Spec. MD. Cigdem Eliacik Isik

When our newborn, Arda, failed his routine hearing screening repeatedly at the public hospital, we were referred to Dr. Isik in a panic. Across from Fatih State Hospital, she calmly explained the possibilities, ruling out immediate alarm. Through a series of non-invasive auditory brainstem response tests in her clinic, she diagnosed a temporary fluid blockage from birth. Her watchful waiting approach, with weekly check-ups, resolved the issue naturally by week six, saving our baby from unnecessary invasive procedures.

My 8-year-old son, Kaan, a tech whiz, began experiencing severe, episodic abdominal pain that correlated strangely with using specific high-frequency monitors. General pediatricians were baffled. Dr. Cigdem approached it like a medical detective, considering environmental triggers. She diagnosed abdominal migraine, a rare presentation, and linked it to screen flicker rates. Her management plan combined dietary adjustments, controlled screen time protocols, and preventive medication. The attacks ceased completely, and Kaan now codes pain-free.

As expatriates from Germany, we struggled with the Turkish healthcare system when our 6-year-old, Lena, developed a complex, recurring rash. Dr. Isik not only provided exceptional care but acted as a cultural and medical translator. She identified a rare allergic reaction to a local insect bite combined with a sun sensitivity, a condition uncommon in our home climate. Her detailed treatment plan and her ability to clearly communicate with both us and our insurance company abroad were invaluable.

Our 16-year-old daughter, Zeynep, was preparing for crucial university entrance exams when she was suddenly hospitalized with severe fatigue and joint pain at the state hospital. After discharge with inconclusive results, we sought Dr. Cigdem for a second opinion. She suspected post-viral autoimmune activation and ordered a very specific antibody panel often overlooked. The diagnosis of transient pediatric lupus was confirmed. Her targeted steroid taper and academic rest plan allowed Zeynep to recover fully and successfully take her exams months later.

Our 14-year-old competitive swimmer, Elif, developed a persistent, unexplained cough that worsened with intense training. Multiple doctors dismissed it as exercise-induced asthma. Dr. Cigdem Eliacik Isik at Medical Park Gebze conducted a meticulous examination and ordered specific pulmonary function tests, discovering a rare tracheal cartilage weakness exacerbated by pressure changes during flip turns. Her tailored breathing technique plan and coordinated care with a pediatric pulmonologist allowed Elif to return to nationals, setting a personal best.