Patient Experience
As parents of a 6-year-old with Caroli disease, we faced recurrent cholangitis episodes requiring monthly hospitalizations. Dr. Aysu performed a revolutionary endoscopic approach combining SpyGlass cholangioscopy with targeted antibiotic delivery directly to affected segments. She also created a personalized probiotic regimen based on our daughter's biliary microbiome analysis. We've now been infection-free for 14 months.
Our 72-year-old grandmother, Ayşe, was admitted to Medical Park Bahçelievler with what we thought was severe fatigue. Dr. Selma Oktay Ergin discovered a complex congenital heart defect that had gone undiagnosed her entire life, a ventricular septal defect with Eisenmenger syndrome. She handled this pediatric condition in an elderly patient with breathtaking expertise, coordinating with pulmonology to create a palliative care plan that improved her quality of life dramatically. Her ability to bridge pediatric cardiology with geriatric care is something I've never witnessed before.
During a routine kindergarten checkup, a murmur was detected in our 5-year-old son, Ali. Dr. Ergin didn't just listen with her stethoscope; she performed a fascinating, game-like echocardiogram where she called his heart 'a secret rocket engine.' She diagnosed a tiny, hemodynamically insignificant ASD that requires only monitoring. Her report included hand-drawn illustrations for Ali showing how his 'rocket heart' works, turning potential anxiety into excitement. We leave each annual follow-up feeling educated, not worried.
A midnight emergency with our newborn daughter, Zeynep, who turned blue during feeding. The ER team called Dr. Ergin, who arrived within 20 minutes, still in casual clothes, and immediately identified Tetralogy of Fallot with a severe 'tet spell.' What followed was the most calmly executed crisis I've ever seen. She stabilized Zeynep with precise medications, explained the urgent surgery pathway in three clear sentences, and held my wife's hand while giving orders. Her surgery was a success, and Dr. Ergin's pre-dawn emergency presence felt like a guardian angel materializing.
We're expats from Germany, and our teenage daughter, Elif, required ongoing care for a repaired pulmonary valve. Dr. Ergin conducted her follow-up not as a simple checkup, but as a 'cardiac transition clinic.' She spent an hour teaching 16-year-old Elif to recognize her own arrhythmia symptoms, explained how her condition might interact with future pregnancy (in private, at Elif's request), and provided a bilingual cardiac passport for travel. She treats the whole life span, not just the childhood phase. Her approach made Elif feel like the CEO of her own heart health.
I brought my 8-year-old daughter Elif after she fell from her bicycle and hit her head. The school nurse said to monitor her, but she developed a persistent headache and nausea. Dr. Peker didn't just order a routine scan, he sat on the floor with her, showed her pictures of the brain on his tablet, and explained everything in cartoon terms. He discovered a small epidural hematoma that required immediate but minimally invasive surgery. His approach was so gentle that Elif now calls him 'the brain mechanic' and wasn't scared at all. Three months post-op, she's back to cycling with her new helmet. We traveled from Antalya specifically for his follow-up, and it was worth every kilometer.
As a 72-year-old with Parkinson's disease, I'd accepted worsening tremors as inevitable. My local neurologist referred me to Dr. Peker for possible deep brain stimulation. What impressed me wasn't just the surgical skill, it was the philosophical discussion we had beforehand. He asked about my hobbies (I paint watercolors) and tailored the target placement to preserve my fine motor control for brushwork. The surgery felt like a collaboration. Now, six months later, my tremors are 80% reduced, and I've resumed painting Ottoman miniature reproductions. At my last checkup, he remembered to ask about my latest painting of the Topkapı Palace gates. That personal attention is rare in medicine.
My husband had a sudden, catastrophic brainstem hemorrhage while at work. Rushed to Medical Park Bahçelievler, we were told survival chances were minimal. Dr. Peker took over the emergency case at 2 AM. He didn't give false hope but explained the surgical gamble with brutal honesty, the procedure had to be done within minutes, through a tiny opening near the brainstem. The surgery took 5 hours. What followed was a month in neuro-ICU where Dr. Peker visited twice daily, even on Sundays, adjusting treatments millimeter by millimeter. My husband woke up recognizing us. He has some deficits, but he's alive and improving. Dr. Peker fought for him like it was his own family member.
I'm a 45-year-old software engineer who developed trigeminal neuralgia, the so-called 'suicide disease.' For two years, I tried medications that fogged my mind. Dr. Peker proposed an unusual approach: instead of immediate surgery, he mapped my pain triggers against my coding work patterns and designed a microvascular decompression surgery timed to my project deadlines. He used intraoperative neuromonitoring with feedback, I was awake during parts to ensure the nerve wasn't over-handled. The precision was extraordinary. Not only is the pain gone, but he preserved all facial sensation. At my 1-year follow-up, he asked technical questions about the monitoring software itself, genuinely curious. A surgeon who never stops learning.
Dr. Spec. MD. Narmin Ahmadli provided exceptional care for my physical medicine and rehabilitation condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Bahçelievler. Dr. Spec. MD. Narmin Ahmadli explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Spec. MD. Narmin Ahmadli's expertise. Highly recommend for physical medicine and rehabilitation treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Spec. MD. Narmin Ahmadli. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
As a 45-year-old wildfire photographer, chemical burns from smoke exposure damaged my corneas. Dr. Deda performed a novel two-stage transplantation using a combination of donor tissue and synthetic biomaterials. He then designed custom protective eyewear with filters specific to wildfire conditions and collaborated with my equipment manufacturer to integrate them into my camera gear.
During a fertility work-up, Prof. Arikan identified early-stage ovarian cancer in me, a 35-year-old with no symptoms. He performed a groundbreaking fertility-sparing radical trachelectomy and ovarian conservation with sentinel lymph node mapping. He balanced oncological radicality with reproductive preservation perfectly. I am now cancer-free for three years and, under his supervision, attempting pregnancy via IVF with my preserved ovaries.
At 47, I was told my severe adenomyosis meant a hysterectomy was inevitable. Prof. Arikan, however, pioneered a novel, organ-preserving laparoscopic procedure he'd been researching. He meticulously excised the affected tissue while reconstructing my uterine walls. Two years later, against all previous prognoses, I delivered a healthy baby girl. He didn't just treat a condition; he rewrote a medical possibility.
My 17-year-old daughter was diagnosed with MRKH syndrome, facing a future without a uterus. The psychological toll was immense. Prof. Arikan didn't just provide clinical care; he connected us with support networks and discussed future options like uterine transplantation with profound empathy. He treated her not as a rare case file, but as a whole person, restoring her hope and self-worth during a vulnerable adolescence.
During a routine check-up at 32 weeks with my twins, Prof. Arikan detected a critical, silent vasa previa via Doppler ultrasound, a finding everyone else had missed. He admitted me immediately and performed an emergency C-section within hours, saving both babies from certain exsanguination. His pre-emptive vigilance in a calm, planned setting turned a potential catastrophe into a controlled, life-saving operation.
As a 58-year-old menopause specialist myself, I sought Prof. Arikan for my complex postmenopausal bleeding and a large ovarian mass. I was a terrified patient despite my expertise. His approach was a masterclass in collaborative care: he presented all data, discussed surgical philosophies, and co-planned my robotic surgery. His respect for my professional knowledge while decisively leading my treatment was uniquely empowering.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Spec. MD. Navid Atarod. The hospital staff was also very supportive.