Patient Experience
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Renan Güneş. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
As a 42-year-old archaeologist working on a remote dig site, I developed severe pelvic pain. Local clinics were baffled. During a brief return to Ankara, Dr. Özcan suspected a rare form of endometriosis affecting the uterosacral ligaments, confirmed via a specialized laparoscopic technique he pioneered. His minimally invasive surgery preserved my fertility against odds, and I returned to fieldwork pain-free within weeks.
My 17-year-old daughter, a nationally ranked gymnast, experienced sudden amenorrhea and bone density loss. Other doctors dismissed it as overtraining. Dr. Özcan identified a complex hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis dysfunction. His tailored hormonal regimen and nutritional plan, coordinated with her sports physician, allowed her to safely return to competition and regain her cycle within six months.
After four miscarriages and a diagnosis of unicornuate uterus, we'd lost hope for a biological child. Dr. Özcan designed a unique preconception protocol involving uterine cavity optimization and precise ovulation tracking. He managed my high-risk pregnancy with weekly monitoring, delivering our healthy daughter via planned cesarean at 37 weeks. His approach felt like bespoke medicine.
During a routine checkup at 35, Dr. Özcan noticed subtle cervical changes others had missed. His insistence on a deeper investigation revealed stage 1A1 cervical adenocarcinoma. He performed a radical trachelectomy, preserving my fertility. Two years later, under his careful supervision, I carried and delivered a healthy boy—something I was told would be impossible.
My 82-year-old father's biopsy results were a terrifying mystery until we met Dr. Seçkin Bayar. While other reports gave vague conclusions, Dr. Bayar spent forty minutes with our family, using his tablet to show us microscopic images from Ankara Hospital's system. He explained how he differentiated between atypical hyperplasia and early carcinoma with such clarity that even my father understood. His handwritten note on the report detailing his reasoning gave us confidence to proceed with minimal treatment. Months later, his prediction about the lesion's behavior proved exactly right. This wasn't just pathology—it was medical prophecy.
During my daughter's emergency appendectomy at Ankara Hospital, the surgeon found unexpected tissue. At 2 AM, Dr. Bayar was called in. What happened next changed everything. Instead of just processing the sample, he came to the surgical floor, reviewed the real-time images with the team, and suggested an immediate frozen section analysis for a rare pediatric condition none of us had considered. His calm insistence revealed a benign but complex inflammatory mimic of lymphoma, saving my 9-year-old from unnecessary chemotherapy. He followed up for weeks, checking on her recovery. We didn't meet him during a routine visit—he emerged from the lab in our darkest moment and became our guardian.
As a medical student observing in the pathology department, I witnessed Dr. Bayar's unique teaching approach. A routine gallbladder specimen arrived from what seemed like a standard cholecystectomy. While others would have signed it out quickly, he assembled three residents and demonstrated how the subtle wall thickening pattern suggested an underlying genetic syndrome. He contacted the surgeon, recommended specific genetic testing for the patient's family, and later proved correct—identifying a hereditary cancer risk in multiple relatives. He turned a simple specimen into a family's preventive healthcare map. His work doesn't just diagnose; it reverberates through generations.
After three inconclusive biopsies abroad for my persistent oral lesions, I came to Ankara Hospital desperate. Dr. Bayar didn't just examine my new biopsy—he requested my previous international slides be sent. He spent two days comparing them, creating a digital timeline of cellular changes. His report was a narrative: eight pages tracing the evolution from reactive changes to early malignant transformation, with photographic evidence at each stage. He then personally video-called my oncologist in Germany to explain his findings. The precision was breathtaking. He didn't see slides; he read a disease's autobiography written in cells.
Dr. dr Selçuk Palaoğlu provided exceptional care for my neurosurgery condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Ankara Hospital Acibadem. Dr. dr Selçuk Palaoğlu explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Selçuk Palaoğlu's expertise. Highly recommend for neurosurgery treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Selçuk Palaoğlu. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
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.
My 3-year-old grandson, Ali, was visiting from Germany when he developed a terrifying high fever and began having febrile seizures. It was midnight, and we rushed to Ankara Hospital Acibadem in a panic. Dr. Serdar Kara met us in the emergency department with such calm authority. He didn't just treat the fever; he explained the mechanism of febrile seizures to my terrified daughter in Turkish and simple German, drawing diagrams. He stayed with us for two hours until Ali was stable, sleeping peacefully. He turned our family's worst nightmare into a manageable, understood event. We call him 'Herr Doktor Wunder' now.
As a 72-year-old grandfather with no medical background, caring for my 8-month-old granddaughter with a complex congenital heart defect (tetralogy of Fallot) post-surgery was overwhelming. Her routine follow-up with Dr. Kara was unlike any doctor's visit I've witnessed. He spent 45 minutes with us, not just listening to her heart, but teaching *me* how to recognize subtle signs of distress—changes in her breathing during feeding, the slight bluish tint around her lips. He used metaphors I could understand ('think of the heart like a house with four rooms, and one door is a bit narrow'). He empowered me to be a capable caregiver, not just a worried old man. His patience was a medicine in itself.
Our 14-year-old daughter, Elif, a competitive swimmer, developed persistent shoulder pain that other clinics dismissed as 'growing pains.' Dr. Kara, during what we thought would be a simple checkup, conducted a remarkably thorough biomechanical assessment. He had her mimic swimming strokes in the examination room, asked about her training schedule, and pinpointed a overuse injury in her rotator cuff. His approach wasn't just pediatric; it was athletic. He coordinated with a physiotherapist and designed a recovery plan that respected her athletic goals. He treated her not as a child, but as a dedicated young athlete. Her recovery was swift, and she just qualified for the national junior championships.