Assoc. Prof. M.D. Oğuz Durakbaşa

As a 72-year-old retired teacher with severe osteoarthritis in both knees, I had lost hope of walking without pain. Dr. Oğuz Durakbaşa didn't just see me as another elderly patient; he spent an hour explaining the biomechanics of knee replacement using a 3D model of my own scans from Acibadem Kozyatagi. His approach was revolutionary—he coordinated with my cardiologist to create a hybrid recovery plan that included aquatic therapy in the hospital's rehabilitation pool. Six months post-bilateral surgery, I'm not just walking—I'm gardening again. He treated my age as an advantage, not a limitation.

Our 8-year-old son fractured his elbow in a playground fall, and the emergency room was chaotic. When Dr. Durakbaşa arrived, he immediately knelt to eye level with our crying child and explained the procedure using a stuffed animal's 'arm.' At Acibadem Kozyatagi, he performed a closed reduction with such precision that avoided surgery entirely. What amazed us was his follow-up: he scheduled video calls to check the cast's condition and sent animated videos about bone healing. The fracture healed perfectly, and our son now wants to be an orthopedist—'like the doctor who talks to kids.'

I'm a professional marathon runner who developed a mysterious stress fracture in my tibia that wouldn't heal after 9 months. Multiple specialists gave conflicting advice. Dr. Durakbaşa approached it like a detective—ordering specialized MRI sequences at Acibadem Kozyatagi that revealed a rare vascular insufficiency. Instead of standard treatment, he designed a novel protocol combining extracorporeal shockwave therapy with targeted nutrient optimization. He even consulted with my nutritionist and trainer. Three months later, I'm back to running pain-free. He doesn't just treat bones; he treats the entire biomechanical system.

After a motorcycle accident left me with a complex pelvic fracture and hip dislocation, I was told I might never walk normally again. Dr. Durakbaşa's emergency intervention at Acibadem Kozyatagi was extraordinary—he performed a multi-stage surgery over 8 hours, reconstructing my pelvis using patient-specific 3D-printed guides. His post-op care was equally remarkable: daily bedside visits where he'd adjust my traction himself and explain each step using tablet animations. At my 1-year follow-up, I'm walking without a limp and recently completed a 5K walk. He saved my mobility with both technical mastery and relentless compassion.