M.D. Alper Canpolat

As a 78-year-old with a complex history of diabetes and unexplained weight loss, I was shuffled between departments until I met Dr. Canpolat. He didn't just look at my chart; he spent an hour asking about my daily habits, my garden, even my sleep patterns. He connected my symptoms to a medication interaction three other doctors missed. His approach wasn't just clinical—it was holistic. At Acibadem Bakırköy, he coordinated with my cardiologist himself. I've regained 5 kilos and my energy. He treats the person, not just the disease.

Our 8-year-old son developed a persistent high fever and a strange rash that baffled our pediatrician. In near-panic, we went to Acıbadem's emergency department at midnight. Dr. Alper Canpolat was the internal medicine specialist on call. He knelt to our son's eye level, examined him with a calm, gentle humor that made our boy laugh. He diagnosed a rare pediatric presentation of Kawasaki disease on the spot and initiated immediate treatment, explaining every step to us in clear, terrified-parent language. His swift action prevented cardiac complications. He was our midnight miracle.

I'm a 42-year-old software engineer who went in for what I thought was a routine 'executive checkup.' Dr. Canpolat reviewed my results and focused on a slight, persistent elevation in my liver enzymes that others had dismissed as 'stress-related.' He ordered a specific, non-routine ultrasound and discovered early-stage non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with fibrosis. No symptoms, but a real problem. His proactive, detective-like approach and his detailed lifestyle modification plan—not just a pamphlet, but a tailored program—likely prevented serious future illness. This wasn't a checkup; it was a life-course correction.

Following a complex abdominal surgery for Crohn's disease at another hospital, my recovery stalled with debilitating pain and fever. My surgeon was perplexed. I sought a second opinion with Dr. Canpolat. He meticulously reviewed my entire surgical file and post-op imaging, then identified a developing, deep-set intra-abdominal abscess that was being masked by my ongoing steroid therapy. He arranged for immediate image-guided drainage at Acıbadem Bakırköy and personally managed the tricky balance of infection control alongside my existing immunosuppression. For six weeks, he was my constant guide through a perilous post-op complication. His expertise in navigating the intersection of surgery and internal medicine saved me from a much worse outcome.