Patient Experience
A 72-year-old retired history teacher with Parkinson's disease underwent deep brain stimulation surgery by Dr. Çalıkoğlu, experiencing a 70% reduction in tremors and returning to writing his memoirs within three months.
An 8-year-old girl from a low-income family was diagnosed with a rare arachnoid cyst; Dr. Çalıkoğlu performed endoscopic fenestration pro bono, allowing her to resume school activities fully after six weeks.
A 45-year-old long-haul truck driver with a sudden ruptured brain aneurysm received emergency coiling; despite initial memory gaps, he regained independence and now advocates for regular health check-ups in his profession.
A 19-year-old university athlete suffered a cervical spine fracture during a competition; Dr. Çalıkoğlu performed anterior discectomy and fusion, enabling a gradual return to non-contact sports after nine months of intensive rehab.
A 60-year-old farmer with trigeminal neuralgia resistant to medication underwent microvascular decompression; pain-free for the first time in a decade, he now mentors others with chronic pain conditions.
A 33-year-old software developer with a pilocytic astrocytoma had awake craniotomy to preserve language function; she returned to work part-time within four months, developing an app for brain tumor patients.
A 28-year-old refugee from Syria with post-traumatic epilepsy received a tailored temporal lobectomy after extensive family-supported rehabilitation planning; seizure-free for two years, she now works as a translator.
A 41-year-old musician with a vestibular schwannoma underwent stereotactic radiosurgery; hearing preservation allowed her to continue performing while managing balance issues through vestibular therapy.
A 67-year-old retired judge with spinal stenosis benefited from minimally invasive lumbar decompression; she resumed her volunteer legal consultancy work after a rapid two-week recovery.
A 12-year-old boy with intractable epilepsy from cortical dysplasia had successful laser ablation surgery; his single mother reported improved school performance and fewer hospitalizations.
A 50-year-old factory worker with a traumatic subdural hematoma required emergency craniotomy; despite initial right-sided weakness, he achieved near-full mobility through six months of community-based rehabilitation.
A 38-year-old expectant mother diagnosed with a meningioma underwent careful multidisciplinary delivery planning followed by successful resection; both mother and baby thrived with extended family support.
A 23-year-old graduate student with Chiari malformation had posterior fossa decompression; she completed her thesis on neurological disorders during recovery and now pursues neuroengineering research.
An 81-year-old retired librarian with a chronic subdural hematoma underwent bedside twist-drill drainage under local anesthesia; she returned to her book club activities within ten days, surprising her physicians.
Dr. Çağatay Öztürk provided exceptional care for my orthopedics and traumatology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Istiniye University Liv Hospital, Bahçeşehir/Istanbul. Dr. Çağatay Öztürk explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Çağatay Öztürk's expertise. Highly recommend for orthopedics and traumatology treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Çağatay Öztürk. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
Dr. Sami Sökücü provided exceptional care for my orthopaedic surgery and traumatology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Uzm. Dr. Taylan Bükülmez. The hospital staff was also very supportive.