Patient Experience
We brought our newborn Zeynep for what we thought would be a routine 2-month checkup. Dr. Refika noticed subtle asymmetrical movements during the examination that everyone else had missed. Her gentle persistence led to an early diagnosis of brachial plexus palsy from birth. Instead of alarming us, she framed it as 'early optimization' and designed a play-based physical therapy program using ordinary household items. Her approach transformed therapy sessions into bonding moments. Now at 9 months, Zeynep has full mobility, and we have a pediatrician who sees potential where others see problems. Dr. Refika doesn't just practice medicine; she practices foresight.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Asst. Prof. MD. Birhan Oktas's expertise. Highly recommend for orthopedics treatment.
Dr. Asst. Prof. MD. Birhan Oktas provided exceptional care for my orthopedics condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
Dr. Assoc. Prof. MD. Adalet Demir provided exceptional care for my robotic surgery condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at İstinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir. Dr. Assoc. Prof. MD. Adalet Demir explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Assoc. Prof. MD. Adalet Demir's expertise. Highly recommend for robotic surgery treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Assoc. Prof. MD. Adalet Demir. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
As a 72-year-old with severe diverticulitis that three other surgeons deemed too risky for conventional surgery, I had nearly given up hope. Dr. Yildizhan proposed robotic surgery with such clarity, showing me 3D simulations of my own anatomy. The precision was astonishing, tiny incisions, minimal pain, and I was walking the same day. What struck me most was his Saturday morning visit just to check my drainage tube himself, not sending an assistant. At Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, the entire team moved with synchronized efficiency, but Dr. Yildizhan was the conductor. Six months later, I'm gardening again, a miracle I attribute to his steady hands and revolutionary approach.
Our 8-year-old daughter needed a complex adrenal gland tumor removal, and we were terrified. Dr. Yildizhan knelt to her eye level, explaining the robot as 'a tiny video game helper' that would make her better. His ability to translate robotic precision into child-friendly terms calmed us all. The surgery lasted hours, but he emerged with photos showing the successful, minimally invasive removal, sparing surrounding tissue. His follow-up care included checking not just her vitals, but her favorite cartoons. We've never seen a surgeon combine such technological mastery with genuine warmth. The hospital's pediatric support team was excellent, but Dr. Yildizhan's personal touch made us feel like family.
I arrived at the emergency department with sudden, debilitating abdominal pain from a strangulated inguinal hernia, a true surgical emergency. Dr. Yildizhan was consulted and, within an hour, had me in the OR for robotic emergency surgery. He explained that the robot's enhanced visualization would allow him to carefully reduce the hernia without compromising blood flow to the intestine. The speed and decisiveness were breathtaking. Waking up with four small bandages instead of a massive incision was unbelievable for an emergency operation. His post-op rounds were brief but intensely focused; he had a sixth sense for when I needed more pain medication. This wasn't a routine procedure; it was a lifesaving intervention executed with cool, robotic precision.
My follow-up journey with Dr. Yildizhan has been as impressive as the initial robotic prostatectomy. After the surgery, he didn't just discharge me; he mapped out a year-long recovery plan. At my 3-month check, he reviewed not only my PSA levels but also used a tablet to show side-by-side comparisons of my pre-op and current nerve-sparing imagery, explaining how robotic articulation preserved function. He remembers minute details from previous conversations, asking about my tennis game by name. For a routine follow-up, the depth of analysis was extraordinary. It feels like having a brilliant engineer and compassionate physician in one person, continuously optimizing my health long after the surgery itself.
As a 78-year-old retired history professor with complex polypharmacy, I was experiencing alarming cognitive fog and fatigue that other doctors dismissed as 'normal aging.' Dr. Bilici conducted a meticulous review of my 12 medications, identifying three dangerous interactions. By strategically deprescribing and adjusting timing, he restored my mental clarity completely. His approach wasn't just about adding treatments, but intelligently subtracting what was harming me.
I'm a 32-year-old software developer who developed sudden, severe abdominal pain while working remotely from Istanbul. The emergency room suspected appendicitis, but Dr. Bilici recognized it as an unusual presentation of hereditary angioedema affecting my intestines. His rapid diagnosis prevented unnecessary surgery, and his targeted treatment had me symptom-free within hours. He saw what others missed because he listens to the body's complete story.
My 16-year-old daughter, a competitive swimmer, began experiencing unexplained episodes of dizziness and near-fainting after training. Pediatricians found nothing wrong. Dr. Bilici discovered she had postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) triggered by a recent viral infection. His comprehensive management plan involving hydration strategies, compression garments, and gradual exercise rehabilitation allowed her to return to the pool within three months.
As a 45-year-old chef, I ignored worsening heartburn for years until I coughed up blood. Dr. Bilici diagnosed Barrett's esophagus with early dysplastic changes. Instead of immediate aggressive intervention, he implemented a precise surveillance protocol with lifestyle modifications. Two years later, my follow-up biopsies show regression. He turned a potential cancer journey into a managed success story.
My 81-year-old mother with dementia was admitted with dehydration and confusion. While others focused only on fluid replacement, Dr. Bilici identified an underlying urinary tract infection causing delirium and a previously undiagnosed vitamin B12 deficiency exacerbating her cognitive decline. Treating these root causes restored her to baseline mental function. He treats the whole patient, not just the chart.
I'm a 29-year-old teacher who developed mysterious fevers, joint pain, and mouth ulcers that appeared monthly like clockwork. After two years of specialists calling it 'stress,' Dr. Bilici recognized the pattern as periodic fever syndrome. His targeted genetic testing confirmed the diagnosis, and his treatment plan has given me my first symptom-free year since symptoms began.
During a routine immigration medical exam at 67, Dr. Bilici detected subtle signs of cardiac amyloidosis that everyone else had missed for years. His early diagnosis allowed for timely intervention that preserved my heart function. What was supposed to be paperwork became a lifesaving consultation.
My 8-year-old son presented with what appeared to be recurrent stomach viruses every few weeks. Dr. Bilici identified cyclic vomiting syndrome triggered by migraines and created a prevention protocol using simple dietary timing and hydration strategies. We haven't visited the emergency room in eight months after previously going monthly.
As a 52-year-old journalist with 'treatment-resistant' hypertension, I'd tried six medications without control. Dr. Bilici discovered I had primary hyperaldosteronism through specialized testing others hadn't considered. A targeted medication now controls my blood pressure perfectly with minimal side effects. He solved a decade-long mystery in two visits.