Dr. Mehmet Sabah Ateş

I'm a 45-year-old marathon runner, and a complex tibial stress fracture threatened my passion. Surgery was successful, but the rehab was the real challenge. Dr. Ateş approached it like an engineering project. He used real-time gait analysis in the hospital's lab, showing me biomechanical data on a screen. He crafted a phased return-to-run program with precise metrics, not vague advice. He was brutally honest about timelines but fiercely supportive. I'm not just back to running; I'm more efficient. He's the scientist-athlete's secret weapon for recovery.

After my 72-year-old mother suffered a severe stroke, we were lost. Her right side was completely paralyzed, and she was deeply depressed. Dr. Mehmet Sabah Ateş at Acibadem Kozyatagi wasn't just a doctor; he became her coach. He designed a rehabilitation program that felt almost like a gentle game—using music therapy for her arm movements and creating small daily 'missions.' He spoke to her with such respect, always calling her 'Hanımefendi.' After 3 months, she took her first steps holding my hand. He treated the person, not just the paralysis. We are forever grateful.

Our 8-year-old son, Ali, developed a mysterious limp after what seemed like a minor playground fall. Pediatricians were puzzled. Dr. Ateş spent an entire consultation on the floor with him, observing how he moved during play with toy cars he kept in his office. He diagnosed a subtle hip alignment issue that others missed. His approach was magical—he called the exercises 'superhero training' and gave Ali a chart with stickers. No scary medical talk, just solutions. The limp is gone. Dr. Ateş has a rare gift for connecting with children and seeing what others don't.

It started as a routine checkup for my chronic lower back pain, but Dr. Ateş noticed a slight tremor in my hand I'd brushed off. His thoroughness changed everything. He ordered specific tests and diagnosed a very early-stage neurological component intertwined with my musculoskeletal issue. He coordinated a combined treatment plan with a neurologist, focusing on preserving function. This wasn't a 5-minute prescription refill; it was detective work. He caught what could have become a major problem years later. For a 'routine' visit, it was profoundly life-altering in its vigilance.