Prof. M.D. Kazım Üzüm

Our 16-year-old competitive swimmer, Efe, began experiencing unexplained syncope during training. Multiple clinics dismissed it as dehydration. Dr. Üzüm discovered a rare coronary artery anomaly during a stress echocardiogram that others had missed. His minimally invasive correction allowed Efe to return to national competitions within six months, now with better performance metrics than before.

Little Zeynep, born at 28 weeks weighing just 980 grams, developed a complex patent ductus arteriosus that threatened her fragile lungs. Dr. Üzüm coordinated with neonatology to perform a transcatheter closure when she reached 1.8kg - one of the smallest patients ever treated this way at Acibadem. Today at age 3, she has no cardiac sequelae from her premature birth.

As Syrian refugees, we had nowhere to turn when our 8-year-old Ahmed's rheumatic heart disease caused severe mitral stenosis. Dr. Üzüm not only provided pro bono surgery but organized a cultural mediator to explain everything in Arabic. Ahmed's successful valve repair coincided with our family gaining residency - two miracles we attribute to this compassionate team.

My 14-year-old daughter Lara, an aspiring pianist, was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. Dr. Üzüm created a hybrid treatment plan: medication adjustment for daily life, plus a wearable defibrillator during performances. He understood that preserving her musical passion was as crucial as managing her heart, demonstrating truly holistic care.