M.D. Yalda Kargar

I was admitted to Acibadem Bursa Hospital with severe, unexplained abdominal pain and a high fever that came on suddenly. Dr. Yalda Kargar was the internal medicine specialist on call. From the moment she entered my room, her calm yet decisive energy was palpable. She didn't just rely on the initial tests; she conducted a meticulous physical exam, asking very specific questions about my recent travel and diet. She suspected something atypical and ordered a targeted parasitic screening that others might have missed. It turned out to be a rare amoebic liver abscess. Her swift, accurate diagnosis and the precise treatment plan she coordinated with the infectious disease team literally saved my life. Her follow-up was equally thorough. She's not just a doctor; she's a detective of the human body.

My 8-year-old son, Leo, developed persistent fatigue, joint pain, and a strange recurring rash. Our pediatrician was stumped and referred us to Dr. Kargar for an internal medicine consult. I was worried we'd face a cold, clinical experience. Instead, Dr. Kargar greeted Leo by name, got down to his eye level, and spoke to him directly about his 'superhero energy levels.' She examined him with such gentle patience. She pieced together symptoms we thought were unrelated—the rash, the stomach aches he'd mentioned off-handedly. She diagnosed him with a form of pediatric autoimmune disease. Her explanation to us was clear, without being frightening, and she outlined a long-term management plan involving a pediatric rheumatologist. She treated my child as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. We are so grateful for her compassionate, holistic approach.

As a 72-year-old with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and early-stage kidney disease, my medical chart is complex. I came to Dr. Kargar for what I thought would be a routine medication review. She spent over an hour with me. She didn't just look at numbers; she asked about my diet, my ability to exercise, my sleep, and even the stress of caring for my wife. She identified a dangerous interaction between a new supplement my cardiologist suggested and my existing medications that everyone else had overlooked. She then took the time to call my cardiologist herself to coordinate a safer plan. She manages my conditions not in isolation, but as an interconnected system. With Dr. Kargar, I finally feel like someone is at the helm of my entire health, steering the ship with incredible skill and genuine care.

Following a complex abdominal surgery for Crohn's disease, my recovery plateaued. I was plagued by debilitating fatigue and malaise that my surgeon couldn't explain. I sought a second opinion from Dr. Kargar. Her approach was methodical and deeply analytical. She reviewed my entire surgical file, pre-op history, and all my post-op labs. She hypothesized that the major surgery and my underlying condition had triggered a severe metabolic and nutritional deficiency that wasn't showing on standard panels. She ordered a very specific set of micronutrient and metabolic function tests. She was right. My body was fundamentally depleted. She designed a rigorous but tailored nutritional and supplemental regimen, monitored me weekly, and adjusted it with precision. Under her care, my energy returned. She solved the puzzle everyone else dismissed as 'just slow healing.' Her expertise in post-surgical internal medicine is extraordinary.