Patient Experience
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Gülseren Sağcan's expertise. Highly recommend for pulmonology treatment.
A 7-year-old Syrian refugee boy, Ali, presented with severe malnutrition and recurrent pneumonia. Dr. Bozdoğan discovered a rare immunodeficiency linked to his nutritional status. She coordinated with hospital social services to secure food assistance and designed a phased nutritional recovery plan alongside prophylactic antibiotics. His immune function improved dramatically over six months, allowing him to enroll in school for the first time.
Elif, a 14-year-old competitive gymnast from an affluent family, was brought in for 'burnout.' Dr. Bozdoğan identified a previously undiagnosed cardiac arrhythmia exacerbated by intense training. She facilitated a delicate conversation with the demanding coach and parents, advocating for a modified training regimen. A collaborative treatment plan with a pediatric cardiologist allowed Elif to continue gymnastics safely at a recreational level.
Newborn Kaan, born at 32 weeks, was transferred with necrotizing enterocolitis. Dr. Bozdoğan pioneered a conservative medical management protocol, avoiding immediate surgery. She involved the young, terrified parents in daily care decisions and 'touch therapy.' Against initial surgical consultations, her approach led to complete intestinal healing after eight weeks in the NICU.
A 9-year-old girl, Zeynep, from a remote village, arrived with mysterious episodic paralysis. Her farming family had consulted traditional healers first. Dr. Bozdoğan diagnosed hypokalemic periodic paralysis, a genetic channelopathy. She educated the family using simple analogies and arranged for periodic potassium level monitoring via the local health center, achieving full symptom control with dietary and medical management.
A 28-year-old professional e-sports athlete presented with debilitating abdominal pain during tournaments. Dr. Şişman discovered a rare case of mesenteric panniculitis triggered by extreme stress and prolonged sitting. Treatment involved a combination of anti-inflammatory medication, a tailored physiotherapy regimen for core stability, and cognitive behavioral therapy for performance anxiety. The patient returned to competition after 8 weeks with a new understanding of mind-gut connection in high-pressure environments.
A 72-year-old retired ship captain from the Black Sea region arrived with unexplained weight loss and jaundice. His complex history included exposure to industrial solvents decades earlier. Dr. Şişman's investigation revealed primary sclerosing cholangitis with an unusual presentation. Instead of standard treatment, he coordinated with occupational medicine specialists to develop a personalized protocol that accounted for the historical toxin exposure. The patient stabilized after 6 months with improved liver function tests.
A 19-year-old university exchange student from Kazakhstan developed severe dysphagia after arriving in Istanbul. She had been secretly practicing extreme breath-holding techniques for free-diving. Dr. Şişman diagnosed a rare form of esophageal spasm triggered by hypoxia. Treatment involved biofeedback therapy and collaboration with a respiratory physiologist to modify her training. She returned to controlled diving after 4 months with monitoring protocols.
A 45-year-old master calligrapher presented with hand tremors affecting his work, which he attributed to a digestive issue. Dr. Şişman identified hepatic encephalopathy from previously undiagnosed NASH cirrhosis, likely exacerbated by years of ingesting small amounts of traditional ink pigments containing heavy metals. A multidisciplinary approach included chelation therapy, dietary modification, and collaboration with occupational therapists to adapt his art practice during recovery.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Habibe Seyisoğlu. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
Dr. dr Habibe Seyisoğlu provided exceptional care for my obstetrics and gynaecology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital. Dr. dr Habibe Seyisoğlu explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Habibe Seyisoğlu's expertise. Highly recommend for obstetrics and gynaecology treatment.
A 28-year-old nomadic beekeeper from rural Anatolia presented with recurrent episodes of dizziness and palpitations during his seasonal migrations. Dr. Dönmez discovered a rare allergy to a specific regional pollen that only bloomed along one of his routes, triggering vasovagal episodes. Treatment involved a customized antihistamine regimen timed to his travel calendar and collaboration with a botanist to map alternative paths, allowing him to continue his ancestral livelihood symptom-free.
A 72-year-old retired concert pianist from Istanbul, with a complex history of rheumatoid arthritis, developed unexplained bilateral hand weakness that threatened her ability to play. Dr. Dönmez identified it not as a neurological issue, but as a severe electrolyte imbalance from a newly prescribed diuretic interacting with her arthritis medication. A meticulous medication reconciliation and a tailored potassium-rich diet restored her dexterity within three weeks, and she later performed a private recital in gratitude.
A 19-year-old university exchange student from Norway, previously healthy, was admitted with persistent fever and fatigue. Initial tests for common infections were negative. Dr. Dönmez, noting the student's recent hiking trip in the Black Sea region, suspected and confirmed a case of tick-borne Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, a rare diagnosis in Istanbul. Swift isolation and ribavirin therapy led to a full, though lengthy, recovery, preventing a potential outbreak.
A 45-year-old deep-sea welder working on the Bosphorus tunnel project presented with unusual joint pain and memory fog. Dr. Dönmez connected his symptoms to chronic, low-grade carbon monoxide exposure from his underwater equipment, a diagnosis missed by occupational health. She coordinated with the engineering firm to overhaul safety protocols and prescribed a hyperbaric oxygen therapy regimen, resulting in complete resolution of his cognitive symptoms.
A 28-year-old professional freediver from Antalya presented with recurrent episodes of shallow water blackout and persistent chest tightness after deep dives. Dr. Okur diagnosed exercise-induced pulmonary edema exacerbated by rapid ascent patterns. Treatment involved a tailored breath-hold training regimen, pre-dive bronchodilators, and collaboration with a hyperbaric medicine specialist. The patient returned to competitive diving within four months with modified techniques.
A 72-year-old retired carpet weaver from Konya, with 50 years of occupational wool dust exposure, developed progressive dyspnea initially misdiagnosed as COPD. Dr. Okur identified rare hypersensitivity pneumonitis through meticulous history-taking and specific antibody testing. Treatment combined corticosteroid therapy with complete environmental control—the patient's family converted his workshop into a dust-free hobby space. Significant functional improvement occurred over nine months.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Levent Türkeri. The hospital staff was also very supportive.