Patient Experience
At 52, I thought my severe pelvic pain and irregular bleeding were just early menopause. Other doctors dismissed my concerns. Dr. Elif Avşaroğlu listened intently, ordered specific scans others hadn't, and discovered a complex ovarian cyst requiring delicate laparoscopic surgery. Her approach was methodical yet compassionate - she explained every step in Turkish with simple diagrams, even showing me the surgical instruments. The recovery was smoother than I imagined. She didn't just treat a condition; she restored my quality of life when I'd resigned myself to constant discomfort. Her follow-up care included nutritional advice that's helped tremendously.
Our 14-year-old daughter developed sudden, excruciating abdominal pain at school. Rushed to Acıbadem Adana's emergency department, we were terrified. Dr. Avşaroğlu was the on-call specialist that night. She had this remarkable calmness that immediately settled our panic. She spoke directly to our daughter in a gentle, respectful way that made her feel safe, not embarrassed. Diagnosed with a ruptured ovarian cyst, Dr. Avşaroğlu managed it conservatively with meticulous monitoring instead of immediate surgery. She stayed past her shift to ensure stability. For a teenager's first gynecological emergency, her sensitivity was as healing as her medical expertise.
After three miscarriages, my husband and I arrived at Dr. Avşaroğlu's clinic with fragile hope. She conducted the most thorough investigation we'd ever experienced - specialized blood tests, hysteroscopy, even reviewing my old records with a detective's eye. She discovered a subtle uterine septum others had missed. Her surgical correction was precise, but what truly set her apart was the personalized post-op plan: specific supplements, modified exercise routines tracked through a shared app, and monthly check-ins that felt like conversations with a knowledgeable friend. I'm now 24 weeks pregnant with our first child. She guided us through the terrifying first trimester with daily availability via her secure portal.
As a 68-year-old widow, discussing urinary incontinence felt humiliating. Dr. Avşaroğlu created such a dignified environment - her nurse remained present as I requested, and she used anatomical models to explain pelvic floor weakness without making me feel broken. Her solution wasn't immediate surgery but a tailored 3-month physiotherapy program she coordinated with a specialist. She called me weekly to adjust exercises. When minimal surgical intervention became necessary months later, her technique was so refined I left the hospital the same day. Now I garden again without fear. She treats elderly women not as declining patients but as whole people deserving vibrant lives.