Patient Experience
As a 38-year-old professional freediver, chronic migraines were threatening my career and passion. Dr. Dere explored beyond conventional treatments, discovering a connection between my cervical spine alignment and pressure changes during dives. His combination of occipital nerve stimulation and specialized neck stabilization exercises allowed me to set a personal depth record six months later.
Dr. dr Kamil Kayayurt provided exceptional care for my emergency and trauma condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Maslak Hospital. Dr. dr Kamil Kayayurt explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Kamil Kayayurt's expertise. Highly recommend for emergency and trauma treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Kamil Kayayurt. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
My 82-year-old mother, Ayşe, developed a sudden, severe pain in her abdomen while visiting us in Istanbul. We rushed her to Acıbadem Maslak's emergency department, terrified it might be a ruptured aneurysm. Dr. Koray Güven was called in immediately. He explained everything to us in such a calm, clear manner, despite the late hour. Using a minimally invasive procedure through a tiny incision in her groin, he placed a stent graft to repair the weak spot in her aorta. His precision was astounding. She was sitting up and having tea the next morning, with barely a scar to show for it. He treated her not just as a patient, but with the respect and gentleness one shows an elder. We are forever grateful for his swift, expert action that saved her life.
As a competitive cyclist, a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in my leg was a nightmare diagnosis that threatened my career. Other doctors presented invasive, lengthy surgical options with long recovery times. Dr. Güven proposed a cutting-edge, image-guided thrombolysis procedure. In the angiography suite, he used real-time X-ray imaging to thread a tiny catheter directly to the clot and delivered clot-busting medication precisely where it was needed. The detail was incredible—he could see the blood flow restoring before his eyes. The procedure was done in a few hours, and I was discharged the same day. Within weeks, I was back on my bike, with full circulation restored. Dr. Güven didn't just treat a condition; he preserved my passion and livelihood with remarkable technological skill.
Our 7-year-old son, Deniz, was born with a vascular malformation on his neck that was growing and becoming painful. We were afraid of a major, disfiguring surgery. Dr. Koray Güven offered a completely different path: sclerotherapy. He was wonderful with Deniz, showing him the ultrasound pictures and calling the machine a 'special camera.' During the procedure, under light sedation, Dr. Güven used ultrasound guidance to inject a tiny amount of medication directly into the malformation's feeding vessels, causing it to shrink. We watched it gradually fade over several sessions. There was no cutting, no scar, and Deniz wasn't scared because of Dr. Güven's incredible bedside manner. He gave our son confidence and us peace of mind with a truly elegant solution.
I was referred to Dr. Güven for what I thought was a routine follow-up scan after a liver tumor ablation he performed a year ago. The MRI revealed a new, tiny suspicious lesion. Instead of waiting, Dr. Güven proposed a proactive 'biopsy and treat' approach in a single session. Using CT guidance, he navigated a needle with pinpoint accuracy to the 8mm lesion, took a sample for pathology, and then immediately performed a microwave ablation to destroy it. He called it 'taking care of two birds with one stone.' His foresight and technical confidence were breathtaking. The pathology later confirmed early recurrence, which he had already treated. His vigilance and ability to execute such a complex, dual-purpose procedure seamlessly turned a potentially serious follow-up into a definitive cure. He is a master of his craft.
Dr. dr Kübel Özkut provided exceptional care for my dental surgery condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Maslak Hospital. Dr. dr Kübel Özkut explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Kübel Özkut's expertise. Highly recommend for dental surgery treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Kübel Özkut. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
As an 82-year-old with a suspicious mole that had changed shape over decades, I was terrified of skin cancer. Dr. Bölük didn't just examine it with a magnifier—she used a special digital imaging system at Acibadem Maslak that mapped every pigment cell. Her explanation was so gentle yet thorough, showing me the comparison to images from six months prior. The biopsy was painless, and when she called personally with the benign results, she spent 20 minutes explaining sun protection for fragile aging skin. She prescribed a custom barrier cream that healed my chronic dryness. This wasn't just dermatology; it was compassionate geriatric care.
Our 4-year-old developed severe atopic dermatitis after starting preschool—bleeding scratches, sleepless nights. Pediatricians offered steroid creams, but Dr. Bölük approached it like a detective. She asked about laundry detergent, playground surfaces, even the material of his favorite stuffed animal. She created a 'skin diary' system and discovered a reaction to a specific synthetic fiber. Her treatment combined microbiome-friendly emollients, cotton-only clothing protocols, and play-based UV protection education. She even taught him a 'gentle hands' song during appointments. Within eight weeks, his skin was clear. She treats children as whole humans, not just symptoms.
I arrived at Acibadem Maslak's emergency department on a Sunday with a rapidly spreading cellulitis on my leg—red streaks, fever, panic. Dr. Bölük was the on-call dermatologist and identified it as a rare antibiotic-resistant strain from a tiny insect bite. She coordinated immediately with infectious disease specialists, opting for intravenous immunoglobulin therapy instead of standard antibiotics. What stunned me was her 2 AM follow-up visit to check the progression, explaining the immunological mechanism in layman's terms. She managed to turn a terrifying emergency into a masterclass in collaborative, cutting-edge medicine. The infection cleared without surgery.
For years, I managed my psoriasis with routine treatments until developing paradoxical pustular psoriasis on my palms—a treatment complication. Dr. Bölük recognized this as a complex immunological shift and designed a 'treatment holiday' protocol combined with narrowband UVB phototherapy calibrated to my skin's tolerance. She monitored my cytokine levels through blood work, adjusting weekly. During follow-ups, she noticed emerging vitiligo patches I'd missed—a connected autoimmune response—and incorporated depigmentation counseling. Her approach wasn't linear; it was adaptive, treating my skin as a dynamic organ system. She doesn't just follow protocols; she rewrites them for complex cases.
My 82-year-old father, Ahmet, fell in the garden and fractured his hip. The ambulance brought him to Acibadem Maslak, and from the moment Dr. Mohammadi met us in the trauma bay, I felt a strange calm. She wasn't just fast; she was deliberate. She explained the complex surgery to my confused father in simple, respectful Turkish, holding his hand while looking at the scans. She coordinated with orthopedics and anesthesiology right there, considering his heart condition. Post-surgery, she checked on him at 11 PM, not because she had to, but because she said she wanted to see his vitals herself. She treated him like a person, not a chart. His recovery was smoother than we dared hope.
Our 7-year-old daughter, Elif, was rushed in after a severe allergic reaction at a birthday party—her face swollen, struggling to breathe. Pure terror. Dr. Mohammadi moved with a focused, quiet intensity that cut through the chaos. She didn't just bark orders; she knelt by the gurney, made eye contact with my terrified little girl, and said softly, 'Merhaba Elif, I'm Leila. We're going to help you breathe better, okay?' That moment of human connection amidst the emergency was everything. She managed the epinephrine, monitored every minute change, and explained each step to us without sugarcoating but with immense reassurance. She stayed until Elif was laughing again, showing her the stethoscope. A guardian angel in scrubs.
I'm a mountaineer. During a climb near Istanbul, I took a serious fall, resulting in a complex, open tibia fracture with potential compartment syndrome. I was a mess of dirt, blood, and pain. Dr. Mohammadi's approach was like a tactical commander assessing a battlefield. She immediately ordered specific imaging, irrigated the wound with meticulous care to prevent infection, and made the critical call for immediate fasciotomy to save my leg, explaining the risks and necessity with brutal clarity I respected. Her follow-up was relentless; she personally reviewed my wound progression daily, adjusting care based on subtle signs. Her expertise wasn't just clinical; it was strategic. She saved my leg and, likely, my passion.