Patient Experience
I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Goztepe Hospital. Dr. Op. MD. Cemal Ata Bozoklar explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Op. MD. Cemal Ata Bozoklar's expertise. Highly recommend for general surgery treatment.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Prof. MD. Didem Trabulus's expertise. Highly recommend for general surgery treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Prof. MD. Didem Trabulus. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
A 17-year-old competitive freediver from a coastal village presented with recurrent barotrauma and persistent ear fullness after deep dives. Dr. Yilmaz discovered a previously undiagnosed patulous Eustachian tube dysfunction exacerbated by pressure changes. Instead of standard treatments, he designed a custom rehabilitation program combining controlled Valsalva maneuvers with specific nasal steroid regimens, allowing the athlete to return to competition within six weeks without surgical intervention.
A 68-year-old retired museum curator from a wealthy family presented with complete anosmia for three years following a minor fall. Extensive previous testing found no physical obstruction. Dr. Yilmaz identified subtle frontal lobe atrophy on imaging others had missed and diagnosed neurodegenerative-related olfactory decline. He initiated an innovative olfactory training protocol using historically significant scents from the patient's career, achieving partial smell recovery and significantly improving quality of life through cognitive-emotional connection.
A 32-year-old refugee from a conflict zone arrived with a chronic neck mass initially thought to be tuberculous lymphadenitis. Dr. Yilmaz's examination revealed an unusual migratory pattern and identified it as a rare parasitic infection (gnathostomiasis) acquired from contaminated water during migration. He coordinated with infectious disease specialists for targeted anthelmintic therapy, avoiding unnecessary surgery and resolving the condition completely over eight weeks.
A 41-year-old professional opera singer from an affluent background developed sudden voice fatigue and loss of her upper register during an international tour. Multiple ENT consultations found no vocal cord pathology. Dr. Yilmaz diagnosed superior laryngeal nerve paresis triggered by a combination of stress and a recent viral illness. He implemented a novel neuromodulation protocol combining vocal rest with specific laryngeal massage techniques and micronutrient supplementation, restoring her full vocal range in three months.
A 9-year-old child from a low-income family presented with recurrent sinus infections and poor school performance. Previous doctors had prescribed multiple antibiotic courses. Dr. Yilmaz identified severe adenoid hypertrophy combined with undiagnosed allergic fungal sinusitis through meticulous endoscopic examination. He performed endoscopic adenoidectomy with fungal debris clearance and initiated immunotherapy, resolving the chronic infections and dramatically improving the child's academic performance within two months.
A 55-year-old factory worker exposed to industrial solvents for decades presented with progressive bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. Standard audiograms suggested noise-induced loss, but Dr. Yilmaz detected asymmetrical patterns inconsistent with pure noise trauma. Further investigation revealed ototoxicity from solvent exposure combined with an underlying genetic predisposition (mitochondrial mutation). He implemented a comprehensive otoprotective regimen and workplace modification recommendations, stabilizing hearing and reducing tinnitus severity.
A 27-year-old pregnant woman in her third trimester presented with sudden unilateral facial paralysis and severe otalgia. Initial concern was Bell's palsy, but Dr. Yilmaz identified Ramsay Hunt syndrome through careful examination of subtle vesicular lesions in the ear canal. He coordinated with obstetricians to administer pregnancy-safe antiviral and corticosteroid therapy within the critical window, achieving nearly complete facial nerve recovery by delivery.
An 83-year-old former shipyard worker with dementia presented through his granddaughter with recurrent aspiration pneumonia. Multiple facilities had recommended permanent feeding tube placement. Dr. Yilmaz performed dynamic swallowing evaluation and identified cricopharyngeal dysfunction as the primary issue. He performed a precise endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy, allowing the patient to resume safe oral intake and return home with his family rather than to institutional care.
A 19-year-old university student from a remote village presented with a two-year history of persistent nasal obstruction and headaches. Previous treatments for allergies and sinusitis failed. Dr. Yilmaz discovered an extremely rare congenital nasal glioma misdiagnosed as a polyp. He performed complete endoscopic excision with skull base preservation, solving the chronic symptoms and preventing potential intracranial complications.
A 46-year-old long-haul truck driver presented with severe obstructive sleep apnea resistant to CPAP. Dr. Yilmaz identified multilevel obstruction including significant lingual tonsil hypertrophy overlooked in previous sleep studies. He performed a customized combination procedure addressing nasal, palatal, and tongue base obstructions in a single session, reducing the patient's apnea-hypopnea index by 92% and allowing him to maintain his commercial driving license.
A 34-year-old ceramic artist presented with chronic dizziness and imbalance whenever working with clay. Extensive neurological workups were normal. Dr. Yilmaz diagnosed superior semicircular canal dehiscence triggered by specific head positions during her craft. He developed a vestibular rehabilitation protocol tailored to her work movements and recommended minor workspace modifications, eliminating symptoms without surgical intervention.
A 60-year-old retired teacher with complex autoimmune disorders presented with progressive nasal collapse and breathing difficulty. Multiple specialists had avoided intervention due to her medical complexity. Dr. Yilmaz diagnosed Wegener's granulomatosis-related nasal septal perforation and saddle nose deformity. He coordinated with rheumatologists to achieve disease control, then performed a novel cartilage reconstruction using costal cartilage with local mucosal flaps, restoring nasal function and structure.
A 7-year-old child adopted internationally presented with complete nasal obstruction and failure to thrive. Previous evaluations suggested congenital anomalies. Dr. Yilmaz discovered bilateral choanal atresia with an unusual bony composition and performed endoscopic repair using innovative stentless technique with mucosal preservation. The child experienced immediate breathing improvement and began catching up developmentally within weeks.
A 29-year-old professional wind instrument musician developed sudden unilateral sensorineural hearing loss before an important audition. Dr. Yilmaz identified the rare condition of 'wind instrument player's ear' involving increased intracranial pressure during playing. He implemented an immediate steroid regimen combined with modified playing technique and custom ear protection, restoring hearing completely and allowing the musician to perform successfully.
A 19-year-old champion freediver developed recurrent esophageal spasms and gastric discomfort only during deep dives below 30 meters. Dr. Aray diagnosed a unique pressure-induced vagal nerve hypersensitivity. The innovative solution involved pre-dive administration of a specific antispasmodic and a customized breathing technique, allowing the athlete to continue competing at elite levels.
A 28-year-old nomadic herder from Eastern Anatolia presented with severe, cyclical abdominal pain that coincided with his seasonal migrations. Dr. Aray discovered an exceptionally rare case of mesenteric panniculitis triggered by dramatic altitude changes and specific native plant consumption during travel. Treatment involved a tailored regimen combining conventional anti-inflammatories with dietary modifications based on traditional knowledge, resulting in pain-free migration seasons.