Prof. MD. Cengiz Bolukbas

As an 82-year-old with a complex history of diverticulitis, I had been dismissed by several doctors who attributed my persistent pain to 'normal aging.' Professor Bolukbas was the first to truly listen. He didn't just glance at my old scans; he ordered a specific, new-generation CT enterography at Medical Park Goztepe. He discovered a minute fistula that everyone else had missed. His explanation to my family was so clear, using simple diagrams. The laparoscopic procedure he performed was minimally invasive, I was walking the same evening. Six months later at my follow-up, he remembered my granddaughter's name. This isn't just treatment; it's dignified, meticulous care.

Our 7-year-old son, Leo, developed sudden, severe abdominal pain and refused to eat. The ER pediatrician suspected appendicitis, but Professor Bolukbas, who was consulted, noticed a subtle pattern in his bloodwork that didn't fit. He gently suggested an urgent but non-invasive abdominal ultrasound first, sparing Leo an unnecessary CT scan. He diagnosed mesenteric adenitis, a scary-sounding but often viral inflammation. He knelt by the hospital bed to talk to Leo directly, explaining the 'swollen lymph node warriors' in his tummy. His calm demeanor instantly soothed our panic. He coordinated with the pediatric team for a conservative treatment plan. We avoided surgery entirely. His ability to pivot from complex adult cases to a frightened child is extraordinary.

I arrived at Medical Park Goztepe as an emergency transfer at 2 AM with a bleeding duodenal ulcer, my hemoglobin critically low. The on-call team stabilized me, but Professor Bolukbas came in personally before dawn to perform the emergency endoscopy. The precision was breathtaking, he located the bleeding vessel, applied clips, and controlled the hemorrhage without needing emergency surgery. What followed was unique: instead of just sending me home with medication, he initiated a 'root-cause analysis.' He discovered my long-term use of a specific anti-inflammatory for back pain, which I never connected to my stomach. He collaborated with a pain specialist to find a safer alternative. This holistic approach to an acute crisis prevented a recurrence. He saved my life twice over.

My visit was for a routine screening colonoscopy, I'm 50 with no symptoms. Most specialists would delegate this. Professor Bolukbas performed the procedure himself. The prep instructions were the most detailed I've ever received, including a tailored diet chart. During the procedure, he found and removed three precancerous polyps (tubular adenomas) with a technique he called 'cold snare polypectomy,' which he explained minimizes bleeding risk. The post-procedure consultation wasn't rushed. He showed me the high-definition photos, explained the significance of each polyp's morphology, and gave me a personalized surveillance timeline, not just a standard 'come back in 5 years.' He turned a routine checkup into a potentially life-saving, educational masterclass in preventive care.