Patient Experience
As a 42-year-old archaeologist working on a remote dig in Anatolia, I discovered I was pregnant with unexpected complications. Dr. Özleme coordinated a complex care plan via telemedicine until I could reach Istanbul, then performed a delicate cerclage procedure. Her understanding of my high-stress profession and her calm guidance through a modified bed rest regimen allowed me to deliver a healthy baby girl at 38 weeks, all while completing my field reports.
My 17-year-old daughter, a nationally-ranked rhythmic gymnast, developed severe dysmenorrhea that threatened her career. Other doctors dismissed it as 'normal pain.' Dr. Özleme discovered and excised a rare uterine septum via hysteroscopy. Her sports medicine-informed recovery plan had my daughter back in competition within two months, pain-free and now qualifying for European championships.
After four miscarriages across three countries, my husband and I arrived at Dr. Özleme's clinic as our last hope. She didn't just run tests; she reconstructed my entire reproductive history like a detective, finding a previously undiagnosed luteal phase defect. Her tailored progesterone protocol and daily monitoring during the first trimester resulted in our miracle twins, born healthy at 36 weeks.
During a routine check-up at 34 weeks with my third child, Dr. Özleme noticed subtle changes in my blood pressure pattern. Against my protests that I 'felt fine,' she insisted on admission. Hours later, I developed full HELLP syndrome. Her preemptive action in Acıbadem's ICU saved both my life and my son's, demonstrating intuition that went beyond textbook medicine.