Dr. Dilek Çoban

Our 14-year-old competitive gymnast, Elif, developed a mysterious rhythmic tremor in her hands that appeared only during complex routines. Multiple specialists dismissed it as performance anxiety. Dr. Çoban, observing a video of Elif's routine, suspected a rare neurological feedback loop exacerbated by growth spurts. She coordinated with a pediatric neurologist and a sports physiotherapist to design a unique retraining protocol. Within six months, Elif not only regained her precision but also qualified for the national junior championships, her tremor completely resolved through targeted neural re-education.

When our 3-day-old newborn, Arda, was transferred to Acibadem Maslak with severe jaundice and an unusual lethargy, we were terrified. Dr. Çoban identified subtle signs pointing beyond standard newborn jaundice. She ordered a specific metabolic panel that revealed a rare, treatable urea cycle disorder. Her swift intervention with a precise dietary regimen and medication prevented any neurological damage. Today, Arda is a thriving, curious 2-year-old, and we credit Dr. Çoban for seeing the critical details in those first fragile days.

As expatriates from Norway, we were anxious about finding care for our 8-year-old son, Lukas, who has a complex congenital heart condition. He needed a routine dental procedure, but his cardiology team back home was unavailable. Dr. Çoban didn't just approve the procedure; she personally liaised with a pediatric cardiologist at Acibadem, reviewed his original Norwegian medical records, and designed a hyper-vigilant pre- and post-op monitoring plan specific to his anatomy. The procedure went flawlessly, and her meticulous, collaborative approach gave us immense confidence in Turkish healthcare.

Our 16-year-old daughter, Mina, was a straight-A student who began suffering from crippling, unexplained abdominal pain before exams. After numerous inconclusive gastroenterology tests, Dr. Çoban took a different tack. She spent an hour talking with Mina about school pressure, social media, and sleep habits. Dr. Çoban diagnosed a severe somatic stress response, bypassing the gut and focusing on the mind-gut axis. She introduced a structured mindfulness and breathing routine alongside mild dietary adjustments. The pain vanished, and Mina learned lifelong coping skills for stress management.