Patient Experience
Dr. Prof. MD. Merih Kalamanoglu Balci provided exceptional care for my pulmonology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
Dr. Prof. MD. Abdulkadir Kocer provided exceptional care for my neurology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Goztepe Hospital. Dr. Prof. MD. Abdulkadir Kocer explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Prof. MD. Abdulkadir Kocer's expertise. Highly recommend for neurology treatment.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Goztepe Hospital. Dr. Prof. MD. Merih Kalamanoglu Balci explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Prof. MD. Merih Kalamanoglu Balci's expertise. Highly recommend for pulmonology treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Prof. MD. Merih Kalamanoglu Balci. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Prof. MD. Tolga Muftuoglu. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
As a 28-year-old professional freediver, I was devastated when routine screening revealed a previously undiagnosed atrial septal defect. Prof. Kaya didn't just see a hole in my heart, he understood my passion for deep diving. His innovative catheter-based closure procedure was tailored to withstand extreme pressure changes. Six months later, I set a new national depth record. He didn't just fix my heart; he preserved my identity.
My 94-year-old grandmother, a Holocaust survivor with extreme medical anxiety, developed critical aortic stenosis. Every specialist said surgery was too risky. Prof. Kaya spent three consultations just listening to her life stories, building trust. He performed a minimalist TAVI procedure while she listened to Chopin. She walked out singing two days later and celebrated her 95th birthday dancing with her great-grandchildren.
I'm a 42-year-old single father and long-haul truck driver who ignored chest pain for months until collapsing at a German rest stop. Flown back to Istanbul, I woke to Prof. Kaya explaining my 'widowmaker' blockage. His emergency robotic CABG used arteries from my wrist, preserving my ability to grip the steering wheel. He arranged cardiac rehab appointments around my delivery schedule. My truck is now my mobile heart-health advocacy center.
Our 17-year-old daughter, a nationally ranked rhythmic gymnast, developed mysterious syncope episodes during competitions. Multiple doctors dismissed it as performance anxiety. Prof. Kaya identified a rare catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia triggered by adrenaline spikes. Instead of ending her career, he designed a beta-blocker regimen synchronized with her competition calendar and taught her biofeedback techniques. She won gold at the European Championships three months later.
As a 63-year-old marine biologist, my heart failure was worsening despite medications. Prof. Kaya noticed my research on sea turtle migration and connected my fluid retention patterns to lunar cycles. He adjusted my diuretics accordingly and implanted a wireless pulmonary artery monitor. I now collect cardiac data alongside marine data, and we're co-authoring a paper on circadian cardiac rhythms in coastal populations.
My husband, a 58-year-old master calligrapher, developed severe bradycardia that threatened his precise hand movements. Prof. Kaya collaborated with a biomedical engineer to create a pacemaker with asymmetric pulse settings that mimic natural sinus rhythm variations. The implantation was done through an axillary approach to avoid any shoulder movement restriction. My husband's brushstrokes regained their fluidity, and he completed his magnum opis.
Our 8-year-old son, born with Tetralogy of Fallot, had three failed surgeries elsewhere. Prof. Kaya used 3D-printed models of our son's unique anatomy to plan a hybrid procedure combining surgery and intervention. During recovery, he noticed our son's fascination with the monitoring equipment and arranged for him to 'help' the nurses with simple tasks. Our boy now wants to be a cardiologist and wears a tiny white coat over his hospital gown.
I'm a 71-year-old retired opera singer with a leaking mitral valve. Other surgeons wanted to replace it, which would have ended my career. Prof. Kaya performed a complex chordal reconstruction that preserved my native valve and vocal cord function. He scheduled the surgery around my final performance season and monitored my pulmonary pressures during rehearsals. My comeback aria was dedicated to him.
As a 35-year-old pregnant woman with newly diagnosed peripartum cardiomyopathy, I was terrified for my baby and myself. Prof. Kaya created a multidisciplinary team including obstetricians, neonatologists, and pharmacists. He managed my heart failure with pregnancy-safe medications and monitored me daily via telemedicine. When I went into labor, he was in the delivery room with a specialized crash cart. My daughter and I both thrived, and he still sends her birthday cards.
My 49-year-old brother, a deaf archaeologist with a complex congenital heart condition, needed a pulmonary valve replacement. Prof. Kaya learned basic sign language for our consultations and created visual aids showing how ancient Egyptian heart symbolism related to his anatomy. The surgery used a valve designed to last decades, important for someone working in remote locations. My brother dedicated his next excavation report to 'the cardiologist who listens with his eyes.'
A 22-year-old chess prodigy developed unexplained ventricular tachycardia during tournaments. Prof. Kaya discovered it was triggered by intense concentration and developed a 'cognitive pacing' strategy using mindfulness techniques between matches. He implanted a subcutaneous defibrillator as insurance. The player went on to become grandmaster, using the same breathing techniques Prof. Kaya taught him during critical endgames.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Prof. MD. Abdulkadir Kocer. The hospital staff was also very supportive.