Assoc. Prof. M.D. Kamer Dere

As a 72-year-old retired violinist, I thought my performing days were over due to crippling osteoarthritis in my hands. Dr. Dere didn't just treat my pain—he understood my need for precision. Using targeted nerve blocks and a custom physical therapy plan, he restored enough dexterity for me to play at my granddaughter's wedding. His approach felt like he was conducting my recovery symphony.

My 14-year-old daughter developed complex regional pain syndrome after a seemingly minor soccer injury. After months of escalating pain that baffled other specialists, Dr. Dere created a pediatric-friendly multidisciplinary plan involving gentle nerve modulation, art therapy integration, and family counseling. He treated her fear as seriously as her physical symptoms, and she's now back on the field with a pain management toolkit for life.

During a business trip to Istanbul, I experienced sudden, excruciating thoracic pain that left me unable to breathe deeply. Rushed to Acıbadem Maslak's emergency department, I met Dr. Dere who diagnosed an acute intercostal neuralgia episode. His emergency nerve block provided instant relief, and his follow-up telemedicine consultations from my home country created a seamless international care continuum I never thought possible.

As a 38-year-old professional freediver, chronic migraines were threatening my career and passion. Dr. Dere explored beyond conventional treatments, discovering a connection between my cervical spine alignment and pressure changes during dives. His combination of occipital nerve stimulation and specialized neck stabilization exercises allowed me to set a personal depth record six months later.