Patient Experience
As a 72-year-old retired fisherman, I never expected a stray fishing hook to lodge so deeply in my palm during a quiet afternoon. The pain was excruciating, and the hook was dangerously close to a major tendon. Dr. Ebru Yılmaz didn't just remove it in the trauma bay; she explained the anatomy involved with a calm precision that eased my panic. Her technique was so meticulous I have full movement back, and I'm mending nets again.
My 8-year-old daughter, Elif, swallowed a small toy magnet while playing, and we rushed to Bodrum Hospital. Dr. Yılmaz immediately recognized the danger of multiple magnets and potential intestinal perforation. She coordinated a swift but gentle endoscopic retrieval, calming my terrified child with stories while she worked. Her ability to handle a pediatric emergency with such warmth and authority was a miracle to witness.
During a paragliding accident, I suffered a complex open tibia fracture. The bone was exposed, and I was in shock. Dr. Yılmaz's trauma team moved with synchronized urgency. She directed the resuscitation, managed my pain, and performed the initial surgical stabilization all within what felt like a blur of efficiency. Her decisive actions in those first golden hours are why I'm walking today, not facing amputation.
We brought my 85-year-old mother with sudden confusion and weakness. Others might have dismissed it as age-related, but Dr. Yılmaz suspected a silent myocardial infarction. Her rapid assessment and ECG confirmed it. She navigated the delicate balance of aggressive cardiac care for an elderly patient with other comorbidities. Mom's mind cleared with treatment, a testament to Dr. Yılmaz's diagnostic acumen.