Prof. MD. Ersin Kuyucu

As a 72-year-old retired teacher with advanced osteoarthritis in both knees, I had resigned myself to a life of pain and limited mobility. Prof. Dr. Ersin Kuyucu didn't just see 'another elderly patient' - he saw me. He explained the possibility of bilateral knee replacement with such clarity, using 3D models of my own joints from the imaging at Liv Hospital. What impressed me most was his holistic approach: he coordinated with my cardiologist and designed a pre-habilitation program. Six months post-surgery, I'm gardening again and even took my grandchildren to the park last week. His follow-up care has been exceptional - he personally called twice to check on my progress.

Our 8-year-old son, Ali, took a bad fall during football practice, and the local clinic said it was just a sprain. When he couldn't bear weight after three days, we rushed to Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir. Prof. Dr. Kuyucu immediately recognized a subtle Salter-Harris fracture on the X-ray that others had missed. He explained everything to Ali using cartoon drawings of bones, completely calming his fears. The minimally invasive procedure was scheduled within hours. During follow-up, Dr. Kuyucu remembered Ali's favorite football team and asked about his recovery in those terms. The fracture healed perfectly, and Ali's back playing with no limitations - we're forever grateful for that sharp eye and compassionate approach.

I'm a 45-year-old software developer with a complex spinal issue that three other surgeons called 'too risky to operate.' Years of chronic pain had stolen my quality of life. Prof. Dr. Kuyucu spent two hours in our initial consultation at İstinye University Liv Hospital, not just reviewing my MRI but asking about my work setup, sleep patterns, and even my mental health. He proposed a novel combination of endoscopic discectomy and targeted regenerative injections - an approach I'd never heard of. The surgery itself was precision personified, and his team used intraoperative neuromonitoring for extra safety. What's remarkable is the post-op protocol: customized physiotherapy via an app he helped develop. I've regained 90% function and returned to work pain-free for the first time in seven years.

As a professional dancer, my career hung in the balance when I tore multiple ligaments in my ankle during a performance. This wasn't just an injury - it was my livelihood. Prof. Dr. Kuyucu understood this immediately. Instead of standard protocols, he designed a bespoke reconstruction plan that considered my extreme range-of-motion needs. He collaborated with a biomechanics lab to create a dynamic stabilization technique. The surgery was performed with arthroscopic precision, leaving minimal scarring. His rehabilitation plan was equally innovative, incorporating dance-specific movements from week six. Nine months later, I'm not just walking - I'm performing pirouettes again. He saved both my ankle and my passion with what felt like artistic surgical craftsmanship.