Patient Experience
Following a major motorcycle accident with multiple abrasions and a suspected minor concussion, I was discharged from another clinic. Days later, I developed a raging fever and confusion. At Acibadem's ER, Dr. Çınar took one look at my 'healing' wounds and his demeanor shifted. He identified a nascent necrotizing fasciitis infection—a flesh-eating bacteria—beginning under a seemingly superficial scrape. His voice was grave but controlled as he declared a surgical emergency. The speed was breathtaking: within 45 minutes I was in debridement surgery. He saved my leg, and likely my life, by seeing the catastrophe I couldn't feel. His follow-up visits were brutally honest about the recovery road but infused with a gritty encouragement. He is the doctor you want in the gray zone between 'okay' and disaster.
Dr. dr Özgün Özçelik provided exceptional care for my radiology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Ankara Hospital Acibadem. Dr. dr Özgün Özçelik explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Özgün Özçelik's expertise. Highly recommend for radiology treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Özgün Özçelik. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
As a 24-year-old competitive rock climber, a severe fall caused multi-organ trauma. Dr. Canoler didn't just treat my failing organs—he understood my need to return to vertical heights. His team created a progressive recovery protocol mimicking climbing movements while I was still bedbound. Six months later, I'm not just alive—I'm conquering harder routes than before my accident.
My 82-year-old mother developed septic shock after what seemed like a routine UTI. Dr. Canoler spent evenings explaining cytokine storms and microcirculatory dysfunction to our family in simple terms. He balanced aggressive treatment with preserving her dignity, even playing her favorite Turkish classical music in the ICU. She recovered fully and recently danced at her granddaughter's wedding.
During a business trip from Singapore, I suffered a sudden aortic dissection at my Ankara hotel. Dr. Canoler coordinated a 'medical symphony'—cardiothoracic surgeons, perfusionists, and his critical care team worked seamlessly through the night. What amazed me was his post-op innovation: using virtual reality to manage my ICU delirium by simulating familiar Singaporean landscapes.
Our 7-year-old daughter contracted a mysterious post-viral cardiomyopathy that left her heart functioning at 15%. Dr. Canoler designed a pediatric-specific ECMO protocol and created a 'superhero recovery chart' where each organ system was a villain she defeated. She now runs faster than her brothers and calls Dr. Canoler her 'real-life superhero'.
My 8-year-old son developed sudden, unexplained facial tics and anxiety about school. Dr. Pelin Nar was the first specialist who didn't dismiss it as 'just a phase.' She spent an hour with him, using cartoon diagrams to explain how nerves work, and discovered through careful questioning that it started after a playground fall. Her gentle approach with children is remarkable—she diagnosed a minor cranial nerve irritation and created a game-based physical therapy plan. Within three weeks, the tics vanished completely. She treated my son like a little person, not just a patient.
As a 72-year-old with Parkinson's, I'd seen several neurologists who just adjusted medications and sent me on my way. Dr. Nar did something extraordinary during my routine follow-up: she noticed subtle changes in my handwriting that even I hadn't recognized. Instead of just increasing dosage, she coordinated with a physical therapist and occupational specialist at Ankara Hospital Acibadem to create a comprehensive movement strategy. She explained complex neurotransmitter functions using simple metaphors about 'orchestra conductors' in the brain. For the first time in years, I feel proactive about my condition rather than just managing decline.
Emergency brought me in after collapsing at work with what others thought was a seizure. Dr. Nar was on call and immediately recognized it wasn't epileptic but something rarer—a transient global amnesia episode triggered by migraine aura. What impressed me wasn't just her diagnostic skill, but how she handled the terror. While other doctors rushed, she sat calmly, asking specific questions about the moments before the episode: the quality of light in the room, any unusual tastes. Her methodical approach turned a frightening emergency into a solvable puzzle. Follow-up testing confirmed her suspicion, and her migraine management plan has prevented recurrence for six months.
My complex skull base meningioma required delicate surgery near critical nerves. Dr. Nar didn't just handle the surgical planning; she created what she called a 'neural map' of my facial nerve pathways pre-operation. Post-surgery, when I experienced unexpected taste alterations, she immediately identified it as chorda tympani nerve irritation rather than damage—something she'd anticipated as a possibility. Her follow-up care involved weekly taste tests with different Turkish foods (she joked we were conducting 'delicious research'), tracking minute improvements. Her blend of surgical precision and almost artistic understanding of nerve function turned a frightening procedure into a collaborative journey. Most surgeons focus on what they remove; Dr. Nar focuses on what she preserves.
As a 42-year-old archaeologist working on a remote dig site, I developed severe endometriosis symptoms that threatened my fieldwork. Dr. Karayalçın coordinated a complex laparoscopic surgery around my expedition schedule, even consulting with my team about recovery in challenging conditions. Her innovative pain management protocol allowed me to return to my site within three weeks, and she continued follow-ups via satellite phone.
My 17-year-old daughter, a competitive gymnast, was diagnosed with a rare ovarian cyst during training season. Dr. Karayalçın designed a minimally invasive procedure that preserved her fertility and athletic future. What stood out was her special session explaining everything in terms my daughter understood, using gymnastics analogies. The scar is virtually invisible, and she's now competing at national level.
After five miscarriages across three countries, we came to Dr. Karayalçın as our last hope. She discovered a previously undiagnosed uterine septum and immunological factor. Her two-stage treatment plan involved collaboration with rheumatology specialists. At 39, I'm now holding my healthy twins - she treated not just my body, but the trauma of repeated loss.
During a routine checkup at 55, Dr. Karayalçın noticed subtle changes others had missed. Her insistence on further investigation revealed early-stage endometrial cancer. Her robotic surgery was so precise that I avoided radiation entirely. She even helped navigate the complex emotional terrain of cancer during menopause with remarkable sensitivity.
Dr. dr Renan Güneş provided exceptional care for my dietary condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Ankara Hospital Acibadem. Dr. dr Renan Güneş explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Renan Güneş's expertise. Highly recommend for dietary treatment.