Dr. Hakan Göçmen Reviews

As an 80-year-old with chronic sinusitis, I'd seen many ENT specialists, but Dr. Göçmen was different. He spent 45 minutes explaining how my deviated septum was affecting my breathing and created a personalized treatment plan that didn't immediately jump to surgery. His gentle approach with elderly patients is remarkable.

Our 4-year-old daughter needed tonsillectomy and we were terrified. Dr. Göçmen knelt down to her eye level, showed her the instruments with cartoon characters, and made her laugh. The surgery went perfectly, and his follow-up call at 8 PM to check on her recovery brought tears to our eyes.

I arrived at LIV HOSPITAL with a fish bone stuck deep in my throat at midnight. Dr. Göçmen came in from home within 20 minutes. His calm demeanor during the emergency procedure while I was panicking was incredibly reassuring. He removed it skillfully without any complications.

What started as a routine checkup for seasonal allergies turned into discovering a rare nasal polyp. Dr. Göçmen's expertise in endoscopic procedures meant he could remove it completely in one minimally invasive surgery. His attention to detail during what seemed like a simple visit probably prevented future complications.

After my complex thyroid surgery, Dr. Göçmen visited me three times daily during my hospital stay. He personally showed my family how to care for the incision and even demonstrated swallowing exercises. His dedication to post-operative care exceeds anything I've experienced.

My teenager needed ongoing treatment for vocal cord nodules from singing. Dr. Göçmen worked with her vocal coach to create rehabilitation exercises that actually improved her range while healing the nodules. He understands artists' unique needs.

Coming from abroad for treatment, I was nervous about language barriers. Dr. Göçmen conducted our entire consultation in fluent English and provided translated instructions. His international patient coordination team handled everything seamlessly.

When my chronic vertigo wasn't responding to standard treatments, Dr. Göçmen researched emerging therapies and connected me with a vestibular specialist. His willingness to look beyond conventional solutions changed my quality of life.

As a teacher with frequent throat infections, Dr. Göçmen didn't just prescribe antibiotics. He analyzed my classroom environment, recommended a microphone system, and created vocal hygiene practices that have kept me healthy for an entire school year.

The diagnosis of early-stage throat cancer was devastating, but Dr. Göçmen's comprehensive approach—coordinating with oncologists, nutritionists, and speech therapists—gave me confidence throughout the treatment journey.

For my child's recurring ear infections, Dr. Göçmen proposed ear tube placement but first tried a conservative approach with allergy management. When tubes became necessary, his delicate technique left barely visible scars.

During my septorhinoplasty consultation, Dr. Göçmen used 3D imaging to show exactly how the procedure would improve both my breathing and appearance. His aesthetic sense matches his surgical skill.

As a musician with hearing concerns, I appreciated how Dr. Göçmen tested my hearing across different frequencies relevant to my instrument. His understanding of auditory needs for performers is exceptional.

When my father developed swallowing difficulties after a stroke, Dr. Göçmen's modified barium swallow study identified the precise issue. His feeding tube placement was done with such care that my father experienced minimal discomfort.

Dr. Göçmen detected my sleep apnea during what I thought was a routine snoring consultation. His collaboration with the sleep lab resulted in treatment that's improved my energy and cardiovascular health.