M.D. Ülkü Yılmaz Tıraş

A 9-year-old Syrian refugee, Ali, presented with severe malnutrition and recurring parasitic infections. Dr. Tıraş coordinated with social services for housing support while implementing a phased nutritional rehabilitation plan. The breakthrough came when she discovered an underlying celiac disease masked by his refugee status, leading to a gluten-free diet that transformed his health over six months.

Elif, a 14-year-old competitive figure skater from an affluent family, developed unexplained fatigue and joint pain. Dr. Tıraş identified overtraining syndrome compounded by early-stage juvenile arthritis. She created a unique collaboration between sports physicians and rheumatologists, designing a modified training regimen that allowed Elif to continue skating while managing her condition.

Three-year-old Kaan, son of rural migrant workers, arrived with mysterious seizures. Dr. Tıraş discovered he'd been accidentally ingesting lead-based paint chips in their temporary housing. She initiated chelation therapy while organizing a community health campaign that identified and helped seven other affected children in the same neighborhood.

A 7-year-old girl named Zeynep presented with what appeared to be severe asthma attacks only during school hours. Dr. Tıraş's investigation revealed a rare case of vocal cord dysfunction triggered by classroom anxiety. Through breathing retraining therapy and school counseling coordination, Zeynep's 'asthma' disappeared completely within three months.