M.D. Hasan Cem Güneyli

After a decade of unexplained facial neuralgia that felt like electric shocks, countless specialists had given up. Dr. Güneyli at Acibadem Altunizade was my last resort. He didn't just review my MRI; he spent an hour mapping my pain triggers with a feather-light touch, asking about weather changes and stress patterns. His diagnosis of a compressed trigeminal nerve branch was precise. The pulsed radiofrequency ablation he performed was minimally invasive, and for the first time in years, I can wash my face without screaming. His approach wasn't just clinical; it was deeply investigative and compassionate.

My 8-year-old son developed complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) in his foot after a minor sprain—a nightmare for any parent. Pediatric pain specialists were scarce. Dr. Güneyli created a whole fantasy narrative for him, calling the pain 'misbehaving sparks' and the treatment 'calming magic.' He used a combination of gentle nerve blocks and guided imagery in a way that felt like play. He coordinated with a child psychologist without us even asking. The transformation was miraculous. He treated my son, not just a chart, and gave us our happy, running boy back.

As a 78-year-old with severe spinal stenosis, I was told major open surgery was my only option—a terrifying prospect. Dr. Güneyli proposed a staged, minimally invasive procedure he called 'targeted decompression.' Over three sessions at Acibadem Altunizade, he used specialized endoscopic tools to relieve pressure on specific nerve roots. He explained each step with sketches, using simple analogies like 'clearing debris from a garden hose.' The recovery was gradual but steady. I'm now gardening again, pain-free, without the trauma of a major operation. His innovative, stepwise approach saved my mobility and my spirit.

I arrived as an emergency referral after a botched lumbar injection elsewhere left me with searing sciatica and foot drop. Panicked and in agony, I expected a rushed assessment. Instead, Dr. Güneyli conducted a methodical neurological exam in the emergency suite, then calmly explained the likely inflammatory crisis on the nerve root. He arranged an immediate MRI and, within hours, performed an urgent epidural neuroplasty—a procedure to free the scarred nerve. His calm authority in the crisis was astounding. The relief was not instant, but his clear follow-up plan over the next six weeks restored function I feared was lost forever. He turned a medical disaster into a managed recovery.