Prof. MD. Yavuz Narin Reviews

As an 82-year-old with a puzzling, decades-old thyroid condition that multiple doctors couldn't fully resolve, I was referred to Prof. Narin for a definitive diagnosis. What struck me wasn't just his expertise in nuclear medicine, it was his patience. He spent 45 minutes explaining the I-131 uptake test in simple terms, showing me the gamma camera images himself. He didn't just see a scan; he saw my history. The treatment plan he devised was tailored to my age and other medications. Six months later, my energy has returned. He treats the person, not just the scan.

Our 7-year-old daughter needed a renal scan after a complex UTI, and we were terrified, both of the procedure and the potential results. Prof. Narin transformed the experience. He had a special pediatric protocol where he showed her the machine using a teddy bear first, calling it the 'camera that takes pictures of your insides.' His calm voice distracted her during the injection. When the results showed no permanent damage, his genuine relief mirrored ours. He followed up personally with our pediatrician. For a child's first encounter with nuclear medicine, he made it feel safe.

I arrived at Liv Hospital Bahcesehir as an emergency referral from oncology, a suspected bone metastasis that appeared suddenly with severe pain. Within two hours, Prof. Narin had me scheduled for an urgent PET/CT. What impressed me was his interpretive speed combined with thoroughness. He didn't just read the report; he correlated the 'hot spots' with my clinical history in real-time, explaining the difference between inflammatory and malignant uptake. His direct coordination with my surgeon changed my treatment pathway immediately. In a high-stakes situation, his clarity was my anchor.

As a 45-year-old with a routine but necessary follow-up thyroid scan post-cancer, I expected a quick, impersonal visit. Prof. Narin's approach was the opposite. He reviewed my five-year scan history side-by-side, pointing out minute changes even the software didn't flag. He discussed the latest theranostics, how nuclear medicine can now treat what it diagnoses. His academic depth at İstinye University was evident, yet he spoke practically about my long-term monitoring. He remembered personal details from my last visit three years prior. For a routine check, it felt profoundly personal and forward-looking.