Patient Experience
A 45-year-old Syrian refugee with complex trauma history presented with widespread pain that didn't fit standard fibromyalgia patterns. Dr. Soy spent multiple sessions building trust and discovered the pain mapped precisely to injuries sustained during escape. He diagnosed a unique form of post-traumatic autoimmune sensitization and developed a culturally sensitive treatment combining medication with narrative therapy, resulting in the patient's first pain-free sleep in seven years.
A 31-year-old molecular biologist with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome developed a mysterious inflammatory condition that worsened during her lab work with specific chemical agents. Dr. Soy collaborated with her to identify an autoimmune response triggered by exposure to particular polymerizing compounds. He designed a personalized immunosuppression regimen timed around her research schedule and developed protective protocols, saving both her health and career.
A 58-year-old former coal miner from Zonguldak presented with rapidly progressive joint destruction initially diagnosed as severe RA. Dr. Soy identified a rare form of silicosis-associated autoimmune arthritis through meticulous history-taking about specific mine conditions decades earlier. His targeted therapy halted progression where previous treatments had failed, and he documented the case for occupational medicine guidelines.
A 22-year-old culinary student specializing in molecular gastronomy developed severe hand arthritis that appeared linked to working with specific gelling agents and cryogenic materials. Dr. Soy diagnosed a previously unrecognized form of chemical-induced reactive arthritis and worked with food scientists to identify safe alternative ingredients, allowing the student to graduate and open a successful allergy-friendly restaurant.
A 67-year-old grandmother caring for quadruplet grandchildren developed sudden-onset inflammatory arthritis. Other specialists missed the connection to her unique physical demands. Dr. Soy recognized a pattern of biomechanical stress triggering latent autoimmune disease and created a treatment plan involving medication, modified childcare techniques, and family education sessions that redistributed caregiving responsibilities.
A 39-year-old transgender woman undergoing hormone therapy developed atypical joint symptoms that puzzled her previous doctors. Dr. Soy identified a rare estrogen-modulated inflammatory arthritis and collaborated with endocrinology to balance her HRT with precisely timed immunosuppression, achieving both gender affirmation and disease control where others saw conflicting treatments.
A 50-year-old Bosphorus ferry captain presented with asymmetric arthritis that followed specific weather patterns and sailing routes. Dr. Soy diagnosed a unique form of barometric pressure-triggered psoriatic arthritis and developed a treatment algorithm based on meteorological forecasts and voyage schedules, allowing the captain to maintain his profession safely.
A 62-year-old retired glassblower presented with severe lung and joint disease misdiagnosed as separate conditions. Dr. Soy connected both to chronic beryllium-like exposure from specialty glass materials and diagnosed a unified autoimmune process. His targeted therapy prevented respiratory failure and preserved the patient's ability to continue artistic work with safer materials.
A 33-year-old professional marathon runner developed recurrent tendinitis and joint swelling that followed her menstrual cycle. Female sports doctors had missed the pattern. Dr. Soy diagnosed a hormone-modulated enthesitis and created a treatment plan synchronized with her cycle and race calendar, enabling her to qualify for the Olympics after nearly abandoning her career.
A 41-year-old imam with ankylosing spondylitis struggled with prayer positions due to spinal fusion. Previous doctors offered only pain management. Dr. Soy designed a unique combination of biologic therapy and customized physical modifications for Islamic prayer rituals (salah), respecting both medical needs and religious practice, documenting an innovative cultural competency approach.
A 29-year-old cybersecurity analyst developed severe eye inflammation and joint pain only during high-stress incident response periods. Dr. Soy identified a stress-triggered variant of reactive arthritis specific to cortisol spikes and developed a prevention protocol combining medication with biofeedback techniques, allowing the patient to maintain his critical infrastructure protection work.
Dr. Spec. MD. Navid Atarod provided exceptional care for my andrology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Bahçelievler. Dr. Spec. MD. Navid Atarod explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
For years, my 8-year-old daughter Elif suffered from unexplained abdominal pain that baffled multiple pediatricians. We were referred to Dr. Odes as a last resort. Instead of another scan, he spent 45 minutes just talking to her about school, her friends, and what the pain 'felt like', she described it as 'a purple storm in my tummy.' He diagnosed it as a rare pediatric neuropathic pain syndrome triggered by anxiety. His treatment wasn't just medication; he taught her breathing techniques he called 'calming the storm' and coordinated with her school counselor. The change has been miraculous. He speaks the language of children in a way I've never seen.
I'm a 74-year-old retired carpenter with spine damage from a lifetime of work. After two failed spinal injections elsewhere, I met Dr. Odes. He didn't just look at my MRI; he asked me to show him how I used to swing a hammer. He said, 'Your pain has a memory of that motion.' His approach was completely different: a targeted pulsed radiofrequency ablation tailored to the specific nerve pathways that 'remembered' the repetitive strain. The procedure itself was unlike any other, he explained each step in plain Turkish, even mimicking the sound the machine would make. A month later, for the first time in a decade, I slept through the night. He treats the history of the pain, not just the spot on the image.
This was no routine visit. I was rushed to Medical Park Bahçelievler after a complex pelvic fracture from a traffic accident. The trauma surgeon stabilized me, but the blinding, acute nerve pain was unmanageable. Dr. Odes was called in at 11 PM. In the midst of the emergency chaos, he had a surreal calmness. He performed an emergency ultrasound-guided nerve block right in the trauma unit, but the unique part was his 'pain mapping.' As the local anesthetic took effect, he had me describe the retreating boundary of the pain, 'It's pulling back like a tide from my left hip', which he said would guide my long-term recovery plan. He turned an emergency intervention into the first chapter of my rehabilitation.
As a competitive marathon runner, a nagging iliotibial band syndrome evolved into a complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) in my knee. Standard treatments made it worse. Dr. Odes proposed a novel, multi-stage protocol he called 'sequential sensory retraining.' It involved a precise sympathetic nerve block, followed immediately by a controlled, pain-free physical therapy session HE conducted himself in a special gym, retraining my brain's pain response while the block was active. The follow-up was a series of graded exposure therapies, monitoring not just pain scales but my gait symmetry with a pressure mat. He didn't just offer a procedure; he engineered a neurological recovery pathway. I'm not just pain-free; I'm re-learning how to run.
I'm a 72-year-old retired teacher who had been living with debilitating hip pain for years, convinced it was just 'old age.' My daughter finally insisted I see Dr. Gokce. From the moment I walked in, his calm demeanor put me at ease. He didn't just look at my X-rays; he listened to my entire history, asked about my gardening hobby, and explained how a total hip replacement could give me back my independence. The surgery at Medical Park Bahçelievler was flawless. What truly amazed me was his post-op care, he personally called me on a Sunday evening to check on my progress. Today, I'm tending to my roses pain-free. He gave me my golden years back.
Our 8-year-old son, Emre, took a bad fall from his bicycle, and we rushed to the emergency department in a panic. Dr. Gokce was the on-call orthopedist. He had this incredible way of talking directly to Emre, explaining everything about the fractured forearm in simple, almost playful terms, completely dissolving his fear. He performed a closed reduction with such gentle precision. During follow-ups, he'd draw little diagrams on the cast and high-five Emre for being brave. He treated our child not just as a patient, but as a little person who needed reassurance. We are eternally grateful for his compassionate expertise in our moment of crisis.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Spec. MD. Navid Atarod. The hospital staff was also very supportive.