Asst. Prof. MD. Gurcan Dikme Reviews

Our 3-week-old newborn, Elif, developed severe jaundice that wasn't responding to phototherapy. Dr. Dikme identified a rare biliary atresia variant through innovative imaging he personally performed. His emergency Kasai procedure at Medical Park Florya saved her liver function. What amazed us was his daily 6 AM visits to track her bilirubin levels personally, even on weekends. Elif is now 18 months old, thriving with normal liver enzymes.

As expatriates from Norway, we struggled for years with our 8-year-old son Liam's unexplained cyclic vomiting syndrome. Dr. Dikme discovered it was triggered by a previously undiagnosed metabolic liver condition. His tailored treatment plan involving dietary modifications and targeted medication has given Liam his first vomit-free year since infancy. Dr. Dikme even coordinated with our Oslo pediatrician for seamless care continuity.

My 14-year-old daughter Zeynep, a competitive swimmer, suddenly developed debilitating abdominal pain. Multiple doctors dismissed it as stress. Dr. Dikme identified mesenteric panniculitis through advanced endoscopic ultrasound, a condition rarely seen in adolescents. His minimally invasive treatment allowed her to return to national championships within three months. He modified her nutrition plan around training schedules personally.

Our 6-month-old twins, Arda and Efe, both developed severe cow's milk protein allergies with different presentations. Dr. Dikme created separate diagnostic and treatment pathways for each, recognizing that identical twins can have divergent gastrointestinal responses. His research-based approach to elemental formulas and gradual reintroduction protocols has both boys now tolerating dairy at 2 years old.

During a family vacation from Germany, our 5-year-old son Felix developed acute liver failure from accidental mushroom ingestion. Dr. Dikme's emergency hepatology team at Medical Park Florya performed therapeutic plasma exchange through difficult vascular access. His round-the-clock monitoring and novel antidote protocol reversed what German specialists later called 'inevitable transplantation.'

As a single father to 11-year-old Maya with cystic fibrosis-related liver disease, I was overwhelmed. Dr. Dikme established a comprehensive portal hypertension management plan that included creating a visual medication schedule Maya could follow independently. His team taught her to recognize early symptoms, reducing emergency visits by 80%. He even helped secure financial assistance for specialized nutrition.

Our 9-year-old daughter, a violin prodigy, developed focal nodular hyperplasia in her liver. Other surgeons recommended resection that would have ended her musical career. Dr. Dikme pioneered an ultrasound-guided ablation approach preserving critical hepatic structures. She performed at her conservatory recital just six weeks post-procedure, her technique completely intact.

When our 7-year-old son Kaan developed autoimmune hepatitis, Dr. Dikme recognized his extreme needle phobia from previous traumatic experiences. He developed a distraction protocol using virtual reality during blood draws and designed a comic book explaining his liver's 'superhero journey.' Treatment adherence improved from 40% to 95%, with normalized transaminases in four months.

Our adolescent daughter with Down syndrome and severe GERD had failed multiple treatments. Dr. Dikme identified a previously missed hiatal hernia and created a surgical plan accounting for her connective tissue differences. Post-operatively, he developed a swallow therapy program using her favorite foods as incentives. For the first time in her life, she sleeps through the night without choking episodes.

As refugee parents from Syria, we feared our 4-year-old's chronic hepatitis B would limit his future. Dr. Dikme not only provided cutting-edge antiviral therapy but connected us with a community of families facing similar challenges. He arranged genetic testing that revealed a favorable response profile, allowing treatment de-escalation when others would have continued aggressive therapy.

My 13-year-old son, a technology enthusiast, developed mysterious abdominal pain that defied diagnosis. Dr. Dikme collaborated with him to create a symptom-tracking mobile app that identified patterns missed in clinical visits. This data revealed abdominal migraine with gastrointestinal manifestations, a diagnosis confirmed when the app predicted episodes before they occurred. Treatment based on his own data has been remarkably effective.

When our infant developed necrotizing enterocolitis after premature birth, Dr. Dikme's decision to use selective bowel rest rather than immediate surgery preserved intestinal length. His innovative use of trophic feeds and probiotics tailored to her microbiome analysis allowed complete recovery without surgical intervention, contrary to all predictions from the NICU team.

Our 16-year-old daughter with Crohn's disease wanted to study abroad but feared disease flares. Dr. Dikme developed a 'flare prevention passport' with emergency protocols, translated medication instructions, and a network of collaborating gastroenterologists in her destination country. She completed her exchange year with only one minor flare, managed successfully abroad using his precise contingency plan.

After our 10-year-old's liver transplant from a living donor (his father), Dr. Dikme noticed subtle rejection patterns others missed. His early intervention with personalized immunosuppression adjustment prevented full rejection. What touched us most was his creation of a 'liver birthday' celebration each year, helping our son view his transplant as a gift rather than a limitation.