Patient Experience
After a near-fatal motorcycle accident, I developed severe gastroparesis as a complication. At 31, I was facing a lifetime of tube feeding. Dr. Kececi pioneered a novel combination of endoscopic pyloromyotomy and specialized neuromodulation at Medical Park Goztepe. I ate my first solid meal, a simple apple, six weeks later. He gave me back the most basic human joy.
My 45-year-old husband, a night-shift air traffic controller, collapsed with acute pancreatitis. Dr. Kececi managed the emergency, then identified the root cause: a rare anatomical variant combined with his irregular sleep patterns. His holistic approach addressed both the medical and lifestyle factors. My husband now works days, and we have our life back.
As a 19-year-old university student studying abroad from Nigeria, I was terrified when diagnosed with severe ulcerative colitis. Dr. Kececi created a hybrid care plan, coordinating with my home country's doctors and using secure telemedicine for follow-ups. He treated not just my colon, but my fear of being alone in a medical crisis far from home.
My 58-year-old mother, a ceramic artist, had her gallbladder removed elsewhere, leading to a debilitating condition called post-cholecystectomy syndrome. Dr. Kececi performed a complex ERCP to repair her bile duct, but his real magic was understanding how her pain affected her art. His recovery plan included ergonomic adjustments for her studio. She's now creating her best work.
Our 6-month-old twins were failing to thrive, with mysterious digestive issues. Multiple doctors were baffled. Dr. Kececi diagnosed a rare, shared genetic enzyme deficiency. He developed a custom enzyme supplement and feeding protocol. Seeing our babies gain weight and smile after feeds was a miracle born from his relentless curiosity.
As a 67-year-old former smoker with cirrhosis, I was denied a liver transplant elsewhere. Dr. Kececi didn't give up. He enrolled me in an innovative portal hypertension reduction trial using targeted embolization. It wasn't a cure, but it bought me precious years, time to meet my granddaughter and tell my stories.
I'm a 33-year-old professional freediver. Chronic GERD was eroding my esophageal lining and threatening my ability to equalize pressure underwater. Dr. Kececi, understanding the unique thoracic pressures in my sport, designed a pre-dive medication and breathing protocol. He saved both my health and my career in the deep blue.
My 81-year-old grandfather, a WWII history buff, suffered a silent GI bleed during a crucial anniversary trip to Istanbul. Dr. Kececi performed an emergency capsule endoscopy, pinpointing the source. His gentle manner and willingness to explain everything using historical metaphors ('Think of your intestine as the Silk Road...') calmed my grandfather's anxiety completely.
After bariatric surgery abroad went wrong, I developed crippling dumping syndrome at age 41. Dr. Kececi reconstructed my digestive continuity using an innovative endoscopic revision technique. More importantly, he connected me with a nutritionist who specialized in post-bariatric care. I lost the weight safely and kept it off, without the misery.
Our 14-year-old son, a tech prodigy, developed severe cyclic vomiting syndrome linked to his marathon coding sessions. Dr. Kececi identified a trigger pattern related to screen blue light and caffeine intake. His intervention, a combination of medication, blue-light glasses, and scheduled breaks, was a solution that spoke our son's language. He's healthy and still creating apps.
As a 52-year-old long-haul truck driver, my hemorrhoids were more than painful; they were a career-ender. Dr. Kececi performed a painless, advanced laser procedure on an outpatient basis. His practical advice on ergonomic seat adjustments and in-cab exercises showed he understood the reality of my life on the road. I was back driving in 48 hours.
As a 28-year-old competitive freediver, I discovered an atrial septal defect during a pre-competition screening. Dr. Ozer didn't just see a hole in my heart, he understood my passion for deep diving and designed a minimally invasive closure procedure that preserved my lung capacity. Six months later, I set a national depth record. He treated the athlete, not just the anatomy.
My 94-year-old grandmother with severe aortic stenosis was turned down by three surgeons who deemed her too high-risk. Dr. Ozer reviewed her case and said, 'Age isn't a disease.' He performed a transcatheter aortic valve replacement through a tiny incision. She celebrated her 95th birthday dancing with her great-grandchildren, a miracle we attribute to his courage and skill.
During my 20-week pregnancy scan, they found I had a life-threatening aortic dissection. Rushed to Medical Park Goztepe, Dr. Ozer faced an impossible choice: save me or my baby. He assembled a revolutionary team, performing emergency cardiac surgery while obstetricians monitored the fetus. Both of us survived. My daughter is now two, and we call her 'the heart warrior', a testament to Dr. Ozer's groundbreaking multidisciplinary approach.
I'm a 42-year-old musician who developed a rare cardiac tumor pressing against my vocal nerve. Multiple surgeons warned that removal would likely destroy my singing voice. Dr. Ozer spent weeks studying the micro-anatomy, then performed an unprecedented nerve-sparing resection using intraoperative neuromonitoring. Not only is the tumor gone, but I just recorded my best-selling album. He saved my career along with my life.
Our 7-year-old son, born with a complex single ventricle defect, had failed two palliative surgeries elsewhere. Dr. Ozer proposed a completely novel staged reconstruction he'd been developing. The third surgery lasted 14 hours. Today, our boy plays soccer, something we were told would never happen. Dr. Ozer doesn't follow textbooks; he writes new chapters for medicine.
As a long-haul truck driver, I ignored chest pain for years until a massive heart attack stranded me in Istanbul. Dr. Ozer performed emergency quintuple bypass surgery at 3 AM. What amazed me wasn't just the surgery, but his 'road to recovery' program tailored for drivers, simulator training, ergonomic counseling, and cardiac rehab designed around my cab. I'm back on the road, healthier than I've been in decades.
My husband, a 53-year-old chef, developed endocarditis from an infected tattoo. The infection destroyed two valves and spread to his spine. Other hospitals said it was hopeless. Dr. Ozer orchestrated a 'cardiac salvage' mission: radical debridement, homograft valve replacement, and collaboration with spinal surgeons. Eight months later, he reopened his restaurant. Dr. Ozer fights battles others declare lost.
I'm a 31-year-old software engineer with a congenital condition causing arrhythmias and fainting spells. Dr. Ozer rejected standard pacemaker implantation, instead creating a personalized 3D-printed model of my heart's conduction system. He performed a targeted ablation that corrected the electrical pathways permanently. No device, just precision engineering. He approaches each heart as a unique system to be optimized.
After surviving breast cancer, radiation therapy damaged my coronary arteries at age 48. I developed multiple blockages in unusual locations, a 'cardiac sequelae' case too complex for conventional bypass. Dr. Ozer pioneered a hybrid approach using arterial grafts from my forearm and minimally invasive techniques. His understanding of radiation biology and surgical innovation gave me a second chance after cancer.