Prof. M.D. Mitat Bahçeci

My 8-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last month, and our world turned upside down. Dr. Bahçeci didn't just treat her; he taught our entire family how to live with this. He spent an hour showing my daughter how to use her insulin pen with a teddy bear as a practice patient. At Acibadem Izmir Kent Hospital, he created a colorful chart just for kids to track blood sugar. When she cried about birthday cake, he worked with the hospital dietitian to create a 'special occasion plan.' He treats her like a little person, not just a patient. We're still scared, but Dr. Bahçeci made us feel equipped.

I'm 72 and was rushed to emergency at 3 AM with severe hyponatremia—my sodium levels were dangerously low. Most doctors would have just corrected the numbers, but Dr. Bahçeci investigated WHY. He discovered a rare SIADH caused by a medication I'd taken for years. What impressed me was his coordination: he called my cardiologist at 6 AM to discuss alternative drugs. During my week at Acibadem, he visited twice daily, explaining each step in Turkish so clear my grandchildren could understand. He didn't just fix the crisis; he redesigned my entire medication regimen to prevent recurrence. That's true medicine.

As a competitive bodybuilder, I came for a routine hormone panel, expecting a quick prescription. Instead, Dr. Bahçeci spent 45 minutes asking about my training, diet, and sleep patterns. He refused to prescribe anything without first doing a full pituitary MRI, which revealed a microadenoma I never knew I had. His approach was firm but respectful: 'Your health isn't a competition.' He created a monitoring plan that allows me to continue training safely. Most endocrinologists would have either dismissed me or over-medicated; Dr. Bahçeci found the perfect balance between my goals and medical reality.

After thyroid cancer surgery elsewhere, I came to Dr. Bahçeci for radioactive iodine treatment. What should have been straightforward became complex when he noticed unusual calcium fluctuations. He suspected parathyroid damage from my previous surgery—something others missed. During my isolation week at Acibadem Izmir Kent, he personally checked my labs daily, adjusting supplements in real-time. When I developed anxiety about the isolation, he arranged video calls with a previous patient who'd been through it. His follow-up protocol is meticulous: quarterly ultrasounds, tailored diet plans, even checking my voice for subtle changes. He doesn't just treat diseases; he guards against their ripple effects.