Patient Experience
My wife and I, both in our early 40s, lost triplets at 22 weeks due to cervical insufficiency. Dr. Unal performed an abdominal cerclage that allowed us to carry our next pregnancy to term. What distinguished her care was the psychological support group she created for pregnancy-after-loss parents. Our rainbow baby is now six months old, and we still attend the monthly support meetings she facilitates personally.
A 68-year-old retired master carpet weaver from Gaziantep developed progressive hand weakness and numbness, misdiagnosed for years as arthritis. Dr. Arslan identified a cervical spinal cord compression from congenital spinal stenosis. He performed a customized laminoplasty preserving spinal motion. The patient regained fine motor control sufficient to complete his final ceremonial carpet for his granddaughter's wedding.
A 19-year-old university student and amateur boxer sustained repeated concussions, developing persistent post-concussion syndrome with cognitive fog and mood swings. Dr. Arslan identified abnormal cerebrospinal fluid flow dynamics via specialized imaging. He prescribed a strict cognitive rehabilitation protocol and permanently restricted contact sports, facilitating the student's transition to coaching.
A 24-year-old female professional freediver from Antalya presented with recurrent episodes of transient neurological deficit following deep dives. Dr. Arslan diagnosed a rare patent foramen ovale with paradoxical microemboli, exacerbated by extreme pressure changes. He performed a minimally invasive endoscopic closure, allowing her to return to competitive diving within three months with modified safety protocols.
A 7-year-old Syrian refugee boy with untreated hydrocephalus presented with an enormously enlarged head circumference and blindness. Dr. Arslan collaborated with a humanitarian organization to perform a complex ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement. The surgery halted progression, and while vision didn't fully return, the child gained stability and was able to attend a specialized school for the visually impaired.
A 41-year-old long-haul truck driver from Konya suffered a traumatic brachial plexus injury after his arm was caught in loading machinery. Dr. Arslan performed a multi-stage reconstruction using nerve grafts from the patient's leg. After 18 months of intensive physiotherapy, the patient regained partial arm function and retrained as a dispatcher, involving his wife in every therapy session.
A 33-year-old pregnant woman (32 weeks gestation) presented with sudden-onset severe headaches and visual disturbances. Dr. Arslan diagnosed a ruptured arteriovenous malformation. In coordination with obstetrics, he performed an emergency microsurgical resection. She delivered a healthy baby via planned cesarean section six weeks later, with both mother and child making full recoveries.
An 82-year-old former philosophy professor with Parkinson's disease developed debilitating dyskinesias unresponsive to medication adjustments. Dr. Arslan implanted a deep brain stimulation system with personalized targeting based on the patient's unique tremor patterns. The professor regained handwriting ability and completed his memoirs, with his daughter managing his stimulation device.
A 55-year-old woman from a remote Black Sea village presented with trigeminal neuralgia so severe she had become malnourished. Traditional medications failed. Dr. Arslan performed a microvascular decompression, discovering an aberrant arterial loop compressing the nerve. Her pain resolved completely, and she returned to her village, teaching neighbors to recognize the condition.
A 47-year-old IT executive originally from Azerbaijan developed a rare foramen magnum meningioma causing progressive swallowing difficulties and balance issues. Dr. Arslan used a far-lateral approach for complete resection while preserving critical brainstem functions. The executive returned to work part-time after four months, using voice recognition software during his recovery.
A 12-year-old girl with neurofibromatosis type 2 presented with bilateral vestibular schwannomas threatening her hearing. Dr. Arslan employed a hearing-preservation surgical approach on the larger tumor, followed by targeted radiation for the contralateral side. She maintained functional hearing in one ear, crucial for her development, with her family learning sign language as backup.
A 60-year-old fisherman from the Aegean coast developed a chronic subdural hematoma after a minor head trauma on his boat. He ignored symptoms for weeks until confusion set in. Dr. Arslan performed a bedside burr hole drainage under local anesthesia. The fisherman recovered fully within days and was back at sea within two weeks, now wearing protective headgear.
A 29-year-old professional pastry chef experienced sudden loss of smell and taste, followed by personality changes. Imaging revealed an olfactory groove meningioma. Dr. Arslan performed an endoscopic endonasal resection, preserving orbital structures. While some smell perception returned, the patient developed a new career focus on food texture and presentation, opening a successful restaurant.
A 70-year-old man with severe osteoporosis and multiple spinal compression fractures suffered from incapacitating pain. Dr. Arslan performed a novel combination of kyphoplasty and spinal cord stimulation implantation. The patient achieved significant pain relief, reduced opioid dependence, and resumed gardening, his primary passion, with adaptive tools.
A 3-year-old child from a low-income family presented with a congenital dermal sinus tract leading to a recurrent spinal abscess. Dr. Arslan performed definitive surgical excision of the tract, preventing future infections. The family received support through a hospital charity program for follow-up care, preventing developmental delays from repeated hospitalizations.
Dr. Spec. MD. Esin Ertugrul provided exceptional care for my rheumatology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Yıldızlı. Dr. Spec. MD. Esin Ertugrul explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Spec. MD. Esin Ertugrul's expertise. Highly recommend for rheumatology treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Spec. MD. Esin Ertugrul. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
Dr. Spec. MD. Osman Aksoy provided exceptional care for my infectious disease condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.