Acibadem Altunizade Hospital Reviews

As a 45-year-old professional pastry chef, I faced losing my career to chronic pancreatitis. Dr. Bozkurt didn't just offer surgery; he spent days in our kitchen understanding how different procedures would affect my ability to taste and work. His hybrid laparoscopic Frey procedure preserved both pancreatic function and my olfactory nerves. I recently won an international competition with a honey-lavender creation.

My 82-year-old mother had a sudden, severe headache and confusion. We rushed her to Acibadem Altunizade's emergency department. Dr. Emre Mirçik was called in late at night for an urgent cerebral angiography. He didn't just read the scans; he came to the ER, spoke to us with incredible patience, and explained the tiny aneurysm he'd found in a way we could understand. His calm demeanor during a terrifying moment was everything. He coordinated directly with the neurosurgeon, and his precise imaging literally saved her life. We're forever grateful.

As a competitive marathon runner, I've had persistent knee pain that five other radiologists dismissed as 'overuse.' Dr. Mirçik spent 45 minutes with me during what should have been a routine MRI review. He didn't just look at the standard images; he asked about my specific training regimen and then re-examined the scans focusing on the tendon insertion points. He identified a rare, partial tear the others missed. His report was so detailed my surgeon said it was like a roadmap for the operation. I'm back to running, all thanks to his detective-like thoroughness.

Our 4-year-old daughter needed an abdominal MRI and we were dreading the anesthesia. Dr. Mirçik and his team had a different approach. They called it the 'Adventure Tunnel.' He met her first, showed her pictures of the machine, and let her hold a small model. During the scan, he played her favorite story through headphones. He even managed to get clear images while she was slightly moving, using a special fast-sequence protocol he explained to us. He turned a potentially traumatic experience into a game. The results ruled out a serious condition, and she now thinks doctors are cool. A true magician with children.

Following a complex Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer at another hospital, my follow-up scans were always ambiguous, showing 'possible recurrence.' The anxiety was crippling. I sought a second opinion with Dr. Mirçik. He didn't just compare the old scans; he created a novel, side-by-side perfusion analysis over time. He conclusively demonstrated that what others feared was a tumor was just post-surgical scar tissue changing. He presented his findings with such clarity and confidence, showing me the actual blood flow patterns. For the first time in two years, I felt I had a definitive answer. He gave me back my peace of mind.

As a musician with focal dystonia in my hand, my pain was complex—part neuromuscular, part chronic overuse. This wasn't a standard case. Dr. Emre approached it like a detective and a collaborator. He coordinated with my neurologist and designed a unique regimen combining targeted botulinum toxin injections for the dystonic muscles with guided pulsed radiofrequency therapy for the secondary neuropathic pain. Each follow-up was meticulously adjusted based on my practice schedule and concert season. He didn't just manage pain; he managed my ability to have a career. His holistic, interdisciplinary strategy gave me back my music.

For years, my 82-year-old mother suffered from debilitating spinal stenosis pain. She'd given up her beloved gardening. Dr. Emre didn't just see an elderly patient; he saw a person. His approach was a careful, stepwise symphony—not rushing to invasive options. He started with precise nerve blocks that felt like magic to her. He explained everything to both of us with incredible patience, using simple analogies. Now, she's back tending her roses, pain-free with minimal medication. His respect for her age and his conservative yet effective strategy were a blessing.

Our 9-year-old son developed complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) in his foot after a minor sprain. The pain was excruciating, and he was terrified of doctors. Dr. Emre Sahillioğlu was a different kind of healer. He first won our son's trust by talking about soccer, not pain. His clinic had toys. For the treatment, he used a specialized ultrasound-guided sympathetic block for children, explaining each step to our boy in a game-like way. The change was immediate and profound. Dr. Emre treated the fear as seriously as the pain. We call him the 'pain magician' in our house.

I was an emergency admission after a severe disc herniation left me unable to walk or control my bladder. The neurosurgeon consulted Dr. Emre immediately. At 11 PM, he was there, calm and decisive. This wasn't a routine checkup; it was a crisis. He performed an urgent epidural steroid injection under fluoroscopy to reduce the inflammation and pressure, explaining this could potentially avoid emergency surgery. The relief began within hours. His ability to make clear, swift decisions in a high-stakes situation, while keeping me informed and calm, was nothing short of heroic. He navigated the emergency with flawless expertise.

As a 72-year-old retired cartographer, my world was literally fading due to advanced cataracts that distorted colors and details. Dr. Duman didn't just restore my vision; he restored my ability to see the subtle gradients in maps that I'd spent a lifetime studying. During surgery at Acibadem Altunizade, he explained each step as if narrating a journey, and now I can distinguish between cerulean and cobalt blue again.

My 8-year-old daughter, a competitive junior archer, developed sudden double vision that threatened her passion. Dr. Duman diagnosed a rare accommodative spasm and created a non-surgical vision therapy program involving specialized prism lenses and exercises. Within six weeks, her aim returned, and she won her first regional tournament last month—seeing a single, clear target where there had been two.

During a high-altitude photography expedition in the Himalayas, I suffered a corneal flash burn. Rushed back to Istanbul, I reached Dr. Duman as an emergency at midnight. He met me at the hospital himself, performed an innovative amniotic membrane transplant to save my cornea, and preserved my career's defining asset: my precise vision for capturing minute details in landscape photography.

My 45-year-old twin brother and I both needed LASIK, but with dramatically different corneal thicknesses. Dr. Duman designed two completely customized procedures—SMILE for him, PRK for me—scheduling them consecutively so we could recover together. His precision was such that our previously identical prescription differences are now gone, and we see with equal, perfect clarity for the first time in our lives.

Dr. dr Erkan Vardareli provided exceptional care for my nuclear medicine condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.

I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital. Dr. dr Erkan Vardareli explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.

The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Erkan Vardareli's expertise. Highly recommend for nuclear medicine treatment.

My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Erkan Vardareli. The hospital staff was also very supportive.

As a 72-year-old with chronic kidney issues, I needed a very specific renal artery MRA. Dr. Yildirim didn't just read the scan; he personally adjusted the contrast protocol based on my latest creatinine levels, something my nephrologist had sent over just that morning. He explained how the 'time-resolved' technique he used would give clearer pictures with less dye. The results detected a tiny stenosis even my previous hospital missed. His report was so detailed it became the roadmap for my vascular surgeon. This wasn't just radiology; it was precision medicine tailored to an elderly patient's fragile system.

Our 8-year-old daughter fractured her elbow in a fall, and the ER doctor said it was 'probably fine.' Dr. Yildirim, reviewing the X-rays, spotted a subtle intra-articular fragment they'd missed. What amazed us was his approach with our terrified child. He had a tablet with interactive 3D bone models, showing her exactly what happened and how her body would heal. He didn't just diagnose; he performed a gentle ultrasound right then to check ligament stability without more radiation. His calm, story-like explanation turned her tears into fascination. He saw the child, not just the image.

My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Levent Türkeri. The hospital staff was also very supportive.