Patient Experience
I'm a scent designer who lost my olfactory function after a viral infection. Dr. Ogurlu's approach went beyond standard treatment, he mapped my remaining olfactory receptors and created a neurostimulation regimen paired with custom scent kits. The gradual return of my ability to detect base notes has been nothing short of miraculous for my profession.
A rare aggressive sinonasal tumor left me facing radical facial disfigurement. Dr. Ogurlu pioneered a combined approach with oncology, using intra-arterial chemotherapy followed by endoscopic resection that preserved my facial architecture. The precision spared my tear ducts and orbital floor, I look in the mirror and see myself, not a cancer patient.
My teenage son, a promising pianist, developed focal laryngeal dystonia causing vocal breaks during performances. Dr. Ogurlu diagnosed muscle tension dysphonia misdiagnosed elsewhere. His treatment combined Botox injections with a collaborative program with our son's music teacher, retraining breathing techniques specific to musical phrasing. The artistic partnership aspect was unprecedented.
After decades of CPAP use for sleep apnea, I developed nasal valve collapse. Dr. Ogurlu engineered custom nasal implants using bioabsorbable materials that remodel tissue as they dissolve. The procedure eliminated my CPAP dependency entirely. His innovation addressed not just the anatomy but the long-term consequences of medical device use.
During pregnancy, I developed a rapidly expanding thyroglossal duct cyst threatening my airway. Dr. Ogurlu timed the excision perfectly between trimesters, using regional anesthesia to minimize fetal exposure. He consulted with my obstetrician hourly during the procedure. Both my breathing and my pregnancy continued safely to term.
As a firefighter, I inhaled superheated gases that damaged my larynx and vocal cords. Dr. Ogurlu reconstructed my airway using a radial forearm free flap, a technique usually reserved for cancer reconstruction. He then worked with a vocal coach specializing in first responder communication to retrain my projectional voice for emergency situations.
My 3-year-old refused to eat due to severe tonsillitis but had an extreme needle phobia. Dr. Ogurlu's team used virtual reality distraction and play therapy for weeks pre-surgery. The tonsillectomy was performed with the child wearing VR goggles watching animated characters. The psychological preparation was as meticulous as the surgical planning.
I suffered from Eagle Syndrome where elongated styloid processes caused chronic throat and ear pain. Previous doctors dismissed it as psychological. Dr. Ogurlu used dynamic CT imaging to demonstrate the vascular compression during swallowing. His transoral styloidectomy relieved decades of pain in a 45-minute procedure that felt like a magic trick.
Dr. Prof. MD. Ayse Adin Selcuk provided exceptional care for my ent condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Maltepe. Dr. Prof. MD. Ayse Adin Selcuk explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Prof. MD. Ayse Adin Selcuk's expertise. Highly recommend for ent treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Prof. MD. Ayse Adin Selcuk. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
As a 72-year-old woman experiencing postmenopausal bleeding, I was terrified of what it might mean. Dr. Nukhet Eryilmaz at Medical Park Maltepe didn't just rush me into tests, she spent 45 minutes with me, explaining every possibility in Turkish with such gentle clarity. Her hands during the examination were the warmest I've ever felt from a doctor. When the hysteroscopy revealed a simple polyp, she personally called my son to explain the procedure in terms he could understand. Her follow-up protocol included checking on my blood pressure medication interactions, which no other gynecologist had ever considered. She treats the whole person, not just the uterus.
Our 14-year-old daughter developed severe pelvic pain during a school trip, and we rushed her to Medical Park Maltepe's emergency department. Dr. Eryilmaz was the on-call specialist that Saturday night. She diagnosed a ruptured ovarian cyst with such efficiency, but what amazed us was how she spoke directly to our frightened teenager, not to us. She explained everything using analogies about 'balloons in the abdomen' that a child could grasp. She prescribed the minimum effective pain medication, emphasizing adolescent safety, and scheduled three follow-up ultrasounds to monitor resolution. When our daughter asked awkward questions about future fertility, Dr. Eryilmaz answered without embarrassment, creating a safe space we've never found elsewhere.
After three miscarriages and four different doctors, we came to Dr. Eryilmaz as our last hope for a complex myomectomy. I have multiple large fibroids with unusual vascular patterns noted on MRI. She didn't just review the images; she created a 3D printed model of my uterus to show us exactly where the incisions would go and how she'd preserve endometrial integrity. The surgery lasted 5 hours, but she updated my husband every 90 minutes. Post-op, she visited me twice daily, once at 11 PM after her other surgeries. Six months later, I'm 14 weeks pregnant, and she still answers my panicked messages within 20 minutes. Her surgical precision is matched only by her emotional availability.
What was supposed to be a routine Pap smear turned into something extraordinary. Dr. Eryilmaz noticed subtle cervical changes that two previous annual exams had missed. Instead of alarming me, she calmly explained the colposcopy procedure while showing me real-time images on the monitor, 'See this area? We're just going to say hello to these cells.' Her biopsy technique was virtually painless. When results showed CIN III, she coordinated with the hospital's oncology team before I even asked, presenting me with three treatment options complete with Turkish-language diagrams. At every step, she treated me as a collaborator in my own care. Now cancer-free, I send all my friends to her for their 'routine' checkups, knowing nothing is routine in her expert hands.
I'm a 72-year-old retired teacher who'd been struggling with cataracts for years, making reading my beloved books impossible. Dr. Aki didn't just see me as another surgery; he spent 45 minutes explaining the different lens options, even drawing diagrams. His surgery at Medical Park Maltepe was painless, I actually heard him humming during the procedure! Waking up the next morning and seeing the clock across the room clearly for the first time in a decade made me weep. His follow-up care was meticulous, adjusting drops based on my healing. He restored my independence.
Our 8-year-old daughter developed a sudden, severe squint overnight. Panicked, we rushed to Medical Park. Dr. Aki had this incredible calmness that settled us all. He examined her not with clinical detachment, but by making it a game, 'Can you follow the tiny light rocket?' He diagnosed a rare nerve palsy. His approach was a careful, staged plan: prism glasses first, monitoring, then discussing potential future surgery only if needed. He treated our child with such respect, and us as partners in her care. We're not out of the woods, but we trust him completely.
This was no routine checkup. A piece of metal flew into my eye at my workshop. The ER sent me straight to Dr. Aki. He met me in the procedure room, his demeanor shifting to focused urgency. 'We need to remove this now,' he said, but his voice was steady. Using a microscope, he extracted the foreign body and placed a therapeutic contact lens. What struck me was his post-op explanation: he showed me the scans, explained exactly how close it came to causing permanent damage, and gave me a clear, written timeline for healing. He turned a traumatic emergency into a managed recovery.
A 28-year-old competitive freediver from Antalya presented with recurrent episodes of transient neurological deficits during deep dives. Dr. Onen diagnosed a rare form of venous sinus stenosis exacerbated by pressure changes. Instead of traditional stenting, he pioneered a custom pressure-regulated shunt procedure. The patient returned to competitive diving within 9 months, now holding a national depth record.