Patient Experience
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Mehmet Sürmeli's expertise. Highly recommend for ent treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Mehmet Sürmeli. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
My 82-year-old mother was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer after a sudden collapse at home. Dr. Teomete didn't just see a frail elderly patient; he saw a person who still loved gardening and classical music. He designed a gentle immunotherapy regimen that considered her heart condition, explaining every step in simple Turkish while showing us the scans. What amazed us was his Saturday visit when she was hospitalized - he brought a small potted basil plant for her windowsill, saying 'life should grow alongside treatment.' Her tumors have shrunk 40% in six months, and she's back tending her roses. At Acibadem Atasehir, he created hope where we saw none.
Our 7-year-old daughter's recurrent neuroblastoma had exhausted standard protocols. Dr. Teomete approached her case like a puzzle master, spending three hours reviewing international studies before proposing a CAR-T cell therapy adapted from adult protocols. He knelt to eye-level with our daughter, using dinosaur toys to explain how 'superhero cells' would fight her 'bad cells.' During the complex apheresis procedure, he stayed past midnight monitoring her personally. When complications arose, his calm certainty prevented panic. Now in remission for 18 months, she calls him 'Doktor Amca' (Uncle Doctor) and draws him pictures at every follow-up. His blend of scientific brilliance and child-whispering compassion is unparalleled.
As a 45-year-old software engineer with no symptoms, my routine checkup revealed stage III pancreatic cancer - a shocking emergency diagnosis. Dr. Teomete's response was military-precise: within 72 hours he assembled a tumor board, arranged genetic testing, and started neoadjuvant chemotherapy. His communication style was uniquely technical yet humane; he showed me 3D tumor reconstructions while discussing my daughter's upcoming graduation. During the Whipple procedure, he texted my wife hourly updates. The innovation? He incorporated microbiome analysis into my recovery, personalizing probiotics that reduced chemo side effects dramatically. Nine months later, I'm back coding full-time - a outcome he calls 'expected' but we call miraculous.
My husband's glioblastoma recurrence coincided with our twin pregnancy - a nightmare scenario no oncologist wanted to touch. Dr. Teomete created a daring treatment bridge: targeted radiation timed between pregnancy trimesters, coordinating with maternal-fetal specialists in real-time. He maintained two treatment boards (oncology and obstetrics) that met weekly, once even consulting a neuroethicist about fetal implications. When I went into early labor during a chemo session, he escorted us to maternity, still in his lab coat. The twins were born healthy, and my husband has stable scans. Dr. Teomete's ability to hold complexity - medical, emotional, ethical - while making us feel like his only patients redefines what oncology can be.
A 42-year-old female former competitive freediver from the Black Sea coast presented with a rare nasopharyngeal carcinoma likely linked to chronic barotrauma and hypoxia. Dr. Abacıoğlu designed a hyperfractionated radiation protocol that spared her cochlear function, crucial for her underwater orientation skills. She returned to recreational diving 14 months post-treatment with modified depth limits.
A 78-year-old retired Byzantine art restorer with metastatic prostate cancer to the sacrum refused systemic therapy due to side effect concerns. Dr. Abacıoğlu employed single-fraction stereotactic body radiotherapy to the dominant painful lesion, incorporating a novel positioning device that accommodated the patient's severe spinal kyphosis from a lifetime of hunched work. Pain resolved completely, allowing him to complete his memoir on Hagia Sophia restoration techniques.
A 7-year-old refugee child from Syria with a recurrent optic pathway glioma previously treated with chemotherapy developed radiation-induced moyamoya syndrome. Dr. Abacıoğlu collaborated with pediatric neurosurgery to implement an ultra-precise proton beam therapy boost using motion-adaptive gating, accounting for the child's anxious breathing patterns. The vascular complications stabilized, preserving partial vision in one eye.
A 31-year-old transgender man on testosterone therapy presented with chest wall angiosarcoma in an area of prior gender-affirming top surgery. Dr. Abacıoğlu developed a hypofractionated electron beam regimen that accounted for unique tissue interfaces from surgical reconstruction, while coordinating with endocrinology to temporarily adjust hormone regimens. The patient maintained masculinization features throughout treatment and achieved local control.
My 82-year-old father, Ahmet, was transferred to Acibadem Atasehir after a severe sepsis diagnosis left him unresponsive at another clinic. Dr. Selçuk didn't just see a chart—she saw a person. She spent 45 minutes with our family explaining the cytokine storm affecting his organs, using simple analogies about 'the body's defense system turning traitor.' Her team's 24/7 vigilance with a specialized CRRT machine was one thing, but her personal decision to adjust his vasopressors at 3 AM based on a subtle lactate trend she'd been tracking herself was what turned the tide. She called my mother every evening with a plain-language update. He walked out after 17 days. We call her 'Mehtap Hanım the miracle worker.'
Our 8-year-old daughter, Elif, developed acute respiratory distress syndrome following what seemed like a routine flu. The pediatric ICU was terrifying, but Dr. Selçuk had a way of making a scared child feel like the most important person in the world. She kneeled by the bed to talk to Elif about her stuffed rabbit's 'important job' of guarding the IV line. Medically, her approach was breathtakingly precise—she orchestrated a delicate balance of high-frequency oscillatory ventilation and prone positioning, explaining to us how she was 'giving the lungs a gentler kind of hug to help them heal.' She noticed a minor pneumothorax on a routine X-ray before it became critical. Her blend of profound expertise and genuine warmth turned our worst nightmare into a story of recovery.
I was the 'routine' post-op gallbladder surgery patient who crashed in recovery—a sudden, catastrophic anaphylactic reaction to an antibiotic. The chaos is a blur, but Dr. Selçuk's voice cutting through it is not: 'Stop everything. Epinephrine 0.5 mg IM. Get the difficult airway cart. Now.' In the Critical Care Unit, she identified it as a rare biphasic reaction. She personally sat by my bedside for two hours post-stabilization, monitoring for the second wave she suspected would come. It did, and she was ready. She later spent time researching the exact pharmacogenetic trigger, providing a detailed report for my future care. She didn't treat a complication; she hunted down a hidden threat and shielded me from it.
My husband, a 54-year-old diabetic, was admitted with necrotizing pancreatitis—a medical labyrinth. Dr. Selçuk managed his case like a master strategist navigating a war on multiple fronts: renal protection, glycemic control, and looming infection. She convened a 'war council' with gastroenterology and surgery, but she was the unwavering commander. Her innovation was using regional citrate anticoagulation for his dialysis to avoid bleeding risks during necessary interventions. What struck me most was her philosophical approach: 'We are not fighting the pancreas; we are convincing the entire body to survive while the pancreas heals itself.' Her explanations were like a gripping medical documentary. After a 31-day marathon, she discharged him with a handwritten note outlining the 'victory conditions' for staying well. She is an intellectual force in a white coat.
I'm a 72-year-old retired teacher who had been living with debilitating heel pain for over a year. My previous doctor just prescribed painkillers. Dr. Melek Başaran was completely different. She spent 45 minutes examining my feet, asking about my daily habits, and even watched me walk. She diagnosed me with plantar fasciitis complicated by a subtle gait imbalance from an old hip injury. Her treatment plan wasn't just a steroid shot—it included custom orthotics she designed herself, specific stretching exercises she demonstrated, and even recommended a particular type of supportive slipper for indoors. For the first time in years, I can walk to the market without wincing. She treats you like a whole person, not just a pair of feet.
Our 8-year-old son, Deniz, developed a bizarre, painful ingrown toenail that kept getting infected despite our care. Pediatricians were stumped. Dr. Başaran discovered it was actually a tiny, almost invisible splinter of seashell embedded deep from a beach trip months earlier, that had triggered chronic paronychia. Her approach with a frightened child was masterful—she showed him the tools on a cartoon diagram, let him hold a mirror to watch (which he loved), and performed the meticulous removal while telling him a story about a pirate ship. No tears, just fascination. She solved a mystery three other doctors missed, and her bedside manner with kids is nothing short of magical.
This was a true emergency. I'm a chef, and I dropped a heavy stockpot directly onto my foot, causing a severe Lisfranc injury—multiple broken bones and ligament tears in the midfoot. The ER referred me to Dr. Başaran. She saw me immediately, explained the complex anatomy with clear diagrams, and outlined two surgical options with stark honesty about recovery times. Her surgery was precise; the incisions are remarkably neat. But what truly stands out is the rigorous, personalized rehab protocol. She coordinates with my physiotherapist, checks my progress via a secure app where I upload photos, and adjusted my plan when swelling persisted. She doesn't just fix you and send you away; she engineers your recovery.
I visited Dr. Başaran for what I thought was a routine follow-up for my diabetic foot care. I have neuropathy and barely feel my feet. While examining a callus, she noticed a slight asymmetry in skin temperature using a handheld thermometer—something I'd never seen before. This prompted a Doppler ultrasound right there, which revealed diminished circulation in one foot that wasn't yet symptomatic. She caught peripheral arterial disease early, coordinated same-day with a vascular specialist, and potentially saved me from future ulcers or worse. What seemed routine became preventative lifesaving care. Her attention to imperceptible details is her superpower. She doesn't just look; she investigates.
Dr. dr Meltem Yücebaş provided exceptional care for my pain management condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital. Dr. dr Meltem Yücebaş explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.