Patient Experience
After a complex Whipple procedure for a pancreatic tumor, my follow-up care was daunting. Dr. Aghayeva's approach was meticulous. She didn't just monitor healing; she analyzed my digestive enzyme levels, tailored pancreatic enzyme replacements in exact doses, and created a phased nutritional plan that rebuilt my strength week by week. She used data from my patient portal app to adjust things in real-time. This wasn't a standard post-op protocol; it was a dynamic, data-driven recovery roadmap. Her expertise in the intricate aftermath of major surgery is exceptional.
Dr. dr Aziz Yazar provided exceptional care for my medical oncology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Aziz Yazar's expertise. Highly recommend for medical oncology treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Aziz Yazar. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
Dr. dr Başak Oyan Uluç provided exceptional care for my medical oncology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital. Dr. dr Başak Oyan Uluç explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
Dr. dr Birsen Köse provided exceptional care for my critical care condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital. Dr. dr Birsen Köse explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Birsen Köse's expertise. Highly recommend for critical care treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Birsen Köse. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
A 28-year-old female professional freediver presented with recurrent urinary tract infections that only occurred after deep dives below 30 meters. Dr. Özveren discovered through specialized urodynamic testing that the extreme pressure changes were causing temporary bladder sphincter dysfunction, allowing seawater contamination. He designed a unique pre-dive bladder emptying protocol and prescribed a short-acting anticholinergic to be taken one hour before diving, completely resolving her career-threatening condition.
A 72-year-old retired calligraphy master from a traditional Istanbul family presented with advanced prostate cancer but refused conventional treatment due to cultural beliefs about masculinity. Dr. Özveren spent three consultations discussing treatment options while respecting his patient's values, eventually convincing him to undergo focal HIFU therapy that preserved sexual function. The patient's recovery was celebrated with a special exhibition of his artwork at the hospital.
A 19-year-old university student and competitive eSports athlete presented with debilitating testicular pain that worsened during marathon gaming sessions. Dr. Özveren diagnosed pelvic floor hypertonicity exacerbated by prolonged sitting and stress. Instead of medication, he prescribed a physiotherapy regimen synchronized with the patient's training schedule and taught diaphragmatic breathing techniques to use during tournaments, allowing the student to compete pain-free.
A 45-year-old Syrian refugee and former construction worker presented with a complex urethral stricture from a war injury sustained three years earlier. With limited Turkish language skills and no family in Istanbul, Dr. Özveren arranged for an Arabic-speaking nurse and utilized visual aids to explain the staged urethroplasty procedure. The surgery successfully restored normal urination, and the hospital's social worker helped him secure vocational training.
I was visiting Istanbul from Germany when I developed severe, unexplained abdominal pain. As an elderly traveler with limited Turkish, I was terrified. Dr. Ahmet Kurt at Acibadem Altunizade was my lifeline. He conducted the examination with remarkable patience, using clear, simple English and diagrams to explain every step. He suspected a rare medication interaction complicating a mild gastritis, which local clinics had missed. His holistic approach—reviewing my full German medical history, coordinating with the hospital's international patient services, and his calm, grandfatherly demeanor—turned a potential crisis into a manageable situation. He didn't just treat the symptom; he treated my fear.
Our 8-year-old son, Leo, has a complex autoimmune condition that requires meticulous monitoring. Most internists focus on adults, but Dr. Kurt has a magical way with children. During our follow-up visit, he didn't just talk to us; he knelt down to Leo's level, showed him the stethoscope's 'spaceship sounds,' and turned the consultation into a game about 'helping his body's superheroes.' He explained the new treatment protocol to us with incredible depth, using a whiteboard to map out the immune response. His ability to blend world-class internal medicine expertise with genuine pediatric empathy is something we've never encountered before. Leo now asks when we get to see 'the doctor who tells stories about my cells.'
This wasn't a routine checkup. I'm a 45-year-old software engineer, and for months, I'd been battling extreme fatigue, brain fog, and intermittent heart palpitations. Multiple doctors dismissed it as stress. Dr. Kurt approached it like a detective solving a complex puzzle. He ordered a very specific set of tests based on a subtle clue in my sleep patterns I'd mentioned offhand. He diagnosed me with a form of dysautonomia following a mild, unnoticed viral infection. The review was a masterclass in systemic thinking—he connected dots across neurology, cardiology, and immunology within his internal medicine framework. His detailed, almost algorithmic explanation gave me not just a diagnosis, but a clear, manageable path forward for the first time in a year.
Following a complicated laparoscopic surgery for an intestinal issue at another hospital, my recovery stalled with persistent fever and confusion. Readmitted to Acibadem Altunizade as an emergency case under Dr. Kurt, he immediately identified a post-surgical metabolic imbalance and a brewing infection that others had overlooked. His approach was swift, decisive, and deeply collaborative. He personally liaised with the surgeons, the microbiologist, and the nutritionist, orchestrating my care like a conductor. What stood out was his 10 PM bedside visit, not just to check vitals, but to explain the 'why' behind every new medication, calming my family's anxiety. He managed a critical, multi-system post-operative crisis with a blend of sharp intellect and profound humanity that truly saved the course of my recovery.
My 8-year-old daughter developed mysterious recurring fevers that baffled three pediatricians. Dr. Kocagöz spent hours reviewing her travel history and discovered she'd been exposed to an unusual tick-borne parasite during our family camping trip in the Black Sea region. Her detective work and gentle bedside manner with a frightened child were extraordinary.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Levent Türkeri. The hospital staff was also very supportive.