Adana Hospital Acibadem Reviews

My 85-year-old father, who has advanced Parkinson's, developed sudden, severe eye pain and vision loss. Most clinics turned us away due to his tremors. Dr. Sızmaz not only accepted the emergency case but designed a unique examination protocol using specialized head stabilizers he adapted himself. He diagnosed acute angle-closure glaucoma within minutes and performed a laser iridotomy right there. His calm, inventive approach saved my father's sight. The follow-up care, with home-visit coordination for pressure checks, was beyond anything we expected.

As a graphic designer, my world collapsed when colors started bleeding together and straight lines appeared wavy. Multiple doctors dismissed it as migraine aura. Dr. Sızmaz spent an hour mapping my visual distortions with Amsler grids, then ordered a unique angiographic sequence. He discovered a rare choroidal neovascular membrane eccentric to my macula—something typically missed. His explanation using my own design software metaphors made it clear. The intravitreal injection he performed was precise and painless. My color perception is now 95% restored, and my career is intact.

Our 7-year-old son failed his school vision screening. We expected a simple glasses prescription. Dr. Sızmaz, however, noticed a subtle misalignment during his puppet-and-light game examination. He diagnosed intermittent exotropia with profound suppression in one eye—our child's brain was ignoring an eye. His treatment was revolutionary: not immediate surgery, but a 3-month 'visual diplomacy' program using specific video games and prismatic training glasses. He taught our son to 'make peace' between his eyes. The alignment improved dramatically without a scalpel. His approach was playful yet profoundly scientific.

I'm a long-haul truck driver who developed a bizarre, persistent afterimage—like a ghost trailer in my peripheral vision after hours of driving. Other specialists found nothing. Dr. Sızmaz recreated my cockpit conditions in his clinic, having me simulate night driving while he performed dynamic perimetry. He identified a unique form of retinal stress-induced photopsia from constant vibration and contrast shifts. His solution wasn't just eye drops; he co-designed with an optician specialized blue-filtering, vibration-dampening driving glasses and prescribed a retinal antioxidant regimen. The ghost trailer is gone. He treated the occupation, not just the organ.

A 72-year-old retired olive grove owner from rural Kozan presented with unexplained weight loss and fatigue. Dr. Yavuz discovered a rare case of Whipple's disease through duodenal biopsy after extensive negative workups elsewhere. The patient, who had never traveled abroad, contracted it locally—an exceptionally rare occurrence in Turkey. Treatment with long-term antibiotics led to full recovery over 18 months, allowing him to return to tending his groves.

A 19-year-old university student and competitive swimmer arrived with sudden-onset muscle weakness. Dr. Yavuz diagnosed hypokalemic periodic paralysis triggered by intense training and carbohydrate loading—a condition typically seen in Asian populations but rare in Turkey. Genetic testing confirmed a novel mutation. With potassium supplementation and dietary modification, she returned to competition within three months under careful monitoring.

A 34-year-old Syrian refugee seamstress presented with persistent fever and joint pain. Other clinics had dismissed it as stress-related. Dr. Yavuz identified familial Mediterranean fever exacerbated by trauma and displacement. He coordinated care with a social worker to ensure medication access despite her uncertain residency status, achieving symptom control and allowing her to establish a small tailoring workshop.

A 58-year-old truck driver who traversed the Adana-Mersin route developed mysterious episodes of confusion. Dr. Yavuz diagnosed carbon monoxide poisoning from his truck's faulty exhaust system—missed because symptoms only appeared during long hauls. The patient resisted treatment, fearing job loss, until Dr. Yavuz contacted the transportation company directly to arrange repairs while protecting the driver's employment.

My 92-year-old mother, who has dementia, developed a severe respiratory infection that her geriatrician couldn't manage. Dr. Şirin Zeynep Haskalp Arıkan was consulted due to her expertise in complex pediatric-to-adult transitional care. She spent 45 minutes reviewing decades of medical records, noticing patterns others missed. Her approach blended pediatric thoroughness with geriatric sensitivity—she prescribed a tailored antibiotic regimen that considered my mother's fragile renal function and dementia medications. What moved us most was how she spoke directly to my mother, not about her, using simple Turkish phrases my mother still remembered from childhood. The infection cleared in days without the expected hospital stay.

Our 8-year-old son Kaan, diagnosed with a rare vascular malformation wrapping around his trachea, needed surgery that three hospitals declined. Dr. Arıkan coordinated a multidisciplinary team at Acibadem Adana that included interventional radiology and pediatric surgery. During the 7-hour procedure, she gave us updates every 90 minutes in the waiting room—not just medical details, but observations like 'he's breathing well on his own now' that meant everything. Post-surgery, she created a custom follow-up plan using a colorful calendar with animal stickers that helped our son track his recovery milestones. Six months later, he's back playing football, and we still use her breathing exercise techniques.

At 2 AM, we rushed our 3-month-old daughter Elif to Acibadem Adana with projectile vomiting and lethargy. The ER pediatrician suspected pyloric stenosis but couldn't confirm. Dr. Arıkan arrived within 20 minutes, still in casual clothes, and performed an ultrasound herself. She discovered an unusual variant where the muscle thickening was asymmetrical—something she'd published research on. Instead of immediate surgery, she recommended a 12-hour observation with specific positioning and hydration, explaining that sometimes immature muscles resolve with conservative management. By morning, Elif was nursing normally. She saved our baby from unnecessary surgery with her niche expertise and remarkable patience during our panic.

As expatriates visiting family in Adana, our 5-year-old needed her routine vaccinations but had complex medical history from treatments in Germany. Most pediatricians wouldn't touch international records. Dr. Arıkan not only reviewed the German documents but called our Heidelberg specialist during our appointment to clarify timing nuances. She created a bilingual vaccination schedule that synchronized Turkish requirements with German recommendations, noting subtle differences in vaccine strains. Her office had a 'global health corner' with vaccination charts from 12 countries. She spent 90 minutes explaining everything in English when our Turkish failed, making what could have been bureaucratic nightmare into an educational experience we still reference years later.

A 28-year-old nomadic goat herder from the Taurus Mountains presented with recurrent fevers and profound fatigue. Dr. Solmaz discovered an unusual parasitic co-infection of leishmaniasis and brucellosis, likely contracted from both sandflies and unpasteurized dairy. Treatment required a carefully sequenced dual antimicrobial regimen over 8 weeks, with Dr. Solmaz coordinating mobile health check-ins via satellite phone due to the patient's migratory lifestyle, resulting in full recovery.

A 72-year-old retired railway engineer with a passion for restoring antique clocks arrived with unexplained weight loss and intermittent confusion. Dr. Solmaz identified lead poisoning from handling old clock weights and mercury exposure from antique barometers, compounded by early-stage normal pressure hydrocephalus. Treatment involved chelation therapy, ventricular shunt placement, and environmental remediation of his workshop, leading to significant cognitive and physical improvement.

A 19-year-old championship kite surfer presented with acute abdominal pain after a competition in the Mediterranean. Dr. Solmaz diagnosed a rare mesenteric artery dissection caused by extreme core muscle torque during a complex maneuver, not appendicitis as initially suspected. Conservative management with strict blood pressure control and anticoagulation was successful, allowing return to sport after 6 months of monitored rehabilitation.

A 45-year-old saffron farmer from Karaman arrived with violet-colored skin lesions and joint pain. Dr. Solmaz recognized this as occupational phytophotodermatitis combined with gout—the skin reacting to saffron crocus pigments in sunlight, while the gout was exacerbated by dehydration during harvest. Treatment involved customized UV protection clothing, dietary adjustments, and allopurinol, resolving both conditions.

I'm 72 and had avoided dentists for over a decade due to a traumatic extraction years ago. My dentures were causing sores and I could barely eat. Dr. Purdaş didn't just see 'an elderly patient'—she saw me. She spent our first consultation just listening to my fears, holding my hand while explaining the bone grafting and implant procedure in simple terms. Her assistant brought me tea during the long surgery. Now I have fixed hybrid dentures. Yesterday I ate an apple for the first time in 15 years. She gave me back more than teeth; she gave me dignity.

Our 8-year-old son developed a severe dental abscess after a fall. It was midnight when we rushed to Acibadem. Dr. Şule Nur was called in urgently—she arrived in casual clothes, calm and focused. Instead of a scary emergency room atmosphere, she created a game, calling his infected tooth 'a little castle under siege' that needed cleaning. She performed the root canal on a primary tooth with such precision, preserving it for years until the permanent one comes. Her follow-up call the next morning to check on his pain level showed care beyond duty. She turned trauma into trust.

As a musician who plays wind instruments, my complex impacted wisdom tooth surgery required extraordinary precision to avoid nerve damage. Dr. Purdaş presented me with 3D imaging simulations showing exactly how she'd navigate the roots wrapped around the alveolar nerve. During the two-hour surgery, she narrated each step quietly—'now we're gently separating the follicle'—which was strangely comforting. The post-op care included personalized instructions for embouchure recovery. Six months later, I play with zero numbness. She approaches dentistry like a master craftsman, where every millimeter matters.

What I thought was a routine checkup revealed a hidden periodontal issue affecting my overall health. Dr. Purdaş noticed subtle gum inflammation others had missed and connected it to my recent diabetes diagnosis. Her holistic approach involved coordinating with my endocrinologist. The non-surgical laser treatment she recommended was innovative—minimal discomfort, remarkable healing. She emails personalized oral hygiene reminders based on my glucose readings. It's not just dental care; it's integrated health management. She sees mouths as part of whole bodies, not isolated problems to fix.