Assoc. Prof. M.D. Özgüç Takmaz

I arrived at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in a state of sheer panic at 3 AM with sudden, severe pelvic pain. Dr. Özgüç Takmaz was called in immediately. What struck me first was his calm, analytical demeanor amidst the emergency chaos. He didn't just jump to conclusions; he methodically ruled out possibilities, asking precise questions even through my discomfort. He diagnosed a ruptured ovarian cyst that was mimicking appendicitis. His explanation of the 'why' and 'how' was crystal clear, and his post-procedure care plan was meticulous. He followed up personally the next morning, not just a nurse. This wasn't just treatment; it was masterful crisis management with profound empathy.

As a 72-year-old woman, I was deeply embarrassed and hesitant to discuss my persistent post-menopausal bleeding. Many doctors rush you. Dr. Takmaz was different. He created a space of absolute respect and patience. At my consultation, he spent nearly an hour just talking, understanding my full history and fears. His approach to the necessary hysteroscopy was explained not in scary medical terms, but as a careful investigative journey. He held my hand literally as I went under anesthesia at Acibadem Maslak. The surgery for the benign polyp was successful, but his greatest skill was removing my shame and fear. His follow-up calls to my home checked on my emotional state as much as my physical recovery.

Our journey with Dr. Takmaz was for a deeply desired but complex pregnancy after multiple losses. This wasn't a routine checkup; it was a high-stakes emotional marathon. From the first scan, he practiced 'precision optimism'—cautiously hopeful but brutally honest about every metric. He developed a unique, personalized monitoring protocol for us, using specific hormone markers others had ignored. When a subtle placental issue arose at 24 weeks, he caught it instantly and devised a conservative management plan that avoided immediate bed rest. He was available via a dedicated line for my (many) anxious questions. Our healthy daughter is here because of his blend of cutting-edge science and intuitive, patient-centric care. He remembers every detail of our case, every visit.

I brought my 14-year-old daughter for severe menstrual pain that was disrupting her life. Pediatric gynecology requires a special touch, and Dr. Özgüç is an artist. He spoke directly to her, not just to me, using analogies she understood (he compared uterine lining to a garden!). He ruled out serious causes with gentle, minimally invasive tests at the hospital. His diagnosis of severe primary dysmenorrhea came with a revolutionary (for us) treatment plan: not just pills, but a tailored combination of specific physiotherapy exercises, dietary tweaks he outlined on a notepad, and a gradual medication strategy. He empowered her to manage her own health. His approach was educational, collaborative, and completely destigmatized her experience. We left feeling equipped, not just treated.