Patient Experience
As a 72-year-old retired opera singer, I feared my performing days were over when a persistent vocal tremor developed. Dr. Duygu didn't just see an ENT issue; she saw an artist losing her voice. Her innovative micro-laryngeal procedure, combined with specialized vocal therapy at Zekeriyakoy Medical Center, restored not just my vocal cords but my identity. I recently performed a small aria for my grandchildren—completely tremor-free.
Our 8-year-old son, a competitive junior swimmer, developed severe recurrent ear infections that threatened his season. Dr. Duygu designed a unique treatment plan involving custom-fit swimmer's ear molds and a minor tympanostomy procedure timed perfectly between competitions. Her understanding of both pediatric ENT and athletic commitment meant he missed only one meet. He's now swimming personal bests with dry, healthy ears.
During a business trip to Istanbul, I experienced a sudden, terrifying nasal hemorrhage that wouldn't stop. Rushed to Zekeriyakoy Medical Center's emergency department, Dr. Duygu performed an emergency endoscopic cauterization at 2 AM. What amazed me wasn't just her technical skill, but how she calmed a frightened foreigner alone in a hospital, explaining each step in fluent English. She followed up daily until my flight home to Berlin.
My 45-year-old husband, a carpenter, had lived with progressive hearing loss for years, blaming it on 'work noise.' Dr. Duygu discovered a rare osteoma completely obstructing one ear canal—not noise-related at all. Her surgical removal was so precise he regained 90% hearing in that ear. The unexpected benefit? His balance improved dramatically, making ladder work safer. She changed his profession's future.