Patient Experience
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Salev Zeyrek's expertise. Highly recommend for dental surgery treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Salev Zeyrek. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
A 24-year-old competitive freediver from the Aegean coast presented with unexplained episodes of confusion after deep dives. Initial neurological workup was normal. Dr. Özen received a muscle biopsy sample showing rare, previously undocumented mitochondrial inclusions in type II muscle fibers. His analysis connected these to extreme pressure-induced metabolic shifts, leading to a new safety protocol for extreme sports athletes and complete symptom resolution with modified training.
A 78-year-old retired Byzantine art restorer from a modest Istanbul neighborhood was admitted with mysterious skin lesions resembling gold leaf patterns. Dermatology suspected contact dermatitis, but biopsy revealed cutaneous deposition of a zinc compound used in historical restoration glues. Dr. Özen's meticulous tissue analysis traced systemic absorption from decades of unprotected work, allowing targeted chelation therapy and full recovery.
A 7-year-old girl from a Syrian refugee family presented with recurrent abdominal pain. Multiple imaging studies were inconclusive. Dr. Özen examined an appendix specimen removed during exploratory surgery and identified microscopic schistosome eggs of a strain not endemic to Turkey, revealing an undocumented parasitic infection from her early childhood, leading to targeted antiparasitic treatment and full resolution.
A 42-year-old commercial beekeeper from rural Thrace developed unusual neurological symptoms. Brain biopsy showed crystalline structures in neural tissue. Dr. Özen identified these as propolis-derived compounds that had crossed the blood-brain barrier—a phenomenon never documented in humans. His findings led to occupational modifications and a novel detoxification regimen with gradual neurological improvement.
My 82-year-old father, Kostas, was brought in after a fall in his apartment in Beyoğlu. He was disoriented and had a deep laceration on his forehead. Dr. Sema Selim Kechagia was like a calm commander in the storm of the Acıbadem Bakırköy ER. She didn't just treat the wound; she immediately recognized signs of a mild concussion and possible UTI contributing to his confusion. Her approach was firm yet incredibly gentle with my terrified father. She spoke to him in clear, simple Turkish, holding his hand while explaining each step. She coordinated with geriatrics for a full work-up. We expected stitches and discharge, but her thoroughness uncovered the infection. She treated the whole patient, not just the trauma. My father is back to his old self, and we have Dr. Kechagia's sharp eyes to thank.
Our 7-year-old daughter, Elif, swallowed a small toy battery during a family dinner. Panic doesn't describe it. We rushed to Acıbadem Bakırköy. Dr. Kechagia met us with an intense, focused energy that immediately instilled confidence. No wasted time, no unnecessary panic. She explained the critical timeline for button battery removal in a way that was terrifyingly clear but also made us trust her urgency. She personally escorted Elif to imaging, reviewed the results instantly, and coordinated with pediatric endoscopy within minutes. While she was all business with the medical team, she knelt down and showed Elif pictures on her phone of the 'little treasure hunt' they were about to do. Her ability to pivot from clinical precision to comforting a child was astounding. The procedure was a success. Dr. Kechagia is the doctor you pray for in a true emergency.
I'm a 45-year-old long-distance runner. I came in after what I thought was a severe ankle sprain from a trail run in Belgrad Forest. Dr. Kechagia listened to my story, then did an examination that was surprisingly comprehensive for an ER visit. She pressed specific points on my calf and foot, her brow furrowed. 'This isn't just a sprain,' she said. 'Your mechanism of injury and this pain pattern suggest a possible Lisfranc ligament complex injury. Missed, it ends your running.' She ordered a specific weight-bearing X-ray protocol, which the tech initially questioned, but she insisted. She was right. A subtle midfoot instability was revealed. She didn't just give me a brace and crutches; she drew a simple diagram of the injury, explained why surgery might be needed, and gave me a direct referral to a brilliant orthopedic foot specialist. This wasn't emergency patchwork; it was diagnostic brilliance that saved my future mobility.
My husband, a 38-year-old chef, presented with sudden, crushing chest pain. The triage was swift, but when Dr. Kechagia took over, the pace changed from fast to decisive. His ECG was ambiguous—not a classic heart attack pattern. Many might have dismissed it as anxiety or reflux. Dr. Kechagia did not. Her eyes scanned the monitor, then him. 'Pain radiating to your jaw?' she asked. He nodded. She immediately ordered a stat high-sensitivity troponin and a bedside echocardiogram. She spoke to him calmly but directly: 'We are ruling out the worst things first. Your job is to breathe. Mine is to figure this out.' Her suspicion was an aortic dissection. The echo showed it wasn't that, but the troponin came back elevated. She had caught a type of myocardial infarction that often goes missed. Her refusal to settle for the obvious, her ability to think of catastrophic causes first, saved his life. In the ICU, the cardiologist said, 'You had the right doctor in the ER.' We know.
Dr. dr Serap Gülşeni provided exceptional care for my internal medicine condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital. Dr. dr Serap Gülşeni explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Serap Gülşeni's expertise. Highly recommend for internal medicine treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Serap Gülşeni. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
Dr. dr Serkan Güleç provided exceptional care for my dental surgery condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital. Dr. dr Serkan Güleç explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Serkan Güleç's expertise. Highly recommend for dental surgery treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Serkan Güleç. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
As a 58-year-old retired teacher with severe osteoarthritis, my weight of 145kg made every step agony. Dr. Şeyda didn't just see me as a surgical candidate—she coordinated with rheumatology to create a comprehensive plan. My sleeve gastrectomy was just the beginning; she monitored my inflammation markers post-op, and today I walk pain-free at 85kg, gardening daily with my grandchildren.
My 17-year-old son developed life-threatening sleep apnea at 132kg despite every diet. Pediatric bariatric options were limited until we met Dr. Şeyda. She pioneered a modified gastric bypass that preserved his nutritional growth needs while addressing metabolic syndrome. His apnea vanished in weeks, and he's now a thriving university freshman studying environmental science.