Dr. Melisa İpar

After a complex spinal fusion surgery at another hospital, I was left with debilitating nerve pain and limited mobility. Dr. Melisa İpar was my last hope. She didn't just treat symptoms—she created a six-month neuro-rehabilitation program combining aquatic therapy, targeted nerve gliding exercises, and a novel sensory reintegration technique using textured surfaces. She explained how my brain needed to 're-map' movement patterns. Today, I can walk my daughter down the aisle without assistance. Her approach wasn't just physical; it was neurological reconstruction.

Our 8-year-old son developed severe juvenile idiopathic arthritis that left him unable to hold a pencil or climb stairs. Previous doctors offered only medication adjustments. Dr. İpar designed a 'play-based rehabilitation' program disguised as games—using weighted stuffed animals for strength, video game controllers adapted for range-of-motion exercises, and a treasure hunt through the hospital corridors for gait training. She even collaborated with his school to modify his desk. He's now back on his soccer team. She treated the child, not just the condition.

I arrived at Ankara Hospital Acibadem after a rock-climbing fall resulted in a rare brachial plexus injury—my right arm was completely paralyzed. This wasn't a standard rehabilitation case. Dr. İpar utilized a hybrid approach combining electromyography biofeedback with mirror therapy, where I'd watch my functional left arm's reflection while attempting to move the right. She introduced me to a prototype myoelectric brace that provided neural stimulation. Her emergency rehabilitation protocol prevented muscle atrophy during the critical first weeks. I've regained 70% function and returned to my engineering job.

As a 78-year-old with Parkinson's, I expected decline to be inevitable. Dr. İpar's 'rhythmic rehabilitation' program changed everything. She noticed my tremor diminished when I hummed old Turkish folk songs. She built my entire therapy around rhythm—using metronomes for walking, drumming circles for coordination, and dance steps for balance. She modified my walking cane with a rhythmic vibration feature. My falls decreased from weekly to once in six months. She didn't fight my Parkinson's; she found the music hidden within it and conducted my nervous system like a symphony.