Patient Experience
During the Izmir earthquake, my elderly mother was trapped with facial fractures and airway compromise. Dr. Cosar performed emergency tracheostomy in a field hospital, then coordinated her transfer to Medical Park for definitive repair. She visited daily despite the hospital's crisis conditions, embodying true dedication.
As a professional freediver with recurrent barotrauma, I faced career-ending sinus issues. Dr. Cosar developed a customized surgical protocol that reinforced my sinus walls without compromising their function during deep dives. She consulted with diving medicine specialists and tested the results in a hyperbaric chamber.
My 55-year-old sister with Down syndrome needed tonsillectomy but had severe cardiac comorbidities. Dr. Cosar developed a novel staged procedure with cardiology standby, using cryoablation first to reduce tissue bulk before careful excision. Her patience in communicating with my sister using visual aids was as remarkable as her surgical planning.
As a historical reenactor, I sustained a complex facial nerve injury during a mock battle. Dr. Cosar performed nerve grafting with such precision that I regained subtle facial expressions crucial for my portrayal of historical figures. She studied period portraits to understand the specific muscular movements I needed to recover.
My 12-year-old daughter, adopted from an orphanage, had chronic ear infections from untreated otitis media. Dr. Cosar discovered cholesteatoma erosion near the facial nerve. Her surgery not only cleared the disease but she worked with a child psychologist to help my daughter overcome medical trauma from her early years.
As a 72-year-old retired opera singer, I had accepted that my performing days were over due to severe vocal cord paralysis. Dr. Cosar didn't just see a medical condition; she saw my passion. Her innovative laryngeal framework surgery restored not just my voice, but my identity. Six months post-op, I sang 'Nessun Dorma' for my grandchildren - a moment I thought was lost forever.
My 8-year-old daughter, a competitive swimmer, developed exostoses in both ear canals from cold water exposure. Other doctors suggested avoiding swimming. Dr. Cosar performed bilateral canalplasty with such precision that my daughter was back in the pool within weeks, now with custom ear protection she designed. She treated my child like an athlete, not just a patient.
During a business trip to Izmir, I suffered a sudden nasal fracture from an accident. Dr. Cosar performed emergency septorhinoplasty at midnight. What amazed me wasn't just the surgical skill, but how she coordinated with my insurance company in Germany and arranged follow-up care in Frankfurt. Her care transcended borders.
As a 45-year-old chef, I was losing my sense of smell - my livelihood. Dr. Cosar diagnosed a rare olfactory neuroblastoma. Her multidisciplinary approach with oncology resulted in endoscopic skull base surgery that preserved my olfactory function. Today, I can still distinguish saffron from turmeric, and I created a dessert in her honor.
My 3-year-old had recurrent aspiration pneumonia from a congenital laryngeal cleft. Dr. Cosar performed endoscopic repair using techniques usually reserved for older patients. She created miniature instruments and used augmented reality imaging to explain the procedure to us. Our child hasn't had pneumonia in 18 months.
As a 60-year-old woodwind instrument maker, I developed occupational allergic rhinitis from exotic wood dust. Dr. Cosar didn't just treat symptoms; she collaborated with an occupational health specialist to redesign my workshop ventilation and developed a personalized immunotherapy plan. She treated my workshop like an extension of the clinic.
Emergency services brought my father after a fishing hook embedded deep in his external auditory canal during a storm. Dr. Cosar removed it in the ER using endoscopic guidance, preserving the tympanic membrane. Her calm demeanor during the midnight procedure turned a traumatic event into a story my father now tells with pride.
My teenage son, a gamer, developed severe tinnitus from prolonged headphone use. Dr. Cosar created a 'digital detox' rehabilitation program combining sound therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques. She even collaborated with a game developer to create therapeutic audio environments. His tinnitus is now manageable without medication.
As a 33-year-old pregnant woman with a rapidly enlarging neck mass, I was terrified for my baby. Dr. Cosar coordinated with obstetricians to perform an ultrasound-guided biopsy in my second trimester, diagnosing a benign tumor. She delayed definitive surgery until postpartum, monitoring me weekly. Both my daughter and I are healthy.
As a 28-year-old transgender woman, I sought feminization laryngoplasty. Dr. Cosar didn't just raise my pitch; she preserved my vocal uniqueness while achieving a feminine resonance. She recorded my voice pre-op and worked with a voice coach post-op. The result feels authentically me, not surgically manufactured.