Dr. Ece Çetin

Our 3-year-old son, Leo, was admitted as an emergency with a terrifyingly high fever and febrile seizures. Dr. Ece Çetin was a calm, commanding presence in the chaos. She didn't just treat the numbers; she knelt by his bed, speaking softly to him even when he was barely conscious, explaining every step to us in crystal-clear English. Her differential diagnosis was swift—ruling out meningitis with a careful exam that minimized distress. She managed the crisis with such reassuring precision that our panic dissolved into trust. At Acibadem International, she turned our worst night into a story of expert, compassionate care.

As expat grandparents visiting from Canada, we were worried about our 8-month-old granddaughter's persistent, rattly cough. Our daughter booked a routine checkup with Dr. Çetin. What impressed us wasn't just her thorough lung exam (using a stethoscope warmed in her hands), but her holistic approach. She spent 40 minutes mapping the baby's feeding, sleep, and daycare environment, creating a 'wellness plan' rather than just prescribing syrup. She even showed our daughter specific physio techniques for chest congestion. Her blend of old-school clinical diligence and modern, preventive pediatrics is exceptional. We left feeling our grandchild was in the best hands possible in Istanbul.

My 14-year-old daughter, Elif, required a complex, planned surgery for a congenital ear issue that affected her hearing and confidence. Dr. Çetin was our quarterback through the entire multidisciplinary process at Acibadem. She coordinated with ENT surgeons, anesthesiologists, and audiologists, but always kept Elif at the center. Pre-op, she used 3D models to explain the procedure to Elif, empowering her with knowledge. Post-op, her follow-up visits were meticulous, checking not just the wound but Elif's emotional state and social reintegration at school. The surgery was a technical success, but Dr. Çetin's care transformed it into a journey of healing and regained self-esteem.

We consulted Dr. Çetin for a baffling, chronic case of pediatric eczema in our 5-year-old that numerous creams had failed to resolve. Her approach was detective work. She requested a detailed food/symptom diary for two weeks, then cross-referenced it with environmental factors. She identified a specific, uncommon trigger—a combination of a local fruit and hard water in our district—that everyone else had missed. Her treatment plan was a tailored regimen of gentle skincare and dietary adjustment, not stronger steroids. The improvement was slow but steady and fundamental. Her ability to listen to the minutiae and think outside the standard protocol solved a year-long struggle. She is a true medical sleuth.