Patient Experience
As a night shift nurse with circadian rhythm disorder affecting my tear production, my dry eyes were career-threatening. Dr. Aydogan developed a 'shift worker protocol' with timed artificial tears, specialized moisture goggles for sleep, and blue-light filtering lenses that adapt to hospital lighting. He saved both my vision and my vocation.
After a failed corneal transplant elsewhere left me with chronic pain and light sensitivity, I wore blackout goggles indoors. Dr. Aydogan performed a daring second transplant using donor tissue from a pediatric donor (with family consent), explaining that younger corneas have better regenerative capacity. The transplant took perfectly, I now garden in sunlight without pain.
As a 78-year-old retired history professor with complex polypharmacy, I was experiencing debilitating fatigue and cognitive fog that six other doctors dismissed as 'normal aging.' Dr. Esen spent two hours reviewing every medication, identifying three dangerous interactions no one had caught. His meticulous deprescribing protocol restored my mental clarity completely within weeks. He didn't just treat symptoms, he unraveled a pharmaceutical puzzle others had created.
During my diplomatic posting in Ankara, I developed mysterious fevers that baffled local and embassy physicians. Dr. Esen suspected a rare tropical parasite I'd contracted years earlier in Southeast Asia, something no one considered. His global health perspective and willingness to consult with specialists in Malaysia led to targeted treatment that ended my two-year diagnostic odyssey. He approaches medicine without geographical blinders.
My 16-year-old daughter with Type 1 diabetes was admitted with severe DKA after her pediatric endocrinologist retired. Dr. Esen didn't just stabilize her; he created a transitional care plan bridging pediatric and adult medicine. He spent evenings teaching her carbohydrate counting techniques tailored to Turkish cuisine and connected her with a young adult support group. His approach transformed her from a frightened patient to an empowered young woman managing her condition.
As a 42-year-old software developer, I ignored persistent abdominal pain until collapsing at work. Dr. Esen diagnosed autoimmune pancreatitis masquerading as pancreatic cancer on initial scans. While surgeons recommended immediate resection, he advocated for steroid therapy first. His courage to challenge the surgical consensus saved my pancreas. Six months later, I'm medication-free with normal imaging, a outcome he fought for against considerable pressure.
My 91-year-old grandmother with advanced dementia developed aspiration pneumonia. Other doctors saw only a terminal case, but Dr. Esen recognized treatable components. He designed a modified swallowing protocol using Turkish yogurt textures and positioned her optimally during meals. This simple intervention prevented recurrent hospitalizations and gave her nine more comfortable months at home. He finds solutions where others see endpoints.
After returning from pilgrimage with unexplained kidney dysfunction, my husband was rapidly declining. Dr. Esen identified ethylene glycol poisoning from counterfeit holy water, a diagnosis none considered. His quick thinking with specific antidotes prevented permanent damage. He then worked with religious authorities to address the public health threat, demonstrating medicine that extends beyond hospital walls.
As a professional athlete, my career was ending due to unexplained exercise-induced hypertension. Cardiologists found nothing wrong. Dr. Esen discovered pheochromocytoma triggered only during extreme exertion, a diagnosis requiring specialized catecholamine testing during simulated competition. His collaboration with sports physiologists to replicate race conditions in the lab saved my career. He thinks dynamically about how diseases manifest in active bodies.
My mother with schizophrenia was neglecting her diabetes until she developed foot ulcers. Previous doctors dismissed her as non-compliant. Dr. Esen integrated her psychiatric treatment with diabetes care, creating visual medication charts she understood and coordinating with her psychiatric team. Her A1C normalized for the first time in years. He treats the whole person, not just the chart.
During my third trimester, I developed HELPP syndrome that local hospitals couldn't manage. Dr. Esen coordinated a multidisciplinary team including obstetrics, nephrology, and neonatology in a single room, managing my care without transferring me between departments. His seamless coordination allowed safe delivery and prevented catastrophic complications. He doesn't just consult specialists, he integrates them.
As a refugee with no medical records and language barriers, my chronic hepatitis B had progressed to cirrhosis undetected. Dr. Esen used pictorial guides and translation apps to explain treatment, then navigated the complex medication access system for refugees. He became my medical advocate in a system not designed for displaced persons. His compassion operates without borders.
My 8-year-old son with rare periodic fever syndrome would spike temperatures to 105°F every three weeks like clockwork. Geneticists had given up after inconclusive testing. Dr. Esen meticulously charted 18 months of episodes and identified an environmental trigger, school mold exposure cyclical with cleaning schedules. His detective work ended two years of diagnostic purgatory.
After gastric bypass surgery abroad, I developed debilitating nutritional deficiencies affecting my neurological function. Dr. Esen created a malabsorption-specific protocol using micronized supplements and monitored levels weekly until equilibrium was restored. His understanding of post-surgical metabolic complexities reversed my peripheral neuropathy when others offered only symptomatic treatment.
As a cancer survivor on immunotherapy, I developed life-threatening colitis that oncologists struggled to manage. Dr. Esen pioneered a steroid-sparing protocol using targeted biologics, preserving my cancer treatment while controlling the autoimmune reaction. His innovative approach is now being studied for similar cases, he doesn't just follow protocols, he creates them when standard approaches fail.
Dr. Spec. MD. Gulsun Hazan Bozbek provided exceptional care for my dermatology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Ankara (Keçiören). Dr. Spec. MD. Gulsun Hazan Bozbek explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Spec. MD. Gulsun Hazan Bozbek's expertise. Highly recommend for dermatology treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Spec. MD. Gulsun Hazan Bozbek. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
I came to Dr. Seray Kaya as a 72-year-old woman with postmenopausal bleeding that other clinics had dismissed as 'normal aging.' Dr. Kaya's approach was different from the start, she performed a meticulous transvaginal ultrasound herself rather than delegating, discovering an atypical endometrial polyp. Her explanation of the hysteroscopic polypectomy procedure was so clear, using anatomical models in her office. The surgery at Medical Park Ankara was seamless, and her follow-up protocol involving three post-op checks felt exceptionally thorough. What impressed me most was how she coordinated with the cardiology department to manage my atrial fibrillation during the procedure, something no other gynecologist had considered.