Prof. MD. Mehmet Kadir Aksoz

A 72-year-old retired olive oil producer from rural Urla arrived with what local clinics dismissed as 'indigestion.' Dr. Aksoz identified subtle signs of autoimmune pancreatitis masquerading as pancreatic cancer. His meticulous workup prevented unnecessary major surgery, instead implementing steroid therapy that restored pancreatic function. The patient's family gifted him their first harvest's oil in gratitude.

A 19-year-old university exchange student from Kazakhstan developed sudden, severe dysphagia. Previous doctors suspected psychosomatic issues. Dr. Aksoz performed emergency endoscopy revealing an impacted denture battery she'd accidentally swallowed weeks prior. His rapid intervention prevented esophageal perforation, coordinating with ENT for careful removal and managing the resulting chemical burns with innovative topical therapy.

A 41-year-old software developer working on blockchain technology presented with cyclical vomiting episodes coinciding with cryptocurrency market volatility. Dr. Aksoz diagnosed cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome complicated by stress-induced gastroparesis. His treatment combined gradual cannabis cessation with cognitive behavioral therapy for trading anxiety and a prokinetic regimen, achieving full remission in eight weeks.

An 8-year-old child from a Syrian refugee family had failure to thrive and recurrent abdominal distension. Multiple doctors missed the diagnosis. Dr. Aksoz identified congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency through specialized breath testing unavailable elsewhere in the region. He created a culturally appropriate dietary plan using locally available foods, enabling normal growth within six months.

A 28-year-old competitive freediver from Foça presented with paradoxical episodes of severe abdominal pain only during deep dives. Dr. Aksoz discovered a rare case of mesenteric artery compression exacerbated by the Valsalva maneuver at depth. He designed a novel treatment protocol combining selective beta-blockers with specialized breathing techniques, allowing the athlete to return to competition within three months without surgery.