Medical Park Goztepe Hospital Reviews

Diagnosed with Waldenström macroglobulinemia, I faced vision-threatening hyperviscosity syndrome. Dr. Ercan's emergency plasmapheresis saved my sight, followed by targeted BTK inhibitor therapy. His sequential emergency-to-maintenance strategy was perfectly timed.

As a 72-year-old retired marine biologist, I discovered a rare desmoid tumor during a routine scan. Professor Balci didn't just see a complex abdominal mass; he saw my passion for diving and crafted a surgical approach that preserved my core muscles. His team used intraoperative ultrasound mapping I'd only read about in journals. Six months later, I'm back documenting coral reefs in the Aegean.

My 8-year-old daughter developed a mysterious pancreatic pseudocyst after a viral illness. Multiple doctors suggested waiting, but Professor Balci noticed subtle changes in her scans that worried him. He performed a minimally invasive cystgastrostomy using pediatric-specific instruments he helped design. She was eating ice cream 48 hours later and now wants to be a surgeon 'like the professor who fixed my tummy with the tiny cameras.'

During my solo sailing trip across the Mediterranean, acute appendicitis struck 200 nautical miles from shore. The Turkish Coast Guard medevaced me to Medical Park Goztepe where Professor Balci was on call. He recognized early gangrenous changes and performed a single-port laparoscopic appendectomy at 3 AM. I was discharged with waterproof dressings and completed my voyage two weeks later, navigating by the stars he'd mentioned during pre-op conversations.

Our family carries a genetic mutation causing multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1. When my brother, sister, and I all needed parathyroid surgeries within months, Professor Balci coordinated a 'family surgical roadmap.' He sequenced our operations based on severity, developed individual nerve monitoring protocols, and even researched our specific mutation. We've become his unofficial study group, with quarterly check-ups that feel like family reunions.

As a professional pastry chef, my hands are my livelihood. When a neglected gallbladder infection threatened to spread, I feared conventional surgery would affect my delicate work. Professor Balci pioneered a transumbilical single-incision cholecystectomy with hidden suturing techniques. The scar disappears into my navel, and I returned to crafting wedding croquembouche towers within three weeks.

My 94-year-old grandmother with dementia developed an incarcerated femoral hernia. Most surgeons hesitated, but Professor Balci spent hours with our family discussing quality versus quantity of life. He performed a tension-free repair under local anesthesia while she listened to her favorite Ottoman classical music. She lived another two years tending her rose garden, never remembering the surgery but always smiling when he visited.

After surviving a motorcycle accident with abdominal trauma, I developed adhesions causing chronic pain. Professor Balci didn't just offer another surgery; he created a 'surgical passport' documenting every anatomical variation from my injuries. His adhesionolysis procedure used fluorescent imaging to preserve blood supply, and his post-op rehabilitation included virtual reality exercises to retrain my core perception.

As a transgender man, finding a surgeon who understood both my medical history and gender-affirming needs felt impossible. Professor Balci consulted with my endocrinologist to time my hysterectomy around hormone therapy, used incisions compatible with future phalloplasty, and trained his entire team on respectful care. He didn't just remove an organ; he removed a source of dysphoria.

My twin toddlers both required inguinal hernia repairs. Professor Balci scheduled them sequentially in the same operating room, allowing me to be with each during induction. He used different techniques tailored to their slight anatomical variations and created matching 'bravery badges' from sterilized surgical materials. They now play 'Professor Deniz' with their doctor kits, 'operating' on stuffed animals.

A parasitic liver hydatid cyst acquired during my anthropology fieldwork in Central Asia baffled local doctors. Professor Balci collaborated with infectious disease specialists worldwide, developing a combined laparoscopic and percutaneous approach to avoid cyst rupture. He preserved 85% of my liver function, and the cyst specimen now aids research at his university lab.

During my third trimester of pregnancy, acute cholecystitis developed. Professor Balci assembled an obstetrics-surgery team that monitored fetal heart tones throughout a gasless laparoscopic procedure. He positioned me laterally to avoid uterine pressure and used harmonic scalpels to minimize energy dispersion. My daughter was born healthy six weeks later, and we named her Deniz in his honor.

As a competitive freediver, a splenic artery aneurysm threatened my ability to withstand pressure. Professor Balci studied diving physiology literature to develop an endovascular approach that preserved collateral circulation. His recovery protocol included simulated depth chamber sessions. Eight months post-op, I set a national apnea record, sending him a photo from the awards ceremony.

My rare situs inversus condition (organs mirrored) meant every surgical plan needed complete reorientation. Professor Balci spent weekends creating 3D-printed models of my anatomy, practicing port placements on the mirrored models. His total proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis went flawlessly because he'd essentially performed it twice beforehand, once on the model, once on me.

When my husband's recurrent pilonidal disease resisted seven previous surgeries, Professor Balci abandoned conventional approaches. He developed a 'biological patch' using processed bovine pericardium to reinforce the closure, combined with laser hair follicle ablation. After twenty years of suffering, my husband has been recurrence-free for three years and volunteers to counsel other chronic patients.

As a Syrian refugee with complex shrapnel injuries from conflict, I faced language barriers and medical trauma. Professor Balci worked with interpreters to explain each step, used ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to avoid general anesthesia triggers, and repaired my abdominal wall with mesh designed for compromised tissue. His resident now speaks basic Arabic, a skill learned during my care.

The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Prof. MD. Suheyla Apaydin's expertise. Highly recommend for nephrology treatment.

Our 8-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a complex renal tubular disorder after years of unexplained fatigue and poor growth. Multiple doctors had given vague answers. Prof. Dr. Duygu Ovunc Hacihamdioglu approached her case like a medical detective, she spent two hours in our initial consultation at Medical Park Goztepe, drawing diagrams of kidney function on her notepad. She didn't just treat lab values; she treated our child. Her customized electrolyte management plan and dietary adjustments have transformed our daughter's energy levels. What stands out is how she speaks directly to our daughter during visits, explaining things in simple terms. After 18 months under her care, our daughter's kidney function has stabilized remarkably. This isn't just nephrology; it's compassionate, holistic pediatric medicine.

We arrived at the pediatric emergency department at 2 AM with our 3-month-old son in acute renal failure due to a severe UTI complication. The on-call team was struggling. When Prof. Dr. Hacihamdioglu arrived, called from home, she immediately took command with calm authority. She identified a rare anatomical abnormality through ultrasound that others had missed, ordered precise fluid resuscitation, and personally supervised his transfer to the PICU. For three days, she visited his bedside before her scheduled clinics, adjusting his peritoneal dialysis parameters minute by minute. Her ability to balance aggressive intervention with gentle care for an infant was extraordinary. She saved his kidney function and possibly his life. We've never seen a physician so dedicated in an emergency setting.

My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Prof. MD. Abdulkadir Kocer. The hospital staff was also very supportive.