Dr. Elif Külahçı Aslan

As a 72-year-old woman, I was terrified when post-menopausal bleeding started. Dr. Elif was my third opinion, and the first to truly listen without rushing. She explained the need for a hysteroscopy in such a gentle, clear way that my anxiety melted. At Acibadem Bursa, she performed the procedure herself, holding my hand as I went under sedation. The biopsy was benign, but her thoroughness gave me peace no scan ever could. She calls every month to check on me—a doctor who treats the soul, not just the symptom.

Our 14-year-old daughter was admitted to the ER with crippling pelvic pain. The on-call gynecologist was Dr. Elif, and her approach was a revelation. She spoke directly to our daughter, not just to us, using simple diagrams to explain possible ovarian torsion. She ruled out emergencies with swift ultrasound skills, then diagnosed a complex ovarian cyst. Her plan? A minimally invasive surgery scheduled for the next morning, but first, she sat with us for 45 minutes, answering every frantic question. The surgery was flawless, and our daughter’s follow-up felt like visiting a wise aunt who remembered her favorite color.

After three miscarriages, my routine fertility checkup with Dr. Elif turned into a detective story. While reviewing my file, she noticed a subtle pattern others missed and ordered a specific thrombophilia panel. It revealed a clotting disorder. Her solution wasn't just medication; it was a personalized, week-by-week pregnancy roadmap with her direct line for emergencies. I’m now 24 weeks along, and every scan with her feels like a collaborative victory. She remembers the name we’ve chosen and asks about my stress levels before discussing medical details.

I went to Dr. Elif for a laparoscopic myomectomy, a complex surgery for multiple large fibroids. Her pre-op consultation was unlike any other—she used a 3D model of my own MRI to show exactly what she would do. Post-surgery, I had a rare reaction to the anesthesia gas causing severe shoulder pain. At 10 PM, I texted the number she’d given me, not expecting a reply. She called me within minutes, guided breathing exercises over the phone, and arranged a special physio session for the next day. Her expertise in the OR was matched only by her commitment beyond it.