Medical Park Antalya Reviews

My 82-year-old father, Mr. Demir, was told by three other hospitals that his aortic valve stenosis was too risky to operate due to his age and mild dementia. We came to Medical Park Antalya as a last resort. Dr. Elnur Mammadli didn't see an 'old man', he saw a person who deserved quality of life. He explained the TAVI procedure with such clarity, using simple drawings for my father to understand. The surgery was flawless. Two days later, my father was sitting up, his color returned, and he recognized all of us clearly. Dr. Mammadli's evening rounds felt like a friend checking in, not just a doctor. He gave us back our father, not just as a patient, but as a vibrant person again.

Our 7-year-old son, Arda, was born with a ventricular septal defect. We've lived with the constant worry of his 'heart murmur' his entire life. Dr. Mammadli was the first surgeon who got down on his knees to talk to Arda about his 'special, strong heart' before talking to us. He performed a minimally invasive closure. The incision is tiny, hidden under his arm. The most profound moment was post-op: Dr. Mammadli didn't just show us the scans; he played the sound of Arda's new, clear heartbeat through a speaker for us to hear. The whooshing murmur was gone. He treated our fear with as much care as our son's heart. Arda now says he wants to be a heart doctor 'like Dr. Elnur.'

I'm a 45-year-old marathon runner from Norway. During a routine checkup for athletic licensing, a CT scan revealed a shocking, asymptomatic ascending aortic aneurysm, a 'ticking time bomb,' as one doctor called it. I flew to Antalya in a panic. Dr. Mammadli's approach was uniquely calming. He didn't focus on the scare; he focused on the solution and my goal to run again. He performed a valve-sparing aortic root replacement (David procedure), preserving my native valve to avoid lifelong blood thinners. His surgical precision was one thing, but his rehabilitation plan was another. He mapped out my return to running, mile by mile. Six months later, I completed a half-marathon. He didn't just fix a vessel; he saved my identity as an athlete.

This was not a planned surgery. My husband, a 58-year-old fisherman, had a catastrophic type A aortic dissection at sea. He was medi-vaced to Medical Park Antalya in critical condition. Dr. Mammadli and his team were waiting. The 11-hour emergency surgery happened through the night. Dr. Mammadli came out at dawn, exhausted but with a small smile, to tell us he had survived. But his care didn't stop in the OR. For the complex follow-up, managing blood pressure and kidney function, Dr. Mammadli gave us his personal number for 'any question, day or night.' He once answered a video call from us while he was at a café, just to visually check a wound concern. He treated this emergency case like a lifelong commitment. My husband is back mending nets, thanks to a surgeon who fights as hard for life as a fisherman lost at sea.

My 8-year-old son developed sudden, unexplained facial tics that terrified our family. Dr. Polat didn't just treat a symptom, she created a detective story. She spent an hour asking him about school, friends, even video games, then connected emotional stress from bullying to neurological manifestation. Her treatment involved family counseling referrals alongside minimal medication. She spoke to my son at eye level, explaining nerves like 'misbehaving puppet strings.' Six months later, he's tic-free and confident. This wasn't neurology; it was neurological detective work with heart.

At 3 AM with a thunderclap headache that felt like my skull would split, I was rushed to Medical Park Antalya's ER. Dr. Polat, called in emergently, moved with urgent calm. While others panicked around my suspected aneurysm, she performed a rapid but thorough assessment, her questions precise between CT scans. She explained the possibility of a spinal tap in simple terms while prepping the procedure. It turned out to be a rare thunderclap migraine, but her handling of the crisis, the way she controlled the room's energy and kept me informed through the pain, was itself a treatment. She turned panic into a managed protocol.

Following my deep brain stimulation surgery for Parkinson's, my follow-ups with Dr. Polat are technical ballets. She doesn't just check the device; she analyzes my gait, my handwriting, the tremor in my spoon holding coffee. Last visit, she adjusted the stimulator parameters while I described a fishing trip, correlating finger stiffness with certain settings. She uses a tablet to show me my own brain imaging, explaining how electricity 'quietens the storm.' Her post-op care feels like fine-tuning a musical instrument, my body being the instrument. The technology is cold, but her interpretation of its effects is profoundly human.

As an 82-year-old with increasing forgetfulness, I feared the dementia clinic. Dr. Polat conducted my cognitive assessment not as a test, but as a conversation about my life. She asked about my career as a ship captain, weaving navigation questions into memory tests. Her diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment came with a personalized 'brain training' plan involving maritime maps and knot-tying diagrams. She treated my aging brain not as decaying, but as a library needing better organization. Her respect for my history made the diagnosis bearable, even hopeful. She sees the person, not just the aging nervous system.

Dr. Assoc. Prof. MD. Ozgur Ilhan provided exceptional care for my ophthalmology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.

I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Antalya. Dr. Assoc. Prof. MD. Ozgur Ilhan explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.

The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Assoc. Prof. MD. Ozgur Ilhan's expertise. Highly recommend for ophthalmology treatment.

My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Assoc. Prof. MD. Ozgur Ilhan. The hospital staff was also very supportive.

A 17-year-old competitive freediver from a coastal village presented with recurring episodes of confusion after deep dives. Initial neurological workup was normal. Dr. Demir received a temporal lobe biopsy showing unique, previously undescribed lipid micro-emboli in the brain tissue, likely from rapid decompression. Her detailed pathological report led to the development of new safety protocols for extreme-depth athletes, preventing future incidents.

A 42-year-old ceramic artist from a low-income neighborhood was experiencing unexplained weight loss and abdominal pain. Multiple imaging studies showed ambiguous shadows. Dr. Demir analyzed a complex peritoneal biopsy, identifying an exceptionally rare biphasic tumor with both epithelial and stromal components. Her precise classification allowed for targeted therapy instead of aggressive surgery, preserving the patient's ability to continue her art while managing the condition.

An 81-year-old retired botanist with no living family members was found to have a puzzling lung mass. The biopsy sent to Dr. Demir contained unusual pigmented structures. Through specialized staining and consultation with botanical databases, she identified inhaled fungal spores from a rare tropical plant the patient had studied decades prior, causing a granulomatous reaction mistaken for malignancy, sparing him unnecessary treatment.

A 30-year-old immigrant construction worker with limited Turkish language skills presented with a non-healing leg ulcer. Multiple cultures were negative. Dr. Demir examined a deep tissue sample and identified atypical mycobacteria not native to Turkey, correlating with soil from his home country found in his work boots. Her diagnosis connected his current illness to his past environment, guiding effective antibiotic therapy.

A 55-year-old hotel manager was undergoing routine screening when a gastric biopsy revealed cellular changes that didn't fit standard dysplasia patterns. Dr. Demir discovered a unique genetic marker through additional molecular testing, indicating a hereditary cancer syndrome. This led to family screening, early detection in three relatives, and preventive measures, transforming a single case into a family-wide intervention.

A newborn from a consanguineous marriage presented with multiple congenital anomalies. Post-mortem examination by Dr. Demir involved meticulous tissue sampling. She identified a novel mitochondrial disorder through electron microscopy of muscle tissue, providing the family with genetic counseling answers after years of unexplained infant losses in the extended family.

A 38-year-old vegan nutrition influencer developed severe anemia resistant to supplementation. Bone marrow biopsy appeared normal under routine examination. Dr. Demir employed specialized staining that revealed previously undocumented copper-deposition patterns in erythroid precursors, diagnosing an acquired metabolic disorder related to her extreme diet, corrected through dietary modification.

A 63-year-old fisherman with chronic skin lesions was presumed to have common squamous cell carcinoma. Dr. Demir's histopathological analysis revealed an unusual marine-acquired papillomavirus strain with unique cytopathic effects, leading to research collaboration with marine biologists about pathogen transmission between species in the Mediterranean ecosystem.