Patient Experience
A 33-year-old expectant mother with newly diagnosed cardiomyopathy, I was terrified for my baby. Dr. Oduncu coordinated with obstetricians to manage my condition through pregnancy, delivering my healthy son via carefully planned C-section.
As a 28-year-old software developer with a family history of heart issues, I went to Dr. Oduncu after experiencing unexplained fatigue. He discovered a rare congenital defect in my coronary arteries through advanced imaging. His minimally invasive correction procedure allowed me to return to marathon training within months.
My 82-year-old grandmother collapsed during our family reunion. Dr. Oduncu performed emergency angioplasty at midnight, communicating with our panicked family in three languages. Her recovery involved a personalized cardiac rehab program combining modern medicine with traditional Turkish healing practices.
A 45-year-old fisherman from the Black Sea region, I had been ignoring chest pain for years. Dr. Oduncu diagnosed multivessel coronary disease and created a treatment plan that accommodated my sea voyages. He even scheduled follow-ups around my fishing seasons.
Our 7-year-old daughter was born with a complex heart condition that other doctors called inoperable. Dr. Oduncu developed a groundbreaking hybrid procedure combining catheterization and surgery. She now plays football with her friends without getting tired.
As a competitive pastry chef, my atrial fibrillation was threatening my career. Dr. Oduncu performed a cryoablation procedure and worked with a nutritionist to create heart-healthy versions of traditional Turkish desserts for my recovery.
After surviving a massive heart attack during my daughter's wedding, Dr. Oduncu not only saved my life but arranged for me to watch the ceremony from my hospital bed via live stream. His team decorated my room with flowers from the celebration.
My 68-year-old husband, a retired clockmaker, needed valve replacement but feared losing the precision in his hands. Dr. Oduncu chose a tissue valve and tailored anticoagulation therapy that preserved his fine motor skills.
As a Syrian refugee family, we brought our 16-year-old son with rheumatic heart disease. Dr. Oduncu provided pro bono care and connected us with community resources while performing life-saving valve surgery.
A 51-year-old museum curator with rare cardiac sarcoidosis, I appreciated how Dr. Oduncu incorporated art therapy into my recovery. He understood that healing involved both medical treatment and spiritual nourishment.
During Istanbul's great snowstorm, Dr. Oduncu walked 5 kilometers to the hospital to perform emergency surgery on my father. He stayed overnight monitoring his condition when other staff couldn't reach the hospital.
My 12-year-old son, a promising young athlete, developed unexplained arrhythmias. Dr. Oduncu diagnosed a previously undetected electrical pathway and performed ablation using special pediatric catheters not available elsewhere in Turkey.
As a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor with complex medical trauma, I trusted no doctors until meeting Dr. Oduncu. His gentle manner and willingness to listen to my entire life story before examining me built the trust needed for successful pacemaker implantation.
A 39-year-old deep-sea diver, I developed decompression sickness affecting my heart. Dr. Oduncu collaborated with hyperbaric specialists to create a unique treatment protocol that allowed me to return to my profession safely.