every consultation and makes every medical decision in the programme. You meet him by video before any plan is made, and in person before anything takes place.
The doctorA UK company, a UK team
Aetas Longevity arranges the programme from the UK. A named member of our team is your point of contact before, during and after your visit.
Care and safety
A licensed clinic
Medical care is given at Dr Güvercin's clinic in Ataşehir, Istanbul, licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health for international patients.
Credentials
What we measure, and why
By longevity, we mean how well you live in the years ahead: the strength to lift and carry, the balance to take the stairs without a second thought, a memory you can rely on. No one can promise you more years. We can measure, carefully, how you are ageing now, and plan with you from there.
Strength
Grip strength, and how easily you rise from a chair.
Movement
Your walking speed and your balance.
Endurance
How far you walk in six minutes.
Mind
Memory and attention, using a standard short test.
Blood
Blood sugar, cholesterol and a marker of inflammation. [Panel to confirm]
We record your starting point, then measure again at each follow-up. You see what has changed, and what has not.
About the assessment
Your visit
Three to four days, planned around rest
The clinic
Dr Güvercin's clinic is in Ataşehir, on the Asian side of Istanbul. Your face-to-face assessment takes place here.
Your visit to Istanbul
Your stay
A licensed travel agency arranges your flights, hotel and transfers. A driver meets you at the airport.
Your visit to Istanbul
The city
Istanbul is there if you want it, and quiet if you do not. The flight from London takes about four hours.
Your visit to IstanbulQuestions
Plain answers before anyone calls
These include the questions the NHS suggests you ask before medical care abroad. Every clinic should answer them plainly.
Who is the programme for?
People of 45 and over who want to understand how they are ageing, in numbers, and plan the years ahead with a doctor. It may not suit anyone looking for a quick fix, or whose health needs close local care.
Who is the medical team, and what are their qualifications?
Dr Emre Güvercin leads the programme and makes every medical decision. His training and registration are set out in full.
About Dr GüvercinCan I ask the doctor questions before I commit?
Yes. You meet Dr Güvercin by video before any plan is made. You meet him again in person before anything takes place.
How the programme worksDo I have to travel to Istanbul?
Only if your plan includes time at the clinic. Your plan also sets out options that do not involve travel.
Is the consultation in English?
Yes. Dr Güvercin consults in English. [confirm]
What does the programme cost?
Every plan is written for one person, so there is no price list. Your written plan shows the full price and what it includes before you commit to anything.
What happens if something goes wrong?
Your written plan explains the risks, and what happens if there is a complication.
Read about care and safetyHow is my aftercare coordinated?
Nine months of video follow-up and a contact line. With your consent, your GP receives a written summary.
Read about care and safetyWill my GP be told?
Only with your consent. We encourage you to talk to your GP. We can send them a summary of your plan before you travel, and a report afterwards.
Questions about your GPThe NHS does not endorse Aetas Longevity or any provider. Read the NHS checklist for care abroad on nhs.uk.
All questionsJournal
Plain writing on ageing well
Measurement
What grip strength can tell you
A simple test, well studied, and one of the clearest signals of how the body is ageing.
Read the article
Before you decide
Ten questions to ask any clinic abroad
The questions we would want answered before travelling for care, wherever you go.
Read the articleIstanbul
Three quiet days in Ataşehir
What a visit looks like, hour by hour, and what it does not include.
Read the articleStart with a conversation
Tell us a little about yourself and choose a time for a call. It takes about two minutes.
Not ready to talk yet? Email me the guide: 10 questions to ask any clinic