Op. MD. Tarik Cevher

I was on vacation from Germany when I developed sudden, excruciating abdominal pain. The hotel called an ambulance, and I was rushed to Medical Park Goztepe's ER at 3 AM. Dr. Tarik Cevher was the surgeon on call. My Turkish is basic, but he explained my acute appendicitis situation in clear, calm English. He performed laparoscopic surgery within the hour. What struck me was his follow-up; he personally checked on me three times the next day, even drawing diagrams to show exactly what he had done. A tourist's nightmare turned into a testament to exceptional Turkish healthcare. Teşekkürler, Doctor.

My 8-year-old son, Ali, had a persistent lump on his neck that our pediatrician was concerned about. We were terrified it might be something serious. Dr. Cevher's clinic was full of nervous energy, but he immediately knelt to Ali's level, showed him the light on his pen, and called it a 'magic explorer.' He diagnosed a benign branchial cleft cyst but didn't dismiss our fears. He scheduled the surgery meticulously, explaining the delicate proximity to nerves in a way we could understand. The scar is virtually invisible. At the follow-up, he had a small toy car waiting for Ali. He treated my child like a person, not just a case.

As a 72-year-old with a complex history of diabetes and hypertension, my inguinal hernia repair was considered high-risk. Other surgeons hesitated. Dr. Cevher reviewed my file for a solid 20 minutes in silence during our first consultation. He then laid out a tailored plan: coordinating with my cardiologist, optimizing my meds for two weeks pre-op, and choosing a specific mesh and open technique he felt was safest for my tissue. The surgery was textbook. His resident told me later the Dr. was 'a craftsman in the theatre.' My recovery was smoother than I dared hope. This wasn't just surgery; it was masterful, holistic patient management.

I'm a 45-year-old teacher who needed a routine cholecystectomy. Nothing emergency, but the gallbladder attacks were debilitating. My experience with Dr. Cevher was defined by his profound respect for my autonomy. He presented three surgical approaches with honest pros and cons, laparoscopic, mini-laparotomy, even the timing. He said, 'You will live with the outcome, so you must be part of the decision.' He never rushed me. Post-surgery, he was blunt about the gas pain I'd feel and exactly how to manage it. No false promises, just clear, respectful expertise. It felt like a collaborative project for my health, and I've never felt better.