M.D. Özgür Yaşar

I was on holiday from Germany when I developed severe, unexplained abdominal pain. As a 72-year-old with a complex cardiac history, I was terrified. Dr. Özgür Yaşar at Acibadem Atakent didn't just treat a symptom; he treated *me*. He spent an hour reviewing my German medical files, cross-referencing medications, and calmly explaining how my heart condition might be interacting with a potential gallbladder issue. His coordination with the cardiology department was seamless. He has this rare ability to make you feel like you're his only patient, even in a busy hospital. The diagnosis was accurate, the treatment plan gentle yet effective, and his follow-up call to my Istanbul hotel was utterly unexpected. He turned a medical crisis abroad into a manageable experience.

Our 8-year-old daughter, Elif, had been suffering from persistent, low-grade fevers and extreme fatigue for weeks. Pediatricians were stumped. We came to Dr. Yaşar as a last resort. He approached her not as a small adult, but as a child. He got down on her level, asked about her school and her friends first, and earned her trust. His detective work was incredible—he connected dots everyone else missed, linking her symptoms to a mild but persistent post-viral autoimmune response. He explained everything to us, the worried parents, with whiteboard diagrams, and to Elif with simple, reassuring words. He didn't over-medicate; he crafted a careful monitoring and supportive care plan. She's back to soccer now. He's an internist who truly understands the internal world of a child.

This wasn't a dramatic emergency, but a slow-burn mystery. For over a year, I had a constellation of weird symptoms: tingling in my hands, occasional dizziness, and crushing fatigue. I saw multiple specialists. A neurologist, an endocrinologist... all found 'nothing significantly wrong.' I felt like I was going crazy. Dr. Yaşar was my fourth opinion. He listened to my entire history without interruption for 25 minutes. Then he said, 'Let's look at the puzzle from a different angle.' He ordered a very specific set of blood tests others had overlooked, focusing on vitamin absorption and subtle metabolic markers. He diagnosed a severe B12 deficiency due to a previously undetected gastrointestinal issue. The treatment was simple (injections), but the diagnosis was genius. He restored my health and, more importantly, my faith in medicine.

Following a complex laparoscopic surgery for a gastrointestinal issue, my recovery hit a wall. Pain spiked, and I spiked a fever. My surgeon was excellent, but it was Dr. Özgür Yaşar, the internist on the case, who navigated the storm. He identified a post-operative infection that was brewing beneath the surface, something not immediately obvious. What impressed me was his collaborative approach. He didn't override my surgeon; he convened a quick, focused consultation right at my bedside. They discussed options like two master strategists. Dr. Yaşar's role in managing my systemic response—adjusting antibiotics, managing inflammation, and monitoring my organ function—was crucial. He was the conductor ensuring all the sections of the medical orchestra played in harmony. His vigilant post-op care in the hospital was the reason my recovery got back on track.