Patient Experience
I was on holiday in Antalya when a sudden, sharp pain in my shoulder made it impossible to move my arm. As a tourist with no local contacts, I was terrified. The emergency team at Medical Park Antalya directed me to Prof. Dr. Demiralp. He diagnosed a complex rotator cuff tear with an unusual bone spur configuration that others might have missed. His calm, precise explanation in fluent English, using 3D imaging to show me the problem, immediately put me at ease. The arthroscopic surgery was a success, and his post-op protocol was so clear I could manage my initial recovery back in Germany. He even scheduled a video follow-up. This man is a world-class surgeon who treats every patient, even a stranded tourist, with immense respect and scientific rigor.
Our 8-year-old son, Kerem, was born with a severe form of congenital radial club hand. We had consulted many doctors, but the proposed surgeries seemed daunting and the outcomes uncertain. Meeting Prof. Dr. Demiralp was different. He didn't just see a complex case; he saw a little boy who wanted to ride a bike. He spent an hour with us, drawing diagrams of the intricate multi-stage procedure, a combination of soft tissue release, bone grafting, and tendon transfers, tailored specifically for Kerem's anatomy. The care was meticulous, and he had a wonderful way of explaining each step to Kerem using toy models. A year after the final surgery, Kerem can now hold a pencil properly and, most importantly, grip his bicycle handlebars. Prof. Dr. Demiralp gave our son a functional hand and a future full of possibilities.
At 78, with osteoporosis, a fractured hip from a simple fall felt like the end of my independence. I feared a long, painful recovery or worse. Prof. Dr. Demiralp recommended a cement-augmented hip hemiarthroplasty, explaining that the special bone cement would provide immediate stability despite my fragile bones. What impressed me most was his holistic approach. He coordinated with a geriatric specialist to manage my overall health and designed a super-gentle, early mobilization plan. I was standing with a walker the next day. His team's encouragement was relentless. Six weeks later, I'm walking with a cane, back in my own garden. He didn't just fix a bone; he preserved my lifestyle with incredible technical skill and profound empathy for the elderly.
As a professional volleyball player, a recurring patellar tendon issue ("jumper's knee") that didn't respond to any conservative treatment was threatening my career. I needed a surgeon who understood high-performance anatomy. Prof. Dr. Demiralp proposed a novel, minimally invasive procedure involving ultrasound-guided percutaneous tenotomy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection, a technique he has personally refined. His rationale was fascinating: to precisely disrupt the degenerative tissue and stimulate a true healing response without open surgery. The procedure itself was quick, and his rehab protocol was brutally specific and athlete-focused. He monitored my progress like a coach. Five months later, I'm back on the court, pain-free, with my vertical jump fully restored. He is the secret weapon for athletes facing complex soft-tissue nightmares.
Dr. Prof. MD. Yasar Tuna provided exceptional care for my gastroenterology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Antalya. Dr. Prof. MD. Yasar Tuna explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Prof. MD. Yasar Tuna's expertise. Highly recommend for gastroenterology treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Prof. MD. Yasar Tuna. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
Our premature twin boys developed necrotizing enterocolitis simultaneously. Dr. Akyol managed their divergent courses, one requiring surgery, the other medical management, with perfect synchronization. Her 3 AM bedside ultrasounds and daily family conferences gave us clarity during the 47-day NICU stay that saved both their lives.
A refugee family from Syria brought their 6-year-old with hepatic hydatid disease, a condition Dr. Akyol recognized from her research in endemic regions. She performed a novel laparoscopic approach avoiding open surgery, coordinated with social services for post-operative care, and provided treatment in their native Kurdish through a translator she personally vetted.
Our 3-day-old newborn, Leo, developed severe jaundice and wasn't feeding. Dr. Akyol identified a rare biliary atresia variant through specialized imaging she personally performed at midnight. Her emergency Kasai procedure saved his liver function, and her weekly video consultations during our rural isolation made us feel supported through the most terrifying first months of parenthood.
As a teenage competitive swimmer, I struggled with unexplained weight loss and abdominal pain that derailed my training. Dr. Akyol discovered eosinophilic esophagitis triggered by chlorine exposure, something no other specialist considered. Her customized treatment plan included swallow therapy and environmental modifications that let me return to nationals within six months.
Our 8-year-old daughter, visiting from Germany, developed acute liver failure while on vacation. Dr. Akyol coordinated an international medical transfer, consulted with our home hospital in real-time, and performed a life-saving plasma exchange. Her ability to navigate language barriers and medical systems across borders was nothing short of miraculous.
My 14-year-old son with autism and severe food aversions had chronic malnutrition. Dr. Akyol developed a sensory-friendly endoscopy protocol and created a nutritional plan based on his five accepted foods. She trained our entire family in feeding therapy techniques, and he gained 8 kilograms in four months without trauma.
As a college student studying abroad, I developed severe ulcerative colitis flare. Dr. Akyol created a 'study-abroad medical passport' with treatment protocols in three languages, coordinated with my university clinic, and used telemedicine to adjust medications across time zones. I completed my semester without interruption.
Our 11-year-old daughter's mysterious cyclic vomiting episodes were dismissed as anxiety until Dr. Akyol diagnosed mitochondrial hepatopathy. She assembled a multidisciplinary team including a geneticist and metabolic specialist, developing a circadian-timed treatment regimen that reduced hospitalizations from monthly to zero in a year.
A 16-year-old professional ballet dancer with celiac disease was failing to thrive despite strict gluten avoidance. Dr. Akyol identified refractory sprue complicated by microscopic colitis, designing a nutritional plan that accommodated 6-hour training days. She collaborated with her choreographer on energy management, enabling a return to stage performance.
Our 2-year-old swallowed a button battery while visiting grandparents. Dr. Akyol's emergency team performed endoscopic removal within 23 minutes of arrival, then implemented her novel esophageal healing protocol using platelet-rich plasma injections. Follow-up imaging showed complete tissue regeneration with no stricture formation.
A 9-year-old with intestinal failure from multiple surgeries was dependent on TPN. Dr. Akyol pioneered an intestinal rehabilitation program using serial transverse enteroplasty and customized gut microbiota transplantation. After 18 months, he achieved full enteral autonomy, eating pizza with friends for the first time in his life.
My 13-year-old developed autoimmune hepatitis triggered by Epstein-Barr virus. Dr. Akyol used combination immunotherapy sparing high-dose steroids to preserve growth during puberty. She created an adolescent-friendly medication adherence system and transition plan to adult hepatology that maintained perfect compliance through rebellious teenage years.