Patient Experience

Patient experience at Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital – Reviews often mention hospital cleanliness, supportive nursing staff, and clear communication from doctors. Many patients highlight smooth admission & discharge, transparent billing, and trust in critical care services. Popular treatment areas include Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Breast Surgery, Dental Surgery, Pediatric Cardiology, making Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital a preferred hospital in Istanbul for planned and emergency treatment.
A 34-year-old Syrian refugee with female...
Nov 27, 2025
Doctor: Prof. M.D. Nida Bayık Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

A 34-year-old Syrian refugee with female genital mutilation (Type III) presented in her third trimester. Dr. Bayık carefully performed defibulation under spinal anesthesia at 34 weeks, then managed a complex vaginal delivery at term with her cultural background in mind, collaborating with a hospital interpreter and community health worker throughout.

Dr. dr Nilüfer Oğuz provided exceptional...
Sep 06, 2025
Doctor: M.D. Nilüfer Oğuz Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

Dr. dr Nilüfer Oğuz provided exceptional care for my dermatology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.

I was impressed by the professional...
Sep 21, 2025
Doctor: M.D. Nilüfer Oğuz Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital. Dr. dr Nilüfer Oğuz explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.

The recovery process was smooth thanks...
Oct 10, 2025
Doctor: M.D. Nilüfer Oğuz Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Nilüfer Oğuz's expertise. Highly recommend for dermatology treatment.

My family and I are grateful...
Nov 16, 2025
Doctor: M.D. Nilüfer Oğuz Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Nilüfer Oğuz. The hospital staff was also very supportive.

My 82-year-old father, a retired ship...
Oct 14, 2025
Doctor: M.D. Nima Babavand Arablou Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

My 82-year-old father, a retired ship captain with a pacemaker, collapsed at the fish market. The chaos at Acibadem Kadikoy was overwhelming until Dr. Arablou appeared—he didn't just see a frail body on a gurney. He noticed the anchor tattoo on Dad's wrist and asked about his seafaring days while simultaneously coordinating three IV lines. He diagnosed a rare electrolyte imbalance interacting with the pacemaker settings that two other doctors missed. What struck me was how he explained the treatment plan using nautical terms Dad understood ('We're recalibrating your compass, Captain'). Three days later, Dad was telling sea stories to the entire ward. Dr. Arablou doesn't just treat emergencies; he salvages human dignity from the wreckage.

Our 7-year-old daughter swallowed a small...
Sep 20, 2025
Doctor: M.D. Nima Babavand Arablou Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

Our 7-year-old daughter swallowed a small magnetic toy part during a birthday party. The X-ray showed it was lodged in a dangerous position. Most ER doctors would have rushed to surgery, but Dr. Arablou did something extraordinary—he asked her about her favorite cartoon character. While she described 'Sparkle Unicorn,' he gently manipulated her positioning and had her drink a special contrast solution. Within twenty minutes, he guided the object through her system without a single incision, using what he called 'gravity and patience instead of scalpels.' He then sat with us for fifteen minutes explaining how to childproof our home, drawing diagrams with our daughter's crayons. He turned a potential trauma into a teaching moment wrapped in kindness.

I'm a competitive freediver who experienced...
Jul 21, 2025
Doctor: M.D. Nima Babavand Arablou Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

I'm a competitive freediver who experienced a shallow water blackout during training. When I woke up at Acibadem Kadikoy, Dr. Arablou was reviewing my dive computer data on his tablet. Instead of the standard neurological tests, he had me describe the exact sensation of the blackout in sensory detail—the light fading, the pressure change, the sound distortion. He correlated this with my vitals and spotted a previously undiagnosed cardiac anomaly that only manifests under extreme apnea conditions. His treatment involved collaborating with a hyperbaric specialist to create a personalized recompression protocol. Six months later, with his clearance, I set a national record. He approaches trauma like a forensic poet—every symptom is a verse in a story he needs to decode.

My husband, a construction site foreman,...
Aug 31, 2025
Doctor: M.D. Nima Babavand Arablou Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

My husband, a construction site foreman, fell from scaffolding. The compound fracture was horrific, but the real crisis was his panic—he kept screaming about being unable to provide for our family. Dr. Arablou didn't just set the bone. He showed my husband the real-time imaging, explained how the repair would work using construction metaphors ('We're reinforcing your foundation with titanium rebar'), and promised he'd walk without a limp. During the three-hour surgery, he sent me updates every forty-five minutes. The follow-up was even more remarkable—Dr. Arablou had researched occupational therapy programs for construction workers and connected us with a vocational retraining grant. He healed the body, then rebuilt the man's purpose. We've never encountered a physician who treats the life around the injury with equal urgency.

Dr. dr Osman Halit Çam provided...
Oct 26, 2025
Doctor: Assoc. Prof. M.D. Osman Halit Çam Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

Dr. dr Osman Halit Çam provided exceptional care for my ent condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.

I was impressed by the professional...
Aug 19, 2025
Doctor: Assoc. Prof. M.D. Osman Halit Çam Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital. Dr. dr Osman Halit Çam explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.

The recovery process was smooth thanks...
Nov 13, 2025
Doctor: Assoc. Prof. M.D. Osman Halit Çam Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Osman Halit Çam's expertise. Highly recommend for ent treatment.

My family and I are grateful...
Jul 19, 2025
Doctor: Assoc. Prof. M.D. Osman Halit Çam Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Osman Halit Çam. The hospital staff was also very supportive.

My 82-year-old father, who has both...
Sep 29, 2025
Doctor: M.D. Oya Uğurlubilek Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

My 82-year-old father, who has both diabetes and heart failure, was admitted to Acıbadem Kadıköy with severe fluid retention and confusion. Dr. Oya didn't just treat the symptoms; she spent an hour with our family, mapping out his complex medication interactions on a whiteboard. She coordinated with his cardiologist and adjusted seven different prescriptions with the precision of a watchmaker. Her approach wasn't just clinical—she spoke to my father about his wartime memories to assess his cognitive state. Within three days, the swelling was gone and his mind was clear. She turned a frightening decline into manageable care.

As a 28-year-old with unexplained fatigue...
Aug 17, 2025
Doctor: M.D. Oya Uğurlubilek Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

As a 28-year-old with unexplained fatigue and joint pain that five doctors dismissed as 'stress,' I felt hopeless until I met Dr. Uğurlubilek. Instead of another blood test, she began with a detailed timeline of my symptoms and a map of my travels. She suspected a tick-borne illness from a camping trip two years prior, something no one else considered. Her diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease was confirmed by specialized tests she ordered. Her treatment plan, combining antibiotics and lifestyle adjustments, has given me my energy back. She listens in a way that makes you feel like you're the only patient she has.

During a routine executive check-up, Dr....
Nov 30, 2025
Doctor: M.D. Oya Uğurlubilek Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

During a routine executive check-up, Dr. Oya detected a subtle, inconsistent tremor in my hand that I'd attributed to too much coffee. While my ECG and bloodwork were perfect, she wasn't satisfied. She asked about my handwriting changes and sleep patterns, then referred me for a neurology consult that I thought was excessive. That consult led to an early Parkinson's diagnosis. Her vigilance caught what was meant to be a 'routine' visit. She called me personally to explain the findings with incredible compassion, framing early intervention as a powerful tool rather than a life sentence.

My 8-year-old daughter developed a mysterious...
Sep 13, 2025
Doctor: M.D. Oya Uğurlubilek Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

My 8-year-old daughter developed a mysterious high fever and a rash that didn't fit typical childhood illnesses. The pediatrician was stumped. Dr. Uğurlubilek, though an internist, agreed to consult. She examined my daughter's palms, soles, and tongue with a focused intensity, then asked very specific questions about recent seafood consumption. She suspected Kawasaki disease, a rare condition in internal medicine, and immediately arranged for pediatric ICU transfer with a full dossier of her observations. Her swift, cross-specialty recognition likely saved my daughter's heart from long-term damage. She acted with the urgency of a detective solving a critical case.

I brought my 8-year-old son, Leo,...
Oct 24, 2025
Doctor: M.D. Özkan Kobak Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

I brought my 8-year-old son, Leo, to Dr. Kobak after his school raised concerns about sudden social withdrawal and night terrors following our relocation from Berlin. What I thought would be a simple adjustment issue turned into a discovery of selective mutism intertwined with anxiety. Dr. Kobak didn't just talk to me; he engaged Leo through intricate sand tray therapy in his office at Acibadem Kadikoy. He saw the castle Leo built with no doors and understood the metaphor instantly. His approach was a blend of play therapy for Leo and compassionate, clear guidance for us as parents. After three months of tailored sessions, Leo not only speaks at school again but drew a picture of his new castle with a wide-open drawbridge. Dr. Kobak reads the unspoken language of children.

As a 72-year-old retired history professor,...
Aug 27, 2025
Doctor: M.D. Özkan Kobak Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

As a 72-year-old retired history professor, I was deeply ashamed when my daughter insisted I see a psychiatrist. I was convinced my forgetfulness and irritability were just 'old age.' Dr. Özkan Kobak conducted what he called a 'neuropsychiatric geriatric assessment.' It was thorough, respectful, and felt like an intellectual dialogue, not a clinical interrogation. He differentiated between normal aging, the grief from losing my wife, and the early signs of vascular depression. His treatment plan wasn't just a pill; it included bibliotherapy (he suggested specific historical memoirs) and a gentle behavioral activation schedule. He restored my dignity. I'm not just 'less sad'; I've regained the curiosity to continue writing my monograph.

This was not a routine visit....
Aug 28, 2025
Doctor: M.D. Özkan Kobak Hospital: Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital

This was not a routine visit. My husband, in the midst of a severe, acute manic episode, was brought to Acibadem Kadikoy in a state of crisis. The emergency team called Dr. Kobak. He managed the situation with an astonishing calm that immediately lowered the tension in the room. He spoke to my husband not as a 'disruptive patient,' but as a person in profound distress. His rapid yet precise evaluation in that high-pressure environment led to a stabilization plan that avoided unnecessary aggression. He explained the neurobiological storm happening to me, the spouse, with clarity. His follow-up has been meticulous, adjusting medications with a jeweler's precision. He pulled us back from the brink with expertise and profound humanity.

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