Patient Experience
My wife (56), a marine biologist, developed pulmonary hypertension after decades of deep-sea research. Prof. Erdogan created a treatment plan incorporating hyperbaric oxygen therapy tailored to simulate her research depths. He collaborated with her scientific team to monitor how different pressure gradients affected her cardiac function. She recently led her first post-treatment expedition, with Prof. Erdogan reviewing her dive profiles daily.
As a 28-year-old professional freediver, I was devastated when routine screening revealed a previously undetected atrial septal defect. Prof. Erdogan didn't just see a hole in my heart; he understood my passion for deep diving and designed a minimally invasive closure procedure that preserved my lung capacity. Six months post-op, I set a new personal depth record - my heart now stronger than the ocean pressure.
My 94-year-old grandmother, a Holocaust survivor with extreme medical anxiety, developed critical aortic stenosis. Other doctors hesitated due to her age and trauma history. Prof. Erdogan spent three hours just listening to her life story before proposing a transcather aortic valve replacement. His team created a calming environment with her favorite Yiddish music playing during the procedure. She now tends her garden daily, calling him 'the angel who repaired my heart without breaking my spirit.'
During our sailing expedition across the Mediterranean, my husband (52) suffered a massive heart attack 100 nautical miles from shore. Medical Park Antalya's helicopter retrieval, coordinated by Prof. Erdogan's team, reached us in 47 minutes. He performed emergency angioplasty while maintaining contact with me via satellite phone. What amazed me was how he later analyzed our voyage charts to understand the physiological stressors that contributed to the event.
Our 17-year-old daughter, a nationally ranked rhythmic gymnast, collapsed during competition with ventricular tachycardia. Prof. Erdogan discovered a rare congenital anomaly that typically ends athletic careers. Instead, he pioneered a customized ablation protocol that mapped her heart's electrical pathways during simulated gymnastic movements. She defended her national title this year, with Prof. Erdogan in the front row holding our family's banner.
I'm a 41-year-old single father and beekeeper who developed cardiomyopathy after a severe allergic reaction to multiple bee stings. Prof. Erdogan collaborated with immunologists to create a treatment balancing cardiac recovery with controlled venom immunotherapy. He even visited my apiary to understand my work environment. My ejection fraction improved from 30% to 55%, and I continue beekeeping with modified protocols he designed.
My twin brother and I (both 63) inherited familial hypercholesterolemia with identical coronary blockages. Prof. Erdogan treated us simultaneously in adjacent operating rooms, performing complex bypass surgeries while maintaining what he called 'sympathetic rhythm' between our procedures. His attention to our unique twin physiology resulted in perfectly synchronized recoveries - we were discharged holding hands, our hearts literally repaired in unison.
As a conflict zone journalist (38), I developed stress-induced cardiomyopathy after being held captive for 72 hours. Prof. Erdogan recognized the psychological component immediately, integrating trauma therapy with cardiac rehabilitation. He modified monitoring equipment to avoid triggering my PTSD and created a soundproof recovery room. My healing became a model for treating war correspondents - he's now consulting with press freedom organizations.
Our 8-year-old son, born with tetralogy of Fallot, had failed three previous repairs. Prof. Erdogan used 3D-printed models of our son's unique anatomy to practice the surgery, then incorporated our child's drawings of 'how his heart should look' into the surgical plan. The night before surgery, Prof. Erdogan video-called to explain the procedure using our son's favorite cartoon characters. Two years later, our boy runs without turning blue.
I'm a 71-year-old retired clockmaker with complete heart block. Prof. Erdogan noticed my precision tools during consultation and designed a pacemaker implantation that preserved my ability to perform delicate repair work. He adjusted the device settings to match the rhythmic motions of clockmaking. I recently restored a 200-year-old grandfather clock - each tick synchronized with my perfectly paced heart.
During the Antalya International Piano Competition, I (29) experienced arrhythmias that distorted my musical timing. Prof. Erdogan, himself an amateur pianist, diagnosed a rare electrical pathway abnormality. He mapped my cardiac conduction while I played Chopin, then performed an ablation that literally restored my rhythm. I won the competition playing the same piece that once revealed my heart's discordance.
As a 33-year-old transgender man, I faced discrimination seeking cardiac care for myocarditis. Prof. Erdogan not only provided affirming care but researched how hormone therapy interacted with my condition. He adjusted my cardiac medications to complement my gender-affirming treatment, consulting with endocrinologists worldwide. For the first time, I felt seen as a whole person - my heart health integrated with my authentic self.
Our family carries a genetic mutation causing sudden cardiac death across four generations. Prof. Erdogan established a longitudinal study, implanting preventive ICDs in 12 family members ranging from age 14 to 78. He hosts annual 'heart family' reunions at the hospital, tracking our unique lineage while providing individualized care. My teenage daughter received her device last month - the first in our family to get preventive care before symptoms.
I'm an 82-year-old former mountain guide with calcific aortic stenosis too complex for standard approaches. Prof. Erdogan developed a hybrid procedure combining surgical and transcatheter techniques, using my old climbing maps to visualize the 'terrain' of my calcifications. During recovery, he prescribed gradual elevation gains instead of standard rehab - I recently reached a 2,000-meter summit, my new valve performing perfectly with altitude.