Assoc. Prof. MD. Kaan Gokcen

I was rushed to Medical Park Goztepe with excruciating flank pain that turned out to be a complete ureteral obstruction from a previously undiagnosed congenital abnormality. Dr. Gokcen wasn't even on call that night, but when the emergency team consulted him, he came in immediately. What impressed me most was how he explained the 3D reconstruction of my urinary tract using my CT scans, he drew diagrams on the whiteboard in my room at 2 AM. The robotic pyeloplasty he performed was flawless; six months later, my follow-up renal scan shows perfect drainage. He treats the person, not just the pathology.

Our 8-year-old son developed recurrent febrile UTIs that three pediatricians couldn't resolve. Dr. Gokcen spent an entire consultation just observing how our son moved and played, noting subtle signs we'd missed. He diagnosed a rare form of dysfunctional voiding that wasn't anatomical but behavioral. Instead of rushing to surgery, he designed a 'space mission' bladder training program with sticker charts and a custom app. His child-friendly approach included explaining kidney function using cartoon characters he drew himself. After three months of his non-invasive protocol, our son has been infection-free for a year. He transformed a scary medical journey into an adventure.

As a 72-year-old with multiple comorbidities including heart failure, my complex prostate cancer case was declined by two other surgeons. Dr. Gokcen's approach was astonishingly holistic, he coordinated with my cardiologist for two weeks pre-op to optimize my condition, even delaying surgery when he wasn't satisfied with my echo results. During the robotic prostatectomy, he used a nerve-sparing technique adapted for my anatomy that preserved continence remarkably. But what truly sets him apart is his post-op protocol: he personally calls every evening for the first week, and his team sends customized recovery videos. At my 3-month follow-up, my PSA is undetectable and I'm living fully.

I visited Dr. Gokcen for what I thought was a routine kidney stone follow-up, but he noticed asymmetrical testicular firmness I'd completely overlooked. His meticulous examination, done with such professionalism it never felt intrusive, led to an ultrasound revealing an early-stage tumor. The way he delivered the news was masterful: calm, factual, but with unwavering optimism. His microsurgical orchiectomy preserved hormonal function perfectly, and his surveillance protocol uses novel biomarkers alongside traditional imaging. What stays with me is how he remembers personal details, asking about my marathon training during each visit, making me feel like his only patient despite his obvious prestige.