M.D. Suna Ertok

I was terrified when they found a suspicious thyroid nodule during a routine checkup. Dr. Suna Ertok didn't just order the iodine uptake scan—she sat with me for twenty minutes explaining exactly how nuclear medicine works, drawing diagrams on her notepad. Her calm demeanor during the procedure made all the difference. When the results came back benign, she personally called me to deliver the news. At Eskisehir Hospital Acibadem, she transformed a scary diagnostic process into an educational, almost peaceful experience. Her hands were steady, her explanations crystal clear.

Our 8-year-old son needed a bone scan after a persistent limp that baffled other doctors. We were worried about radiation exposure for a child, but Dr. Ertok designed a customized low-dose protocol just for him. She showed him the gamma camera, let him press a dummy button, and called it his 'spaceship scanner.' He wasn't scared for a second. She found a rare osteoid osteoma that everyone else had missed. Her follow-up care involved coordinating with pediatric orthopedics seamlessly. She doesn't just treat scans; she treats little humans.

Following my prostate cancer surgery, my PSA levels started creeping up. My oncologist referred me to Dr. Ertok for a PSMA PET-CT scan—a highly specialized nuclear imaging technique. She spent an hour reviewing my surgical history and previous imaging before the scan. Her meticulous attention identified a single, tiny pelvic lymph node metastasis that conventional scans had completely missed. This precise finding allowed for targeted radiotherapy instead of systemic treatment. Dr. Ertok's expertise in molecular imaging literally changed my treatment trajectory and saved me from unnecessary side effects.

As an 82-year-old with recurrent fevers of unknown origin, I'd been through countless tests. Dr. Ertok suggested an FDG PET scan to look for hidden inflammation or infection. What impressed me wasn't just the technology, but how she accommodated my pace—slower movements, clearer repeated instructions, and ensuring I was warm throughout the long procedure. The scan revealed an infected aortic graft that had been silently causing problems for months. Her detailed report to my vascular surgeon was so comprehensive it became the roadmap for my successful treatment. She treats elderly patients with profound respect and technical brilliance.