M.D. Parvana Mikailova

As a 72-year-old retired botanist, my rare cutaneous T-cell lymphoma diagnosis was a mystery for years. Dr. Mikailova didn't just examine my slides; she visited my greenhouse, studied my plant collection, and connected my condition to a specific fungal exposure. Her interdisciplinary approach between pathology and environmental medicine led to targeted treatment that conventional methods missed. At Acibadem, she proved diagnosis isn't just about cells—it's about context.

Our 8-year-old daughter's persistent fevers baffled specialists across three countries. Dr. Mikailova identified hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis not through standard tests, but by noticing subtle macrophage abnormalities in bone marrow samples others dismissed as artifacts. She coordinated with Acibadem's pediatric team to implement life-saving immunotherapy. Her microscopic precision turned our family's nightmare into a manageable chronic condition.

After my emergency appendectomy at a regional hospital, the pathology report showed 'unremarkable inflammation.' Dr. Mikailova requested the slides for second opinion and discovered early-stage appendiceal neuroendocrine tumor—a finding that required completely different follow-up care. Her willingness to review outside cases at Acibadem International Hospital saved me from future metastatic disease.

As a 34-year-old chef, I lost my sense of taste suddenly. Neurologists found nothing. Dr. Mikailova examined my nasal biopsy differently—using specialized staining techniques she developed to identify olfactory nerve inflammation linked to a rare autoimmune condition. Her pathology diagnosis directly guided treatment that restored my culinary career in six months.