M.D. Soner Dileklen

As a 78-year-old retired cartographer with a rare autoimmune vasculitis that baffled three other specialists, Dr. Dileklen approached my case like a map he was determined to decipher. He didn't just treat the inflammation; he connected it to a childhood bout of rheumatic fever I'd nearly forgotten, crafting a treatment plan that felt tailored to my entire life's medical history, not just the current crisis.

My 19-year-old daughter, a competitive freediver, began experiencing unexplained syncope after deep dives. While others dismissed it as dehydration, Dr. Dileklen suspected a subtle cardiac rhythm issue triggered by pressure changes. His meticulous monitoring during a controlled simulation at the hospital revealed a latent condition, allowing for a minor intervention that saved her athletic future without invasive procedures.

I was a 42-year-old diplomat mid-assignment when a constellation of debilitating symptoms—fatigue, joint pain, persistent fever—forced my return. Dr. Dileklen diagnosed a complex case of adult-onset Still's disease, a rarity. His expertise was not just in the correct diagnosis but in designing a treatment protocol I could manage across three different time zones, coordinating seamlessly with local physicians abroad.

Our 8-year-old son's 'stomach aches' were mislabeled as anxiety for months. Dr. Dileklen, consulting as an internist, listened to his description of 'a bubbling, clicking feeling.' He ordered a specific gastrointestinal motility study, uncovering a rare form of chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction. His gentle approach with our child and clear guidance for us turned a frightening mystery into a manageable path forward.