Dr. Perihan Yıldız

After a complicated spinal fusion surgery at another hospital, I was left with debilitating nerve pain and limited mobility. Dr. Perihan Yıldız was my last hope. She didn't just look at my MRI; she spent an hour mapping my pain patterns with a feather-light touch, asking questions no one else had. Her approach was holistic—she coordinated with a pain psychologist and designed a neuro-rehabilitation protocol using specialized equipment I'd never seen before. The breakthrough came with a targeted pulsed radiofrequency treatment she personally administered. Six months later, I'm gardening again. She doesn't treat scans; she treats people.

Our 8-year-old son, Kerem, developed severe, unexplained hip pain that kept him from walking. We saw five specialists who offered conflicting opinions, from 'growing pains' to scary autoimmune suggestions. Dr. Yıldız was different. She got on the floor with him, turned the examination into a game, and discovered subtle muscular imbalances from an old, forgotten playground fall. Her treatment was a playful, home-based exercise regimen she called 'superhero training,' combined with gentle manual therapy. No medications, no invasive tests. She solved the mystery by listening to his body, not just the charts. He's now back on his soccer team, and we have our happy boy back.

As a 78-year-old with advanced osteoporosis and two recent vertebral fractures, I was terrified of becoming bedridden. My previous doctor just prescribed painkillers. Dr. Perihan Yıldız immediately halted those and crafted a 'fragility fracture rehabilitation' plan. It started with non-weight-bearing pool therapy in Acibadem's warm therapy pool, which felt miraculous. She then introduced a safe, custom-built vibration platform therapy to improve bone density and balance. Her nurse even did a home safety visit. She treated my fear as seriously as my fractures. I haven't fallen in nine months, and my pain is managed without strong drugs. She gave me back my independence and confidence.

I'm a professional violinist who developed focal dystonia in my left hand—a career-ending condition where my fingers would cramp and curl uncontrollably. Standard rehab failed. Dr. Yıldız, understanding the profound neurological component, pioneered a radical sensorimotor retraining program for me. She used mirror box therapy, specialized sensory re-education with textured materials, and collaborated with a musician-specific physiotherapist. She even adjusted my instrument setup. The treatment was cognitively exhausting, like rewiring my brain. After a dedicated year, the dystonic movements are 90% resolved. She saved my life's passion with a creativity that matched the complexity of my problem. She is a true physician-scientist-artist.