Patient Experience
During a routine checkup at 51, Dr. Jafarova detected early-stage ovarian cancer through subtle symptom patterns others had dismissed. Her rapid coordination with oncology at Acibadem Kadikoy led to fertility-sparing surgery. Two years later, I'm cancer-free and recently welcomed a grandchild—a joy I might have missed without her diagnostic vigilance.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital. Dr. dr Ünsal Arif Turan explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Ünsal Arif Turan's expertise. Highly recommend for critical care treatment.
Dr. dr Ünsal Arif Turan provided exceptional care for my critical care condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
A 72-year-old retired fisherman from the Black Sea coast presented with a painless but rapidly growing abdominal mass. Dr. Kara discovered a rare desmoid tumor entwined with his small intestine. The patient, living alone with limited income, was hesitant about surgery. Dr. Kara arranged hospital charity funding and performed a meticulous 6-hour resection preserving bowel function. The patient recovered fully and sent Dr. Kara smoked fish every winter thereafter.
A 19-year-old university exchange student from Norway developed sudden severe abdominal pain during finals week. She had no family in Turkey and minimal Turkish language skills. Dr. Kara diagnosed a ruptured appendix with early peritonitis. He performed emergency laparoscopic surgery, and his resident who spoke English stayed with her post-op to translate recovery instructions. She returned to Norway two weeks later with a clean bill of health.
A 48-year-old female chef and single mother of three presented with recurring gallbladder attacks but refused surgery fearing she couldn't work. Dr. Kara arranged a staggered payment plan and scheduled surgery during her slowest business month. He used single-incision laparoscopic technique for minimal scarring. Her eldest daughter, a nursing student, managed her post-op care. She returned to her kitchen in 10 days.
A 34-year-old professional freediver from Antalya developed an unusual diaphragmatic hernia after a deep dive attempt. The hernia caused breathing difficulties that threatened his career. Dr. Kara collaborated with a thoracic surgeon to perform a combined abdominal and thoracic approach repair using reinforced mesh. The athlete returned to competitive diving after 5 months of careful rehabilitation.
As a 72-year-old retired ballet instructor, I'd accepted that my deformed, arthritic feet were just part of my past career. Dr. Kavlak didn't just see bunions and hammertoes; she saw a dancer's history. Her custom orthotics and minimally invasive procedures weren't about 'fixing' my feet, but about honoring their story while giving me pain-free mobility. I can now walk through museums for hours, something I hadn't done in 15 years.
My 8-year-old son Leo was born with vertical talus, and after three failed surgeries elsewhere, we were desperate. Dr. Kavlak approached his case like a puzzle master, combining Ponseti casting techniques with a novel tendon transfer she designed specifically for his unique anatomy. The difference wasn't just anatomical—it was watching him run to school for the first time without his adaptive walker.
During a hiking expedition in Cappadocia, I suffered a complete Achilles rupture miles from any road. The emergency team at Acıbadem Kadıköy connected me with Dr. Kavlak, who performed a percutaneous repair at 11 PM. What stood out was her 'recovery mapping'—she didn't just fix the tendon but created a phased return plan accounting for my expedition guiding career. I summited Ararat exactly 8 months later.
As a transgender woman beginning hormone therapy, I developed unexpected foot complications—my feet were shrinking and changing shape, causing debilitating pain. Most doctors dismissed it as unrelated. Dr. Kavlak researched hormonal impacts on connective tissue and designed a dynamic orthotic system that adapts as my body changes. She treated my whole transition journey, not just my feet.
My 92-year-old grandmother, Fatma, was admitted with severe dehydration and confusion. Dr. Süleymanoğlu didn't just treat the numbers on her chart—he sat by her bed, held her hand, and spoke to her in the gentle village dialect she remembered from childhood. He discovered her diuretic medication was interacting with her herbal tea regimen, something five previous doctors had missed. His approach was like watching a master watchmaker—each tiny adjustment to her seven medications was precise and deliberate. At Acıbadem Kadıköy, he coordinated with cardiology and nephrology without ego, always putting Nene's comfort first. She's now tending her balcony roses again, and calls him 'my young mountain' (dağ gibi delikanlı).
As an expat software developer with mysterious recurrent fevers for 8 months, I'd become a medical tourist across three countries. Dr. Yaser approached my case like a cryptographic puzzle. Instead of another invasive test, he spent 45 minutes mapping my travel history against a world disease map on his tablet. He pinpointed a brucellosis exposure from unpasteurized cheese in Eastern Anatolia two years prior—confirmed by the specialized test he ordered. His explanation was so clear he drew the bacterial mechanism on his prescription pad. The treatment was rigorous, but his WhatsApp check-ins at odd hours (knowing my insomnia) made me feel monitored in Istanbul, London, and Berlin. He didn't just cure an infection; he ended my diagnostic odyssey.
Our 6-year-old son, Deniz, was admitted after a swimming pool accident with secondary pneumonia. Dr. Süleymanoğlu has this rare duality—clinical precision with almost paternal warmth. He diagnosed a rare post-immersion electrolyte imbalance that the ER had overlooked. During night rounds, he brought Deniz a stuffed octopus 'to help with breathing exercises' and showed him how the lungs work using a balloon. He modified all communication to cartoon metaphors ('the germ pirates are losing!'). What stunned us was his 3 AM personal review of the microbiology report, calling the lab to request extended cultures. His discharge instructions included hand-drawn diagrams for chest physiotherapy. We've since switched our entire family to his care—he treats children not as small adults, but as complete beings.
I'm a commercial fisherman with a neglected leg wound that turned necrotic. Dr. Yaser met me in the ER smelling of sea salt and diesel, didn't flinch, and immediately called vascular surgery. During my complex debridement and graft, he served as 'medical conductor'—present in the OR not as surgeon but as internal medicine sentinel, monitoring my systemic response. Post-op, he designed a novel antibiotic rotation based on Istanbul port water bacterial profiles. His follow-up was relentless: daily wound photography, nutrition plans for healing at sea, and a waterproof dressing protocol he tested himself. He even consulted an infectious disease colleague in Marseille about marine pathogens. I've returned to my boat, and he still checks my tide schedule for appointments. This man understands that medicine must adapt to the patient's life, not the reverse.
Dr. dr Yasin Yener provided exceptional care for my pain management condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital. Dr. dr Yasin Yener explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Yasin Yener's expertise. Highly recommend for pain management treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Yasin Yener. The hospital staff was also very supportive.