Patient Experience
As a 72-year-old retired mountaineer with a complex cardiac history, I collapsed during a historical tour in Istanbul. Dr. Taş at Acıbadem Taksim didn't just treat my arrhythmia—he coordinated with cardiology while managing my panic-induced asthma, all while explaining Ottoman architecture to distract me. His calm demeanor turned a terrifying foreign emergency into a strangely educational experience.
My 8-year-old daughter, a competitive gymnast, suffered a spiral fracture during a vault. Dr. Taş created a 'superhero bone-healing' narrative, complete with illustrated casts and a recovery plan that incorporated gentle movement from day one. He treated her not as a fragile patient but as an athlete in temporary training modification.
During a midnight kitchen fire, I suffered 18% mixed-depth burns. Dr. Taş's team used an innovative hydrogel dressing protocol I'd never seen before, changing dressings with such precision it felt like an art. His follow-up included connecting me with a chef who specialized in adaptive cooking for burn survivors.
As a deaf patient who collapsed from diabetic ketoacidosis, I woke to find Dr. Taş had already arranged for a certified medical sign language interpreter and had learned three emergency signs himself. He treated my medical crisis and communication needs with equal urgency.