Patient Experience
I was the 'routine' post-op gallbladder surgery patient who suddenly spiked a fever and became confused on the surgical floor. Dr. Yalçın was called for a consult and within minutes transformed my care into an emergency protocol. She suspected a rare anaerobic infection from a bile leak. Instead of waiting for all tests, she initiated targeted antibiotics and drainage based on clinical intuition. Her approach was aggressively proactive—she ordered a STAT CT, mobilized interventional radiology, and had me in the ICU within an hour. She later told me, 'In critical care, sometimes you must treat what you see, not just what the lab confirms.' Her decisive action prevented me from going into full septic shock.
My husband has a complex genetic immune deficiency and was admitted with a fungal pneumonia that wasn't responding to standard treatment. Dr. Yalçın managed his case like a master chess player thinking ten moves ahead. She consulted with infectious disease specialists internationally, adjusted antifungal doses based on therapeutic drug monitoring (not just protocol), and designed a ventilator strategy that protected his fragile lung tissue. During his 5-week ICU stay, she also managed the psychological toll, arranging for a tablet so he could see our dog. Her follow-up after transfer to the ward was meticulous—she personally reviewed his chest X-rays daily for three more weeks. She doesn't just save lives; she engineers recoveries for the most medically complex cases.
My 82-year-old father was transferred to Acibadem with acute kidney injury following sepsis. Dr. Görçin's approach was unlike anything we'd seen before—he didn't just treat numbers on a chart. He spent 40 minutes explaining the delicate balance between fluid management and cardiac strain in elderly patients, using a hand-drawn diagram that looked like a river system. What struck me was how he modified the standard dialysis protocol based on my father's unique vascular anatomy, which he'd studied on the CT scan himself. The nursing team told us later that his 'gentle dialysis' prescription prevented the hypotension that plagues older patients. After three weeks, my father's kidneys recovered function—something the referring hospital said was improbable. Dr. Görçin visits him weekly even now, adjusting medications with the precision of a watchmaker.
Our 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a rare congenital kidney condition that caused recurrent UTIs and protein loss. Previous doctors gave us textbook answers, but Dr. Görçin did something extraordinary: he created a custom hydration schedule based on her school timetable and designed a 'kidney superhero' chart where she tracks her urine color with stickers. He discovered through meticulous questioning that her symptoms worsened after swimming lessons—something no one had asked about. His solution involved timing her medication around pool days and collaborating with a pediatric urologist to create a minimally invasive surgical plan. The surgery itself felt like a coordinated dance—he was in the OR monitoring her kidney function in real-time, adjusting fluids minute by minute. Six months later, she's infection-free and proudly shows everyone her 'superhero kidney diploma' he awarded her.
I arrived at the emergency department at 3 AM with my brother who was vomiting blood and had not urinated for 48 hours. Dr. Görçin was called in and immediately recognized this wasn't standard renal failure—he identified a rare vascular anomaly where an artery was compressing both ureters. While the ER team focused on stabilization, he was already planning the emergency intervention. What amazed me was how he performed a bedside ultrasound, then called interventional radiology to prepare for a procedure he described as 'untangling a garden hose under pressure.' During the emergency stent placement, he remained in the angiography suite, directing the contrast administration to protect what remaining kidney function existed. His post-procedure explanation used analogies from plumbing to music—he said my brother's kidneys needed 'a different rhythm of drainage.' Most doctors would have just started dialysis; he found the actual problem.
As a relatively healthy 45-year-old with a family history of polycystic kidney disease, I came for routine screening expecting a quick consultation. Instead, Dr. Görçin conducted what he called a 'kidney architectural review.' He didn't just count cysts on the ultrasound—he measured their positions relative to blood vessels, created a 3D mental map of their growth patterns, and predicted which areas were at future risk. He then proposed a novel monitoring protocol involving specific blood pressure parameters for different times of day, explaining that nighttime pressure matters more for kidney protection. His follow-up isn't the usual 'see you in a year'—he has me send monthly home blood pressure logs which his team analyzes for patterns. Last month, he spotted an upward trend in diastolic readings before I felt any symptoms and adjusted my medication preemptively. He treats routine care like detective work, finding clues before they become crimes.
Dr. dr Bülent Yücel provided exceptional care for my orthopedics condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
Dr. dr Bülent Tutluoğlu provided exceptional care for my pulmonology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem International Hospital. Dr. dr Bülent Tutluoğlu explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Bülent Tutluoğlu's expertise. Highly recommend for pulmonology treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Bülent Tutluoğlu. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem International Hospital. Dr. dr Bülent Yücel explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Bülent Yücel's expertise. Highly recommend for orthopedics treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Bülent Yücel. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
A 58-year-old retired deep-sea welder from Norway, who spent decades in hyperbaric chambers, presented with a unique form of claustrophobia that manifested only in ordinary rooms. His brain had adapted to extreme pressure environments, making normal atmospheric pressure feel 'oppressively thin.' Dr. Keskin developed a treatment involving gradual sensory recalibration using weighted blankets and controlled barometric chambers at the hospital's research wing, achieving partial adaptation after 11 months.
A 17-year-old championship-level eSports athlete from Seoul developed acute psychogenic paralysis in her dominant hand during international tournaments. Medical scans showed no physical abnormalities. Dr. Keskin discovered the paralysis was triggered by subconscious guilt over her family's financial dependence on her winnings. Treatment involved family therapy sessions conducted via translator and cognitive reframing of success, resulting in full motor function return after 8 weeks, though she chose to retire from professional gaming.
A 42-year-old Istanbul museum curator specializing in Byzantine artifacts began experiencing vivid waking hallucinations of historical figures criticizing her curation choices. Dr. Keskin identified an unusual form of occupational psychosis exacerbated by sleep deprivation from overnight security shifts. Treatment combined sleep hygiene protocols with a 'historical figure retirement ceremony' ritual she designed, allowing the patient to symbolically release her perceived responsibilities. Symptoms resolved completely in 5 months.
A 33-year-old Syrian refugee and former mathematics teacher developed selective mutism that only affected her ability to speak Turkish, despite being fluent before displacement. Dr. Keskin traced this to a traumatic border crossing incident where her Turkish vocabulary failed her during interrogation. Using a multilingual approach incorporating Arabic poetry and gradual phonetic retraining, the patient recovered speech function after 14 weeks, though with a noticeable stutter during numerical conversations.
As a 72-year-old retired concert pianist with debilitating osteoarthritis in both hands, I had resigned myself to never playing again. Dr. Altun's targeted nerve block injections were a miracle. The precision was astonishing—she mapped my hand's nerve pathways like a cartographer. Within two weeks, I played a simple Chopin étude for my grandchildren. Her approach wasn't just about silencing pain; it was about restoring purpose.
Dr. dr Nihan Özcan provided exceptional care for my obstetrics and gynaecology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.