Dr. Berhan Bayram

I'm a 72-year-old retired teacher who thought my gardening days were over due to crippling hip arthritis. Dr. Bayram didn't just see an old woman with a worn joint; he saw someone who missed her rose bushes. His approach was methodical yet deeply personal. He explained the anterior hip replacement procedure using a simple model, showing how it would preserve my muscles. The surgery at Acibadem Altunizade was seamless, and his post-op protocol was strict but effective. What truly amazed me was his follow-up call on a Sunday evening, just to check if I'd managed to walk to my balcony to see the sunset. Three months later, I'm back to pruning my roses without pain. He restored more than my mobility; he gave me back a piece of my joy.

Our 8-year-old son, Emre, took a bad fall from his scooter, and the local clinic said it was just a bad sprain. After a week of him crying in pain, we rushed to Acibadem. Dr. Bayram had this incredible calm energy that immediately put Emre at ease. He spotted a subtle Salter-Harris fracture in the growth plate of his ankle on the X-ray that others had missed. Instead of a scary cast, he used a specialized removable brace and explained the healing process to Emre using a superhero analogy—'your bones are building a stronger shield.' He even high-fived Emre when he showed him how to use his crutches. His blend of expert diagnostic skill and genuine care for a frightened child turned a traumatic emergency into a manageable recovery. We are forever grateful.

As a competitive marathon runner, a complex stress fracture in my tibia felt like a career death sentence. Multiple doctors gave conflicting advice. Dr. Bayram approached my case like a puzzle. He ordered a detailed MRI and spent an hour with me and my coach, mapping out a biology-based recovery timeline. He performed a precise minimally invasive procedure to stimulate bone healing, rejecting more invasive surgery as unnecessary. His rehabilitation plan was brutal but brilliant, incorporating blood flow restriction training I'd never heard of. He wasn't just a surgeon; he was a strategic partner in my comeback. Six months later, I've just qualified for Boston. Dr. Bayram's innovative, athlete-centric thinking saved my running future.

What started as a routine follow-up for my wife's knee replacement became something extraordinary. During the check-up, Dr. Bayram noticed my slight limp when I walked in. I'd dismissed it as old age. With gentle insistence, he examined me and suspected spinal stenosis affecting my gait, which was putting my wife's new knee at risk. He coordinated with a neurologist right there, sending me for an immediate consultation. This wasn't even my appointment! His holistic view—seeing how one family member's health impacts another's recovery—prevented a cascade of future problems. His vigilance during a routine visit demonstrated a level of care and intellectual curiosity that goes far beyond the operating room. We feel utterly seen and protected under his care.