Prof. M.D. Erkin Öztaş

A 28-year-old competitive freediver from Antalya presented with recurrent episodes of severe abdominal pain and syncope during deep dives. Dr. Öztaş discovered a rare case of mesenteric artery vasospasm triggered by extreme pressure changes and hypoxia, unrelated to typical diving physiology. He coordinated with hyperbaric medicine specialists to design a unique pre-dive medication protocol and abdominal muscle training regimen. The patient returned to competitive diving within four months, setting a new national depth record.

A 72-year-old retired calligrapher presented with decades of unexplained nausea that intensified whenever he worked with certain inks. Dr. Öztaş identified a previously undocumented chemical sensitivity to traditional ink components causing chronic low-grade gastritis. He collaborated with a toxicologist to analyze the inks and prescribed a tailored proton pump inhibitor schedule aligned with the patient's artistic periods. The calligrapher resumed his craft without symptoms after six weeks.

A 19-year-old university student from a low-income family developed acute pancreatitis with unusual complications after consuming only instant noodles for months due to financial constraints. Dr. Öztaş diagnosed severe nutritional deficiency-induced pancreatic dysfunction and organized a hospital nutrition program while connecting the family with social services. He implemented a gradual refeeding protocol with micronutrient supplementation, achieving full recovery in eight weeks.

A 45-year-old long-haul truck driver presented with treatment-resistant GERD that worsened specifically during night drives through mountainous regions. Dr. Öztaş identified altitude-triggered esophageal dysmotility exacerbated by cabin pressure fluctuations. He designed a unique positional therapy device for the driver's seat and a timed medication schedule based on GPS altitude data. Symptoms resolved completely within three months.