M.D. Ahmet Alan

I brought my 8-year-old son, Emre, to Dr. Ahmet Alan after he complained of persistent abdominal pain that kept him up at night. We'd seen another doctor who dismissed it as 'just anxiety.' Dr. Alan was different. He actually got down on his knee to talk to Emre directly, asking him to point to where it hurt with a toy pointer. His gentle manner made my son relax immediately. After an ultrasound, he discovered an unusual congenital band causing partial obstruction—something easily missed. The laparoscopic surgery was scheduled quickly at Acıbadem Bakırköy. Dr. Alan drew diagrams for Emre to explain what he would fix, calling it 'untangling a knot.' Post-surgery, he visited twice daily, even showing Emre the tiny camera pictures. My son now calls him 'the detective doctor.' We're forever grateful for his patience with children and his sharp diagnostic eye.

As a 72-year-old with multiple comorbidities (diabetes, mild heart failure), I was terrified when a routine scan revealed a suspicious mass in my colon. Three surgeons had declined operation due to 'high risk.' Dr. Ahmet Alan reviewed my file and said, 'We can manage this together.' What stood out was his collaborative approach—he personally consulted with my cardiologist and endocrinologist to create a tailored pre-op plan. The surgery at Acıbadem Bakırköy was complex, taking longer due to adhesions from old surgeries. He used a minimally invasive technique to reduce stress on my body. During recovery, he adjusted medications daily based on my glucose readings. At my 3-month follow-up, biopsy clear, he didn't just discharge me; he gave my daughter a detailed care plan. His respect for elderly patients' unique needs is exceptional.

This was no routine checkup. I arrived at the ER at 2 AM with excruciating right lower abdominal pain. The CT showed a perforated appendix with early signs of peritonitis. Dr. Ahmet Alan was the on-call surgeon. His calm urgency was remarkable—he explained the need for immediate surgery without causing panic. Within 45 minutes, I was in the OR at Acıbadem Bakırköy. During the emergency laparoscopic appendectomy, he found the situation was more complex with localized abscess formation. He meticulously cleaned the area. What impressed me most was his 5 AM post-op visit—he sat and explained exactly what he found, showed images, and outlined the recovery plan. His follow-up was relentless; he personally changed my dressings for two days. A potentially life-threatening situation was handled with incredible precision and human touch.

I visited Dr. Ahmet Alan for what I thought was a simple follow-up for an inguinal hernia repair he performed six months prior. During the examination, he noticed a subtle change in a mole on my shoulder that I hadn't mentioned—completely unrelated to the surgery. With careful concern, he asked detailed questions about its history and recommended an immediate dermatology consult. That mole turned out to be an early melanoma. His holistic observation during a routine surgical follow-up likely saved me from a much more serious outcome. At Acıbadem Bakırköy, he coordinated between the dermatology and general surgery departments seamlessly for my subsequent wide excision. Dr. Alan practices medicine with a remarkable breadth of attention—he treats the patient, not just the procedure. This experience redefined my understanding of a surgeon's role.