Patient Experience
I was on holiday in Antalya when my 7-year-old son, Leo, developed sudden, severe abdominal pain. As foreigners, we were terrified. Dr. Ogus saw us immediately at Medical Park. He didn't just treat a patient; he calmed a frightened child. He diagnosed acute appendicitis with a gentle ultrasound Leo could watch. His explanation to Leo about 'removing a tiny troublemaker' turned fear into curiosity. The single-incision laparoscopic surgery was flawless. Leo was drawing pictures for 'Dr. Mehmet' the next day. This man is a magician with children and a genius with a scalpel. We will be forever grateful.
After 15 years of living with a massive, embarrassing ventral hernia from an old surgery, I had given up. Multiple doctors told me repair was too risky due to scar tissue. At 68, I met Prof. Dr. Ogus. He spent an hour examining my CT, not just the hernia, but my lung function and heart history. He designed a complex, customized surgery using a special mesh and my own tissue. The operation took 4 hours. His follow-up was meticulous; he even called me on a Sunday to check my progress. Today, I can garden again. He gave an old man his life back. Not just a surgeon, a master craftsman and a compassionate healer.
Routine checkup? More like a life-saving intervention. I went for a standard consultation about occasional heartburn. Dr. Ogus listened with unnerving focus, then asked detailed questions about my family history and subtle symptoms I'd ignored. He insisted on an endoscopy, suspecting more than GERD. He found a very early-stage esophageal tumor. No drama, just calm, absolute competence. He explained the minimally invasive Ivor Lewis procedure with hand-drawn diagrams. The surgery was textbook, recovery faster than promised. His team's coordination was military-precise. He didn't just fix a problem; he intercepted a catastrophe I never saw coming. My 'routine' visit was a miracle.
This is for anyone facing a complex, multi-system emergency. My wife had a perforated colon from diverticulitis, which led to septic shock and multiple organ involvement. The ICU team stabilized her, but the surgical risk was extreme. Dr. Ogus took the case when others hesitated. He performed a damage-control laparotomy, then a second, planned surgery 48 hours later. He communicated with me daily, using clear, direct language without false hope. His presence commanded the OR and soothed the family. He managed not just the surgery, but the intricate dance with intensivists and nephrologists. She is home now, recovering. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Kemal Ogus is a field marshal in the war against disease. We witnessed a master of high-stakes medicine.