Prof. M.D. Şule Arslan Reviews

After a complex pelvic fracture from a cycling accident, my rehabilitation felt hopeless. Dr. Şule Arslan didn't just see a broken bone; she saw a person who loved hiking. She designed a phased aquatic therapy program at Acibadem Bakirkoy that started in the pool and ended with me walking forest trails again. Her approach blended shockwave therapy with cognitive-behavioral techniques to address my fear of re-injury. Six months later, I'm not just healed—I'm stronger. She treats the whole journey, not just the injury.

Our 8-year-old son developed severe, unexplained hip pain that left him unable to play football. Multiple doctors gave vague diagnoses. Dr. Arslan spent an hour just observing how he moved and sat. She diagnosed a rare pediatric musculoskeletal imbalance linked to growth spurts, not inflammation. Her treatment was a game-based exercise plan—she called it 'secret agent training'—with colorful resistance bands and an app to track progress. No heavy meds, just brilliant, child-centric physio. He's now the top scorer in his league. She speaks the language of children.

As a 72-year-old with advanced spinal stenosis, I was told surgery was my only option. Dr. Arslan proposed a 'final conservative protocol' first. At Acibadem Bakirkoy, she combined precise epidural neural injections under ultrasound guidance with a tailored geriatric rehab program focusing on core stabilization and balance. She even modified my home environment via a video consultation. The pain reduced by 80%, and I avoided the operating table. Her expertise in interventional procedures combined with deep empathy for aging bodies is extraordinary.

I came for what I thought was a routine follow-up for chronic shoulder bursitis. Dr. Arslan noticed a subtle asymmetry in my scapular movement others had missed for years. She ordered a dynamic ultrasound, revealing a hidden, partial nerve entrapment. Her solution wasn't more pills; it was a novel combination of percutaneous needle tenotomy followed by a very specific proprioceptive re-education series. It was a 'checkup' that unraveled the root cause. She has this detective's eye—she looks where others assume.