Patient Experience
Our 4-year-old son, Leo, developed sudden, terrifying stridor in the middle of the night—a high-pitched, wheezing sound with every breath. We rushed to Acibadem Fulya's ER in a panic. Dr. Tatlipinar was the on-call ENT and met us within minutes. While we were frantic, she was a calm, focused presence. She diagnosed it as croup complicated by a rare, severe laryngeal spasm. What amazed us was her bedside manner with our terrified child. She didn't wear her white coat, used a tiny, toy-like light, and let him hold the mirror. She avoided any invasive tests initially, opting for a careful trial of nebulized medication in my arms. It worked. She admitted him for observation and checked on him every two hours herself, even at 3 AM. She treated us, the scared parents, as part of the care team. We left not just with a healthy boy, but with a protocol and confidence for the future. She's a true crisis artist.
As a 30-year-old voiceover artist, my livelihood depends on my vocal cords. I came to Dr. Tatlipinar for what I thought was a routine checkup for recurring hoarseness. Using ultra-high-definition stroboscopy—a technology she explained in fascinating detail—she didn't just find minor inflammation. She identified a minute, pre-nodular change on my left vocal fold that standard exams would have missed. Her approach was uniquely collaborative. She filmed the procedure and showed me the playback, pointing out the subtle asymmetry in vibration. Instead of just saying 'rest your voice,' she designed a 'vocal hygiene' plan with my specific work patterns in mind and partnered me with a speech therapist she trusts. The follow-up was meticulous. She even asked me to record a before-and-after audio clip for her own research. This wasn't a checkup; it was a strategic defense of my career, handled with the precision of a micro-surgeon and the insight of a coach.
As a professional ballet dancer, a Lisfranc injury in my midfoot threatened my career. Multiple surgeons recommended fusion that would have ended my dancing. Dr. Alturfan proposed an innovative ligament reconstruction using allograft that preserved joint mobility. The surgery itself was complex—four hours instead of the predicted two—but his postoperative protocol was what saved me. He collaborated with my dance physiotherapist, creating a recovery timeline that mirrored our performance season. Eighteen months post-op, I just completed a full season principal role. He understands that for athletes, 'good enough' isn't enough.
Dr. dr Cem Kara provided exceptional care for my pediatric surgery condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Fulya Hospital. Dr. dr Cem Kara explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Cem Kara's expertise. Highly recommend for pediatric surgery treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Cem Kara. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
My case was considered highly complex: a revision endoscopic sinus surgery after two failed attempts elsewhere left me with chronic pain, recurrent infections, and scar tissue. I was skeptical and emotionally drained. Dr. Tatlipinar's pre-operative approach was unlike anything I'd experienced. She ordered a specific type of CT scan and then used advanced software to create a navigational 3D map of my sinuses, which she reviewed with me for 45 minutes, explaining the 'obstacle course' of previous surgical damage. The surgery itself used real-time image guidance. But what truly set her apart was the post-op care. She personally performed every delicate debridement in the clinic over six weeks, never delegating it, each time explaining what she was seeing and how the tissues were healing. She was relentlessly optimistic but honest. Today, I'm infection-free and off all medication. She tackled a surgical mess with the patience of an archaeologist restoring a fragile artifact, and she gave me my life back.
I'm a 72-year-old retired ceramicist with advanced osteoarthritis in both hands. Dr. Alturfan didn't just see 'old lady with arthritis'—he saw an artist who needed precision. Instead of pushing for immediate major surgery, he designed a phased approach starting with targeted corticosteroid injections and custom thermoplastic splints I could wear while working. He actually asked to see photos of my pottery tools to understand my grip patterns. Six months later, my pain is 80% reduced and I'm back at the wheel. He treats the person, not just the X-ray.
Our 8-year-old son fractured his femur in a skateboarding accident—a complete spiral fracture that looked terrifying on the scan. Dr. Alturfan met us in the ER at 11 PM, calm as morning tea. What impressed us most was how he spoke directly to our son in 'gamer language,' comparing the titanium elastic nail procedure to 'installing a reinforcement rod in a game character.' His follow-up has been meticulous, with growth calculations at each visit to plan the implant removal timing. Our boy is already back on his board (with better pads, per doctor's orders!).
Dr. dr Bekir Sıtki Cebeci provided exceptional care for my cardiology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Fulya Hospital. Dr. dr Bekir Sıtki Cebeci explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Bekir Sıtki Cebeci's expertise. Highly recommend for cardiology treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Bekir Sıtki Cebeci. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
Dr. dr Berkin Toker provided exceptional care for my orthopedics condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Fulya Hospital. Dr. dr Berkin Toker explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Berkin Toker's expertise. Highly recommend for orthopedics treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Berkin Toker. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
A 28-year-old competitive freediver from Antalya presented with transient episodes of visual disturbance and confusion during deep dives. Dr. Çitçi identified a rare form of pressure-induced cortical spreading depression, developing a personalized protocol combining mild sodium channel blockers with controlled hyperoxia therapy that allowed the patient to continue her sport safely with monitoring.
Dr. dr Leyla Ağaoğlu provided exceptional care for my pediatrics condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.