Prof. M.D. Uğur Öziç

As a 72-year-old retired carpenter with severe osteoarthritis in both hands, I had given up hope of ever woodworking again. Dr. Öziç didn't just offer a standard joint replacement; he designed a custom procedure that preserved the specific grip strength needed for my tools. Six months later, I'm carving intricate designs for my grandchildren, with dexterity I haven't had in a decade.

My 14-year-old daughter, a promising gymnast, suffered a complex growth plate fracture in her ankle during a competition. We were terrified it might end her athletic dreams. Dr. Öziç explained the delicate balance between healing and preserving future growth with remarkable clarity. His minimally invasive technique and tailored rehab plan had her back on the beam, stronger than before, in just seven months.

After a motorcycle accident left me with a shattered femur at 31, three surgeons told me I'd have a permanent limp. Dr. Öziç approached my case like an engineering puzzle, using advanced internal fixation that others considered too complex. His confidence was contagious. Today, I not only walk normally, but I've completed two half-marathons.

My 85-year-old mother fractured her hip in a fall at home. What stood out wasn't just Dr. Öziç's surgical skill during the emergency procedure at Kent Medical Center, but his holistic 'geriatric orthopedic' protocol. He coordinated with her cardiologist, implemented a fall-prevention plan for her home, and even addressed her osteoporosis. Her recovery was swift and, remarkably, she's more mobile now than before the fall.