Spec. MD. Edip Gokalp Gok

As a 24-year-old professional dancer, I was devastated when unexplained joint swelling threatened my career. Dr. Gok diagnosed a rare form of reactive arthritis triggered by a previous infection. His targeted biologic therapy, combined with a personalized physical therapy plan, allowed me to return to the stage within three months. His understanding of how inflammation affects athletic performance was extraordinary.

My 8-year-old daughter developed mysterious fevers and a butterfly-shaped rash. After months of uncertainty, Dr. Gok identified pediatric lupus. He worked closely with pediatric specialists at Medical Park Antalya, creating a treatment plan that minimized steroid use. His gentle approach with children and thorough explanations to us as parents turned a terrifying diagnosis into a manageable journey.

At 67, I thought my chronic back pain was just aging. Dr. Gok discovered it was axial spondyloarthritis that had been misdiagnosed for decades. His prescribed IL-17 inhibitor treatment, combined with specific posture exercises, gave me my first pain-free night's sleep in 30 years. He treated not just the disease but my overall quality of life.

During a family vacation in Antalya, my husband (52) developed sudden, severe joint pain and couldn't walk. Dr. Gok diagnosed acute gout through emergency testing and administered targeted treatment within hours. His swift intervention saved our vacation and prevented kidney complications. We returned home with a clear management plan that has kept him flare-free for two years.

After a tick bite at age 49, I developed migratory joint pain that confused multiple doctors. Dr. Gok recognized it as Lyme arthritis and prescribed appropriate antibiotics followed by anti-inflammatory treatment. His knowledge of travel and environmental rheumatology solved a mystery that had plagued me for months.