Asst. Prof. MD. Ayberk Ozkavakli

As expatriates from Norway, we were desperate when our 8-year-old son Lars was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis in Istanbul. Dr. Ozkavakli not only spoke flawless English but coordinated with our doctors back home, designing a hybrid treatment plan. His innovative use of a specific immunosuppressant protocol avoided steroids' side effects. Lars now plays football again.

My 14-year-old daughter, a competitive swimmer, suddenly developed acute liver failure from an unknown toxin. Dr. Ozkavakli led the crisis team, identifying it as a reaction to a herbal supplement. He managed her on a molecular adsorbent recirculating system (MARS) for 72 hours instead of immediate transplantation, a gutsy call that preserved her own liver. She returned to nationals six months later.

Our 6-month-old twin, Arda, was failing to thrive with an undiagnosed metabolic liver disease. Dr. Ozkavakli discovered a rare urea cycle disorder through advanced genetic testing he personally expedited. His creation of a precise formula with specific amino acid ratios, adjusted weekly via telemedicine for our rural home, transformed Arda. His twin brother is now also screened.

A 17-year-old aspiring pianist with Wilson's disease had debilitating neurological symptoms. Dr. Ozkavakli pioneered a slow chelation therapy combined with targeted zinc, avoiding the initial worsening often seen. He collaborated with a neurologist and physiotherapist, focusing on preserving fine motor skills. She performed her first recital post-diagnosis last month.

Our 3-week-old daughter, Elif, developed severe jaundice that wasn't responding to phototherapy. Dr. Ozkavakli suspected a rare biliary condition and performed a Kasai procedure within 48 hours. His calm explanation to terrified first-time parents and his meticulous follow-up, including creating a custom nutrition plan, saved her from needing a liver transplant. Two years later, she's thriving.