Patient Experience
My 45-year-old husband, a mountain guide, developed recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis after a climbing fall. Dr. Coşkun performed a revolutionary nerve-muscle pedicle reinnervation surgery instead of standard injections. The procedure restored not just his voice projection but the subtle vocal nuances needed for his wilderness guiding commands. He's back leading expeditions in the Alps.
Our 7-year-old son, Emre, took a bad fall from his bicycle, hitting his head. The ER scan at Acibadem Bursa revealed a small but concerning epidural hematoma. Dr. Seçkin was called in immediately. In the middle of the night, he had this incredible calmness that settled our panic. He spoke directly to Emre, calling him 'little astronaut' and explaining that they needed to fix a tiny leak in his 'spaceship helmet'. His approach turned a terrifying emergency into an adventure for our child. The surgery was flawless. At our last follow-up, Emre presented him with a drawing of 'Dr. Hakan the Space Doctor'. We are forever grateful.
My 82-year-old mother, Ayşe, had been suffering from debilitating spinal stenosis for years. We'd seen several neurosurgeons who deemed her age a risk factor for surgery. Dr. Hakan Seçkin was different. He didn't see an elderly patient; he saw a person in pain whose quality of life could be restored. He spent an hour with us, explaining the minimally invasive procedure in terms we could understand, drawing diagrams on his notepad. The surgery at Acibadem Bursa was a success. He visited her three times daily during recovery. Two months later, she's gardening again. His compassion and skill gave my mother her golden years back.
I'm a 45-year-old teacher with a complex, recurrent lumbar disc herniation. Two previous surgeries elsewhere had failed, leaving me with chronic pain and numbness. I came to Dr. Seçkin as a last resort, skeptical and worn down. His review of my case was meticulous. He proposed a novel revision approach, combining microdiscectomy with a specific stabilizing technique he detailed on a 3D model. What struck me was his intellectual honesty; he outlined the challenges clearly but with confidence. The surgery was longer and more complex than anticipated, but he succeeded. For the first time in five years, I am pain-free. He is not just a surgeon; he is a problem-solver of the highest order.
My routine checkup for persistent migraines took an unexpected turn when Dr. Seçkin, reviewing my MRI, noticed an incidental, tiny aneurysm on a cerebral artery. He explained it with startling clarity, using a VR simulation to show me its location and the blood flow. He presented all options: monitoring, or a preventive endovascular procedure. He never pressured, only educated. I chose the procedure. In the angiography suite, he narrated each step calmly. The follow-up care was exemplary, with his team checking in regularly. What began as a simple consultation turned into a potentially life-saving intervention. His vigilance and cutting-edge approach at Acibadem Bursa are extraordinary.
As a 42-year-old archaeologist working on a remote dig in Anatolia, I discovered I was pregnant with unexpected complications. Dr. Şen coordinated my care via satellite phone during sandstorms, arranged a medical evacuation to Acıbadem Bursa, and performed a delicate cerclage procedure that allowed me to carry to term. His knowledge of how high-altitude work affects pregnancy was astonishing.
My 17-year-old daughter, a nationally-ranked rhythmic gymnast, developed severe amenorrhea and bone density concerns. Dr. Şen didn't just treat the symptoms—he collaborated with her sports medicine team, created a nutrition plan that respected her athletic goals, and helped her regain her cycle naturally. He understood the pressure elite athletes face.
After losing quadruplets at 22 weeks in another country, we traveled to Turkey as our last hope. Dr. Şen spent 8 months preparing my body through innovative hormone therapy and a custom cervical pessary he designed himself. At 39, I delivered healthy twins at Acıbadem Bursa—his 'gradual success' approach made all the difference.
As a transgender man (age 28) needing a hysterectomy while preserving hormonal balance, most doctors refused. Dr. Şen consulted with endocrinology specialists for months, performed a groundbreaking minimally invasive procedure that accounted for my testosterone therapy, and became a true advocate for transgender gynecological care.
A 28-year-old female competitive freediver from Antalya presented with recurring hand numbness and discoloration during deep dives. Dr. Özkan diagnosed her with a rare thoracic outlet syndrome variant exacerbated by extreme pressure changes. He performed a minimally invasive first rib resection via transaxillary approach. The patient returned to competitive diving within 4 months, setting a new national depth record.
A 72-year-old retired olive grove owner with limited mobility from a rural village presented with a painless, rapidly expanding abdominal aortic aneurysm discovered during a village health screening. Dr. Özkan performed an emergency EVAR procedure. The patient's recovery was complicated by his insistence on returning to manual farm work after 2 weeks, requiring careful negotiation with his family to enforce rest.
A 19-year-old university student and amateur parkour athlete suffered a traumatic carotid artery dissection after a failed wall jump. Dr. Özkan managed him conservatively with anticoagulation and close monitoring, avoiding surgery. The patient made a full recovery but had to abandon parkour, instead channeling his energy into vascular health advocacy on campus.
A 45-year-long-distance truck driver with uncontrolled diabetes presented with critical limb ischemia in his right foot. Dr. Özkan performed a complex femoral-popliteal bypass using an autologous vein graft. The patient's recovery was slow due to his sedentary job and poor dietary habits on the road, requiring intensive education and a negotiated work modification with his employer.
A 28-year-old female competitive freediver presented with recurrent, severe abdominal pain after deep dives. Dr. Aktaş discovered a rare diaphragmatic hernia that only manifested under extreme pressure changes. He performed a minimally invasive robotic repair using a novel mesh technique. The patient returned to competitive diving six months later, setting a national depth record.
A 72-year-old retired watchmaker with Parkinson's disease developed an incarcerated umbilical hernia. His tremors complicated standard surgical approaches. Dr. Aktaş adapted his technique, using a modified local anesthesia protocol and a tension-free repair that accounted for the patient's involuntary movements. Recovery was prolonged but successful, with the patient returning to his intricate hobby.
A 7-year-old refugee boy from Syria presented with a chronic abdominal mass, initially misdiagnosed as a tumor. Dr. Aktaş identified it as a giant fecaloma caused by severe malnutrition and psychological withholding. He managed it non-operatively with careful enemas and dietary intervention, coordinating with a pediatric psychologist. The mass resolved completely over three weeks.
A 45-year-old female farmer was gored by a bull, sustaining a complex abdominal wall avulsion with embedded organic matter. Dr. Aktaş performed emergency debridement and reconstruction using a two-stage biologic mesh technique to combat contamination. The patient developed a unique symbiotic biofilm that actually aided healing, studied later in a case report.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr İmam Bakir Batı. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
My 8-year-old son developed sudden, severe pain while we were visiting Bursa from Germany. We rushed to Acibadem Bursa Hospital in panic. Dr. Hüseyin Çelik was on emergency duty and immediately recognized it as testicular torsion. His calm, decisive manner kept us from completely falling apart. He explained the time-sensitive nature to us in clear German-Turkish mix, got consent, and performed surgery within the hour. He saved my son's testicle. Post-op, he showed us the images and drew diagrams for us to understand. His follow-up care was meticulous. We are forever grateful to this skilled and compassionate surgeon who turned our family's nightmare into a story of salvation.
Dr. dr Demet Alagöz provided exceptional care for my pediatrics condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.