Patient Experience
Our 16-year-old daughter's osteosarcoma diagnosis shattered our world. Dr. Korkmaz created a treatment plan that preserved her dream of dancing professionally. He collaborated with orthopedic oncologists to perform limb-salvage surgery after precise neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Today she's not just cancer-free—she's performing with a national youth ballet company.
I came for a routine vasectomy consultation, expecting a 10-minute talk. Dr. Güdelci turned it into a 45-minute discussion about life goals, family pressure, and future regret. He refused to schedule the procedure that day, insisting I talk with my wife again and consider sperm freezing—'even if you never use it, the peace of mind has value.' Three weeks later, I returned more certain. The no-scalpel technique was so quick I missed it when blinking. His thoroughness felt intrusive initially, but now I'm grateful he sees patients as human beings with evolving stories.
As a 72-year-old with recurrent kidney stones, I was terrified of another lithotripsy. Dr. Güdelci proposed a completely different approach—a mini-perc procedure he called 'micro-perc' using a tiny scope. At Acibadem Maslak, he explained everything with a hand-drawn diagram of my own anatomy from the CT scan. The recovery was astonishing; I was walking the same evening with only two Band-Aids. Six months later, no recurrence. He treats the person, not just the stone.
Our 8-year-old son developed sudden, severe flank pain while visiting Istanbul. The ER at Acibadem Maslak was chaotic, but when Dr. Tansu arrived, everything calmed down. He diagnosed a UPJ obstruction that had likely been there since birth but only now became symptomatic. Instead of rushing to surgery, he spent 20 minutes showing our son the ultrasound images, calling it a 'kink in the garden hose.' The robotic pyeloplasty he performed left a scar smaller than a paperclip. His follow-up calls to our home in Ankara made us feel like we were his only patients.
After a botched prostate surgery abroad left me with permanent incontinence, I saw Dr. Güdelci as a last resort. He didn't promise miracles but designed a 'salvage reconstruction' using buccal mucosa graft from my cheek to rebuild the sphincter. The most remarkable part was his 'embarrassment mapping'—he had me chart every leak for two weeks on a color-coded diary correlating with activity. The surgery was complex (7 hours), but the nursing team was prepped exactly to his protocol. I'm not 100% dry, but from 12 pads a day to 1, I have my life back. He fights for dignity when others see only a complication.
Dr. dr Tansu Küçük provided exceptional care for my obstetrics and gynaecology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Maslak Hospital. Dr. dr Tansu Küçük explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Tansu Küçük's expertise. Highly recommend for obstetrics and gynaecology treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. dr Tansu Küçük. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
As a competitive freediver, chronic eustachian tube dysfunction was ending my career. Standard treatments had failed. Dr. Yanik developed a customized pressure-regulation therapy combining minimally invasive surgery with breathwork techniques from my sport. I've since broken two national depth records.
As a professional opera singer, I was terrified when a persistent vocal cord granuloma threatened my career. Dr. Yanik didn't just see a medical issue—he understood my artistic identity. His microsurgical technique was so precise that I was singing scales within two weeks, and now my range has actually improved. He saved my voice and my life's work.
My 8-year-old daughter had severe obstructive sleep apnea from enlarged adenoids, but her extreme medical anxiety made treatment seem impossible. Dr. Yanik spent three sessions just playing games with her, explaining procedures using her stuffed animals. The day of surgery, she walked into the OR holding his hand. Her transformation—restful sleep, improved focus at school—has been miraculous.
After a hiking accident in Cappadocia left me with a complex nasal fracture and deviated septum, I was struggling to breathe. Dr. Yanik's reconstruction wasn't just functional—he preserved the distinctive shape my grandmother always said was our family trait. He understood that fixing my nose meant preserving my connection to heritage.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Acibadem Maslak Hospital. Dr. dr Tayfun Karahaşanoğlu explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
My 92-year-old mother, who has complex geriatric issues, was hospitalized with severe pneumonia. Dr. İkizoğlu, though a pediatrician, was consulted due to his renowned diagnostic skills. He noticed subtle signs others missed—a slight tremor and confusion pattern that didn't match typical infection delirium. He suspected a medication interaction exacerbating a pre-existing neurological condition. His gentle, unhurried questioning of my mother (treating her with the patience one would a child) revealed she'd been doubling her Parkinson's medication. He coordinated with her neurologist, adjusted her treatment, and her recovery was remarkable. At Acibadem Maslak, he demonstrated that true care transcends age labels.
Our 8-day-old newborn, Elif, stopped feeding and became lethargic. The emergency room was chaotic, but Dr. Tarkan entered like calm itself. He diagnosed a congenital heart defect—coarctation of the aorta—within minutes using just his stethoscope and clinical intuition, before any scans confirmed it. His voice remained steady as he explained the urgent need for surgery. He held my hand, looked me directly in the eyes, and said, 'We will fight for her together.' He didn't leave the hospital for 36 hours, overseeing her stabilization. The complex surgery was a success. He now checks on her monthly, remembering her favorite stuffed rabbit ('Tavşan'). He saved a life and taught us how to be brave parents.
For our 6-year-old son's routine checkup, Dr. İkizoğlu did something extraordinary. Instead of just measuring height and weight, he spent 40 minutes 'interviewing' him about his friends, school fears, and dreams. He discovered our son was being subtly bullied, causing stomach aches we misdiagnosed as dietary. He gave us strategies to build resilience, not just medication. He then examined his vaccination records and created a personalized, spaced-out schedule for upcoming shots to reduce anxiety. His clinic at Acibadem Maslak feels like a wise friend's living room. This wasn't a checkup; it was a masterclass in preventative, holistic child psychology disguised as medicine.
My teenage daughter, a nationally ranked swimmer, developed persistent shoulder pain. Multiple specialists dismissed it as 'growing pains.' Dr. İkizoğlu, during a follow-up for a previous illness, asked about her training. He suspected a rare overuse injury—osteochondritis dissecans of the humeral head. The MRI proved him right. He didn't just refer her to orthopedics; he became the project manager of her recovery. He negotiated with her coach about training modifications, helped her mentally cope with the break from competition, and even suggested alternative core workouts. His approach treated the athlete, not just the joint. She's back in the pool, stronger. He's the only doctor she trusts without reservation.
Dr. dr Tayfun Karahaşanoğlu provided exceptional care for my gastroenterology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. dr Tayfun Karahaşanoğlu's expertise. Highly recommend for gastroenterology treatment.