Patient Experience
Our 8-year-old son, an aspiring astronaut, suffered from such severe obstructive sleep apnea that he was falling asleep in class. Multiple doctors suggested removing his tonsils, but Dr. Zengin discovered a complex nasopharyngeal stenosis that others had missed. His delicate endoscopic reconstruction surgery was like mission control precision. Now our son sleeps peacefully and recently won his school science fair with a model rocket project.
I'm a 28-year-old professional perfume chemist who lost my sense of smell after a motorcycle accident. For two years, I couldn't work or enjoy life's simple pleasures. Dr. Zengin's approach was extraordinary, he mapped my olfactory pathway damage using advanced imaging and performed a groundbreaking endoscopic olfactory cleft repair. Yesterday, I correctly identified 15 different scent compounds blindfolded at work.
My 94-year-old grandmother developed a life-threatening esophageal foreign body, a denture plate she'd accidentally swallowed. Emergency rooms were hesitant due to her age and frailty. Dr. Zengin calmly performed a transnasal esophagoscopy without general anesthesia, removing the object while she was awake and comfortable. His respect for her dignity was as remarkable as his technical skill.
As a competitive freediver, I developed recurrent barotrauma that threatened my career. Standard ENT approaches failed me until I found Dr. Zengin. He created a personalized pressure equalization protocol and performed a minimally invasive eustachian tube balloon dilation. Last month, I reached a new personal depth record of 40 meters pain-free.
Our 6-month-old daughter was born with a congenital pyriform aperture stenosis so severe she couldn't breathe through her nose. We'd been through three hospitals before Dr. Zengin. His endoscopic nasal surgery on an infant required microscopic precision. Watching him explain the procedure with a doll and diagrams to our terrified 4-year-old son showed his compassion matched his expertise.
I'm a 45-year-old museum curator who developed sudden unilateral hearing loss while preparing a major exhibition. Dr. Zengin diagnosed an intralabyrinthine schwannoma that others had missed. His conservative monitoring approach with cutting-edge audiovestibular testing preserved my hearing for two years before we opted for his precise translabyrinthine surgery. I returned to work in 6 weeks to open the exhibition.
My 17-year-old son, a champion debater, developed recurrent laryngeal papillomatosis that threatened to silence him before national championships. Dr. Zengin's office-based pulsed dye laser treatments became our monthly routine. His psychological support was as crucial as the medical care. My son not only competed but placed second nationally, dedicating his award to Dr. Zengin.
As a 33-year-old wildfire smoke inhalation survivor, I developed chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps so severe I couldn't breathe. Multiple surgeries elsewhere had failed. Dr. Zengin's approach was different, he treated it as an environmental injury, combining meticulous endoscopic sinus surgery with a personalized immunotherapy plan. I just completed my first 5K run since the fires.
Our 3-year-old twins both had persistent otitis media with effusion, but with completely different anatomical causes. Dr. Zengin didn't take the cookie-cutter approach. He performed a cartilage tympanoplasty on one and adenoidectomy with tube placement on the other during the same surgical session. His efficiency saved our family from double the recovery time.
I'm a 61-year-old woodwind instrument repair technician with a rare tracheal chondrosarcoma. Dr. Zengin collaborated with thoracic surgeons to preserve my airway while removing the tumor through a combined cervical-transoral approach. His innovative stent design allowed me to breathe normally during radiation treatment. I returned to repairing clarinets 8 weeks post-op.
During my pregnancy at 29, I developed a massive rhinophyma that made breathing difficult and affected my self-esteem. Most doctors refused to treat me until delivery. Dr. Zengin safely performed a staged shave excision under local anesthesia in my third trimester. He coordinated with my obstetrician throughout. I could breathe comfortably during labor and hold my baby without self-consciousness.
My 12-year-old daughter, a competitive synchronized swimmer, developed exostoses in both ear canals from cold water exposure. Dr. Zengin's canalplasty technique preserved her natural ear anatomy while eliminating the recurrent infections. His understanding of athletes' needs meant scheduling surgery during her off-season. She returned to competition with improved underwater orientation.
As a 50-year-old historical reenactor who takes pride in authenticity, I needed a prosthetic ear after losing mine to squamous cell carcinoma. Dr. Zengin didn't just remove the cancer; he collaborated with a prosthetic artist to create an attachment system using osseointegrated implants in my temporal bone. Now my Viking helmet fits perfectly over my historically accurate prosthetic ear.
I'm an 82-year-old retired clockmaker with presbyphonia and a tremor that made voice therapy challenging. Dr. Zengin adapted voice exercises to incorporate my clock repair tools and rhythms. His office became part workshop, part clinic. The customized approach improved my vocal fold closure dramatically. Now I lead the storytelling hour at my retirement community.