Patient Experience
Dr. dr Cihan Deniz Keleş provided exceptional care for my obstetrics and gynaecology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Bodrum Hospital Acibadem. Dr. dr Cihan Deniz Keleş explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
As a 72-year-old retired marine archaeologist, I discovered a rare abdominal mass during a routine dive medical. Dr. Esen didn't just see a tumor; he recognized my passion for underwater exploration. He pioneered a minimally invasive approach that preserved my core muscles, allowing me to return to mapping ancient shipwrecks just 11 weeks post-op. His surgical precision felt like the careful excavation of a historical artifact.
My 8-year-old daughter, a competitive rhythmic gymnast, developed an unusual diaphragmatic hernia after a fall. Dr. Esen created a custom surgical plan using pediatric robotic assistance, explaining each step to her with origami models of organs. She was back twisting ribbons three months later, and Dr. Esen attended her first competition, cheering from the stands with our family.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Cihan Deniz Keleş's expertise. Highly recommend for obstetrics and gynaecology treatment.
During a solo sailing trip around the Bodrum peninsula, I suffered acute appendicitis. The coast guard brought me to Bodrum Hospital where Dr. Esen performed emergency surgery at 2 AM. What amazed me was how he adapted the procedure for my nomadic lifestyle, creating a recovery plan I could manage alone on my boat using satellite check-ins.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Cihan Deniz Keleş. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
As a 45-year-old professional perfume maker, I needed gallbladder surgery but feared losing my olfactory sensitivity from anesthesia. Dr. Esen collaborated with the anesthesiology team to develop a scent-preserving protocol, testing my recognition of essential oils throughout. I returned to creating fragrances with enhanced appreciation for the body's intricate systems.
I was on vacation in Bodrum when I developed sudden, severe shortness of breath. As a 68-year-old with a history of mild COPD, I panicked. The emergency team at Acibadem directed me to Dr. Ahmet Hakan Eren. He was calm amidst my anxiety, performed a swift but thorough assessment, and diagnosed a spontaneous pneumothorax. His explanation was crystal clear—he drew diagrams on the whiteboard in the ER bay! He performed a needle aspiration right there. What struck me was how he involved me in every decision, despite the emergency. Follow-up care was arranged with my home pulmonologist. He turned a terrifying holiday experience into manageable care.
Our 8-year-old daughter, Elif, has had recurrent 'asthma' episodes for years, treated with inhalers that never seemed to fully work. We saw multiple doctors. Dr. Eren was different. He spent an hour just talking to her, asking about her hobbies (she loves swimming) and listening to her describe her 'tight chest.' He suspected vocal cord dysfunction mimicking asthma. He arranged for a pediatric laryngoscopy and a proper exercise challenge test. He was right! His approach was so gentle; he made my daughter feel like a partner in her care, not just a patient. He created a breathing retraining plan. For the first time in years, she's symptom-free and back in the pool without fear.
As a 45-year-old otherwise healthy non-smoker, my persistent dry cough and slight fatigue were dismissed by others as 'long COVID' or allergies. Dr. Eren, during a routine checkup I insisted on, didn't dismiss it. He noticed subtle crackles on auscultation that others had missed. He ordered a specific high-resolution CT scan, which revealed early-stage idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. It was devastating news, but he delivered it with profound empathy and immediate action. He connected me with a national specialist network and started me on antifibrotic therapy within weeks. His rigorous, detail-oriented follow-up schedule—every 3 months without fail—gives me structure and hope. He's not just treating scans; he's managing my future.
My father, 82, with advanced emphysema and heart failure, needed a thoracentesis for a recurrent pleural effusion. It was a complex procedure given his frailty. Other doctors hesitated. Dr. Eren reviewed his multi-system file meticulously and said, 'We can do this safely with ultrasound guidance and minimal sedation.' He explained the risks and benefits to our whole family in plain Turkish. During the procedure, he narrated each step to my sedated father in a soothing voice. The relief was immediate. But more than the technique, it was his philosophy: 'Our goal is quality of life, not just fluid removal.' He coordinated with the cardiologist to adjust diuretics, preventing rapid re-accumulation. His holistic, courageous approach added comfort to my father's final months.
My 8-year-old daughter, Elif, was diagnosed with aplastic anemia after months of unexplained fatigue. We were terrified. Dr. Ahmet Ifran at Bodrum Hospital Acibadem didn't just see a patient; he saw a little girl who loved painting. He explained the bone marrow transplant process to us using simple drawings and a calm, steady voice that cut through our panic. During her isolation period, he'd often pop in just to ask about her latest artwork, making the sterile room feel more human. The procedure was complex, but his team's coordination was flawless. Two years later, Elif is back at school, her energy restored. Dr. Ifran gave us back our child's future, one gentle, expert step at a time.
As a 72-year-old with myelodysplastic syndrome, I'd been turned away by two centers who deemed me 'too high-risk' for a transplant. Dr. Ifran reviewed my case at Bodrum Hospital Acibadem and said, 'We have protocols, but we also have hope. Let's tailor a plan.' He pioneered a reduced-intensity conditioning regimen specifically for my age and comorbidities. The follow-up wasn't just about blood counts; it was meticulous monitoring for graft-versus-host disease, which he caught and managed at the earliest whisper. His approach wasn't routine—it was a bespoke medical strategy. I'm now in remission, gardening again. He treated my age not as a barrier, but as a parameter to work within with profound respect and innovation.
It was a midnight emergency admission. My brother, a tourist visiting Bodrum, collapsed with sudden, severe pancytopenia and a fever. The local clinic was overwhelmed. Dr. Ahmet Ifran was called in and arrived at the hospital within 20 minutes. He immediately ordered a battery of tests, suspecting a fulminant infection in a previously undiagnosed marrow disorder. He made the critical decision to initiate supportive care and isolate him in the BMT unit for its sterile environment, while coordinating with infectious disease specialists. His decisive action in those first chaotic hours stabilized my brother. Dr. Ifran then guided us through the subsequent, non-emergency decision for a curative transplant. His ability to pivot from crisis manager to long-term strategist saved a life that night.
I was the 'routine checkup' that wasn't routine. Five years post-transplant for CML, I traveled to Bodrum Hospital Acibadem for my annual follow-up. Dr. Ifran spent over an hour with me. He didn't just glance at my charts; he asked about subtle joint pains I'd dismissed and ordered a specialized chimerism test he felt was indicated based on a minor lymphocyte shift. It revealed early, mixed chimerism—a sign of potential graft instability nobody else would have caught. He adjusted my immunosuppression preemptively. His style isn't flamboyant; it's a deep, quiet expertise that listens to what the body whispers before it screams. That 'routine' visit likely prevented a major relapse. He is the definition of vigilant, long-term care.
My 82-year-old father was admitted to the ICU with severe pneumonia and sepsis. Dr. Ahmet Temizyürek didn't just treat the infection; he treated my father. He noticed subtle neurological changes others missed, ordered specific tests that revealed a small stroke complicating recovery, and adjusted the entire treatment protocol. What struck me was how he'd sit at the bedside, explaining the physiology of weaning from the ventilator in simple terms to my dad, giving him a sense of control. His team's coordination with cardiology and neurology was seamless. He saved a life, but more importantly, he preserved a person.
Our 7-year-old son, Ali, was airlifted to Bodrum Hospital after a near-drowning at the beach. The chaos was overwhelming. Dr. Temizyürek met us in the resuscitation bay, his calmness an anchor. He explained the concept of 'secondary drowning' and pulmonary edema in a way we could grasp amidst our panic. He managed Ali's critical fluid balance and oxygenation with what seemed like sixth sense, using a specialized pediatric ventilator protocol. He didn't leave the unit for 28 hours. When Ali woke up, disoriented, Dr. Ahmet was there with a small toy from the staff room to distract him. This wasn't just critical care; it was profound, compassionate guardianship during our worst nightmare.
I'm a 45-year-old diver who presented with what I thought was a bad sinus squeeze. Dr. Temizyürek, during a routine post-dive checkup I'd scheduled, asked one more question about my timing. His suspicion led to an urgent CT, revealing a small, asymptomatic arterial gas embolism—a ticking time bomb. He didn't alarm me; he calmly orchestrated an immediate transfer to a hyperbaric chamber, coordinating with a facility in another city while stabilizing me. His expertise in dive medicine within critical care is exceptional. He turned a routine visit into a life-saving intervention with zero drama. I owe him not just my health, but my continued passion for the sea.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Ayten Güner Akbıyık's expertise. Highly recommend for pulmonology treatment.