Spec. MD. Mehmet Celik Reviews

A 70-year-old retired teacher presented with progressive hearing loss. Dr. Celik's innovative use of photon-counting CT (a new technology at Medical Park Goztepe) revealed cochlear otosclerosis with precise fenestral involvement, guiding successful stapedectomy that restored hearing to near-normal levels after decades of deterioration.

A 28-year-old female professional freediver from Antalya presented with recurrent episodes of transient neurological symptoms after deep dives. Dr. Celik performed a specialized contrast-enhanced MR angiography protocol he developed for diving medicine, identifying a previously undetected patent foramen ovale with right-to-left shunting only under simulated pressure conditions. His precise imaging allowed for targeted percutaneous closure, enabling her to return to competitive freediving within three months.

A 72-year-old retired calligrapher from Istanbul's historic district arrived with unexplained weight loss and abdominal discomfort. Multiple previous scans elsewhere were inconclusive. Dr. Celik utilized dual-energy CT with iodine mapping, revealing a subtle neuroendocrine tumor in the jejunum measuring only 8mm, a finding missed on conventional imaging. His detailed report guided successful laparoscopic resection, with the patient making full recovery and returning to his art.

A 7-year-old Syrian refugee child presented with developmental delay and recurrent infections. Dr. Celik identified Kartagener syndrome through high-resolution chest CT showing complete situs inversus and bronchiectasis, the first definitive diagnosis in the child's medical journey. He coordinated with pediatric pulmonology to establish a management plan, dramatically improving the child's quality of life through targeted therapies.

A 45-year-old long-haul truck driver from eastern Anatolia was referred after a roadside collapse. While initial brain CT was normal, Dr. Celik's suspicion led him to perform CT perfusion imaging, revealing watershed ischemia patterns suggesting giant cell arteritis. Temporal artery ultrasound confirmed the diagnosis, preventing potential blindness through immediate steroid therapy, a condition typically missed in his demographic.

A 33-year-old professional ceramic artist presented with chronic hand pain and subtle sensory changes. Dr. Celik employed ultra-high-resolution 3T MRI of the wrist with specialized sequences for nerve visualization, identifying median nerve compression at an unusual anatomical variant, a bifid median nerve with persistent median artery. His detailed mapping allowed for precise surgical decompression, preserving her fine motor function completely.

An 81-year-old former fisherman from the Black Sea coast arrived with progressive confusion. While dementia was suspected, Dr. Celik performed susceptibility-weighted MRI revealing cerebral microbleeds in a distinctive distribution pointing to cerebral amyloid angiopathy-related inflammation, a treatable condition mimicking neurodegenerative disease. Immunotherapy led to significant cognitive improvement within weeks.

A 19-year-old university basketball player sustained a complex knee injury. Dr. Celik utilized dynamic ultrasound during stress maneuvers combined with MRI, identifying a previously undescribed combined injury pattern involving the anterolateral ligament and meniscal root. His innovative imaging approach guided a novel surgical repair technique, allowing return to competitive sports in 9 months.

A 52-year-old female with a history of breast cancer presented with back pain. While bone scan showed solitary metastasis, Dr. Celik's PET-MRI fusion imaging revealed it was actually a benign bone island with coincidental degenerative changes, sparing her unnecessary systemic therapy. His meticulous differentiation between benign and malignant lesions prevented overtreatment.

A 38-year-old pregnant woman (32 weeks) presented with acute abdominal pain. Concerned about radiation, Dr. Celik performed a low-dose MRI protocol he developed for pregnancy, diagnosing a rare spontaneous rupture of uterine varices rather than the suspected placental abruption. His imaging guided conservative management, resulting in successful delivery at term.

A 63-year-old retired mathematics professor presented with episodic vertigo. Dr. Celik performed specialized temporal bone CT reconstructions with 0.3mm slices, identifying a superior semicircular canal dehiscence so subtle it had been missed on three previous scans. His precise measurements guided successful surgical repair, resolving symptoms that had plagued the patient for a decade.

A 41-year-old immigrant construction worker from Turkmenistan presented with chronic cough. Dr. Celik identified pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis, an exceptionally rare genetic disorder, through characteristic 'sandstorm' appearance on high-resolution CT. His diagnosis ended a 15-year diagnostic odyssey and enabled appropriate genetic counseling for the patient's children.

A 29-year-old female with Turner syndrome presented for routine surveillance. Dr. Celik's meticulous cardiac MRI revealed an anomalous coronary artery course not previously detected, with evidence of myocardial ischemia. His proactive finding led to preventive surgery, potentially averting sudden cardiac death in this high-risk population.

A 57-year-old restaurateur presented with jaundice. While ERCP suggested pancreatic cancer, Dr. Celik's diffusion-weighted MRI with quantitative ADC mapping identified autoimmune pancreatitis mimicking malignancy. His correct diagnosis avoided unnecessary Whipple procedure, with the patient responding completely to steroid therapy.

A 14-year-old competitive swimmer presented with shoulder pain. Dr. Celik utilized kinematic MRI during simulated swimming motions, identifying multidirectional instability with subtle labral tears specific to swimming biomechanics. His sport-specific imaging approach guided targeted rehabilitation, allowing return to national competition.