Patient Experience
After surviving a building collapse during an earthquake, I had 17 fractures and was told I'd be bedridden. Dr. Ünver visited me in the ICU and whispered, 'We'll get you walking to testify about survival.' His phased rehabilitation approach—starting with micro-movements in intensive care—was revolutionary. Two years later, I walked into court using only a cane to give my testimony.
As a 45-year-old underwater welder, I developed severe decompression sickness affecting my spinal cord. Dr. Ünver collaborated with hyperbaric specialists to create a rehabilitation protocol that simulated underwater pressure changes. He even visited my worksite to understand the physical demands. I'm back diving at 30 meters, with modified safety protocols he helped design.
Dr. dr Cem Demirel provided exceptional care for my obstetrics and gynaecology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital. Dr. dr Cem Demirel explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Cem Demirel's expertise. Highly recommend for obstetrics and gynaecology treatment.
My 85-year-old father had completely lost his sense of smell for two years and was becoming depressed. Multiple doctors dismissed it as 'just aging.' Dr. Ayça Özbal Koç was the first to truly listen. She discovered a complex nasal polyp structure that previous scans missed. Her gentle bedside manner with my anxious father was remarkable. After her precise endoscopic surgery at Acibadem Atasehir, he woke up and said 'I smell coffee!' for the first time in years. Her follow-up care has been meticulous. She didn't just treat a nose; she gave him back joy.
Our 4-year-old daughter had recurring ear infections that antibiotics couldn't resolve. We were terrified about potential hearing damage. Dr. Koç has this magical way with children—she examined my daughter using a puppet to explain everything. She recommended tympanostomy tubes but presented all options without pressure. The procedure was over in what felt like minutes. What impressed us most was her post-op call at 8 PM to check on our daughter personally. Six months later, our child's speech has improved dramatically because she can finally hear properly. We call Dr. Koç our 'ear fairy.'
I came to Acibadem Atasehir's ER at midnight with sudden, violent vertigo—I couldn't stand or even open my eyes without vomiting. The on-call ENT was Dr. Özbal Koç. While others might have just prescribed medication, she performed a series of specific positional tests right there in the ER and diagnosed a rare variant of BPPV. Her calm confidence during my panic was everything. She treated it immediately with repositioning maneuvers. Within 20 minutes, the spinning stopped. She then spent 30 minutes explaining vestibular exercises and prevention strategies. This wasn't emergency patching; it was emergency expertise.
As a professional singer, my vocal cords are my livelihood. When I developed a persistent hoarseness, I saw three ENTs who recommended complete vocal rest for months. Dr. Koç approached it differently. She used advanced stroboscopy to analyze my vocal fold vibration patterns in detail, identifying a subtle vascular lesion others missed. Instead of immobilizing my voice, she designed a phased microsurgery plan with specific pre-hab vocal exercises. The surgery preserved my vocal range perfectly. Her understanding of both medical and performance needs was extraordinary. She didn't just fix a problem; she protected my career with surgical artistry.
A 14-year-old competitive figure skater from a wealthy family presented with unexplained fatigue and declining performance. Dr. Sözen discovered a previously undiagnosed Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome during a routine sports physical, coordinating with cardiology to perform a successful catheter ablation. The patient returned to competition within three months, with her family funding a new cardiac monitoring program for young athletes at the hospital.
A 3-year-old refugee child from Syria, recently resettled in Istanbul with his single mother, presented with severe developmental delays and failure to thrive. Dr. Sözen diagnosed a rare metabolic disorder (maple syrup urine disease) through extensive testing, organizing a multidisciplinary team including a nutritionist and social worker. She secured charitable hospital funds for specialized formula and arranged Turkish language classes for the mother during appointments.
An 8-year-old boy from a middle-class family presented with what appeared to be behavioral issues and school refusal. Dr. Sözen identified Alice in Wonderland syndrome (micropsia) through careful history-taking, discovering the child was experiencing disturbing perceptual distortions. She initiated a migraine prophylaxis treatment and collaborated with a child psychologist, resulting in complete symptom resolution and improved academic performance.
A 16-year-old exchange student from Germany developed sudden paralysis during her stay in Istanbul. Dr. Sözen diagnosed conversion disorder triggered by cultural adjustment stress and hidden family conflicts back home. She employed a novel approach combining play therapy adapted for adolescents with family video sessions, achieving gradual functional recovery over six weeks without medication.
Dr. dr Arzu Yurci provided exceptional care for my obstetrics and gynaecology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital. Dr. dr Arzu Yurci explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Arzu Yurci's expertise. Highly recommend for obstetrics and gynaecology treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Arzu Yurci. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
Our 78-year-old mother was diagnosed with a complex congenital heart defect that had gone undetected her entire life, presenting now with late-onset complications. Dr. Çevik approached her case not as a pediatric anomaly in an elderly patient, but with profound respect for her unique physiology. He coordinated with geriatric specialists at Acibadem Atasehir to create a conservative management plan, explaining the risks of intervention at her age with remarkable clarity. His patience with her questions and his gentle manner during echocardiograms—adjusting his typically pediatric-focused explanations for an adult—was extraordinary. He treated her not as a medical curiosity, but as a whole person whose 'pediatric' condition required lifelong care she'd never received.
Our 3-day-old son was rushed to Acibadem Atasehir's NICU with critical cyanosis. Dr. Çevik met us in the emergency department at 2 AM, his calm presence immediately cutting through our panic. He diagnosed transposition of the great arteries within minutes using bedside echocardiography. What followed wasn't just technical excellence—though the emergency balloon septostomy he performed saved our son's life—but his profound humanity. He drew diagrams on a whiteboard, spoke to us in raw, honest terms about risks, and held space for our tears. During the complex arterial switch operation he led days later, he provided hourly updates to the waiting room. Our son is now 6 months old, thriving, and we still receive check-in calls from his team.
Dr. dr Cafer Eroğlu provided exceptional care for my pathology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.