Assoc. Prof. M.D. Önder Doksöz Reviews

Our 16-year-old competitive freediver, Elif, began experiencing unexplained syncope during breath-hold training. Multiple specialists dismissed it as dehydration. Dr. Doksöz discovered a rare form of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy triggered specifically by hypoxia. He designed a personalized treatment plan allowing her to continue modified apnea training with continuous monitoring, transforming her from a potential cardiac emergency case into a safely managed athlete.

Baby Arda was born with heterotaxy syndrome and complex single ventricle physiology. While other centers recommended palliative care, Dr. Doksöz pioneered a staged hybrid approach at Acibadem Bodrum, combining catheter-based and surgical techniques. At 18 months, Arda is thriving after his third procedure, and Dr. Doksöz's team created a custom mobile app for us to track his saturations, feeding, and medications—revolutionizing home care for complex CHD.

As marine biologists living on a remote Aegean island, we discovered our 8-year-old son, Deniz, had a large atrial septal defect during a research expedition medical check. Dr. Doksöz coordinated a unique 'telemedicine to treatment' pathway, performing initial assessments via satellite link, then timing the device closure procedure with our seasonal migration patterns, minimizing disruption to both our research and Deniz's education.

My 14-year-old daughter, Zeynep, developed severe anxiety and functional cardiac symptoms after surviving a school earthquake collapse. While her heart was structurally normal, she experienced debilitating palpitations. Dr. Doksöz integrated cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with cardiac biofeedback sessions, creating a novel mind-heart rehabilitation program that addressed the psychosomatic components, something no other cardiologist had attempted.