Patient Experience
I'm a 34-year-old fragrance chemist who lost my sense of smell after a viral infection. My career was collapsing. Dr. Gezginadam diagnosed post-viral olfactory dysfunction and designed a novel 'olfactory physical therapy' regimen combining topical steroids with scent retraining using chemical compound kits. After 5 months, I can distinguish between iso E super and ambroxan again. He gave me back my professional palette.
During a humanitarian mission in a remote village, my 19-year-old daughter developed a severe mastoiditis with intracranial complications. We medevaced to Istanbul. Dr. Gezginadam performed emergency mastoidectomy at 2 AM, navigating treacherous anatomy with absolute calm. His post-op care involved daily video calls with our local doctor when we returned to the field. She made a full neurological recovery.
As a 41-year-old competitive freediver, I had recurrent barotrauma that limited my depth. ENT after ENT told me to stop diving. Dr. Gezginadam, himself an amateur diver, understood the physiology. He performed a customized turbinoplasty and eustachian tube balloon dilation. Nine months later, I set a national record at -82 meters. He fixed what others said was unfixable.
My 83-year-old mother with Parkinson's developed severe dysphagia and aspiration pneumonia. Most saw a terminal decline. Dr. Gezginadam proposed a flexible endoscopic evaluation with her neurologist present, then performed a cricopharyngeal myotomy. Her swallowing improved dramatically. At her last birthday, she ate cake without choking for the first time in three years. He gave us more quality time.
I'm a 27-year-old violin maker with superior semicircular canal dehiscence. Every footstep sounded like thunder in my head. Dr. Gezginadam performed a middle fossa approach repair, but what stood out was his pre-op planning: he had me bring my instruments to map which frequencies caused vertigo. Post-op, I can both walk normally and hear the subtle tap tones of spruce wood again.
Our 6-year-old, non-verbal autistic son had undiagnosed sleep apnea from adenotonsillar hypertrophy. His behavioral regressions were blamed on autism. Dr. Gezginadam noticed the correlation and performed an adenotonsillectomy with meticulous hemostasis given his sensory issues. The change was profound: he began sleeping through the night, and his daytime engagement improved dramatically. We saw our child emerge from the fog.
As a 55-year-old historical linguistics professor, I developed a rare nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Dr. Gezginadam coordinated with oncology for biopsy and staging, then performed endoscopic resection. His follow-up included helping me document the subtle changes in my vocal resonance for my research on Anatolian dialects. He treated both my cancer and my academic passion with equal seriousness.
I'm a 31-year-old glassblower who inhaled a microscopic glass shard that migrated into my maxillary sinus. Multiple CTs missed it. Dr. Gezginadam, hearing about my profession, ordered a specific protocol scan and found the needle in the haystack. His endoscopic removal was like watching a jeweler work. I'm back at the furnace, now with better respiratory protection he personally recommended.
My 14-year-old daughter, a ballet dancer, developed chronic rhinosinusitis that affected her balance during pirouettes. Dr. Gezginadam created a treatment plan synchronized with her performance season, using balloon sinuplasty to minimize downtime. He even consulted her choreographer about recovery positions. She danced the lead in Giselle three months later, with perfect balance.
At 47, I had a glomus jugulare tumor causing pulsatile tinnitus. The complex surgery risked facial nerve damage. Dr. Gezginadam's team used augmented reality navigation he helped develop, projecting my anatomy onto surgical glasses. The tumor was fully resected with zero nerve deficit. The silence in my head was the most beautiful sound I've ever heard.
Our premature twin boys both had laryngomalacia with feeding difficulties. Dr. Gezginadam performed supraglottoplasties on both, but staggered them by a week so we could manage one recovery at a time. His nightly check-ins via hospital monitor and his coordination with the NICU team were extraordinary. Both boys now eat vigorously and are hitting their growth curves.
I'm a 62-year-old museum curator with a recurrent pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid. Previous surgery elsewhere left partial facial weakness. Dr. Gezginadam performed revision surgery with continuous facial nerve monitoring, preserving every branch. He also preserved a small, historically interesting scar from my first surgery, saying 'it's part of your story.' That respect meant as much as the technical excellence.
A 28-year-old competitive freediver from Antalya presented with recurrent abdominal pain during deep dives. Dr. Aydın discovered a rare case of mesenteric ischemia triggered by the Valsalva maneuver at depth. He collaborated with hyperbaric medicine specialists to develop a personalized breathing protocol and prescribed vasodilators, allowing the patient to continue her sport with monitored safety margins.
A 72-year-old retired calligraphy master with Parkinson's disease was referred for unexplained weight loss. Dr. Aydın identified severe gastroparesis masked by Parkinson's medications. He initiated a novel combination of prokinetic agents adjusted around the patient's levodopa schedule and designed a nutrient-dense liquid diet based on traditional Ottoman recipes, resulting in steady weight regain over four months.
A 19-year-old university student from a low-income family presented with acute jaundice after using shared herbal supplements for exam stress. Dr. Aydın diagnosed acute drug-induced liver injury with atypical autoimmune markers. He secured hospital charity funds for specialized immunosuppressive therapy and connected the patient with a psychologist to address anxiety, achieving full hepatic recovery in ten weeks.
A 45-year-old Syrian refugee and tailor presented with chronic dysphagia. Endoscopy revealed eosinophilic esophagitis likely triggered by dietary changes and stress from displacement. Dr. Aydın arranged for allergen-free food packages through a refugee aid organization and prescribed topical swallowed corticosteroids, with the patient's daughter assisting with medication adherence through illustrated reminder cards.
A 61-year-old former miner with pneumoconiosis developed recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding. Dr. Aydın performed capsule endoscopy that identified diffuse angiodysplasia throughout the small bowel. He initiated long-acting octreotide therapy and coordinated with pulmonology to optimize oxygenation, reducing transfusion requirements from monthly to quarterly over six months.
A 33-year-old professional video game streamer presented with severe hemorrhoids and chronic constipation. Dr. Aydın identified a sedentary lifestyle combined with excessive caffeine and energy drink consumption. He prescribed a fiber regimen, scheduled movement breaks during streams, and performed rubber band ligation, with the patient documenting his recovery publicly to raise awareness about esports health.
A 57-year-old female farmer from rural Anatolia presented with persistent diarrhea. Stool studies revealed a previously undocumented protozoan infection possibly from irrigation water. Dr. Aydın consulted with parasitology researchers, treated with combination antimicrobials, and worked with local agricultural authorities to implement water testing protocols in her village.
A 40-year-old transgender woman on hormone therapy presented with elevated liver enzymes. Dr. Aydın diagnosed non-alcoholic fatty liver disease exacerbated by estrogen therapy. He developed a tailored metabolic management plan that preserved gender-affirming care while introducing hepatoprotective agents and dietary modifications, achieving normalized enzymes within three months.