Patient Experience
As a 28-year-old competitive freediver, I developed unexplained abdominal pain after deep dives that threatened my career. Multiple specialists dismissed it as 'pressure-related.' Dr. Şenateş was the first to suspect a rare diaphragmatic hernia exacerbated by pressure changes. His minimally invasive repair at Acıbadem Taksim allowed me to return to world championships within three months, pain-free at 40 meters depth.
My 82-year-old grandmother, a retired calligrapher, suffered from silent GERD that damaged her teeth and affected her speech. Dr. Şenateş created a personalized treatment plan considering her Parkinson's tremors and difficulty swallowing pills. He formulated liquid medications she could tolerate, and his gentle endoscopic monitoring restored her ability to practice her art without pain after decades.
During a diplomatic visit from Kenya, I experienced sudden, severe gastrointestinal bleeding. Dr. Şenateş coordinated an emergency team at midnight at Acıbadem Taksim, diagnosing a Dieulafoy's lesion—a condition uncommon in my region. His precise endoscopic hemostasis saved me without surgery, and his cultural sensitivity regarding my dietary restrictions during recovery was exceptional.
Our 7-year-old son, a chess prodigy, developed cyclical vomiting syndrome that disrupted tournaments. Pediatric gastroenterologists were puzzled. Dr. Şenateş, though an adult specialist, consulted on the complex case, identifying a migraine-gut connection and collaborating with a pediatric neurologist. His interdisciplinary approach reduced episodes by 90%, letting our son compete internationally again.