Prof. M.D. Ahmet Cem Batukan

After 12 years of unexplained secondary infertility and three failed IVF cycles elsewhere, we came to Dr. Ahmet Cem Batukan as our last hope. What struck me first was how he spent 90 minutes in our initial consultation, not just reviewing files but drawing diagrams of follicular development patterns he'd observed in my previous cycles. He proposed a modified natural cycle IVF protocol I'd never heard of, explaining the endometrial receptivity window with such clarity. The result? Our daughter Elif is now 6 months old. He personally called me with the positive beta-hCG result at 8 PM on a Friday. This wasn't just treatment; it was reproductive detective work with a compassionate guide.

At 67, I was terrified when postmenopausal bleeding started. My previous gynecologist had retired, and I felt like just another elderly patient everywhere else. Dr. Batukan examined me with such deliberate gentleness, constantly checking if I was comfortable. He found a complex endometrial polyp others had missed on ultrasound. What amazed me was how he involved my cardiologist in planning the hysteroscopy, adjusting fluid management for my atrial fibrillation. After the procedure, he showed me photos explaining exactly what he removed. His resident told me he reviews all geriatric cases twice. For the first time in years, I felt medically seen, not just processed.

Our 14-year-old daughter developed severe dysmenorrhea that made her miss school monthly. Pediatricians dismissed it as 'normal cramps.' Dr. Batukan created a teen-friendly consultation, speaking directly to her about cycle tracking apps she actually uses. He diagnosed adolescent endometriosis through meticulous ultrasound (avoiding immediate laparoscopy). His treatment plan involved coordinated care with a pediatric pain specialist and a nutritionist he works with regularly. He even suggested period-friendly uniform adjustments to discuss with her school. Last month, she attended her first full month of school in a year. He treats the whole adolescent ecosystem, not just the uterus.

I arrived at Acibadem Maslak at midnight with sudden 22-week bleeding. The on-call OB suspected placenta previa. Dr. Batukan came in from home, performed a detailed ultrasound himself, and identified vasa previa—a far more dangerous condition. His voice remained calm as he explained the razor-thin margin between immediate delivery and conservative management. He hospitalized me for 48 days of monitoring, visiting twice daily even on weekends. At 34 weeks, during a routine scan, he noticed subtle cord flow changes and performed an emergency C-section within 18 minutes. Our son needed NICU care but is thriving. Dr. Batukan's ability to maintain vigilance over weeks, then switch to instant surgical precision, saved two lives.