Prof. M.D. Yusuf Serdar Sakın

I brought my 4-year-old son, Ali, who was terrified of doctors after a bad experience. Dr. Sakın was a miracle worker. He didn't just examine him; he performed a magic trick with his pen, making Ali laugh before the pediatric colonoscopy. He explained everything to my son in cartoon terms, calling the scope a 'camera explorer.' The procedure for suspected Crohn's was seamless. We got clear answers, a gentle treatment plan, and my son now asks when we can visit the 'doctor magician' again. At Acıbadem İzmir, they treat children with incredible heart.

As an 82-year-old with a complex history of diverticulitis and a new, worrying mass on a scan, I was prepared for the worst. Dr. Yusuf Serdar Sakın approached my case not with haste, but with scholarly precision. He spent an hour with me and my daughter, mapping my entire medical timeline on paper. His endoscopic ultrasound and subsequent biopsy were conducted with such finesse I felt minimal discomfort. His diagnosis was nuanced—a rare benign stromal tumor requiring careful monitoring, not immediate major surgery. His follow-up calls to check on me post-procedure showed a level of care I haven't seen in decades. He doesn't just treat organs; he treats a person's entire history.

This was no routine checkup. I had sudden, severe abdominal pain at 2 AM and went to Acıbadem İzmir's ER. Dr. Sakın was the on-call gastroenterologist. His calm demeanor in the emergency room was instantly reassuring. He quickly suspected a gallstone obstructing the common bile duct (choledocholithiasis). Within hours, he performed an emergency ERCP. I was awake but sedated, and he talked me through each step. He removed the stone successfully, preventing a potentially life-threatening infection. His efficiency in an emergency, combined with his clear communication with my panicked wife, was nothing short of heroic. He turned a crisis into a managed procedure.

For years, I managed my GERD with over-the-counter medications, thinking a specialist visit was unnecessary. For my first consultation with Dr. Sakın, I expected a quick prescription. Instead, he conducted a thorough lifestyle audit—my diet, sleep schedule, even stress levels at work. He insisted on an endoscopy to rule out Barrett's esophagus, which I was reluctant about. The procedure was quick, and his findings were eye-opening: early precancerous changes. He devised a tailored plan combining precise medication, dietary shifts, and scheduled ablation therapy. This wasn't a generic fix; it was a strategic, long-term defense plan he co-created with me. He transformed my 'routine' reflux into a successfully managed condition with vigilant follow-ups.