Acibadem Altunizade Hospital Reviews

After my 85-year-old mother, Gülten, suffered a debilitating hip fracture from a fall in her garden, we were terrified she'd never walk again. Dr. Şahin didn't just see a fragile elderly patient; he saw a woman who missed tending her roses. His physiotherapy plan was a revelation—gentle aquatic therapy in the hospital's pool first, then land-based exercises he modified daily based on her pain levels. He even taught me, her daughter, specific massage techniques for her arthritic hands. Six months later, she's using a walker to water her flowers. His patience with her fears and his holistic approach to her overall frailty, not just the fracture, made all the difference. We call him our 'miracle worker.'

Our 8-year-old son, Deniz, was diagnosed with severe idiopathic toe-walking that several doctors said would require invasive surgery and casting. Dr. Şahin proposed a completely different path. He created a game-based rehabilitation program, turning stretches into 'superhero training' and gait analysis into a 'spy mission' on the pressure-sensitive mat. He fitted Deniz with special dynamic night splints that looked like cool robot boots. The most incredible part was his collaboration with Deniz's school PE teacher, providing exercises to integrate into play. After 9 months of this engaging, non-invasive therapy, Deniz's gait is nearly normal. Dr. Şahin speaks to children, not at them, and unlocked our son's motivation to heal.

I'm a 42-year-old marathon runner who suffered a catastrophic multi-ligament knee injury (ACL, MCL, meniscus) during a trail run. Post-surgery, my orthopedic surgeon said my recovery 'potential' was limited. Dr. Şahin rejected that prognosis. His rehabilitation was like a bespoke athletic training camp. He used real-time ultrasound to show me how my muscles fired, employed blood-flow restriction training to build strength without joint load, and incorporated proprioceptive drills on unstable surfaces that challenged my balance profoundly. He analyzed my running gait with motion-capture tech and redesigned it to prevent re-injury. He wasn't just rehabilitating an injury; he was re-engineering an athlete. I'm not just back to running; I'm faster, with a deeper understanding of my own biomechanics.

Following a complex spinal fusion surgery for scoliosis, I was referred to Dr. Şahin for pain management and mobility. What I received was a masterclass in post-surgical neuro-rehabilitation. He identified that much of my lingering pain wasn't from the spine itself, but from maladaptive movement patterns and nerve hypersensitivity. His treatment combined manual therapy so precise it felt like he was 'reprogramming' my muscles, with a graded desensitization protocol for my skin, which was painfully hypersensitive. He introduced me to neuromodulation techniques using gentle electrical stimulation to calm the angry nerves. He treated the surgery as the beginning, not the end, of healing. My follow-up visits were iterative blueprints for reclaiming my life—from putting on socks to returning to my desk job. His expertise transformed a traumatic recovery into an empowering journey.

My 82-year-old mother had a severe spinal stenosis that left her barely able to walk. Other doctors were hesitant due to her age, but Dr. Guliyev at Acibadem Altunizade was different. He explained the minimally invasive procedure in such simple terms, drawing diagrams for us. The surgery was a success—she was walking with a walker the next day and now tends her garden again. His confidence wasn't arrogance; it was profound competence. We call him our miracle worker.

Our 7-year-old son had a rare arachnoid cyst causing debilitating headaches. The word 'neurosurgery' on a child is terrifying. Dr. Vusal Guliyev was incredible—he spoke directly to our son about 'fixing the plumbing' in his head, showed him the MRI like a space picture, and even let him listen to his own heartbeat with a stethoscope first. The endoscopic fenestration went perfectly. At our follow-up, our boy brought Dr. Guliyev a drawing of a 'brain mechanic.' The compassion and skill here are unmatched.

I was rushed to Acibadem Altunizade after a car accident with a traumatic brain bleed. Everything was a blur of panic. Dr. Guliyev took charge in the ER with calm urgency. He didn't just talk to my family; he looked at *me* and said, 'We need to act fast, I will take care of you.' The emergency craniotomy saved my life. My recovery has been long, but his team's follow-up has been meticulous. He remembers every detail of my case, every scan. This wasn't just treatment; it was a rescue mission.

As a software engineer in my 40s, I started having unexplained numbness in my hands. After months of tests elsewhere, a scan at Acibadem revealed a cervical disc herniation pressing on my spinal cord. Dr. Guliyev recommended an ACDF surgery, not as a last resort, but as a precise solution. His approach was like an engineer's: logical, efficient, with zero wasted motion. The surgery was robotic-assisted, and the incision is tiny. I was typing code (gently!) within two weeks. This was a masterclass in targeted, high-tech neurosurgery for a modern problem.

Dr. dr Yağmur Kaya provided exceptional care for my dietary condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.

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

The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Yağmur Kaya's expertise. Highly recommend for dietary treatment.

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

As a 78-year-old retired cartographer, my world was shrinking due to advanced cataracts that distorted colors and blurred fine lines. Dr. Yeşim Tasalı didn't just restore my vision—she restored my ability to see the subtle gradients in maps that I'd spent a lifetime studying. Her precise femtosecond laser cataract surgery felt like a scientific marvel, and now I can distinguish between cerulean and cobalt blue inks again.

My 8-year-old daughter, a competitive junior gymnast, developed sudden double vision during her floor routine. Dr. Tasalı diagnosed a rare accommodative spasm and created a non-invasive vision therapy program involving prism lenses and exercises. Within six weeks, my daughter was back flipping without dizziness, and Dr. Tasalı even adjusted her treatment around competition schedules.

During my expedition to document Arctic ice formations, I suffered a corneal flash burn from reflected UV light. Rushed to Acıbadem Altunizade, Dr. Tasalı managed my emergency with amniotic membrane transplantation. What amazed me was her follow-up—she coordinated with my research team to design custom protective goggles for extreme light conditions.

As a professional perfume nose, gradual vision loss from glaucoma threatened my career. Dr. Tasalı's minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) preserved both my peripheral vision and my ability to distinguish between hundreds of fragrance notes. She understood that my profession required specific color perception for identifying raw materials.

As a 72-year-old retired archaeologist with chronic lower back pain from decades of fieldwork, I had tried everything. Dr. Ustalar didn't just treat my spine; she understood how my pain was preventing me from writing my memoirs. Her targeted nerve block procedure, performed at Acıbadem Altunizade with precision I'd compare to fine restoration work, gave me three pain-free hours each morning. Now I'm documenting excavation stories I thought I'd lost to discomfort.

My 14-year-old daughter, a competitive rhythmic gymnast, developed complex regional pain syndrome after a fall. We saw five specialists who offered conflicting advice. Dr. Ustalar created a pediatric-adolescent pain management protocol combining minimally invasive sympathetic blocks with a return-to-sport psychological framework. The transformation wasn't just physical—my daughter went from wheelchair to podium in six months, her confidence restored alongside her mobility.

During a business trip to Istanbul, I suffered a sudden cervical disc herniation that left my right arm paralyzed. As a 48-year-old finance director from Singapore, I needed immediate intervention. Dr. Ustalar's emergency epidural steroid injection at Acıbadem Altunizade was performed within hours of my arrival. The precision restored 80% function immediately; the remaining recovery came through her virtual follow-up plan across time zones.

My husband's phantom limb pain after a traumatic amputation became our family's shadow. Dr. Ustalar employed mirror therapy combined with targeted neuromodulation—a approach we hadn't encountered in two years of searching. She treated not just his residual limb but the memory of pain etched in his nervous system. Our family dinners are now filled with laughter instead of concealed winces.