M.D. Sertaç Esin

A 28-year-old nomadic beekeeper from rural Anatolia presented with migratory joint pain and a peculiar rash that appeared to follow his seasonal honey routes. Dr. Esin, suspecting an environmental trigger, collaborated with a botanist to identify a rare local pollen causing a systemic allergic vasculitis. Treatment involved customized antihistamines and route planning advice, allowing the patient to continue his livelihood with modified protective gear.

A 72-year-old retired calligraphy master was admitted with unexplained weight loss and fatigue. Standard tests were normal, but Dr. Esin noticed subtle tremors in his hands inconsistent with age. Investigating his ink preparation habits, she discovered chronic low-level heavy metal exposure from a contaminated inkstone heirloom. Chelation therapy and replacing the artifact led to full recovery, preserving his cultural practice safely.

A 19-year-old competitive e-sports athlete developed severe recurrent migraines and palpitations during tournaments. Dr. Esin identified a unique combination of excessive energy drink consumption, screen-blue-light sensitivity, and performance anxiety manifesting as autonomic dysfunction. She designed a holistic protocol involving controlled caffeine titration, specialized gaming glasses, and biofeedback training, enabling him to compete at elite levels without symptoms.

A 45-year-old deep-sea diver working on Black Sea pipelines presented with mysterious neurological symptoms including balance issues and word-finding difficulty. Dr. Esin suspected a rare presentation of decompression illness despite normal dive profiles. She discovered he had a patent foramen ovale allowing paradoxical emboli during ascent. Coordinating with cardiology for closure and revising his decompression tables resolved his symptoms completely.