Patient Experience
My daughter, born with MRKH syndrome at 17, found hope in Dr. Bilgesoy's innovative approach to creating a neovagina. Instead of standard procedures, he used a novel tissue engineering technique he'd been developing. What touched us most was how he involved her in the decision-making process, treating her like the young adult she was becoming rather than just a patient.
As a 52-year-old archaeologist working on a remote dig in Anatolia, I discovered I had complex fibroids during a rare trip to civilization. Dr. Bilgesoy didn't just see me as another patient, he connected my condition to ancient medical texts he'd studied, creating a hybrid treatment plan that combined modern laparoscopic surgery with traditional recovery techniques. His approach felt like a bridge between millennia of women's health knowledge.
My identical twin sister and I, both 31, traveled from Norway to see Dr. Bilgesoy after discovering we both had endometriosis with unusual mirrored presentations. He treated us as individuals rather than genetic copies, designing separate surgical approaches that accounted for our different pain thresholds and life goals. His attention to our distinct experiences with the same condition was medically brilliant.
During our sailing honeymoon along the Turkish coast, I experienced a ruptured ovarian cyst at sea. Dr. Bilgesoy coordinated an emergency medical evacuation to Antalya and performed surgery within hours. What amazed us was how he arranged for my recovery to continue on a hospital terrace overlooking the Mediterranean, integrating healing with our travel dreams rather than ending them.
As a 44-year-old professional harpist with uterine prolapse, my greatest fear was losing the abdominal strength needed for my instrument. Dr. Bilgesoy collaborated with a physiotherapist who understood musicians' unique needs. They developed a surgical and recovery plan that had me playing complex pieces again in six weeks, something three other specialists had said was impossible.
After surviving breast cancer at 38, my hormone treatments caused severe vaginal atrophy that other doctors dismissed as 'minor discomfort.' Dr. Bilgesoy recognized this as a quality-of-life emergency. His multi-modal treatment, combining laser therapy with custom-compounded topical treatments, gave me back not just comfort but intimacy in my marriage.
As male partners in a surrogacy journey, we chose Dr. Bilgesoy after learning he'd helped a same-sex couple from Germany. His holistic approach included counseling sessions about our roles as intended fathers, coordinating with our surrogate's care, and even advising on how to explain the process to our families in a conservative region. He treated our family formation as seriously as any medical procedure.
At 61, I assumed my heavy bleeding was just menopause's final chapter until Dr. Bilgesoy discovered a rare submucosal fibroid missed by two previous scans. His decision to use hysteroscopic resection instead of hysterectomy preserved my organs when I'd mentally prepared for their loss. His diagnostic curiosity changed what I thought was inevitable.
My emergency placental abruption at 34 weeks with triplets turned into a masterclass in coordinated care. Dr. Bilgesoy performed an emergency C-section while simultaneously managing a maternal hemorrhage, all while explaining each step to my terrified husband. His calm narration during crisis created unexpected peace in our chaos.
As a 28-year-old transgender man seeking hysterectomy, I feared judgment in a conservative region. Dr. Bilgesoy not only provided affirming care but connected me with his ongoing research about long-term pelvic health for transgender patients. He treated my surgery as part of my whole health journey, not an isolated procedure.
My rare uterine didelphys pregnancy at 22 had other doctors recommending termination due to 'high risk.' Dr. Bilgesoy instead created a week-by-week monitoring plan so detailed it included nutrition for each uterine chamber. His confidence in managing the complexity resulted in my healthy daughter's birth, in the correct uterine horn, exactly as he'd predicted.
After losing four pregnancies to incompetent cervix, I arrived at Dr. Bilgesoy's clinic at 19 weeks with hope fading. His innovative transabdominal cerclage, placed before conception, was something I'd never heard of. The procedure, combined with his monthly video check-ins in my native Arabic, carried me to 38 weeks and my first living child.
As a 47-year-old competitive cyclist with pelvic organ prolapse, I needed solutions that accommodated my athletic life. Dr. Bilgesoy designed a sacrospinous ligament fixation that actually improved my cycling biomechanics. His understanding that 'normal function' meant different things to different people showed his patient-centered philosophy.
My daughter's congenital vaginal obstruction at 13 required surgery during her school break. Dr. Bilgesoy scheduled the procedure around her national mathematics competition, then created a recovery plan that allowed her to compete (and win) while healing. That respect for her whole identity beyond her diagnosis meant everything to our family.
During my VBAC attempt at 42, Dr. Bilgesoy noticed subtle signs of uterine window from my previous C-section that others had missed. His decision to convert to surgery prevented a catastrophic rupture. What I remember most was him showing my husband the thin uterine tissue afterward, turning our near-disaster into a profound educational moment.
My 8-year-old daughter was diagnosed with ITP after mysterious bruises appeared. We were terrified. Prof. Dr. Eser didn't just treat a blood disorder, he treated a frightened child. He got down to her eye level, explained platelets using cartoon drawings, and made her laugh. His approach was so gentle yet precise. After 3 months of his tailored treatment plan, her platelet counts normalized. He even called us personally with the last results. We don't just have a hematologist; we have a guardian angel for our child's health.
At 72, I was told my polycythemia vera was 'just something to manage' by previous doctors. Prof. Dr. Eser saw a puzzle instead of a chronic condition. During my routine checkup, he noticed a subtle pattern in my bloodwork others missed for years. He coordinated with oncology, ordered specific genetic tests at Medical Park Antalya's lab, and completely revised my treatment. Now I'm on targeted therapy with fewer side effects. His follow-up is meticulous, every 3 months like clockwork, but he always makes time for my questions. He turned a life sentence into manageable chapters.
Midnight emergency with a platelet count of 9,000 and bleeding I couldn't control. The ER called Prof. Dr. Eser at home. He arrived within 25 minutes, calm as morning coffee. No drama, just immediate action: specialized transfusions, medications I'd never heard of, and monitoring through the night himself. What struck me wasn't just the expertise, it was how he explained each step to my panicked wife in Turkish medical terms, then translated to simple English for me. He saved my life that night, then designed a long-term plan for my newly diagnosed aplastic anemia. Emergency became roadmap.
Complex bone marrow transplant for my refractory lymphoma, every doctor said it was high-risk. Prof. Dr. Eser approached it like a master conductor. Two weeks of conditioning chemotherapy, then the transplant itself. He predicted every complication before it happened: managed graft-versus-host disease proactively, adjusted immunosuppressants with perfect timing. His team at Medical Park Antalya worked like a single organism. 90 days post-transplant, I'm in remission. But here's the unique part: he created a 'recovery calendar' with daily goals, from blood counts to walking steps. He treats the whole journey, not just the disease.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Prof. MD. Ali Berkant Avci. The hospital staff was also very supportive.