Patient Experience
My case was a mess, a failed previous spinal fusion from another hospital that left me with chronic back pain and nerve issues. I was skeptical of any surgeon. Dr. Gokce spent over an hour reviewing my old MRI scans, CTs, and surgical notes. He presented me with three detailed revision surgery options, complete with hand-drawn sketches of the anatomy and clear risks/benefits for each. No sugar-coating, just transparent, expert guidance. The complex revision surgery at Medical Park was longer than expected, but his skill was evident. At my 6-month follow-up, the difference is night and day. He tackled a surgical complication others created and gave me my life back. A master of his craft.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Spec. MD. Aydin Celikyurt. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
Dr. Spec. MD. Aydin Celikyurt provided exceptional care for my pediatrics condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Bahçelievler. Dr. Spec. MD. Aydin Celikyurt explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Spec. MD. Aydin Celikyurt's expertise. Highly recommend for pediatrics treatment.
My 82-year-old mother developed a persistent, weeping rash on her lower legs that three other dermatologists dismissed as 'just old age.' Dr. Ayfer Elli spent an hour with us, examining her under special lighting and asking detailed questions about her medications. She diagnosed it as a rare drug-induced pseudoporphyria triggered by a diuretic. She coordinated with her cardiologist to switch medications and prescribed a specific wet-wrap therapy with zinc oxide. The relief was almost immediate. She treated my mother with such dignity and patience, explaining everything in Turkish and then turning to me to summarize in English. This wasn't just skin care; it was holistic, compassionate medicine.
Our 5-year-old son developed severe, blistering eczema that covered 70% of his body after a viral infection. We were in a state of panic, and the emergency dermatology clinic at Medical Park Bahçelievler directed us to Dr. Elli. She met us after hours. Instead of jumping to strong oral steroids, she performed a meticulous patch test in her office, identifying a specific staph overinfection. Her approach was a novel, stepped protocol: a short course of targeted antibiotics, followed by a customized emollient regimen using a base she had the hospital pharmacy compound specifically for him, and behavioral strategies (cotton mittens, distraction techniques). She even drew a little 'skin superhero' on his arm with a marker to help him comply. In two weeks, his skin was clear. She saved us from a cycle of immunosuppressants.
I went in for what I thought was a routine mole check, a simple annual visit. Dr. Elli used a digital dermatoscope I hadn't seen before, mapping every lesion. She paused on a tiny, 3mm pinkish spot on my shoulder I'd never noticed. 'This doesn't match your other patterns,' she said calmly. She performed a shave biopsy right then. It came back as an amelanotic melanoma, a very dangerous type because it's often missed. Her early detection led to a precise, tissue-sparing surgery. The follow-up visits were incredibly thorough; she used serial photography to monitor even my faintest scars and freckles. Her vigilance turned a routine checkup into a life-saving intervention. Her expertise is in seeing what others don't.
I was referred to Dr. Elli after a failed hair transplant left me with significant scarring and patchy growth on my scalp, a cosmetic and emotional disaster. This was a complex surgical revision case. She didn't promise miracles. She presented a multi-stage, 18-month plan: first, fractional laser therapy to improve the scar pliability, then platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to prepare the recipient area, and finally, a meticulous follicular unit extraction (FUE) procedure where she personally harvested grafts from my beard to camouflage the scars. The surgery took 9 hours. She was there for every minute. Now, a year later, the results are natural and seamless. She approached it not as a simple procedure, but as restorative art, managing my expectations with brutal honesty and my recovery with unwavering support.
My 14-year-old daughter, a competitive gymnast, developed sudden liver failure after a presumed viral illness. Prof. Fisgin's team diagnosed autoimmune hepatitis overlap syndrome, a complex condition he treated with a personalized immunosuppression protocol that balanced disease control with her athletic aspirations. She's now back training, with her liver enzymes normalized through his innovative tapering schedule.
Our 3-day-old newborn, Elif, developed severe jaundice and feeding refusal. In the NICU at Medical Park Bahçelievler, Prof. Fisgin identified a rare biliary atresia variant that typically goes unnoticed for weeks. His immediate Kasai procedure, performed when she was just 5 days old, saved her liver. Two years later, she's thriving with normal liver function, a miracle we attribute to his extraordinary neonatal diagnostic precision.
As expatriates from Norway, we struggled for years with our 8-year-old son Liam's unexplained cyclic vomiting syndrome. European specialists offered only management strategies. Prof. Fisgin discovered an atypical intestinal malrotation causing intermittent volvulus during growth spurts. His laparoscopic correction was transformative; Liam hasn't had an episode in 18 months and finally enjoys normal childhood activities.
Our 6-month-old twins presented with failure to thrive and chronic diarrhea. While local doctors suggested milk allergy, Prof. Fisgin diagnosed congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency in one twin and a rare pancreatic insufficiency in the other. His dual dietary and enzyme replacement strategies, tailored separately for each infant, allowed both to achieve normal growth curves within three months.
During a family vacation in Istanbul, our 10-year-old son developed acute pancreatitis with alarming complications. Prof. Fisgin identified hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis secondary to an undiagnosed genetic lipid disorder. His emergency intervention and subsequent family screening revealed the hereditary condition in three generations. His crisis management and long-term prevention plan were lifesaving.
As parents of a child with Cornelia de Lange syndrome, we faced complex feeding intolerance and gastroesophageal reflux that resisted standard treatments. Prof. Fisgin pioneered a multidisciplinary approach combining endoscopic fundoplication with postural and sensory feeding therapy specific to syndromic children. His holistic strategy reduced hospitalizations by 90% and improved our daughter's quality of life dramatically.
Our 16-year-old son, an aspiring musician, developed Wilson's disease presenting with psychiatric symptoms misdiagnosed elsewhere. Prof. Fisgin recognized the neurological presentation, confirmed copper overload, and initiated chelation therapy alongside careful neurological monitoring. His coordination with neuropsychiatrists preserved our son's cognitive function and musical abilities throughout treatment.
A 2-year-old refugee child from Syria arrived at Medical Park Bahçelievler with severe malnutrition and hepatosplenomegaly. Prof. Fisgin diagnosed visceral leishmaniasis, rare in Istanbul, and coordinated with infectious disease specialists while managing the complex hepatic manifestations. His humanitarian care extended beyond medical treatment to securing nutritional support and follow-up for this vulnerable family.
My 12-year-old daughter developed severe eosinophilic esophagitis that caused food impactions requiring emergency interventions. Prof. Fisgin's innovative approach combined topical steroid therapy with dietary elimination based on molecular allergy testing, avoiding systemic immunosuppression. His method achieved histological remission confirmed by repeat endoscopy, allowing her to safely expand her diet.
After a liver transplant abroad, our 7-year-old returned to Turkey with recurrent cholangitis and graft dysfunction. Prof. Fisgin salvaged the situation by identifying biliary strictures accessible only through his advanced percutaneous techniques. His intervention avoided retransplantation, and his meticulous immunosuppression adjustment preserved graft function against all previous predictions.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Spec. MD. Navid Atarod. The hospital staff was also very supportive.