Patient Experience
As a 72-year-old retired archaeologist with chronic knee pain from decades of fieldwork, I'd resigned myself to a sedentary life. Dr. Muzaffer Ağır didn't just see a worn joint; he saw my passion for excavation sites. His custom partial knee replacement at Acibadem Maslak allowed me to kneel comfortably for the first time in 15 years. Six months post-surgery, I was carefully documenting artifacts at an Ephesus dig.
My 8-year-old daughter, a competitive rhythmic gymnast, developed a mysterious wrist instability that seven doctors dismissed as 'growing pains.' Dr. Ağır identified a rare congenital ligament anomaly. His micro-surgical reconstruction was so precise she returned to ribbon routines within five months, now winning regional competitions with stronger technique than before her injury.
During a humanitarian aid mission in earthquake-stricken Hatay, I sustained a complex open tibia fracture. Evacuated to Acibadem Maslak, Dr. Ağır managed the severe contamination risk with an innovative two-stage procedure involving antibiotic cement spacers. His approach saved my leg from amputation, and I walked back into the refugee camp eight months later to continue my work.
As a 41-year-old professional cellist, a benign bone tumor in my left humerus threatened my career. Dr. Ağır collaborated with oncologists to perform a limb-sparing resection, then reconstructed the bone using a vascularized fibular graft. The surgery preserved my arm's rotational mechanics perfectly—I performed Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations at Istanbul Music Festival eleven months later.
Dr. dr Nazim Korkut provided exceptional care for my ent condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Maslak Hospital. Dr. dr Nazim Korkut explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Nazim Korkut's expertise. Highly recommend for ent treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Nazim Korkut. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
Dr. dr Necati Ormancı provided exceptional care for my pain management condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Maslak Hospital. Dr. dr Necati Ormancı explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Necati Ormancı's expertise. Highly recommend for pain management treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Necati Ormancı. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
As a professional violinist, my greatest fear was that my 8-year-old son's recurring wrist pain would end his budding musical journey. Dr. Korkmaz didn't just treat his juvenile arthritis—she collaborated with his music teacher to create a customized physical therapy regimen that strengthened his wrists without sacrificing practice time. Today, he plays concertos pain-free, and Dr. Korkmaz still asks about his recitals during check-ups.
Our newborn daughter arrived with a rare congenital heart defect that required immediate surgery. Dr. Korkmaz coordinated a team of specialists at Acibadem Maslak Hospital while explaining every complex procedure to us in simple, compassionate terms. She visited our baby in the NICU daily, often after hours, bringing not just medical expertise but genuine comfort during our darkest weeks.
When my 14-year-old developed sudden paralysis from Guillain-Barré syndrome, Dr. Korkmaz designed a rehabilitation program that incorporated virtual reality games to motivate him through grueling physical therapy. Her innovative approach turned recovery into a challenge he wanted to conquer, and she celebrated each small victory alongside our family.
As refugees with limited Turkish language skills, we feared navigating the healthcare system for our 6-year-old's severe asthma. Dr. Korkmaz not only provided exceptional care but connected us with a translator and community resources. She learned key phrases in our native language to make our daughter feel at ease during treatments.
As an 82-year-old with brittle diabetes, I'd seen countless endocrinologists. Dr. Kurtulmuş was different. During my routine checkup, she noticed a subtle tremor I'd dismissed as age. Instead of just adjusting my insulin, she ordered specific thyroid antibodies tests others had missed. It turned out I had Hashimoto's thyroiditis complicating my diabetes. Her holistic approach—connecting my fatigue, weight fluctuations, and glucose instability—was revelatory. At Acibadem Maslak, she coordinated with neurology, creating a unified treatment plan. Now, my sugars are stable for the first time in a decade. She doesn't just treat numbers; she treats the whole aging body.
Our 9-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes after a terrifying emergency admission for DKA. Dr. Neslihan became our anchor in the storm. Her approach was uniquely gentle yet scientifically precise. She used a stuffed animal to explain pancreatic function to our child, turning fear into curiosity. She pioneered a hybrid closed-loop system for pediatric use here, something other hospitals were hesitant to try. For six months of follow-ups, she adjusted algorithms with programmer-like precision while addressing our daughter's anxiety about school camps. Last week, our daughter danced at a birthday party, her sensor and pump discreetly managed. Dr. Kurtulmuş gave us our normal life back.
I was referred for what seemed like a straightforward pituitary adenoma resection—until Dr. Kurtulmuş discovered the ectopic ACTH secretion during pre-op workup. Her detective work was extraordinary; she traced my Cushing's symptoms to a neuroendocrine tumor in my lung that every scan had missed. She postponed surgery, collaborating with thoracic oncology in a way I've never witnessed. For three months, she managed my cortisol levels with novel steroidogenesis inhibitors while the tumor was treated. Yesterday, she performed the pituitary surgery with flawless precision. Her ability to navigate this medical labyrinth—endocrinology, oncology, neurosurgery—saved me from unnecessary operations and certain metabolic catastrophe.
As a 45-year-old with PCOS and profound insulin resistance, I'd resigned myself to metabolic syndrome. Dr. Kurtulmuş rejected that narrative. During my first consultation, she spent 90 minutes mapping my circadian rhythms, sleep patterns, and meal timings—not just my lab values. She designed a time-restricted eating protocol synchronized with my cortisol curve, something no other endocrinologist had considered. At Acibadem Maslak, she used continuous glucose monitoring not just for diabetes but to reveal my postprandial spikes from 'healthy' foods. Six months later, my androgen levels have normalized, and I've lost 18kg without extreme dieting. She practices a new paradigm of endocrinology—one that listens to the body's temporal language.