Patient Experience
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem International Hospital. Dr. dr Fatih Ata Genç explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Fatih Ata Genç's expertise. Highly recommend for general surgery treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Fatih Ata Genç. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
After my 78-year-old mother's hip replacement, she was in terrible pain and couldn't walk. Dr. Fatmanur didn't just prescribe pills—she created a whole ecosystem of recovery. She personally demonstrated exercises to our home caregiver, designed a kitchen-counter-height therapy routine, and even recommended specific Turkish music for rhythmic movement therapy. Within three weeks, mom was making çay in the kitchen again. This wasn't just rehabilitation; it was cultural competence meeting medical excellence.
My 8-year-old son developed severe scoliosis that progressed rapidly during lockdown. Other doctors immediately suggested bracing. Dr. Fatmanur spent an entire appointment watching him play with Legos, noticing how he favored one side. Her approach was revolutionary: she prescribed swimming in the Aegean Sea (with specific stroke techniques), designed a video game-based posture correction program, and collaborated with his school to modify his desk. The curve improved 15 degrees in six months without a brace. She treats the child, not just the spine.
I'm a professional violinist who developed focal dystonia in my left hand—a career-ending diagnosis. Dr. Yildirim approached it like a detective mystery. She used EMG biofeedback while I played scales, discovered compensatory patterns in my shoulder, and created a rehabilitation protocol that mirrored musical phrasing. She consulted with a music professor at İstanbul University to understand the physical demands of my repertoire. I'm now back with the Istanbul State Symphony. She saved my art when everyone said to change professions.
Following a complex multi-vehicle accident, I had traumatic brain injury with left-side hemiparesis. Dr. Fatmanur's approach was uniquely holistic: she coordinated with neurologists while implementing mirror therapy using traditional Turkish shadow puppetry (Karagöz) to stimulate neural pathways. She incorporated thermal therapy from the hospital's hamam-inspired hydrotherapy unit and designed a balance protocol using uneven cobblestone simulations of Istanbul's historic districts. My recovery exceeded all predictions—I'm not just walking, I'm hiking again. She engineers recovery where others see only limitations.
Dr. dr Ferda Özdemir provided exceptional care for my physiotherapy and rehabilitation condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem International Hospital. Dr. dr Ferda Özdemir explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
Our 8-year-old son, a competitive junior swimmer, developed mysterious hives and wheezing only during intense training. Multiple allergists dismissed it as exercise-induced asthma. Dr. Çetinkaya was the first to suspect a rare aquagenic urticaria triggered by pool chemicals combined with physical exertion. He designed a unique pre-swim immunotherapy protocol and collaborated with our sports coach. Our son now swims at national level competitions without a single episode, thanks to this groundbreaking sports-immunology approach.
After adopting our daughter from an orphanage at age 3, she suffered 23 consecutive respiratory infections in 18 months. Conventional tests showed 'normal immunity.' Dr. Çetinkaya discovered she had a specific antibody deficiency against encapsulated bacteria due to early institutionalization. His tailored subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy, combined with a microbiome restoration plan using specific probiotics, transformed her health. She's now infection-free for two years and thriving in kindergarten.
Our newborn developed a catastrophic inflammatory response after his first routine vaccinations—high fever, seizures, and multi-organ involvement. In the ICU, Dr. Çetinkaya diagnosed a previously unknown innate immune error in the NLRP3 pathway. He created a personalized vaccination schedule using fractional doses with pre-medication, allowing our son to develop protection without dangerous reactions. He's now a healthy toddler with complete immunization coverage.
As a 16-year-old aspiring chef, I developed severe contact reactions to garlic and onions—essential ingredients in my family's restaurant. Standard allergy tests were negative. Dr. Çetinkaya identified it as a non-IgE mediated mast cell activation disorder triggered by allicin compounds. He designed a desensitization protocol using micro-exposures during specific circadian times when my mast cells were least reactive. I can now handle all ingredients and am pursuing culinary school.
As a 72-year-old retired marine biologist with a lifelong fear of hospitals, my chronic esophageal spasms had become debilitating. Dr. Boztaş didn't just treat the condition; he spent our first consultation discussing my research on Mediterranean sea sponges. His approach made me feel like a person, not a patient. The tailored motility therapy he designed has given me my first pain-free year in a decade, and I've returned to my coastal walks.
Our 8-year-old daughter, Elif, developed sudden, severe abdominal pain while we were vacationing in Istanbul from Norway. As terrified parents in a foreign country, we rushed to Acıbadem. Dr. Boztaş diagnosed a rare pediatric intussusception with remarkable calmness. He explained everything to Elif using cartoon drawings of her digestive system. The emergency procedure was successful, and his follow-up care included video calls with our pediatrician back in Oslo.
I'm a 34-year-old professional violinist who developed unexplained liver inflammation that threatened my career. Dr. Boztaş, himself a classical music enthusiast, understood the stakes immediately. Instead of standard treatments, he collaborated with hepatology specialists to create a precision medication regimen that protected my liver without causing the hand tremors that would have ended my playing. I performed at the Istanbul Music Festival six months later.
My 58-year-old husband, a former construction worker, had been dismissed by three doctors for 'stress-related stomach issues.' Dr. Boztaş ordered a specific endoscopic ultrasound others had overlooked, revealing early-stage pancreatic cancer. His direct yet compassionate delivery of the news, followed by immediate coordination with oncology, gave us a fighting chance. Two years later, my husband is in remission and tending his olive grove again.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem International Hospital. Dr. dr Hande Aygün explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
A 17-year-old competitive freediver from Antalya presented with recurrent barotrauma and persistent ear fullness after deep dives. Dr. Özçelik discovered a previously undiagnosed patulous Eustachian tube through specialized pressure testing. Instead of surgery, he designed a custom nasal irrigation and pressure-equalization exercise regimen. The patient returned to competition within six weeks, setting a new personal depth record.
Dr. dr Nihan Özcan provided exceptional care for my obstetrics and gynaecology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.