Prof. Hale Basak Caglar

I'd been to a few doctors about this constant fatigue and weird joint pain. Everyone said it was stress or getting older. Dr. Çağlar at Anadolu was different. She actually listened, asked questions about things no one else had, and ordered some specific tests. Turns out it was something pretty rare. She explained it all to me, drew little diagrams on a notepad. I'm on treatment now and finally starting to feel like myself. She didn't just give up.

Had to get a colonoscopy – not exactly anyone's idea of a good time. I was dreading it. But honestly, the whole thing at Anadolu was so straightforward. Dr. Çağlar walked me through what to expect, no sugar-coating, which I appreciated. The procedure itself was fine; I remember chatting with the nurse beforehand and then waking up like nothing happened. Got the all-clear results a few days later. It was just... smooth.

The parking garage was packed the day of my appointment, which annoyed me. But from the moment I walked in, the staff at the center sorted it out. The woman at reception was really calm, and the nurse who took my vitals cracked a joke that made me relax. Even the cleaner in the hallway smiled and said good morning. It felt like a place where people actually liked their jobs. Dr. Çağlar was part of that – professional, but you could tell the team worked well together.

Look, I'm not great with doctors. I get nervous and clam up. My first visit with Prof. Dr. Çağlar, I was just giving yes/no answers. She noticed, put her tablet down, and just talked to me for a few minutes about nothing medical. Asked about my commute, the weather. It sounds small, but it made a huge difference. She never made me feel rushed or silly for my questions. She has this way of explaining things that makes you feel smart, not scared.