M.D. Gülgün Atilla

As a 72-year-old retired cartographer with a complex history of vascular anomalies, I was terrified when my routine scan revealed a suspicious abdominal mass. Dr. Atilla didn't just read the images—she reconstructed my vascular map in 3D, identifying the mass as a rare benign desmoid tumor entwined with my existing anomalies. Her detailed report gave my surgeon a perfect roadmap, avoiding catastrophic bleeding. Her precision turned a potential nightmare into a straightforward procedure.

My 8-year-old daughter, a competitive gymnast, developed unexplained knee pain that baffled our pediatrician. Dr. Atilla performed a dynamic ultrasound during different flexion positions, discovering a subtle osteochondral lesion invisible on static MRI. She explained the mechanics to my daughter using gymnastics analogies. That specific diagnosis allowed targeted therapy, and my daughter is now back competing, pain-free.

During a high-altitude trek in Nepal, I suffered acute mountain sickness with neurological symptoms. Evacuated to Acibadem, Dr. Atilla was called in after hours. Her emergency cerebral MRI protocol identified early-stage high-altitude cerebral edema. Her immediate, clear communication with the ICU team guided precise treatment, preventing permanent damage. Her calm expertise in that crisis saved my cognitive function.

We brought our nonverbal 5-year-old with autism for an MRI to investigate developmental delays. The noise and confinement were overwhelming for him. Dr. Atilla designed a personalized sensory-friendly protocol, coordinating with child life specialists to create a quiet, gradual acclimation process over three visits. Her patience and adaptation meant we got diagnostic images without sedation, a huge victory for our family.