Patient Experience
My 82-year-old mother, visiting from Germany, developed a sudden high fever and confusion while on holiday in Bodrum. We rushed her to Acibadem in a panic. Dr. Tarik was the on-call internist. He didn't just see a fever; he saw a person. He spoke to her gently in Turkish, calming her disorientation, while simultaneously orchestrating a rapid diagnostic workup. He suspected a severe UTI that had become systemic. His swift decision to admit her and start targeted IV antibiotics, all while explaining each step to us in clear English, saved her from sepsis. He visited her three times daily, adjusting treatment personally. His blend of sharp clinical acumen and profound human warmth turned a potential tragedy into a managed recovery. We are forever grateful.
As a 28-year-old software engineer with a 'mystery' chronic fatigue and joint pain dismissed by three other doctors as 'stress,' I was skeptical. Dr. Çubukcuoğlu approached my case like a detective. He spent a full hour on the initial consultation, mapping out a timeline of my symptoms I hadn't even connected. He ordered a very specific, non-routine panel for autoimmune markers, something no one else had considered. The diagnosis: early-stage ankylosing spondylitis. It wasn't in my head. He then didn't just hand me a prescription; he crafted a holistic management plan involving targeted medication, physiotherapy referrals, and dietary adjustments. He treated me as a partner in my care. For the first time in years, I have answers and a path forward, all thanks to his meticulous and open-minded approach.
Our 7-year-old son, Leo, had recurring abdominal pain so severe he'd miss school. Pediatricians found nothing. A friend recommended Dr. Tarik for a 'second opinion from a broader lens.' He was fantastic with Leo, turning the examination into a game about finding the 'hidden treasure' (the cause of the pain). He asked us about school stress, diet, and even our family's recent move to Bodrum. He hypothesized it might be a combination of mild lactose intolerance exacerbated by anxiety from the new environment. His plan was gentle: a short-term elimination diet paired with a referral to a child psychologist he trusted, and follow-ups to monitor. He coordinated with our pediatrician seamlessly. It worked. Leo is now pain-free and settled. Dr. Tarik saw the whole child, not just the stomachache.
I'm a 45-year-old yacht captain, and my 'routine' executive checkup with Dr. Çubukcuoğlu was anything but routine. While my bloodwork was largely fine, he focused intently on my slightly elevated resting heart rate and my casual mention of 'occasional heart flutters' after long shifts. He insisted on a 24-hour Holter monitor, convinced by my lifestyle pattern. The results caught paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, completely asymptomatic most of the time. 'We caught this early, captain,' he said. He explained the stroke risks with stark clarity but without causing alarm. He navigated me through starting anticoagulation and lifestyle modifications, framing it as 'preventive maintenance for your most important engine.' What was meant to be a paperwork exercise turned into a potentially life-saving intervention. His proactive, detail-oriented style is a godsend for someone like me who ignores minor signals.
Dr. dr Tuğçe Arabalı provided exceptional care for my dietary condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Bodrum Hospital Acibadem. Dr. dr Tuğçe Arabalı explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Tuğçe Arabalı's expertise. Highly recommend for dietary treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Tuğçe Arabalı. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
After my paragliding accident in Bodrum left me with a complex shoulder dislocation and nerve compression, I thought my summer was ruined. Dr. Tuğçe Kahraman was my lifeline. She didn't just see a shoulder; she saw a terrified tourist far from home. Her approach was astonishingly holistic—combining manual therapy that felt like precise magic with dry needling that actually worked, and designing a rehabilitation program I could do in my tiny holiday apartment. She explained every step in clear English, calming my panic. Within three weeks, I regained 90% mobility. She transformed a traumatic emergency into a story of remarkable recovery. Her blend of technical expertise and profound human understanding is rare.
Our 8-year-old son, Leo, developed severe idiopathic toe-walking that several specialists couldn't resolve. We traveled to Bodrum Hospital as a last resort. Dr. Kahraman approached him not as a small adult, but as a child. She had him 'exploring' different foot textures, playing balance games that felt like adventures, and using a gentle, playful vibration therapy he called 'the tickle machine.' She saw his anxiety and worked with it, never against it. Within two months of her creative, child-centric physio plan, his gait normalized. She didn't just treat his tendons; she earned his trust and made him an eager participant in his own healing. We are forever grateful.
As a 72-year-old retired fisherman with chronic lumbar stenosis and osteoarthritis, I was skeptical of 'hospital physio.' Dr. Kahraman changed that. She listened to stories of my old injuries from years at sea and designed a rehabilitation program that respected my body's history. Her manual therapy was firm yet never painful. She taught me aquatic exercises in the hospital pool, which felt like coming home to the water. Most importantly, she focused on functional goals: being able to mend my nets again and walk the coastal path. Her respect for my age and lifestyle, combined with her modern techniques, gave me back my independence. She's a true healer.
Following a complicated meniscus repair and ACL reconstruction surgery, my follow-up visits with Dr. Kahraman were masterclasses in progressive healing. She didn't follow a generic protocol; she constantly adapted based on my body's feedback. One session, she might use cutting-edge laser therapy to reduce swelling; the next, she'd incorporate proprioceptive training on unstable surfaces, mimicking the uneven cobblestones of Bodrum. Her meticulous attention to scar tissue mobilization made a visible difference. She pushed me exactly to my limit, never beyond, blending encouragement with rigorous science. My surgeon praised my recovery speed, and I credit Dr. Kahraman's brilliant, dynamic follow-up care entirely.
My 82-year-old father was admitted to the Critical Care Unit after a severe sepsis episode following a UTI. Dr. Tuna Durakoğlugil was a beacon of calm in our storm. He didn't just treat the numbers on the monitor; he treated my *father*. He explained the complex hemodynamic support in terms we could grasp, involving us in every decision. What struck me most was how he'd sit by the bed, hold my father's hand, and speak directly to him, even when he was sedated. 'He can still hear us,' Dr. Tuna would say. His meticulous, almost artistic adjustment of ventilator settings and vasopressors pulled my dad back from the brink. The follow-up in the step-down unit was just as thorough. He didn't just save a life; he preserved a person's dignity.
Our 6-year-old son, Ali, was airlifted to Bodrum Hospital after a near-drowning incident at a resort pool. The chaos in the ER was overwhelming, but the moment Dr. Tuna took over his care in the ICU, a strange, focused silence seemed to descend. He managed our son's pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome with a precision that felt both scientific and deeply intuitive. He coordinated with the pediatric intensivist, but his command of the critical path was absolute. He showed us the chest X-rays, pointing out the subtle improvements in lung aeration day by day. His voice was steady, his explanations clear, but his eyes never left our boy's vitals on the screen. He navigated the fine line between aggressive intervention and letting a child's body heal. Ali is home now, laughing, and we credit Dr. Tuna's unwavering, razor-sharp vigilance for that sound.
I was the 'routine checkup' that wasn't. I came in for persistent, mild shortness of breath, expecting a quick consult. Dr. Durakoğlugil, during a seemingly standard assessment, noticed a discrepancy in my jugular venous pressure and a faint, new murmur. His suspicion was immediate. He personally escorted me for an urgent echocardiogram, which revealed a critical, developing cardiac tamponade from an undiagnosed pericardial effusion. Within two hours, I was not in a clinic room but in the cath lab for a pericardiocentesis, which he oversaw from the ICU perspective. He didn't dismiss my vague symptoms. His expertise lies in seeing the catastrophic in the commonplace. This wasn't follow-up or surgery; it was him intercepting a silent emergency during a 15-minute appointment. He has the mind of a detective for critical illness.
My wife underwent a complex, 10-hour Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer. The surgeon was brilliant, but everyone said the real challenge would be the first 72 hours in ICU. Dr. Tuna was our guardian through that gauntlet. He managed the symphony of post-op critical care: balancing pain control with respiratory drive, monitoring for pancreatic leaks, managing fluid shifts that could drown her lungs or strain her heart. He created a detailed, hour-by-hour plan and communicated it to us without sugarcoating the risks. At 3 AM on the second night, when her blood pressure dipped, he was already at the bedside, having been alerted by the monitoring system. His interventions were swift, decisive, and effective. His care wasn't episodic; it was a continuous, vigilant presence. He guided her fragile physiology from the operating table back to the ward. We didn't just have a surgeon; we had Dr. Tuna as our critical care sentinel.
Dr. dr Tunç Özdemir provided exceptional care for my pediatric surgery condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Bodrum Hospital Acibadem. Dr. dr Tunç Özdemir explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Tunç Özdemir's expertise. Highly recommend for pediatric surgery treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Tunç Özdemir. The hospital staff was also very supportive.