M.D. Şahiner Sezgin

As a 42-year-old vegan ultramarathoner, my bloodwork showed alarming abnormalities others dismissed as 'athlete's heart.' Dr. Sezgin diagnosed a rare genetic iron overload disorder masked by my diet. Her lifestyle-integrated treatment allows me to continue running 100K races while managing my condition.

During a business trip from Singapore, I collapsed at Istanbul Airport with acute pancreatitis. Dr. Sezgin coordinated my emergency care from admission through recovery, communicating with my family abroad daily. Her cross-cultural sensitivity and medical precision turned a terrifying international crisis into a manageable experience.

As a 78-year-old retired maritime historian, I was convinced my persistent fatigue was just age. Dr. Şahiner Sezgin discovered I had a rare autoimmune vasculitis mimicking normal aging. Her treatment plan involved a novel combination therapy that reversed my symptoms completely. I've since completed my memoir about Mediterranean trade routes.

My 14-year-old daughter, a competitive rhythmic gymnast, developed unexplained joint pain that threatened her career. Dr. Sezgin identified it as a post-viral reactive arthritis rather than the juvenile arthritis others suspected. Her targeted approach had my daughter back at nationals in 8 weeks, winning silver with her ribbon routine.