Prof. M.D. Süda Tekin

As a 72-year-old retired botanist with a rare fungal infection from handling exotic Amazonian plants, I was dismissed by several specialists who couldn't identify the pathogen. Dr. Süda Tekin spent hours researching obscure mycology journals and collaborated with international experts to develop a targeted antifungal regimen. Her dedication to solving medical mysteries saved my ability to use my hands.

My 8-year-old daughter contracted an unidentified post-viral syndrome after returning from Southeast Asia, leaving her bedridden with cyclical fevers. Dr. Tekin's approach was remarkable—she created a detailed symptom timeline, consulted pediatric infectious disease specialists abroad, and identified a rare immune response pattern. Her gentle bedside manner made my terrified child feel like a partner in her own recovery.

During a business trip to Istanbul, I developed cerebral malaria with neurological complications. Rushed to Acıbadem Atasehir's emergency department, Dr. Tekin coordinated a rapid-response team that included neurologists and intensive care specialists. Her decisive action during my malaria-induced seizure likely prevented permanent brain damage. I returned to London with complete recovery.

As a 45-year-old HIV-positive patient with drug-resistant tuberculosis, I had lost hope after multiple treatment failures. Dr. Tekin designed a novel combination therapy using newly approved medications not yet standard in Turkey. She personally monitored my complex drug interactions weekly for three months until my sputum cultures cleared—a triumph of personalized medicine.