Patient Experience
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Nurcan Kızılcık. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
As a 72-year-old with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes, I was terrified of bland food and complicated routines. Dr. Özman didn't just give me a diet list—she spent our entire first session at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital mapping my 50-year culinary habits onto Mediterranean principles. She showed me how to adapt my beloved bean stews and olive oil dishes. Her 'flavor-first' approach using Turkish spices made compliance effortless. Six months later, my HbA1c dropped from 8.7% to 6.2%, and I've rediscovered joy in cooking for my grandchildren. Her follow-up video calls feel like having a nutritional guardian angel.
Our 8-year-old son's selective eating had escalated to nutritional deficiency—he'd only eat white bread and plain yogurt. Multiple specialists labeled it behavioral, but Dr. Özman suspected ARFID. At her dietary clinic, she used interactive food maps and involved him in creating 'taste explorer' missions. She identified sensory sensitivities we'd missed and designed a gradual exposure protocol using Turkish breakfast foods as bridges. The breakthrough came when she had him 'interview' a cucumber with a toy microphone. He now eats 18 new foods voluntarily. She treated his palate with the same respect others reserve for adult patients.
Following emergency gallbladder surgery, my digestive system became a minefield—every meal triggered pain or nausea. My surgeon discharged me with generic 'low-fat' instructions that proved useless. Dr. Özman approached it like a dietary detective: she analyzed my surgery reports, tracked my symptoms against a circadian food diary, and identified bile acid malabsorption patterns others missed. Her phased reintroduction protocol using specific Turkish fermented foods (like şalgam and tarhana) rebuilt my gut function. She even coordinated with my surgeon to adjust medication timing. Where others saw a simple post-op diet, she engineered a gastrointestinal rehabilitation plan.
As a competitive marathon runner with inexplicable performance plateaus and recurrent stress fractures, I consulted Dr. Özman for what I thought would be basic nutrition optimization. Instead, she uncovered a complex interplay between my high-oxalate training diet and subclinical magnesium deficiency. Using metabolic cart analysis paired with micronutrient mapping, she designed a periodized nutrition strategy that synchronized with my training cycles. Her 'fueling waves' concept—different nutrient timing for recovery versus load phases—transformed my recovery. She even created travel nutrition protocols for international competitions. My last marathon time improved by 14 minutes, and my bone density scans finally normalized.
Dr. dr Nurcan Kızılcık 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 Nurcan Kızılcık explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
For years, my 8-year-old son suffered from unexplained abdominal pain that no pediatrician could diagnose. We saw countless specialists until we were referred to Dr. Nurcan at Acibadem Atasehir. Her approach was completely different—she didn't just focus on the physical symptoms but observed how he moved, asked about his school life, and even noticed he winced when carrying his backpack. She diagnosed a rare musculoskeletal pain syndrome related to growth spurts and posture. Her gentle manner with children is remarkable—she used toy models to explain the treatment plan. After six weeks of her tailored physical therapy regimen, my son is pain-free for the first time in three years. She treated the child, not just the chart.
As a 72-year-old with advanced osteoarthritis and two failed back surgeries, I arrived at Dr. Yumuk's clinic in a wheelchair, convinced I'd never walk without agony again. Previous doctors had offered only stronger opioids. Dr. Nurcan conducted the most thorough assessment I've ever experienced—she spent 90 minutes reviewing my history, examining old scans herself, and testing my nerve responses. She proposed a novel combination of pulsed radiofrequency ablation and a specific physical therapy protocol she designed for elderly patients with complex histories. What impressed me most was her honesty: \"We might not eliminate all pain, but we can give you back your garden.\" Eight months later, I'm tending my roses with a cane. Her follow-up care is exceptional—she personally calls to check on me monthly.
I was rushed to Acibadem Atasehir after a severe car accident with multiple fractures and what they called 'intractable pain.' The emergency team stabilized me, but the pain was beyond what standard protocols could manage. Dr. Öztürk Yumuk was called in at 2 AM. She implemented an emergency multimodal pain strategy I'd never heard of—using ultrasound-guided nerve blocks in the ER itself before I even went to surgery. She explained every step through my haze, treating me like a conscious person despite my trauma. Post-surgery, she managed my pain without over-sedating me, which the surgeons said improved my recovery. Her emergency pain management approach should be a standard protocol—it made the difference between traumatic suffering and bearable healing.
What began as routine follow-up for my chronic migraines turned into something extraordinary with Dr. Nurcan. During my appointment, she noticed subtle asymmetries in my facial movements I hadn't mentioned—fatigue I'd attributed to stress. Instead of just refilling my prescription, she ordered specific neurological imaging 'to be thorough.' This revealed a previously undetected vascular compression that was causing both the migraines and new symptoms. She coordinated with neurosurgeons while managing my pain through the diagnostic process. Her ability to connect seemingly unrelated symptoms during what should have been a 15-minute follow-up changed my treatment entirely. Now, post-procedure and under her continued care, I'm not just managing pain—I'm recovering function I didn't realize I'd lost.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital. Dr. dr Özge Kaymaz Yılmaz explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Özge Kaymaz Yılmaz's expertise. Highly recommend for obstetrics and gynaecology treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Özge Kaymaz Yılmaz. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
My 82-year-old mother, who has severe dementia, needed an abdominal MRI. We were terrified she wouldn't stay still. Dr. Çamurdan didn't just see a scan; she saw a person. She spent 20 minutes before the procedure just talking softly to my mother, holding her hand, explaining each sound the machine would make in simple terms. During the scan, she monitored from the window and gave constant verbal reassurance through the speaker. The images were perfect on the first try. Her combination of technical precision and profound human kindness was something I've never witnessed in radiology.
Our 7-year-old son fell from a tree and we rushed to Acibadem's ER with a suspected wrist fracture. The ER doctor called Dr. Çamurdan for an urgent X-ray. It was late, but she was there in minutes. My son was crying and scared. Instead of a quick in-and-out, she showed him the X-ray machine on her tablet, let him 'practice' positioning with a stuffed toy she had in her office, and called it 'the photo booth for bones.' She found not one, but two hairline fractures. Her detailed report for the orthopedic surgeon included specific notes on growth plate proximity. She turned a traumatic emergency into an adventure for my child.
As a 45-year-old with a complex medical history including prior breast cancer, my annual follow-up MRI is always an anxiety-ridden event. This year, Dr. Çamurdan reviewed my previous scans from another hospital before I even arrived. During the procedure, she noticed an area of subtle enhancement that wasn't there before. Instead of just reporting it, she personally performed a targeted ultrasound right then to correlate the findings. She sat with me afterward, showing me the images side-by-side on her monitor, explaining why she believed it was likely post-surgical change but recommending a short-term follow-up for absolute certainty. Her proactive, integrative approach and her willingness to explain the 'why' behind every pixel gave me immense peace of mind.
I was referred for a CT-guided biopsy of a small, deep-seated lung nodule—a technically challenging procedure. Dr. Çamurdan's preparation was meticulous. She used a special 3D reconstruction software to plan the needle path, avoiding blood vessels by millimeters. During the procedure, she narrated each step calmly: 'Small pinch now,' 'Holding your breath perfectly.' She obtained the sample on the first needle pass, minimizing trauma. What stuck with me was her post-procedure care; she didn't just send me to recovery. She waited with me for the preliminary pathology call, which came back benign. She was the first to give me the good news, her relief visibly genuine. She managed a complex intervention with the artistry of a surgeon and the compassion of a primary care doctor.
Dr. dr Özden Sıla Ulus Buturak provided exceptional care for my breast surgery condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital. Dr. dr Özden Sıla Ulus Buturak explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.