M.D. Arzu Oran

My 8-year-old daughter had persistent swollen lymph nodes that our pediatrician couldn't explain. Dr. Arzu Oran at Acibadem Eskisehir examined the biopsy with such meticulous care that she discovered a rare, non-malignant histiocytic disorder that three other labs had missed. She didn't just file a report; she called us personally, drew diagrams on hospital notepaper to explain what 'Rosai-Dorfman disease' meant in terms a child could understand, and coordinated with our pediatrician for six months of follow-up biopsies to monitor regression. Her patience with our endless questions and her ability to translate complex cellular pathology into a hopeful treatment roadmap was nothing short of miraculous. We didn't just get a diagnosis; we got a guardian for our daughter's health.

As a 72-year-old with a sudden, alarming weight loss and abdominal pain, my gastroenterologist found a suspicious mass during a routine colonoscopy. The wait for the pathology results was agonizing. Dr. Oran's report was not just a document; it was a masterpiece of clarity. She identified a very early-stage, localized neuroendocrine tumor—a rare find that required specific staining techniques. What set her apart was her initiative: she personally consulted with both my surgeon and oncologist, explaining the tumor's low mitotic rate and why a minimally invasive resection would likely be curative. At my follow-up, she showed me the actual slides on a monitor, pointing out the 'salt-and-pepper' chromatin pattern that confirmed her diagnosis. Her thoroughness turned a potential cancer nightmare into a manageable procedure with an excellent prognosis.

I was the 'emergency case' no one wants to be—rushed into surgery at Acibadem Eskisehir after a severe car accident with internal bleeding. The surgical team removed what they thought was damaged spleen tissue. Dr. Arzu Oran, working through the night, examined the specimen and made a critical discovery: embedded within the traumatized tissue were microscopic foci of an unrelated, indolent mantle cell lymphoma, completely asymptomatic until that moment. Her urgent call to the surgeons changed my entire recovery plan. She authored a concise, bullet-pointed addendum for my file that became the blueprint for my hematology follow-up. In a moment of chaos, her precision in the lab became my first line of defense against a hidden threat, proving pathology isn't a backroom service but the foundation of acute care.

My experience was neither dramatic nor critical—just a routine screening colonoscopy at 50. The biopsy came back with a report of 'sessile serrated lesion with cytological dysplasia.' The term meant nothing to me, and my GP simply said 'monitor it.' Dissatisfied, I requested a consultation with Dr. Oran. She spent 45 minutes with me, not as a patient with a disease, but as a person needing education. Using a whiteboard, she drew the difference between conventional polyps and these sneaky, flat lesions, explaining their unique molecular pathway to cancer. She didn't dismiss my concern; she validated it, outlining a precise, 3-year surveillance schedule tailored to this specific pathology. She turned an ambiguous 'maybe' into a clear, actionable life plan. Dr. Oran treats tissue, but she cares for the person attached to it.