Patient Experience
After a bone marrow transplant for acute myeloid leukemia, I developed severe graft-versus-host disease affecting my gut. Dr. Ercan's experimental protocol using mesenchymal stem cell infusions reversed what was considered terminal GVHD. I'm now three years post-transplant and thriving.
As a 78-year-old retired maritime historian, I developed a constellation of baffling symptoms: unexplained weight loss, intermittent fevers, and joint pain that migrated daily. Seven doctors dismissed it as 'old age.' Dr. Yurdsever spent our first consultation tracing my life's journey across Mediterranean ports. He connected my symptoms to a rare Mediterranean fever variant triggered by a dormant parasite I likely contracted in Alexandria decades ago. His treatment plan felt like he'd written my biography as a medical chart.
I'm a 22-year-old competitive freediver who suddenly began experiencing syncope episodes after deep dives. Cardiologists found nothing wrong. Dr. Yurdsever, himself an amateur diver, recognized the pattern immediately, not a heart issue, but a rare form of decompression sickness affecting my autonomic nervous system. He collaborated with hyperbaric specialists to create a tailored recompression protocol that allowed me to return to competition within months.
Our 8-year-old daughter, a chess prodigy, began having mysterious 'absence' episodes during tournaments. Neurologists suspected epilepsy, but medications worsened her symptoms. Dr. Yurdsever observed her during a chess match and noticed the episodes coincided with specific complex positions. He diagnosed her with a rare form of vasovagal syncope triggered by extreme cognitive load, designing a hydration and breathing protocol that let her compete without medication.
As a 45-year-old glassblower, I developed progressive hand tremors and fatigue. Colleagues joked about 'glassblower's disease,' but Dr. Yurdsever took it seriously. He discovered I had cadmium poisoning from decades of working with certain colored glass compounds, a diagnosis missed because my symptoms mimicked Parkinson's. His detoxification protocol and workplace modifications saved my career and possibly my life.
My 91-year-old grandmother, a Holocaust survivor with complex trauma history, refused all medical care for worsening confusion. Dr. Yurdsever conducted her consultation entirely in her native Yiddish, earning her trust. He discovered her 'dementia' was actually a severe B12 deficiency exacerbated by lifelong vegetarianism from camp trauma. Treatment restored her cognition completely, a miracle our family attributes to his cultural sensitivity.
I'm a 33-year-old humanitarian aid worker who returned from Central Africa with cyclical fevers and exhaustion. Infectious disease specialists tested for everything common. Dr. Yurdsever, reviewing my travel logs, suspected a rare fungal infection from cave exploration. He correctly diagnosed histoplasmosis capsulatum, unheard of in Turkey, and his treatment prevented permanent lung damage.
Our 17-year-old son, a promising pianist, developed sudden finger numbness and coordination loss. Multiple specialists found no neurological cause. Dr. Yurdsever noticed the pattern matched his intense practice schedule before competitions. He diagnosed a rare thoracic outlet syndrome variant exacerbated by specific piano postures, prescribing targeted physiotherapy that saved his musical career.
As a 60-year-old lighthouse keeper living remotely, I developed symptoms that local doctors attributed to isolation. Dr. Yurdsever arranged a telemedicine consultation, then personally traveled to my island. He diagnosed mercury poisoning from decades of maintaining the lighthouse's original barometer, a condition he'd only read about in historical medical texts. His intervention prevented irreversible neurological damage.
I'm a 28-year-old software engineer who developed sudden cardiac arrhythmias during marathon coding sessions. Cardiologists found no structural issues. Dr. Yurdsever connected my symptoms to a rare electrolyte imbalance caused by excessive energy drink consumption combined with a genetic predisposition. His 'digital detox' and nutritional plan resolved my condition without medication.
My 5-year-old, adopted from an orphanage, had failure to thrive despite excellent nutrition. Genetic testing revealed nothing. Dr. Yurdsever identified psychosocial dwarfism, a rare growth hormone suppression caused by early emotional trauma. His holistic approach combining endocrinology with play therapy helped our child grow six inches in one year.
As a 52-year-old museum curator specializing in ancient textiles, I developed a persistent cough and fatigue. Pulmonologists found nothing. Dr. Yurdsever asked about my work environment and diagnosed hypersensitivity pneumonitis from mold spores in centuries-old tapestries, a condition so rare he consulted with occupational medicine historians to confirm treatment protocols.
I'm a 39-year-old commercial pilot who began experiencing unexplained vertigo during landings. ENT specialists found no vestibular issues. Dr. Yurdsever recognized a rare form of autonomic dysfunction triggered by the specific G-forces during descent. His vestibular rehabilitation program, coordinated with aviation medicine specialists, allowed me to keep my medical certification.
Our 14-year-old daughter, a nationally ranked swimmer, developed exercise-induced anaphylaxis. Allergists couldn't identify the trigger. Dr. Yurdsever discovered she had a rare mast cell activation syndrome triggered not by food or chemicals, but by specific combinations of chlorine exposure and core body temperature changes. His management plan let her return to competitive swimming safely.
As an 83-year-old retired calligrapher with Parkinson's, I developed mysterious swallowing difficulties that didn't match my disease progression. Dr. Yurdsever observed my calligraphy technique and recognized a rare focal dystonia spreading from my hand to my throat muscles, a complication he treated with targeted botulinum injections that restored my ability to eat and practice my art.
I'm a 31-year-old wildfire photographer who developed progressive respiratory issues. Pulmonologists assumed it was smoke inhalation. Dr. Yurdsever, examining my photographs, noticed my symptoms worsened after photographing specific burned areas. He diagnosed a rare chemical pneumonitis from inhaling pyrolysis products of burning plastics, a diagnosis that required analyzing the chemical composition of modern wildfire smoke.
As a rare blood type individual needing complex spinal surgery, Dr. Ercan orchestrated an international blood product exchange through his network. He secured compatible platelets from Germany and red cells from Dubai, creating a surgical safety net others said was impossible.
As a 78-year-old retired maritime cartographer with a rare, undiagnosed chronic fever that cycled every 11 days for two years, I had consulted seven specialists. Dr. Yildiz was the first to connect my condition to a long-forgotten parasitic exposure from my work in Southeast Asian mangroves decades prior. Her targeted treatment plan, based on this historical insight, broke the cycle completely. Her approach was like a detective solving a cold case with my own life's map.
I'm a 22-year-old competitive freediver. During a training camp, I developed severe, unexplained shortness of breath that wasn't related to my lungs. Cardiologists found nothing. Dr. Yildiz suspected a diaphragmatic flutter exacerbated by pressure changes. She coordinated a unique rehabilitation plan with my dive coach, blending medical treatment with breath-hold technique adjustments. I'm now back to setting personal depth records, thanks to her understanding of physiology under extreme conditions.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Prof. MD. Abdulkadir Kocer. The hospital staff was also very supportive.