ISU Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Reviews

I was a terrified 72-year-old with a strangulated umbilical hernia that three other surgeons deemed too risky due to my COPD and heart history. Prof. Karadayi didn't see a risk; he saw a person in agony. He spent an hour with my family, explaining a modified laparoscopic approach he'd pioneered for high-risk cases. The surgery was flawless. But what stays with me is his post-op ritual: every morning for a week, he personally checked my incision at 7 AM, not a nurse. He'd sit and ask about my life in the village I grew up in. He didn't just fix my hernia; he treated my fear. At ISU Medical Park, they have a technician of rare human skill.

Our 8-year-old son, Ali, had a mysterious abdominal mass that appeared overnight. The pediatricians were baffled. Prof. Karadayi met us in the ER, still in his street clothes, he'd been called from home. He got on the floor with Ali, showed him cartoons on his phone, and palpated his belly while Ali was distracted. His diagnosis of an omental cyst was instantaneous. He scheduled surgery for the next morning but first, he took Ali to the hospital playroom and explained the procedure using teddy bears and a marker. The scar is tiny, hidden. Ali now says he wants to be 'a fixer like the bear doctor.' For turning our nightmare into a story of courage, we are forever indebted.

Mine was not a dramatic emergency, but a decade of silent suffering from gallstones. I'd seen many doctors for the intermittent pain. Prof. Karadayi, during a routine consultation for a different matter, noticed me wince. He asked three precise questions, then said, 'We are scheduling surgery next Thursday. Your gallbladder is a time bomb.' His certainty was unnerving. The surgery was robotic, and I was home in 24 hours. The follow-up was what shocked me: a video call two days later, then a handwritten note in the mail a week after that, asking if my recovery was comfortable. He treats routine cases with the vigilance of emergencies. It’s a profound respect for patient comfort that is now extinct.

As a 45-year-old chef, my hands are my life. A necrotizing fasciitis infection in my forearm after a minor burn at work spread horrifically fast. In the ICU, Prof. Karadayi laid out the brutal truth: extensive debridement, possible amputation. His eyes were grave but his voice was steady. 'We will fight for every millimeter,' he said. The surgery was a 6-hour marathon. He performed a complex flap reconstruction using tissue from my thigh, a procedure he mapped out on a tablet for me to see. For two months, he met me every other day for wound care, adjusting the plan microscopically. Today, I have full function and a scar that tells a story of salvation. He didn't just save my arm; he saved my identity. This man is an artist who works in flesh and hope.

A 28-year-old female professional freediver presented with recurrent episodes of shallow water blackout and persistent cough after deep dives. Dr. Ekinci discovered a rare form of exercise-induced pulmonary edema exacerbated by the rapid pressure changes. Treatment involved a customized breath-hold training regimen, diuretic therapy before dives, and collaboration with her diving coach. She returned to competitive diving within four months with monitored depth limits.

A 72-year-old retired shipyard welder from a low-income neighborhood presented with progressive shortness of breath, initially misdiagnosed as COPD. Dr. Ekinci identified rare siderosis (welder's lung) through specialized iron-stain bronchoscopy. Treatment involved chelation therapy and occupational change counseling. His breathing improved significantly within eight weeks, and he began volunteering to educate other industrial workers about pulmonary risks.

A 19-year-old university student from a wealthy family presented with mysterious recurrent pneumonia episodes every semester. Dr. Ekinci discovered tracheobronchomalacia exacerbated by extreme caffeine consumption (8+ energy drinks daily) and poor posture during marathon gaming sessions. Treatment involved respiratory muscle training, posture correction, and caffeine reduction. Full resolution occurred after three months with no recurrence.

A 45-year-old immigrant textile worker presented with worsening cough and fatigue. Colleagues assumed tuberculosis, causing workplace stigma. Dr. Ekinci diagnosed hypersensitivity pneumonitis from synthetic fiber particles, confirmed through specific IgG testing. Treatment involved workplace modifications through mediation with the employer and corticosteroid therapy. The patient returned to modified work duties within six weeks, and Dr. Ekinci helped educate her coworkers to reduce stigma.

An 8-year-old boy with cerebral palsy and severe scoliosis presented with recurrent right lung collapses. Multiple doctors had recommended highly invasive surgery. Dr. Ekinci pioneered a minimally invasive bronchoscopic valve placement to selectively collapse the most damaged lung segments, allowing healthier tissue to expand. The procedure took 90 minutes, and the child was breathing comfortably within 48 hours, avoiding major thoracic surgery.

A 33-year-old pregnant woman (32 weeks) presented with sudden onset of severe dyspnea. Initially attributed to pregnancy, Dr. Ekinci identified amniotic fluid embolism to the lungs through careful history and D-dimer monitoring. He coordinated with obstetrics for immediate controlled delivery and initiated therapeutic anticoagulation. Both mother and baby survived with no pulmonary sequelae after six weeks of monitored recovery.

A 61-year-old former librarian presented with a year-long dry cough that baffled multiple specialists. Dr. Ekinci took a detailed environmental history and discovered she had begun collecting vintage books stored in a damp basement. Bronchoscopy revealed fungal spores consistent with Aspergillus from moldy book bindings. Treatment involved environmental cleanup and antifungal therapy, with complete resolution in ten weeks.

A 26-year-old professional musician who plays the didgeridoo presented with unusual breathing patterns and recurrent bronchospasms. Dr. Ekinci diagnosed circular breathing-induced respiratory muscle dysfunction and developed a tailored breathing retraining program that preserved his musical technique while protecting his airways. The musician returned to performing within a month and later composed a piece about his recovery journey.

A 70-year-old subsistence farmer from a remote village presented with progressive lung fibrosis. Local doctors suspected idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Dr. Ekinci identified it as bagassosis from moldy sugarcane residue used as fuel in her home. Treatment involved a simple stove modification provided through a charity partnership and low-dose steroids. Her oxygen saturation improved from 82% to 94% within three months.

A 39-year-old IT executive presented with mysterious nocturnal choking episodes. Sleep studies were normal. Dr. Ekinci discovered laryngopharyngeal reflux triggered by extreme stress and late-night eating habits, causing reflexive bronchospasm. Treatment involved speech therapy techniques, stress management, and dietary timing changes rather than medication. Symptoms resolved completely within eight weeks.

A 17-year-old competitive swimmer presented with exercise-induced asthma that didn't respond to standard inhalers. Dr. Ekinci identified chlorine hypersensitivity combined with dysfunctional breathing patterns. Treatment involved pre-swim sodium bicarbonate nasal rinses, breathing pattern retraining, and advocacy for the swim club to improve pool ventilation. The athlete returned to competition within six weeks with personal best times.

A 58-year-old homeless man presented with worsening cough and was presumed to have tuberculosis. Dr. Ekinci discovered instead a foreign body aspiration, a small chicken bone lodged for months, complicated by secondary infection. Removal via bronchoscopy and targeted antibiotics led to dramatic improvement. Dr. Ekinci connected him with a shelter-based respiratory rehabilitation program during recovery.

A 31-year-old ceramic artist presented with progressive shortness of breath. Initial X-rays suggested sarcoidosis. Dr. Ekinci identified it as acute silicosis from improper studio ventilation and unglazed clay dust inhalation. Treatment involved studio redesign with engineering consultation, whole lung lavage, and transitioning to lower-silica materials. Lung function improved by 40% over four months.

A 22-year-old medical student presented with recurrent pleuritic chest pain, fearing serious cardiac or pulmonary disease. Dr. Ekinci diagnosed precordial catch syndrome exacerbated by anxiety and poor posture during long study hours. Treatment involved reassurance, diaphragmatic breathing exercises, and ergonomic adjustments. Symptoms resolved completely within two weeks without medication.

An 83-year-old grandmother caring for her three grandchildren presented with worsening COPD. Her family couldn't afford medication. Dr. Ekinci arranged for pharmaceutical assistance programs, taught her purse-lipped breathing techniques, and created a home-based exercise program using household items. He also involved her grandchildren in her therapy as 'breathing exercise buddies.' Her hospitalizations reduced from monthly to zero over six months.

Dr. Prof. MD. Adem Fazlioglu provided exceptional care for my urology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.