M.D. Keramettin Şar

A 28-year-old competitive freediver from the Black Sea coast presented with recurrent episodes of confusion and headache after deep dives. Dr. Şar, suspecting something beyond decompression sickness, discovered a rare patent foramen ovale through specialized testing. He coordinated with cardiology for a percutaneous closure, after which the patient returned to competitive diving with a modified depth protocol and no further neurological symptoms.

A 72-year-old retired calligraphy master was admitted with profound weakness and weight loss. His intricate work with traditional inks had exposed him to heavy metals over decades. Dr. Şar diagnosed chronic lead and arsenic toxicity through meticulous history-taking and specific toxicology panels. Chelation therapy was initiated slowly to avoid complications, resulting in gradual neurological and physical recovery over six months.

A 19-year-old university exchange student from Central Asia presented with fever and abdominal pain. Multiple providers had diagnosed gastritis. Dr. Şar noted subtle skin lesions and ordered serology revealing acute brucellosis, likely from unpasteurized dairy in her home region. A prolonged, monitored antibiotic regimen led to full recovery, preventing chronic complications.

A 41-year-old software developer and amateur marathon runner developed unexplained recurrent kidney stones. Dr. Şar discovered an unusual pattern of hyperoxaluria. Through detailed dietary analysis, he identified excessive consumption of almond butter and spinach smoothies as the cause. Personalized dietary modification resolved the condition without medication.