Prof. M.D. Erkan Yildirim Reviews

As a 72-year-old with chronic kidney issues, I needed a very specific renal artery MRA. Dr. Yildirim didn't just read the scan; he personally adjusted the contrast protocol based on my latest creatinine levels, something my nephrologist had sent over just that morning. He explained how the 'time-resolved' technique he used would give clearer pictures with less dye. The results detected a tiny stenosis even my previous hospital missed. His report was so detailed it became the roadmap for my vascular surgeon. This wasn't just radiology; it was precision medicine tailored to an elderly patient's fragile system.

Our 8-year-old daughter fractured her elbow in a fall, and the ER doctor said it was 'probably fine.' Dr. Yildirim, reviewing the X-rays, spotted a subtle intra-articular fragment they'd missed. What amazed us was his approach with our terrified child. He had a tablet with interactive 3D bone models, showing her exactly what happened and how her body would heal. He didn't just diagnose; he performed a gentle ultrasound right then to check ligament stability without more radiation. His calm, story-like explanation turned her tears into fascination. He saw the child, not just the image.

I was the 'complex case' no one could figure out—six months of debilitating abdominal pain after a laparoscopic procedure. Dr. Yildirim reviewed my chaotic file and proposed a highly unconventional protocol: a dynamic MRI defecography combined with a postural change sequence he designed. During the scan, he was in the control room giving real-time instructions to the technician. He found a rare, intermittent internal hernia and adhesive band causing a partial obstruction only visible in a specific position. His report read like a detective's conclusion. He didn't just find the needle in the haystack; he knew exactly which haystack to look in and how to tilt it.

Routine screening turned alarming when my low-dose CT lung scan showed a ground-glass opacity. Dr. Yildirim's follow-up strategy was unique: instead of a generic 'come back in 3 months,' he used a proprietary AI-assisted volumetric analysis tool to track micron-level changes over my previous two scans I'd brought from another country. He spent 20 minutes with me, showing me the digital 4D reconstruction on his screen, explaining why the growth pattern was indolent and consistent with a benign process. He gave me the confidence to avoid an unnecessary biopsy. His approach transformed a potentially anxious year of waiting into a single, conclusive, educational visit.