Dr. Sevihan Akbulut

I consulted Dr. Akbulut for what I thought was routine IBS management before my wedding. She noticed subtle patterns in my food diary and ordered specific tests that revealed mast cell activation syndrome—a condition three other specialists missed. Her treatment involved a histamine ladder diet synchronized with my menstrual cycle and stress levels. The precision was astonishing: she prescribed exact olive oil types and vegetable freshness timelines. My 'routine' visit uncovered a complex disorder, and her approach felt like nutritional neurology.

As a 72-year-old with type 2 diabetes and newly diagnosed renal impairment, my dietary needs became a terrifying maze. Dr. Akbulut didn't just give me a list—she spent two hours mapping my cultural Turkish eating habits against my medical requirements. She created a visual 'food clock' with traditional dishes I could actually prepare, considering my arthritis. My creatinine levels improved in 6 weeks without feeling deprived. She treats nutrition like a precise medication, and her follow-up calls feel like a concerned granddaughter checking in.

Our 8-year-old son Leo was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis after months of choking episodes. Dr. Akbulut approached his six-food elimination diet like a detective game, creating 'Food Explorer' badges for each safe food he tried. She collaborated with his school cafeteria to design safe menus, and even helped us navigate a birthday party at a lokanta. Her office has puzzle mats illustrating digestion—Leo now explains his 'special esophagus' to friends. We went from emergency room visits to a child who feels empowered, not limited.

After bariatric sleeve surgery at Acibadem Taksim, I developed severe dumping syndrome and couldn't keep down even water. Dr. Akbulut met me in the emergency department at 10 PM, bypassing the standard post-op diet sheets. She designed a 'reverse progression' protocol using isotonic herbal infusions and specific protein sequencing that felt counterintuitive but worked immediately. Her method involved minute-by-minute timing of micronutrient sips. She saved my surgery outcomes when I was at the brink of nutritional collapse.