M.D. Harika Bodur Öztürk

A 42-year-old Turkish-Cypriot ceramic artist, Elif, presented with unexplained secondary infertility after a successful pregnancy 8 years prior. Dr. Öztürk discovered a rare case of Asherman's syndrome caused by a forgotten postpartum infection. Using hysteroscopic adhesiolysis and a novel intrauterine balloon stent coated with estrogen gel she developed with the hospital's research unit, Elif conceived naturally within 6 months and delivered a healthy girl at 37 weeks.

17-year-old high school swim champion, Deniz, arrived with her coach, concerned about primary amenorrhea and pelvic pain during training. Dr. Öztürk diagnosed Müllerian agenesis (MRKH syndrome). She coordinated a multidisciplinary team including a psychologist and a physiotherapist to create a long-term care plan focused on Deniz's athletic goals and future reproductive options, including vaginal dilation therapy, fostering immense trust with the shy teenager.

A 55-year-old former ballet dancer from Bulgaria, Milena, sought help for severe pelvic organ prolapse that hindered her ability to teach dance. Dr. Öztürk performed a robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy, utilizing her expertise in minimally invasive surgery. The precise technique allowed Milena an exceptionally quick recovery; she was demonstrating basic positions to her students within 5 weeks, calling it 'a restoration of her foundation.'

38-year-old Syrian refugee, Amal, presented at 32 weeks gestation with undiagnosed complete placenta previa and a history of two prior C-sections (placenta accreta spectrum was suspected). Dr. Öztürk led a complex, planned multidisciplinary delivery involving interventional radiology for preoperative uterine artery embolization. The successful surgery prevented hemorrhage, saved Amal's uterus, and her baby boy required only brief NICU care for prematurity.