Assoc. Prof. M.D. Engin Çelik

A 42-year-old marine biologist, Elif, presented with unexplained secondary infertility after a successful first pregnancy. Dr. Çelik discovered a rare uterine anomaly—a T-shaped uterus with a longitudinal septum—missed in previous scans. He performed a hysteroscopic metroplasty, meticulously reshaping the cavity. Elif conceived naturally six months post-procedure and delivered a healthy baby girl via planned cesarean at 38 weeks, returning to her oceanic research three months later.

Selin, a 19-year-old competitive gymnast from a low-income family, was diagnosed with severe endometriosis causing debilitating pain that threatened her athletic career. Dr. Çelik coordinated with a sports medicine specialist and performed a conservative laparoscopic excision, preserving her ovarian reserve. He arranged hospital charity funding for her surgery. Selin returned to training within eight weeks and won a national championship the following year, with her pain managed through tailored hormonal therapy.

A 51-year-old transgender man, Kaan, who had undergone gender-affirming surgery years prior, presented with persistent pelvic pain. Previous doctors dismissed his concerns. Dr. Çelik, with sensitivity, diagnosed and surgically removed atrophied ovarian tissue causing ovarian remnant syndrome. He collaborated with an endocrinologist to balance Kaan's hormone therapy post-op. Kaan's pain resolved completely, and he became an advocate for transgender healthcare inclusivity.

Maya, a 34-year-old software engineer with a complex autoimmune disorder (lupus anticoagulant), suffered three consecutive second-trimester miscarriages. Dr. Çelik initiated a multidisciplinary protocol involving a hematologist. He managed her pregnancy with low-molecular-weight heparin, aspirin, and close fetal monitoring. Maya delivered a preterm but healthy boy at 34 weeks via cesarean due to placental insufficiency. The infant spent three weeks in NICU but thrived.