Patient Experience
As a 78-year-old with chronic lumbar stenosis, I had resigned myself to a life of constant ache and limited mobility. Dr. Fulya Coşan at Acibadem Taksim was my last hope. She didn't just prescribe stronger pills; she explained a targeted nerve block procedure with such clarity, using a model spine. The relief after the treatment was immediate and profound. For the first time in a decade, I slept through the night. Her follow-up call to check on me showed genuine care beyond the hospital walls. She gave me my golden years back.
Our 8-year-old daughter developed complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) in her foot after a minor sprain—a nightmare for any parent. Pediatric pain specialists were scarce. Dr. Coşan created a child-friendly plan at Acibadem Taksim, using terms like 'calming the angry nerves' and involving a play therapist. She performed a precise sympathetic nerve block under light sedation. The transformation was emotional; within days, the fear in our daughter's eyes was replaced by smiles, and she tentatively started walking again. Dr. Coşan treated the whole child, not just the pain.
I was rushed to Acibadem Taksim's ER with a sudden, excruciating trigeminal neuralgia attack—like electric shocks to my face. In the chaos, Dr. Fulya Coşan was a pillar of calm expertise. She quickly diagnosed the issue, administered an emergency nerve block at my bedside to break the pain cycle, and stayed with me until the crisis passed. Her decisive action in that acute moment prevented untold suffering. The subsequent plan for radiofrequency ablation she designed has provided lasting relief. She is a true crisis manager.
Following a complex spinal fusion surgery at another hospital, my post-operative pain was debilitating and not improving. Referred to Dr. Coşan for pain management, her approach was methodical and investigative. She reviewed my surgical imaging in detail, identified a specific facet joint irritation missed by others, and proposed a diagnostic medial branch block. The procedure, done under fluoroscopic guidance at Acibadem Taksim, confirmed the source. The targeted radiofrequency ablation that followed was a game-changer. Dr. Coşan's ability to navigate post-surgical complexities is exceptional.