Patient Experience
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Serkan Tokgönül's expertise. Highly recommend for aesthetic and reconstructive surgery treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Serkan Tokgönül. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
Our 3-year-old son, Arda, developed a mysterious high fever that wouldn't break for five days. Local clinics kept saying 'viral infection' but Dr. Sevgi Topal at Acibadem Altunizade noticed subtle neck stiffness others missed. She ordered specific tests immediately and diagnosed atypical Kawasaki disease. Her calm explanation to terrified parents, her coordination with the cardiology team for the IVIG treatment, and her daily 7 AM visits to check Arda's coronary arteries saved him from potential heart damage. She doesn't just treat children; she protects futures.
As a 68-year-old grandfather caring for my orphaned 7-year-old granddaughter, Elif, I brought her for what I thought was a simple school physical. Dr. Topal spent 45 minutes with us, noticing Elif's withdrawn behavior I'd attributed to grief. With incredible sensitivity, she uncovered school bullying and signs of nutritional neglect I was too overwhelmed to see. She connected us with a child psychologist, arranged a nutritionist consult, and gave me her direct line for 'grandparent emergencies.' She treated two patients that day—the child and the struggling caregiver.
Midnight emergency with my 6-month-old, Zeynep, turning blue during a coughing fit. The ER team stabilized her, but Dr. Topal arrived within 20 minutes despite not being on call. She diagnosed a rare tracheal web—a partial airway blockage missed since birth. What followed wasn't just surgery coordination; she created a color-coded breathing crisis plan for home, trained us in infant CPR specifically for her anatomy, and scheduled twilight video calls during her recovery to minimize hospital anxiety. She turned our terror into manageable protocol.
Follow-up visit for my 14-year-old athlete daughter, Deniz, whose 'growing pains' were worsening. Previous doctors dismissed it. Dr. Topal observed her walk from the waiting room, asked about her menstrual cycle (which had stopped), and ordered bone density scans. Diagnosis: female athlete triad exacerbated by overtraining. Her approach was revolutionary—instead of banning sports, she collaborated with Deniz's coach to redesign training, brought in a sports nutritionist, and framed recovery as 'performance optimization.' Deniz now views Dr. Topal as her health coach, not just a doctor.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital. Dr. dr Siret Ratip explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
My 82-year-old mother, Fatma, was experiencing severe dizziness and intermittent chest pressure that other clinics dismissed as 'old age.' Dr. Dağdelen at Acibadem Altunizade didn't just listen—he investigated. He discovered a rare, slow-leaking aortic aneurysm that had been missed entirely. His calm explanation to our family, using simple diagrams, turned panic into understanding. The minimally invasive procedure he performed gave my mother not just more years, but active, comfortable ones. He calls her his 'star patient,' and she now does her morning walks without fear. We trust him with her life.
Our 8-year-old son, Emre, was born with a complex congenital heart defect and had already undergone two surgeries. Our move to Istanbul filled us with anxiety about finding the right cardiologist. From the first meeting, Dr. Sinan Dağdelen was different. He got down on Emre's level, asked about his favorite football team, and explained how he was going to 'check the engine' of his heart. His follow-up plan isn't just clinical; it's tailored to a growing, active boy. The latest echocardiogram showed remarkable improvement. Dr. Dağdelen doesn't just treat a condition; he cares for our entire child and our family's peace of mind.
I'm a 45-year-old software developer with no prior symptoms. I went to Dr. Dağdelen for a routine executive check-up, expecting a clean bill of health. His thoroughness was astonishing. Through advanced stress imaging at Acibadem Altunizade, he identified a critical, 90% blockage in a major coronary artery—a 'widow-maker.' I was in the catheterization lab within hours. The precision of his stent placement was flawless. This wasn't a follow-up; this was a life-saving intervention disguised as a check-up. His approach is proactive, not reactive. He didn't wait for a heart attack to happen; he prevented mine.
I was a tourist from Germany, hiking in Cappadocia, when I developed crushing chest pain and was airlifted to Istanbul in crisis. At Acibadem, Dr. Dağdelen managed my emergency case of a massive heart attack with a team that moved like a symphony. But what happened after defines him. He personally coordinated a complex, hybrid surgical procedure (CABG combined with angioplasty) for my multi-vessel disease. For my two-week inpatient recovery, he visited twice daily, even on weekends, adjusting everything from medication to my morale. He then set up a seamless virtual follow-up plan with my doctor back in Berlin. He treated a stranger in extremis with the dedication of family.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Siret Ratip's expertise. Highly recommend for bone marrow transplantation treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Siret Ratip. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
A 14-year-old competitive freediver from a coastal village presented with syncope during depth training. Dr. Usta discovered an unusual form of atrial septal defect that only manifested under extreme pressure changes. She collaborated with hyperbaric medicine specialists to create a personalized pressure-response profile, ultimately designing a novel catheter-based closure device that allowed the patient to continue diving at recreational depths with monitoring.
A 3-year-old refugee child from a conflict zone arrived with a previously undiagnosed complex congenital heart condition. The family spoke only a rare dialect, requiring a chain of interpreters. Dr. Usta coordinated with humanitarian organizations to secure temporary residency for treatment, performing a staged surgical correction while developing picture-based communication tools for postoperative care instructions.
A 7-year-old chess prodigy developed unexplained tachycardia during tournaments. Dr. Usta identified a rare catecholamine-sensitive arrhythmia triggered by intense concentration rather than physical exertion. She worked with a pediatric neurologist to develop a biofeedback training program using heart rate variability monitoring during chess matches, allowing the child to continue competing with medication-adjusted strategy.
An 11-year-old patient with Down syndrome and complete atrioventricular canal defect, previously palliated elsewhere, presented with deteriorating function. Dr. Usta pioneered a hybrid approach combining minimally invasive surgical revision with transcatheter valve implantation, significantly reducing recovery time and allowing the child to return to their specialized school program within weeks.
Dr. dr Siret Ratip provided exceptional care for my bone marrow transplantation condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
Our 14-year-old competitive gymnast, Elif, developed a mysterious chronic fatigue syndrome that baffled local doctors. Dr. Özdek didn't just treat symptoms—he discovered an unusual metabolic disorder triggered by intense training. His tailored nutritional plan and phased return protocol had her back on the uneven bars within four months, now stronger than ever.
When 3-day-old Arda stopped breathing during a routine checkup, Dr. Özdek identified a rare congenital central hypoventilation syndrome that three other specialists had missed. He personally supervised the emergency transport to Acibadem Altunizade, coordinating with neonatal ICU to implement a unique non-invasive ventilation strategy that saved our son's life.