M.D. Nevra Gülhan Görgülü

As a 24-year-old professional freediver, I suffered a severe decompression sickness after a deep training dive. Dr. Nevra Gülhan Görgülü managed my hyperbaric oxygen therapy with such precision, monitoring every neurological change. Her understanding of pressure-related physiology saved me from permanent nerve damage. I'm back diving safely, with new protocols she helped design.

My 82-year-old mother, a retired botanist with complex polypharmacy, developed septic shock from an unknown source. Dr. Görgülü didn't just treat the infection; she meticulously reconciled all 12 medications, identified a dangerous interaction, and consulted a pharmacologist. Her holistic approach in the ICU gave us three more quality years with Mum, who continued her garden journal until the end.

During a family vacation in Bodrum, my 7-year-old son suffered acute myocarditis after a common viral illness. Dr. Görgülü's team created a pediatric-friendly ICU environment, using stuffed animals to explain machines. Her calm explanation of every number on the monitor turned our terror into understanding. Our son recovered fully and now wants to be a 'heart doctor like Nevra.'

I'm a 45-year-old marine biologist who contracted a rare marine pathogen through a coral cut. Multiple organ failure developed rapidly. Dr. Görgülü collaborated with infectious disease specialists across three countries, accessing treatment protocols for a condition seen only twice before. Her global network and refusal to give up saved my life when local options were exhausted.