Dr. Berrin Arslan

We brought our 3-year-old son, Leo, to Dr. Berrin Arslan after weeks of unexplained high fevers that came and went like clockwork. Our local clinic was stumped. Dr. Arslan didn't just glance at his chart; she got on the floor with him, observing how he played and moved his joints between questions. She suspected Periodic Fever Syndrome—something we'd never heard of. She ordered very specific genetic testing and explained the complex immunology to us with drawings. She was right. Now on a treatment plan, Leo is fever-free for the first time in months. Her diagnostic courage changed his life.

My 88-year-old mother, who has advanced dementia, developed a severe and persistent lung infection. As her pediatrician (since childhood!), Dr. Arslan was the only doctor who truly knew her full medical history. She coordinated a home-visit plan with a pulmonologist, arguing against hospitalization which would have terrified my mother. Dr. Arslan personally called every other day to check on her breathing sounds over the phone with me, adjusting antibiotics with precision. She treated my elderly mother with the same gentle, historical knowledge she'd applied decades ago. It was holistic care that transcended age.

Our 14-year-old daughter, Sena, a competitive gymnast, suffered a complex, displaced fracture in her wrist during a meet. The ER recommended immediate surgery with a standard orthopedic approach. We requested a consult with Dr. Arslan due to her deep understanding of growing bones. She paused the surgical plan, collaborating with a pediatric orthopedic surgeon to design a novel, minimally invasive procedure that used guided growth techniques instead of plates, preserving her growth plates and future flexibility. Her recovery was tailored for an athlete. Sena is back on the bars, thanks to Dr. Arslan’s advocacy for a future-focused solution.

For our newborn's routine two-week checkup, Dr. Arslan noticed a subtle, almost imperceptible tremor in his lower lip during feeding—something we'd written off as normal 'jitters.' She spent an extra 20 minutes observing him, then ordered a non-urgent but specific metabolic panel. It revealed a rare thyroid hormone transport issue. She started him on a tiny, precise dose of medication immediately, preventing what could have been significant developmental delays. What was meant to be a quick weight check turned into a life-altering early intervention. Her attention to microscopic details in routine visits is her superpower.