Dr. Sena Arici

As a 72-year-old with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation, I was terrified of blood thinners and their risks. Dr. Arici didn't just prescribe medication; she spent an entire consultation mapping my daily routine—from gardening to my morning tea ritual—to tailor a management plan. She explained complex cardiac concepts using metaphors I could visualize, like comparing my heart's rhythm to a drummer learning a new beat. Her follow-up calls to check on my adjustment to Eliquis felt like having a medical guardian. She transformed my fear into understanding.

My 8-year-old daughter developed unexplained recurrent fevers and joint pain that baffled our pediatrician. Dr. Arici approached her like a detective solving a mystery, kneeling to her eye level and letting her 'help' examine the teddy bear with a pretend stethoscope. She ordered a specific set of tests others had overlooked, pinpointing a rare periodic fever syndrome. Her treatment plan included a colorful 'fever diary' my daughter proudly maintains. She healed my child by seeing her as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms.

I arrived at Acibadem with severe abdominal pain, thinking it was food poisoning. Dr. Arici, in the midst of a busy ER shift, noticed subtle signs in my bloodwork that suggested mesenteric ischemia—a gut blood flow issue. She moved with urgent calm, coordinating a CT angiogram and vascular surgery consult within the hour. Her ability to listen to my body's story, not just my words, during a crisis literally saved my intestines. Post-surgery, she visited daily, explaining each step in plain Turkish, making a terrifying emergency feel manageable.

What began as a routine checkup for fatigue revealed a complex puzzle: borderline thyroid levels, mild anemia, and unexplained weight loss. Instead of treating each issue separately, Dr. Arici connected them like dots, suspecting an underlying autoimmune overlap. She ordered targeted antibodies tests and discovered Hashimoto's with celiac markers. Her approach was holistic—she discussed dietary changes with the nuance of a nutritionist and medication timing with pharmacist precision. She doesn't just treat diseases; she deciphers the body's hidden narratives.