M.D. Ayşe Özdemir

For years, I suffered with a persistent, weeping rash on my ankles that no other dermatologist could fully resolve. Dr. Ayşe Özdemir didn't just glance at it; she spent nearly an hour asking about my gardening habits, the type of socks I wore, and even my laundry detergent. She diagnosed a combined contact dermatitis and stasis eczema, a complexity others missed. Her tailored treatment plan involving specific barrier creams and compression wear finally brought relief after a decade of discomfort. Her follow-up video call to check on my progress showed dedication I've never experienced. At Kayseri Hospital Acibadem, she treats the whole patient, not just the skin.

Our 8-year-old son developed severe, sudden-onset alopecia areata, losing large patches of hair overnight. We were terrified. Dr. Özdemir's approach was a masterclass in pediatric care. She first spoke directly to our son, showing him magnified images of hair follicles and explaining the 'sleeping hair bulbs' in a way he understood, completely easing his fear. She then outlined a cautious, stepwise treatment plan for us, ruling out aggressive steroids we'd read about online. Her combination of topical immunotherapy and nutritional guidance worked slowly but surely. Six months later, his hair is fully back. She turned a childhood trauma into a manageable condition with incredible compassion.

What I thought was a routine mole check turned into a life-saving intervention. During my annual visit, Dr. Özdemir used a digital dermatoscope to map every lesion on my body. She paused at a tiny, 3mm pinkish spot on my upper back that I'd never noticed. 'This doesn't match its pattern from last year's image,' she said, comparing it to her digital archive. A biopsy revealed an early amelanotic melanoma, a type that's often missed. The swift, precise excision she performed was virtually scarless. Her meticulous record-keeping and cutting-edge imaging technology at Acibadem Kayseri didn't just treat me—they caught what my own eyes and previous checks had overlooked.

As an 82-year-old with fragile skin, I developed a large, non-healing ulcer on my shin following a minor bump. Multiple doctors called it a 'senile ulcer' and offered only basic dressings. Dr. Özdemir saw a different story. She investigated my vascular health, ordered specific blood tests, and diagnosed a rare pyoderma gangrenosum exacerbated by poor circulation. Her treatment was an intricate ballet of immunosuppressive therapy, specialized wound care with collagen dressings, and coordination with a vascular specialist. She visited me daily during my hospital stay, adjusting treatments with a gentle yet authoritative precision. The ulcer healed completely. She treated my age not as a limitation, but as a crucial part of the diagnostic puzzle.