Assist. Prof. M.D. Sibel Yıldırım Moral

I brought my 4-year-old son, Ali, to Dr. Sibel Yıldırım Moral after months of recurring ear infections that kept him up crying every night. Our pediatrician finally referred us. From the moment we entered her office at Acibadem Maslak, she got down on his level, speaking in a gentle, playful tone that immediately put him at ease—he even showed her his toy car! She didn't just glance at his chart; she explained the anatomy of his little ears using a simple diagram, showing me exactly why the fluid wasn't draining. We opted for the minor tube insertion surgery she recommended. On the day of the procedure, she held his hand until the anesthesia took effect. It's been six months now, no infections, and his speech clarity has improved dramatically. We feel she treated him not just as a patient, but as a little person who was scared. A truly gifted doctor with children.

As a 72-year-old with a complex history of sinus issues and two previous unsuccessful surgeries elsewhere, I was skeptical when my daughter insisted I see Dr. Moral. My case was not straightforward—chronic pain, persistent infections, and a deviated septum from an old injury. Dr. Moral spent nearly an hour in our first consultation, reviewing every scan I brought, some over a decade old. She mapped out a meticulous, multi-stage plan for a revision functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), acknowledging the risks but exuding a calm confidence. The surgery at Acibadem Maslak was longer than expected due to the scar tissue, but her follow-up has been exceptional. She personally called me the evening after the surgery and has seen me for seven post-op checks, each time adjusting the care plan based on my healing. For the first time in 15 years, I can breathe freely through my nose. Her combination of surgical skill and relentless, personalized aftercare is something I've never experienced.

This was not a routine visit. I was on a business trip from Berlin when I suddenly developed a severe, stabbing pain in my right ear and complete hearing loss overnight. I went to Acibadem Maslak's ER in a panic. Dr. Sibel Yıldırım Moral was the on-call ENT. She saw me immediately, her demeanor focused and efficient but reassuring. She quickly diagnosed a sudden sensorineural hearing loss—a time-sensitive emergency. She explained the gravity of the situation in clear terms without causing alarm and initiated high-dose steroid treatment within the hour, right there in the clinic. She arranged for an urgent MRI to rule out more serious causes. Over the next critical 72 hours, she saw me daily for injections and monitoring, even coordinating with my doctor back in Germany. My hearing has recovered about 80%, which she says is a very good outcome given the severity. In a moment of extreme vulnerability in a foreign country, her decisive action and unwavering attention saved my hearing. I am forever grateful.

I visited Dr. Moral for what I thought would be a simple, routine checkup for occasional hoarseness as a teacher. She used a state-of-the-art flexible nasendoscope in her office to examine my vocal cords and noticed a tiny, subtle lesion that others had missed. Her tone shifted to one of careful concern. She explained it could be nothing, but given my voice use and the presentation, she strongly recommended a microlaryngoscopy for a biopsy, detailing the procedure with incredible clarity. The surgery was scheduled smoothly at the hospital. The lesion turned out to be a very early-stage dysplasia (pre-cancerous change). Because she caught it so early, the excision was completely curative, with minimal impact on my voice. What impressed me beyond her sharp diagnostic eye was her holistic approach; she immediately referred me to a speech therapist colleague to learn vocal hygiene and prevent recurrence. This 'routine' checkup likely prevented a major health crisis. Dr. Moral is the definition of thorough.