Patient Experience
I arrived at Medical Park Goztepe in a state of absolute panic, severe abdominal pain at 14 weeks pregnant. Dr. Dilan Unsal Kaya was called in from another procedure. Her calm was immediate; she didn't just scan, she explained each image in real-time, her finger tracing the screen. 'Your little one is fine, but we need to address this cyst now,' she said. The laparoscopic surgery felt like a coordinated dance. Post-op, she visited me three times daily, once at 10 PM just to check my pain levels. She doesn't treat the chart; she treats the person behind it. My pregnancy continued without a hitch.
As a 68-year-old woman, I'd seen many gynecologists. My complex prolapse case had been dismissed as 'age-appropriate' elsewhere. Dr. Kaya spent 45 minutes on the initial exam, using a model to show me exactly what was happening. 'We have excellent options,' she assured me. Her surgical plan was meticulous, incorporating a rarely-done native tissue repair to avoid mesh. The follow-up has been extraordinary, she personally calls every two weeks to ask about my comfort. She restored not just my anatomy, but my confidence to live actively again.
Our 16-year-old daughter was terrified about her first gynecological visit due to irregular, painful periods. Dr. Kaya's approach was masterful. She spoke directly to our daughter, asking permission for each step. She explained polycystic ovary syndrome using simple diagrams, focusing on management, not just medication. 'This is about your health, not just your periods,' she said. She created a tailored plan involving nutrition and mild exercise. Her compassionate, non-judgmental care transformed a scary experience into one of empowerment. We are profoundly grateful.
My case was a tangled web: a large fibroid, a desire for future pregnancy, and a previously botched diagnostic procedure. Multiple surgeons had offered only a hysterectomy. Dr. Kaya proposed a three-stage plan no one else had mentioned, medical shrinkage, then a precise myomectomy preserving every bit of viable uterus, followed by monitoring. The surgery lasted 5 hours; she later told me she'd used a technique she'd modified herself. At my 6-month follow-up, ultrasound in hand, she smiled and said, 'The architecture looks perfect for what you want.' Her intellectual courage and technical artistry are beyond anything I've encountered.