Patient Experience
Following a complex microvascular decompression surgery he performed to relieve my hemifacial spasm, my follow-up visits with Dr. Öztürk are unlike any medical appointment I've had. He doesn't just check the incision; he analyzes the quality of my smile, the symmetry of my blink, and the freedom of expression in my face. He uses a small mirror to show me the progress, celebrating each tiny restored movement as a victory. He talks about the 'architecture of nerves' with the passion of an artist. The surgery was a technical masterpiece, but his postoperative care is where his true healing philosophy shines—viewing recovery as the restoration of personal identity.
As a 28-year-old marine biologist, my rare desmoid tumor diagnosis threatened my ability to dive. Dr. Bozkurt designed a targeted therapy protocol that shrank the tumor without damaging surrounding tissue. Six months later, I'm back documenting coral reefs, with Dr. Bozkurt joking he expects underwater photos from my follow-ups.
My 82-year-old grandmother, a retired tapestry weaver from Anatolia, presented with metastatic breast cancer that five other oncologists called untreatable. Dr. Bozkurt noticed a unique biomarker pattern others missed. His gentle combination of immunotherapy and palliative care gave her fourteen meaningful months to complete her final tapestry, which now hangs in his waiting room.
During a diplomatic posting from Nairobi, my 16-year-old son developed a mysterious abdominal mass. Dr. Bozkurt coordinated a virtual tumor board with specialists across three continents, diagnosing an extremely rare pediatric sarcoma. His precision radiation approach preserved kidney function completely—my son now wants to study oncology himself.
As a competitive freediver, my stage III lung cancer diagnosis at 41 felt like a death sentence. Dr. Bozkurt, himself an amateur diver, understood my lung capacity concerns intimately. His neoadjuvant chemotherapy protocol shrank the tumor enough for minimally invasive surgery. Nine months post-treatment, I've set two national apnea records.
I'm a 78-year-old retired teacher who had been struggling with increasingly blurred vision for years. Cataracts had made reading my beloved books impossible. Dr. Demir didn't just see me as another elderly patient; he spent an hour explaining the femtosecond laser cataract procedure in terms I could understand, even drawing diagrams. The surgery at Acibadem Atakent was painless, and when he removed the bandage the next day, I cried seeing the vivid colors of the flowers in his office. He called me personally two nights later to check if I was comfortable with my new multifocal lens. This wasn't just medical care; it was the restoration of my favorite pastime.
Our 8-year-old son developed a sudden, severe squint overnight after a fever. Panicked, we rushed to Acibadem Atakent's emergency department. Dr. Demir met us there at 10 PM, his calm demeanor immediately settling our fears. He discovered it was a rare case of accommodative spasm, not a neurological issue. Instead of invasive tests, he used a simple diagnostic drop and prism test. He knelt to eye-level with our son, explaining the 'eye muscles just got a little too excited' and made him laugh. The treatment was conservative - just special glasses. At our follow-up, he remembered our son's soccer team name and asked about his last game. We felt cared for as a family, not just patients.
As a graphic designer, my career depended on precise vision. I developed a complex macular pucker in my dominant eye that three other surgeons called 'too risky to operate.' Dr. Demir reviewed my OCT scans for 45 minutes, then proposed a combined vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane peeling using 27-gauge micro-incisions. What impressed me was his collaborative approach - he showed me simulation videos of the procedure and discussed potential outcomes realistically. The surgery itself was meticulous; I was awake but completely comfortable. Six months later, my visual acuity improved from 20/80 to 20/25. He still emails me every few months to check if my color perception (crucial for my work) remains optimal. This was precision medicine at its finest.
I visited Dr. Demir for what I thought was a routine contact lens prescription renewal. During the examination, he noticed subtle changes in my peripheral retina that I hadn't mentioned because they seemed insignificant - occasional 'sparkles' in my left vision. He immediately performed ultra-widefield retinal imaging and discovered a lattice degeneration with early retinal thinning. 'We caught this just in time,' he explained, showing me the vulnerable areas. He performed preventive laser barricade treatment the same week. What could have become a retinal detachment requiring emergency surgery was prevented in a 20-minute procedure. His thoroughness turned a routine checkup into vision-saving intervention. He didn't just write a prescription; he truly examined me.
My 8-year-old daughter, Elif, was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect called an anomalous coronary artery. Multiple doctors told us it was just anxiety. Dr. Mercan spent an entire afternoon reviewing her echo himself, not just the report, and noticed the subtle abnormality others missed. He explained it to us using a 3D model on his tablet, drawing the blood flow with his finger. His coordination with pediatric cardiac surgery was seamless. Two years post-op, Elif is climbing trees. He didn't just treat a heart; he gave a child her childhood back.
I'm a 72-year-old retired engineer with a complex medical history: two stents, atrial fibrillation, and renal impairment. My case is a balancing act. During a routine checkup, Dr. Mercan noticed a slight change in my ECG that I felt was nothing. He insisted on a short-term monitor, which caught silent episodes of VTach. He personally called my nephrologist to co-design a new medication plan that protected both my heart and kidneys. He doesn't practice cookbook cardiology; he engineers a solution for the whole system. His follow-up calls feel like a colleague checking in, not just a doctor.
It was 3 AM, and I was rushed to Acibadem Atakent with crushing chest pain. Dr. Mercan was the on-call cardiologist. What struck me wasn't just the speed of the STEMI activation (door-to-balloon time was 22 minutes!), but his calm. In the cath lab, he talked me through every step over the noise of the machines. 'Mr. Ahmet, we're going to open the door now. You'll feel a warm sensation.' Post-procedure, he showed me the angiogram images on his phone, pointing to the 'culprit lesion' he'd stented. He made a terrifying emergency feel like a guided, technical repair.
I visited for what I thought was a simple stress test due to family history. Dr. Mercan's approach was uniquely investigative. Instead of just running the test, he asked about my lifestyle as an amateur marathon runner. He analyzed my running watch data, correlating heart rate zones with my symptoms. He diagnosed exercise-induced arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, a condition often missed in athletes. His recommendation wasn't just to stop running, but to design a new, safer training regimen with specific intensity limits. He treated me as an athlete first, a patient second. A year later, I'm still running, but smarter and safer under his guidance.
Dr. dr Mustafa Hakan Dinçkal provided exceptional care for my cardiology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Atakent Hospital. Dr. dr Mustafa Hakan Dinçkal explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Mustafa Hakan Dinçkal's expertise. Highly recommend for cardiology treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Mustafa Hakan Dinçkal. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Atakent Hospital. Dr. dr Mustafa Sungur explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Mustafa Sungur's expertise. Highly recommend for orthopedics treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Mustafa Sungur. The hospital staff was also very supportive.