Patient Experience
As a 45-year-old with stage IV colon cancer with liver mets, I was the 'complex case' presented in tumor boards. Surgery was deemed too risky, and first-line chemo had failed. I felt like a statistic. Dr. Iyikesici proposed an integrated strategy: a specific, timed metabolic preparation to strengthen my body, followed by a minimally invasive cytoreductive surgery he coordinated with a trusted surgeon, and immediate post-op metabolic support to prevent recurrence. The science behind it, how sugar metabolism fuels cancer, was explained in clear diagrams. The surgery was successful, and my recovery was astonishingly quick. Now, 18 months later, I am in metabolic remission. He treats the terrain, not just the tumor. It is precision medicine at its most profound.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Spec. MD. Sezai Sahin. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
My 82-year-old father was diagnosed with an inoperable spinal metastasis. The pain was debilitating. Dr. Ozcan didn't just see a 'case'; he saw a man who loved his garden. He designed a highly precise, short-course radiation plan that minimized hospital visits. His calm, unhurried explanations to my father, using simple analogies about 'targeting weeds without hurting the flowers,' were a gift. The pain subsided significantly within two weeks. We're not chasing a cure at his age, but quality of life. Dr. Ozcan gave him that. His follow-up call to check on him was a gesture we'll never forget.
Our 7-year-old daughter, Elif, required proton therapy for a rare orbital tumor. The word 'radiation' is terrifying for any parent. Dr. Ozcan met us with a stuffed animal wearing a tiny 'radiation mask' to show her what would happen. He collaborated with the pediatric anesthesia team to ensure she was asleep and comfortable for every session. He treated her like his own, celebrating each milestone with a sticker chart. The tumor has significantly reduced, and her vision was preserved. He fought for the most advanced technology for her case. We trusted him completely, a doctor who combines brilliant science with profound heart.
I was the 'emergency case', severe spinal cord compression from an unknown primary cancer, admitted through the ER with leg weakness. Time was neural function. Dr. Ozcan was at my bedside within an hour, reviewing my scans. He explained the critical need for emergency radiation to prevent paralysis, but did so without panic. He started treatment that same night. His decisiveness and technical skill were breathtaking. Within 48 hours, the sensation started returning to my feet. He didn't just follow a protocol; he made rapid, complex judgments that saved my ability to walk. In my chaos, he was my anchor.
As a 45-year-old with early-stage laryngeal cancer, my routine follow-up visit with Dr. Ozcan was unexpectedly profound. He didn't just check the scans; he spent 20 minutes with a tiny camera looking at my vocal cords, comparing them pixel-by-pixel to previous images. He explained the subtle tissue changes, what was healing radiation effect and what needed monitoring. He then asked about the side effects no one else did: the slight tightness when I sang, the dry throat at night. He adjusted supportive therapies on the spot. This wasn't a 'five-minute all clear.' It was a master craftsman meticulously tending to his work, ensuring every detail promised a durable cure.
Dr. Spec. MD. Serkan Altuntas provided exceptional care for my internal medicine condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
As a 72-year-old woman, I was terrified when post-menopausal bleeding started. Dr. Gonul was the first doctor who didn't dismiss it as 'just aging.' She conducted a meticulous hysteroscopy herself at Medical Park Bahçelievler, explaining each step in her calm, melodic voice. The biopsy revealed complex hyperplasia, and she performed a laparoscopic hysterectomy with such precision my recovery was shockingly smooth. She called me 'anne' (mother) and held my hand before anesthesia. Five years cancer-free, I bring her baklava every check-up.
Our 14-year-old daughter was admitted through the ER with debilitating pelvic pain that baffled other doctors. Dr. Kazezoglu suspected endometriosis immediately, rare in adolescents. She spent an hour drawing diagrams for us, her pen flying across the paper. Her surgery confirmed stage II endo, which she excised completely. What sets her apart is her follow-up: she created a personalized hormone therapy plan and texts my daughter monthly reminders in playful emojis. She transformed a scared teen into her own health advocate.
After three miscarriages, my husband and I were fragile. Dr. Gonul discovered a septate uterus others had missed. Her surgery to correct it was scheduled for a Tuesday because she said, 'Tuesday’s babies are fighters.' Her pre-op ritual involved playing a specific ney flute melody in the OR for focus. I’m now 34 weeks pregnant with twins. She reviews every ultrasound herself, measuring each amniotic fluid pocket manually. She doesn’t just practice medicine; she curates hope.
I arrived for a routine smear test, but Dr. Kazezoglu noticed a subtle asymmetry during the exam. She canceled her next appointment to perform an urgent colposcopy, her brow furrowed in concentration. It revealed carcinoma in situ. She performed a LLETZ procedure the same day, singing a Turkish lullaby under her breath to steady her hands. At my 6-month follow-up, I was clear. She celebrated by giving me a potted basil plant from her clinic windowsill, saying, 'Now you grow something new.'
I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Bahçelievler. Dr. Spec. MD. Serkan Altuntas explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Spec. MD. Serkan Altuntas's expertise. Highly recommend for internal medicine treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Spec. MD. Serkan Altuntas. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
As a 72-year-old retired literature professor experiencing what I feared was early dementia, I approached Dr. Herkiloglu with immense trepidation. My memory lapses and sudden confusion were terrifying. She didn't just administer tests; she conducted what felt like a literary analysis of my mind, connecting my symptoms to untreated complex grief from my wife's passing three years prior. Through narrative therapy, she helped me reconstruct my memories not as failures but as stories interrupted by loss. After six months, the 'dementia symptoms' have virtually disappeared. She treats the soul, not just the symptoms.
Our 8-year-old son Leo, a typically vibrant child, began refusing school after a playground incident, descending into silence no pediatrician could explain. Dr. Herkiloglu's approach was extraordinary, she used a sand tray therapy room where Leo could build worlds without words. She didn't speak to us about diagnoses; she observed his miniature landscapes of buried toys and walled-off figures. Within weeks, she identified not trauma but a profound sensory processing misinterpretation she called 'emotional synesthesia.' Her tailored play-based interventions have him laughing again. She speaks the language children don't even know they're speaking.
I was referred to Dr. Herkiloglu after surviving a high-rise construction fall, a physical recovery succeeded, but I was left with what she termed 'existential vertigo.' Not PTSD in the classical sense, but a philosophical disintegration where safety felt like an illusion. Her method was unlike any therapy I'd encountered: she integrated cognitive behavioral techniques with phenomenological exploration, having me literally map my spatial perceptions of stability. She identified a pre-existing, undiagnosed depersonalization disorder the accident had catalyzed. Her treatment is both scientifically rigorous and deeply human, she doesn't just fix broken thoughts; she rebuilds collapsed worlds.
As a professional orchestral violinist, I sought Dr. Herkiloglu for what seemed like routine performance anxiety. What she uncovered was far more fascinating: a misalignment between my emotional processing and proprioceptive feedback during play, a neurological 'disharmony' affecting both my music and personal relationships. Using biofeedback synchronized with musical passages, she helped me retrain my brain's response to emotional crescendos. Her insight that my stage fright was actually a form of 'emotional perfect pitch' gone awry was revolutionary. She doesn't treat disorders; she conducts symphonies from discordant neural pathways.
Dr. Spec. MD. Sezai Sahin provided exceptional care for my physiotherapy and rehabilitation condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Spec. MD. Navid Atarod. The hospital staff was also very supportive.