Patient Experience
After 25 years as a professional cellist, I developed focal dystonia in my left hand that ended my career. Neurologists found no solution until Prof. Turan identified it as a rare tendon-locking phenomenon. His minimally invasive pulley release surgery restored full finger independence. I performed at Carnegie Hall nine months later.
My 3-year-old daughter was born with symbrachydactyly of her right hand. Prof. Turan performed a novel two-stage reconstruction using toe-to-hand transfer with intraoperative perfusion monitoring via laser fluorescence. She now has functional opposition and can hold a crayon to draw her first pictures.
As a 39-year-old mountain guide, I survived an avalanche with multiple extremity fractures including a pilon fracture considered unsalvageable. Prof. Turan used a hybrid external fixation system with computer-assisted gradual reduction. I summited Mont Blanc exactly one year to the day after my accident.
My 68-year-old mother with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis needed total knee replacements but was deemed high-risk. Prof. Turan performed simultaneous bilateral custom-made patient-specific instrumentation knees with robotic assistance. Her hospital stay was 48 hours, and she danced at my wedding six weeks later.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Assoc. Prof. MD. Bulent Tekin. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
As a 72-year-old retired deep-sea diver with a rare case of pulmonary barotrauma from my decades of work, I had seen many specialists who couldn't connect my symptoms to my profession. Dr. Koc spent hours researching historical diving medicine and identified calcified pleural plaques from repeated decompression. Her hybrid treatment combining modern bronchodilators with specialized breathing exercises adapted from commercial diving protocols gave me my first symptom-free year in a decade.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Prof. MD. Tarik Ocak. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
My 8-year-old daughter, a competitive synchronized swimmer, began experiencing unexplained breathlessness during routines. Other doctors dismissed it as anxiety. Dr. Koc discovered exercise-induced bronchoconstriction triggered specifically by chloramine exposure in pool air. She designed a personalized pre-swim inhaler regimen and collaborated with her coach to modify training ventilation. My daughter now competes nationally without limitation.
During Istanbul's unprecedented air quality crisis last winter, I developed what seemed like severe pneumonia. As a 45-year-old ceramic artist working with mineral glazes, Dr. Koc connected my condition to combined environmental and occupational exposure. She diagnosed hypersensitivity pneumonitis from mold spores in my studio interacting with pollution. Her treatment plan included medical intervention and redesigning my workspace ventilation, saving both my health and livelihood.
My husband, a 58-year-old archivist, developed a persistent cough while cataloging century-old documents. Multiple doctors treated for infections unsuccessfully. Dr. Koc suspected histoplasmosis from fungal spores in ancient papers, extremely rare in Turkey. She confirmed it through specialized testing and her targeted antifungal treatment resolved symptoms that had plagued him for 18 months. Her detective work was extraordinary.
As a 31-year-old software developer with cystic fibrosis, I'd resigned myself to frequent hospitalizations. Dr. Koc implemented a revolutionary remote monitoring system using spirometry sensors that sync to my phone, allowing real-time adjustment of my airway clearance therapy. This proactive approach reduced my hospital stays by 80% in one year and let me maintain full-time employment.
My 16-year-old son, a promising marathon runner, suddenly developed vocal cord dysfunction mimicking asthma during races. Dr. Koc worked with a speech therapist to develop unique breathing retraining exercises synchronized to his running cadence. She also identified an underlying reflux condition exacerbating the problem. He just qualified for the national championships after being sidelined for two seasons.
After surviving COVID-19 on a ventilator, I developed persistent tracheal stenosis at age 67. Dr. Koc performed a novel hybrid procedure combining bronchoscopic dilation with topical drug-eluting stent placement she helped develop. Unlike previous treatments, this provided lasting relief without repeated interventions. Her follow-up included singing therapy to strengthen my reconstructed airways, an unexpectedly joyful recovery.
As a 39-year-old wildlife biologist, I contracted psittacosis from handling infected parrots. The infection triggered a severe autoimmune pulmonary response. Dr. Koc recognized the rare complication and coordinated with rheumatology to implement immunomodulatory therapy while treating the underlying infection. Her interdisciplinary approach prevented permanent lung scarring that other specialists had deemed inevitable.
My 5-year-old with severe persistent asthma was hospitalized monthly. Dr. Koc created a 'breathing adventure game' using gamified spirometry and developed allergen immunotherapy specific to our unique home environment in a historic Istanbul neighborhood. She even consulted with an architect friend about improving our 19th-century home's air quality. We've had zero hospitalizations in eight months.
At 83, I developed cryptogenic organizing pneumonia after knee replacement surgery. Most doctors focused only on my lungs. Dr. Koc identified it as part of a postoperative inflammatory syndrome and designed a tapered steroid regimen that protected both my lung function and surgical recovery. Her holistic view considered my entire surgical journey, not just the pulmonary complication.
As a 28-year-old professional glassblower, I developed progressive shortness of breath. Dr. Koc diagnosed early-stage berylliosis-like disease from metal fume exposure, extremely unusual in glasswork. She collaborated with occupational health specialists to redesign my studio with targeted ventilation and initiated early intervention that prevented irreversible damage. She saved my career before I even realized it was at risk.
My wife, a 52-year-old linguistics professor, developed chronic cough after a bout of pertussis. Dr. Koc identified neurogenic cough syndrome and pioneered a treatment combining gabapentin with laryngeal control exercises adapted from voice therapy techniques. The multidisciplinary approach resolved what six other specialists had failed to treat for three years.
During my pregnancy at 34, I developed chylothorax, a rare complication where lymphatic fluid leaked into my chest. Dr. Koc managed this high-risk condition without compromising fetal health, using a specialized medium-chain triglyceride diet and careful thoracentesis timing. She coordinated with my obstetrician for weekly joint consultations, ensuring both my baby and I remained healthy through delivery.
Dr. Prof. MD. Adil Can Gungen provided exceptional care for my pulmonology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.