M.D. Veli Çelik

As an 82-year-old with chronic lumbar stenosis, I had resigned myself to a life of constant ache and limited mobility. Dr. Çelik at Acibadem Taksim didn't just see another elderly patient; he saw a person who missed gardening. Instead of pushing immediate invasive procedures, he designed a phased approach combining targeted nerve blocks with gentle physiotherapy. His calm, grandfatherly demeanor put me at ease. After three months, I'm tending to my roses again with minimal discomfort. He restored my independence.

Our 9-year-old daughter developed complex regional pain syndrome after a seemingly minor ankle sprain. The pain was debilitating and baffling. Dr. Çelik was a revelation. He knelt to her eye level, explained pain signals using a 'misbehaving alarm system' analogy, and involved her in her own treatment plan. His approach at the Pain Management clinic was a blend of pediatric-friendly medication adjustment and cognitive techniques. He treated her fear as seriously as the physical pain. We've seen a 90% improvement. He didn't just treat a child; he healed our little girl.

I was rushed to Acibadem Taksim's ER after a severe disc herniation left me unable to move my leg. The emergency team stabilized me, but the searing sciatic pain was unrelenting. Dr. Çelik was consulted and performed an emergency epidural steroid injection late that evening. What struck me wasn't just the technical skill—which provided immediate, dramatic relief—but his clear, no-nonsense explanation during a crisis. He mapped out the 'why' and 'what next' while I was on the gurney. This wasn't a routine procedure for him; it was a mission to halt my suffering.

Following a complex spinal fusion surgery at another hospital, my recovery plateaued with persistent neuropathic pain. My case was a tangled web of surgical aftermath and psychological toll. Dr. Çelik, during my first follow-up, spent an hour deconstructing my file. He proposed a novel combination of pulsed radiofrequency ablation and a specific drug regimen rarely used in post-surgical cases. He was candid about the experimental nature but thorough in his rationale. A year later, the improvement is sustained. He has the mind of a detective and the hands of a master craftsman.