Patient Experience
Our 8-year-old son developed a mysterious high fever that wouldn't break, and our pediatrician was stumped. In near-panic, we went to Acıbadem's emergency department where Dr. İlgün was on call. While clearly an internist for adults, she approached our child with astonishing gentleness and forensic curiosity. She noticed a tiny, overlooked rash pattern on his ankles and connected it to a rare pediatric-reactive arthritis triggered by a prior strep infection—something our pediatrician missed. She coordinated with a pediatric rheumatologist, explaining everything to us in clear, calm terms. She treated the family's anxiety as seriously as the illness.
I'm a 42-year-old software engineer who went in for a routine executive checkup, expecting the standard blood work and generic advice. Dr. İlgün's approach was anything but routine. She questioned me about my persistent mid-afternoon fatigue not as a trivial complaint, but as a puzzle. She linked my caffeine intake, sleep patterns, and slightly borderline thyroid levels that others dismissed. Her investigation revealed a subtle autonomic dysfunction, likely from long COVID I thought was 'mild.' She prescribed no magic pill but a tailored regimen of hydration, compression, and circadian alignment that has me feeling functional again. This was diagnostic artistry.
Following a complex abdominal surgery for Crohn's disease complications at another hospital, my recovery stalled with unexplained pain and weight loss. My surgeon referred me to Dr. İlgün for post-operative medical management. She didn't just look at the surgery site; she conducted a full-system review. She identified a post-surgical malabsorption issue interacting with my underlying autoimmune state, a nuance everyone else had compartmentalized. At Acıbadem Kadıköy, she redesigned my nutrition plan, adjusted immunosuppressants with surgical precision, and coordinated with my surgeon in real-time. Her role as 'medical conductor' turned a failing recovery into a successful one.
Dr. dr Mehmet Ali Şehitoğlu provided exceptional care for my ent condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital. Dr. dr Mehmet Ali Şehitoğlu explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Mehmet Ali Şehitoğlu's expertise. Highly recommend for ent treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Mehmet Ali Şehitoğlu. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Mehmet Fatih Korkmaz. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
Dr. dr Mehmet Fatih Korkmaz provided exceptional care for my general surgery condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital. Dr. dr Mehmet Fatih Korkmaz explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Mehmet Fatih Korkmaz's expertise. Highly recommend for general surgery treatment.
A 28-year-old competitive freediver from the Black Sea coast presented with recurrent episodes of confusion and headaches after deep dives. Dr. Karaarslan discovered an exceptionally rare form of altitude sickness adaptation affecting her cerebral oxygen utilization, requiring a customized gradual desensitization protocol rather than medication.
A 72-year-old retired Byzantine art restorer arrived with unexplained weight loss and fatigue. His condition was initially misdiagnosed as depression, but Dr. Karaarslan identified a rare fungal infection acquired from decades of working with ancient church frescoes, requiring specialized antifungal treatment and collaboration with infectious disease experts.
A 19-year-old university student from a low-income family presented with severe abdominal pain. While initial tests suggested appendicitis, Dr. Karaarslan recognized the pattern of hereditary angioedema triggered by exam stress, preventing unnecessary surgery and implementing a preventive care plan with donated medication.
A 45-year-old ferry captain presented with intermittent dizziness. Rather than assuming common vertigo, Dr. Karaarslan connected his symptoms to subclinical carbon monoxide exposure from his ship's aging ventilation system, leading to fleet-wide safety improvements.
I was rushed to Acıbadem Kadıköy after a nasty fall on a hiking trail in the Kemerburgaz woods, my ankle twisted at an impossible angle. Dr. Mirza Zafer Dağtaş was on emergency call. What struck me first wasn't just his swift assessment of the complex fracture, but how he calmly explained the need for immediate surgery in a way that cut through my panic. His hands during the procedure—I later learned it was a meticulous arthroscopic reconstruction—must be guided by some rare precision. Six months on, I'm not just walking; I'm back to light trail running. He didn't just fix a bone; he restored a fundamental piece of my life with a quiet, unwavering competence I've never encountered.
Our 8-year-old son, Alp, was diagnosed with a rare form of osteochondritis dissecans in his knee. We'd seen several specialists who offered vague, worrying prognoses. From our first consultation, Dr. Dağtaş was different. He got down on his knees to talk to Alp, using a model of a joint to explain the 'little island' in his knee that needed help. He never talked down to him. The surgery was complex, requiring cartilage grafting, but his follow-up has been extraordinary. He remembers Alp's love of football and tailors every physio goal around it. Last week, Alp scored his first goal post-surgery. Dr. Dağtaş doesn't just treat children; he speaks their language and fights for their childhood.
At 78, with osteoporosis and severe osteoarthritis in both hips, I had resigned myself to a life of pain and a walker. My previous doctor suggested management, not a solution. Dr. Mirza Zafer Dağtaş reviewed my case and proposed a staged, bilateral hip replacement with a novel, minimally invasive anterior approach tailored for bone density like mine. The detail of his plan was astounding—every risk mitigated, every post-op need anticipated. The first surgery was in January, the second in March. Today, in October, I've just returned from a week in Assos, walking the cobblestone streets with my wife. His skill is a scalpel, but his vision is a gift. He gave me back my horizon.
My visit was for a seemingly routine follow-up on a old wrist fracture, but Dr. Dağtaş has a way of turning routine into revelation. While examining my wrist, he noticed a subtle, painless limitation in my shoulder rotation I'd attributed to aging. He asked a series of precise questions, ordered a targeted MRI, and identified a small, hidden labral tear. 'We caught it whispering before it starts shouting,' he said. The treatment was non-surgical—a bespoke physio regimen he sketched out himself. This wasn't a checkup; it was an act of profound attention. He listens to what your body says before you even hear it. In a system of rushed appointments, he practices the art of deep, preventive observation.
My 8-year-old son, Emre, developed sudden, severe headaches that made him scream. After a terrifying ER visit elsewhere, we were referred to Dr. Kalelioğlu at Acıbadem. He didn't just look at the scans; he got down on Emre's level, explained the brain like a spaceship control room, and calmed him completely. The diagnosis was a rare arachnoid cyst. Dr. Müfit performed a minimally invasive endoscopic fenestration. The scar is tiny, hidden in his hairline. Emre now calls him 'my brain mechanic' and has been headache-free for six months. The doctor's patience with a frightened child was as impressive as his surgical skill.