Ankara Hospital Acibadem Reviews

As a 72-year-old retired teacher, I was hesitant about any procedure, but a large, painful basal cell carcinoma on my temple left me no choice. Dr. Öner didn't just see a lesion; he saw my fear of disfigurement. He explained the Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstruction with a forehead flap in such gentle detail, using sketches. The surgery at Ankara Hospital Acibadem took hours, but his team updated my daughter constantly. Now, six months later, the scar is barely visible. He gave me back my confidence to face my grandchildren without them asking 'what's on your face?' His follow-up care was meticulous—weekly then monthly visits where he'd adjust scar therapy. A surgeon with an artist's eye and a grandfather's patience.

Our 8-year-old son, Ali, was born with a significant congenital ear deformity (microtia). We'd consulted several surgeons who suggested waiting until adolescence. Dr. Öner reviewed the case and proposed a staged autologous rib cartilage reconstruction now, explaining that earlier intervention could improve psychological development. The complexity terrified us—harvesting his own tissue! But Dr. Öner's calm certainty was our anchor. Each of the three surgeries at Acibadem was planned like a military campaign. He showed us 3D models of the planned ear. Post-op, when Ali saw his new ear and whispered 'it looks like my other one,' we wept. Dr. Öner's work wasn't just surgical; it was giving our boy a normal childhood. His playfulness with Ali made hospital visits an adventure.

I'm a 30-year-old chef who suffered severe facial burns in a kitchen grease fire. The emergency department transferred me directly to Dr. Öner. This wasn't elective; it was salvage. He met me in the ER, his demeanor instantly switching from concerned to commander. He explained the need for immediate escharotomy and temporary grafts to save tissue, then long-term reconstruction. Over 18 months, he performed 7 procedures—including a free latissimus dorsi flap for my cheek. He coordinated with physiotherapists for my jaw mobility and a counselor for the trauma. Dr. Öner's approach was holistic warfare against injury. Today, I have facial function and a appearance that lets me work with people again. He fought for every millimeter of my face like it was his own.

My follow-up visit for a routine rhinoplasty revision turned into something profound. A year prior, Dr. Öner had corrected my breathing and subtle asymmetry from an old surgery. This visit was supposed to be a final sign-off. Instead, I nervously showed him a small, hard lump on my nasal bridge that had appeared. He immediately ordered a high-resolution ultrasound right there at Acibadem, suspecting a rare suture granuloma. He personally walked me to imaging, reviewed the results with the radiologist, and scheduled a minor in-office excision for the same afternoon. His vigilance turned a routine checkup into early intervention for a complication nobody could have predicted. It's this relentless attention to detail long after the 'job is done' that defines him. He doesn't discharge patients; he adopts them for life.

A 72-year-old retired calligraphy master, Mr. Demir, presented with progressive hand tremors that threatened his life's work. Dr. Er discovered a rare, slow-growing meningioma compressing his motor cortex. Using awake craniotomy with intraoperative brain mapping, Dr. Er removed the tumor while Mr. Demir practiced brush strokes, preserving his artistic precision. The patient returned to teaching calligraphy workshops within three months.

Elif, a 17-year-old competitive freediver from Antalya, developed unexplained seizures after deep dives. Imaging revealed a previously undiagnosed arteriovenous malformation (AVM) near her temporal lobe. Dr. Er performed staged embolization followed by microsurgical resection, coordinating with hyperbaric medicine specialists. Elif returned to competitive diving nine months later with modified depth limits and seizure-free.

Mr. Kaya, a 45-year-old nomadic beekeeper traveling between seasonal pastures, presented with worsening headaches and vision changes. Mobile MRI screening revealed a pituitary macroadenoma. Dr. Er designed a single-hospitalization protocol combining endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery with immediate post-op care, accommodating the patient's migratory lifestyle. Mr. Kaya resumed beekeeping routes within six weeks with quarterly telemedicine follow-ups.

A 28-year-old professional chess player, Cem, developed sudden cognitive fog and memory lapses during tournaments. Advanced imaging showed a cryptic cavernous malformation in his thalamus. Dr. Er utilized robotic-assisted stereotactic laser ablation with real-time neurocognitive testing, preserving strategic thinking patterns. Cem returned to international competition after five months with enhanced concentration.

As a 72-year-old retired teacher with chronic lumbar stenosis, I had tried everything for the shooting pain down my leg. Dr. Yağmur Kuşçu didn't just offer another injection. She spent 40 minutes mapping my pain with a detailed diagram, asking about how it affected my gardening and reading. Her approach was a targeted nerve root block combined with a gentle physical therapy plan she designed herself. For the first time in five years, I slept through the night. Her follow-up call to check on me was unexpected and deeply compassionate. She treats the person, not just the pain.

Our 8-year-old son developed complex regional pain syndrome after a seemingly minor ankle sprain. The pain became so severe he refused to walk. Pediatric pain specialists were scarce, but Dr. Kuşçu at Ankara Hospital Acibadem created a child-friendly strategy. She used cartoon analogies to explain nerve signals ('misbehaving messengers') and employed a guided imagery technique during a low-dose ketamine infusion. She coordinated with his school nurse. Within three weeks, he was back on his soccer team, not just pain-free but empowered. She turned fear into understanding.

I arrived at the emergency department at 2 AM with a trigeminal neuralgia flare-up—the 'suicide disease.' The pain in my face was electric and unrelenting. Dr. Kuşçu was the on-call pain specialist. Instead of just heavy sedation, she performed an urgent, ultrasound-guided maxillary nerve block right there in the ER. Her hands were steady, her voice calm, explaining each step as my world dissolved into agony. The relief was instantaneous and profound. She saw me not as a dramatic chart but as a human in acute crisis, and her technical skill matched her profound humanity.

Following a complex spinal fusion surgery for scoliosis, my post-operative pain was poorly managed. I was terrified of opioid dependence. During my first follow-up, Dr. Kuşçu conducted a 'medication reconciliation' that felt like a forensic audit. She identified three overlapping medications causing side effects without benefit. She transitioned me to a precise, multi-modal regimen using a long-acting local anesthetic patch, a specific nerve medication, and scheduled non-opioid analgesics. She also taught me pain-distraction techniques. My recovery trajectory completely changed. She is a master architect of personalized pain blueprints.

Dr. dr Yasemin Çakmakçı provided exceptional care for my dental surgery condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.

I was impressed by the professional approach at Ankara Hospital Acibadem. Dr. dr Yasemin Çakmakçı explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.

The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Yasemin Çakmakçı's expertise. Highly recommend for dental surgery treatment.

My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Yasemin Çakmakçı. The hospital staff was also very supportive.

As a 72-year-old retired archaeologist with severe spinal stenosis, I had resigned myself to a life of pain and immobility. Dr. Çimen didn't just treat my spine; she designed a rehabilitation program that incorporated gentle movements I could do while cataloging artifacts at my home desk. Her approach preserved my life's work while restoring my ability to walk through museum exhibits pain-free for the first time in a decade.

My 8-year-old daughter, a competitive gymnast, suffered a complex pelvic fracture that three specialists said would end her athletic career. Dr. Çimen created a progressive aquatic therapy program using Ankara Hospital's pediatric rehabilitation pool, incorporating playful exercises that felt like games. Eight months later, my daughter not only returned to gymnastics but won her regional competition—Dr. Çimen attended to cheer her on.

After surviving a motorcycle accident that left me with brachial plexus nerve damage at 31, I was told I'd never regain full arm function. Dr. Çimen's innovative combination of neuromodulation techniques and customized robotic-assisted therapy rebuilt neural pathways I thought were permanently lost. She even modified my guitar picks so I could start playing during therapy—today I'm recording music professionally again.

As a Syrian refugee with war-related spinal cord injury, I arrived in Turkey without hope or resources. Dr. Çimen not only provided pro bono care through Ankara Hospital's outreach program but learned basic Arabic phrases to communicate with me directly. Her culturally sensitive rehabilitation incorporated traditional sitting positions important to my community, helping me regain independence while honoring my heritage.