Spec. MD. Murat Cakar

Our 82-year-old father, Mehmet, needed an emergency inguinal hernia repair that other surgeons deemed too risky due to his age and heart condition. Dr. Murat Cakar approached the case with a calm confidence that immediately put our whole family at ease. He didn't just see a surgical problem; he saw our father. He spent 45 minutes explaining the modified laparoscopic technique he would use to minimize stress on his body. The surgery at Liv Hospital Bahcesehir was flawless, and his follow-up care included coordinating with Dad's cardiologist. Three months later, Dad is tending his garden again. Dr. Cakar's blend of technical mastery and profound humanity is something I've never witnessed in a surgeon before.

When our 6-day-old newborn, Elif, was diagnosed with esophageal atresia, our world shattered. The complexity of connecting her tiny esophagus seemed insurmountable. Dr. Cakar met us in the NICU, his demeanor both serious and deeply reassuring. He used detailed drawings to explain the thoracoscopic procedure, speaking to us as partners in Elif's care. The surgery lasted hours, but he updated my husband personally every 90 minutes. What truly set him apart was the post-op care; he visited Elif twice daily, even on weekends, adjusting her care plan with microscopic attention. At her 6-month follow-up, she's thriving and hitting all her milestones. He didn't just fix a defect; he gave our daughter a full life.

My 14-year-old son, Deniz, had a chronic pilonidal sinus that became severely infected right before a crucial national exam. We expected a simple, painful drainage. Dr. Cakar, however, proposed a definitive cleft-lift procedure to prevent lifelong recurrence. His explanation was so clear, using 3D models from the hospital's imaging department, that my teenage son understood and agreed to the more complex surgery. Dr. Cakar's technique was meticulous, and his pain management protocol was exceptional, Deniz was on his feet the next day with minimal discomfort. The wound healed perfectly. Dr. Cakar even called a week later to check if Deniz felt ready for his exam. This went far beyond surgery; it was holistic care for an adolescent's physical and emotional well-being.

We brought our 3-year-old, Zeynep, for what we thought was a routine checkup for an umbilical hernia. Dr. Cakar's examination was incredibly gentle, and he engaged her with a toy stethoscope. He noticed a subtle asymmetry and, trusting his instinct, ordered an ultrasound that revealed an unexpected ovarian cyst requiring intervention. The way he delivered this news was masterful, calm, factual, but never alarming. His surgical approach was minimally invasive, leaving virtually no scar. His team at Liv Hospital Bahcesehir made the environment feel like a playground, not a clinic. At our last follow-up, he spent the appointment celebrating Zeynep's recovery with stickers, not just checking a chart. He turns fear into trust.