İstinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir Reviews

As a 28-year-old pregnant woman diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I faced impossible choices between my health and my baby's safety. Dr. Koca collaborated directly with my obstetrician to create a pregnancy-safe treatment protocol, adjusting medications weekly as my pregnancy progressed. He managed my flares without compromising fetal development. Today, I have a healthy daughter and controlled arthritis, a dual outcome I was told might be impossible.

My 61-year-old father, a retired ship captain with scleroderma, developed severe digital ulcers that resisted standard treatments. Dr. Koca employed a novel combination of vasodilators, topical therapies, and even modified scuba-diving gloves for controlled oxygen delivery to his fingertips. This unconventional approach saved three fingers from amputation. Dr. Koca approaches medicine like a master problem-solver, not a protocol follower.

After a hiking accident triggered an autoimmune response, I developed reactive arthritis at age 52 that was misdiagnosed as infection for months. Dr. Koca identified the autoimmune component through meticulous history-taking that connected the trauma to my symptom timeline. His treatment addressed both the inflammation and the post-traumatic stress that was exacerbating my condition. He healed the injury's aftermath, not just the joints.

My 16-year-old son with Behçet's disease suffered debilitating oral ulcers that made eating unbearable. While other doctors focused solely on immunosuppressants, Dr. Koca created a multi-disciplinary plan involving a nutritionist for soft-food diets, a dentist for protective coatings, and mindfulness techniques to reduce stress-induced flares. He treated the whole experience of illness, not just the disease markers.

As a 70-year-old with giant cell arteritis, I nearly lost my vision before seeing Dr. Koca. His emergency intervention with high-dose steroids saved my sight, but what impressed me more was his long-term strategy. He developed a precise tapering schedule that prevented relapses while minimizing steroid side effects that had plagued me with previous doctors. His precision turned a blunt instrument into a scalpel.

My wife, a 39-year-old ballet teacher with psoriatic arthritis, found her career ending as her toes and ankles swelled. Dr. Koca, understanding the specific demands of dance, designed a treatment that prioritized weight-bearing joints and incorporated ballet barre exercises into her physical therapy. He didn't just restore function; he restored her ability to demonstrate pliés and relevés to her students.

When my 10-year-old developed unexplained vasculitis rashes, Dr. Koca did something extraordinary, he used a dermatoscope to photograph the patterns and consulted with an international pediatric rheumatology network overnight. His diagnosis of IgA vasculitis came with a comprehensive parent guide he'd personally translated into simple language. He combines high-tech medicine with deep human compassion.

As a 57-year-old fisherman with osteoarthritis in my hands, I was losing my livelihood. Dr. Koca rejected standard treatments that would have dulled my grip strength. Instead, he created custom silicone grips for my tools, combined with targeted hyaluronic acid injections in only the joints essential for fishing motions. He engineered a solution that respected my trade's specific physical demands.

The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Prof. MD. Tezer Nur Gucukoglu's expertise. Highly recommend for ophthalmology treatment.

As a 72-year-old woman, I was terrified when post-menopausal bleeding began. Many doctors rushed to invasive tests. Prof. Dr. Muberra Namli Kalem was different. She spent 45 minutes explaining the possibilities, from atrophy to polyps, in language I understood. Her 'watchful waiting' approach with gentle ultrasound monitoring over three months revealed a simple hormonal issue. She never dismissed my anxiety, calling me personally with each result. At Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, she treated me like a grandmother, not a chart. The bleeding resolved without a single invasive procedure. Her wisdom saved me from unnecessary stress.

Our 14-year-old daughter developed severe pelvic pain that kept her from school. Pediatricians were baffled. Prof. Dr. Kalem approached her with such gentle professionalism, explaining reproductive health to a teenager without embarrassment. She diagnosed a complex ovarian torsion that others missed. The emergency surgery at İstinye University Liv was scheduled within hours. During pre-op, Dr. Kalem showed our daughter the ultrasound images, demystifying the process. The laparoscopic surgery was flawless, tiny incisions, minimal pain. At follow-up, she gave our daughter a book on women's health, saying 'knowledge is your power.' She healed both body and confidence.

After three miscarriages, my husband and I carried what felt like a permanent grief. Routine fertility clinics felt cold. Dr. Kalem's approach was scientific yet profoundly human. She discovered a subtle uterine septum others had overlooked. Instead of immediate surgery, she designed a unique protocol, three months of targeted medication to reduce inflammation first. The hysteroscopic resection was performed with such precision; she used a special gel barrier to prevent adhesions. I'm now 24 weeks pregnant with our daughter. At each scan, she points out the perfect septum-free uterine cavity. She doesn't just treat anatomy; she treats hope.

What I thought was a routine checkup for my IUD became a lifesaving intervention. During the speculum exam, Prof. Dr. Kalem noticed a subtle texture change on my cervix I hadn't mentioned. Her calm demeanor prevented panic. She performed a colposcopy right then, explaining each step. The biopsy revealed Stage 0 cervical cancer. Her complex, fertility-preserving trachelectomy surgery was scheduled within a week. The procedure took five hours; she later told me she used a nerve-sparing technique she'd pioneered. At 31, I'm cancer-free and still have fertility options. Her observational skill in a routine moment was nothing short of miraculous.

My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Prof. MD. Tezer Nur Gucukoglu. The hospital staff was also very supportive.

My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Op. MD. Husrev Purisa. The hospital staff was also very supportive.

As a 72-year-old retired ship captain with a complex recurrent inguinal hernia that had failed two previous repairs, I had lost hope of ever being pain-free. Dr. Altintas didn't just see a surgical case; he saw a man who missed walking his dog along the Bosphorus. His innovative laparoscopic approach using specialized mesh placement not only solved the anatomical problem but restored my mobility. Six months later, I'm hiking hills I hadn't attempted in a decade.

My 8-year-old daughter developed a rare pancreatic pseudocyst after a severe bout of pancreatitis. Multiple doctors recommended waiting, but Dr. Altintas recognized the risk of rupture. He performed a minimally invasive cystogastrostomy with such precision that her recovery was astonishingly swift. What truly distinguished him was how he explained the procedure to her using drawings of balloons and tunnels, she wasn't scared, she was fascinated. We have our active child back.

During my 34th week of pregnancy, acute appendicitis struck. Most surgeons hesitated, but Dr. Altintas coordinated with my obstetrician within hours. He performed a laparoscopic appendectomy with fetal monitoring throughout, keeping both me and my baby safe. His calm assurance during this terrifying emergency was our anchor. Our healthy daughter was born three weeks later, and we credit Dr. Altintas for protecting our family's future.

A workplace accident left my 19-year-old son with a severe liver laceration and internal bleeding. Rushed to Liv Hospital, Dr. Altintas managed not only the emergency surgery to control the hemorrhage but also performed a novel parenchymal preservation technique. He saved 85% of the liver tissue when others might have resected far more. My son, an aspiring engineering student, recovered fully and returned to university in two months, a miracle we attribute to surgical artistry.

Living with morbid obesity and a large ventral hernia, I faced a surgical catch-22: surgeons wouldn't touch the hernia until I lost weight, but the hernia prevented exercise. Dr. Altintas proposed a combined single-stage procedure, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with simultaneous hernia repair. His innovative technique minimized complications. I've lost 45kg, the hernia is gone, and for the first time in 20 years, I can play with my grandchildren without pain.