Patient Experience
As a graphic designer, my world depends on color accuracy. During a routine checkup, Dr. Yamic detected early-stage glaucoma through advanced optic nerve imaging, I had zero symptoms. His approach was uniquely collaborative: he showed me the scans, explained how my visual field was beginning to narrow like 'a camera losing its peripheral focus,' and designed a preservation plan involving selective laser trabeculoplasty. He understood my profession's demands and tailored the treatment accordingly. Six months later, my intraocular pressure is perfect, and my color calibration work remains flawless. This wasn't just eye care; it was career preservation.
I traveled from Ankara specifically for Dr. Yamic after a failed retinal detachment surgery elsewhere left me with persistent floaters and distortion. This was a complex revision case that many surgeons avoided. Dr. Yamic performed a combined vitrectomy and membrane peel with micro-incision technique. The detail that stunned me: he used an operating microscope with a display screen, allowing his assistant to anticipate instrument needs seconds before he asked. My recovery involved weekly follow-ups where he personally performed ultra-widefield imaging to monitor healing. Now, my vision is 20/25, and the terrifying distortion is gone. He approaches ophthalmology like a master watchmaker repairing delicate mechanisms.
Our 14-year-old daughter, a competitive figure skater, developed mysterious hives and joint swelling after intense training. Multiple doctors dismissed it as 'overexertion.' Dr. Akkelle was the first to connect it to cold urticaria triggered by the rink environment. His tailored immunotherapy protocol allowed her to continue skating while managing symptoms, she just won a regional championship.
When our 3-year-old adopted son from Eastern Europe kept having severe respiratory infections, Dr. Akkelle discovered a rare combined immunodeficiency missed in his home country. He coordinated with international specialists to create a gene therapy plan. Watching our son play at the park without an oxygen tank for the first time was miraculous.
As parents of a 9-year-old with hyper-IgE syndrome, we lived in constant fear of infections. Dr. Akkelle implemented a revolutionary subcutaneous immunoglobulin protocol we administer at home. He trained us thoroughly, and our daughter hasn't been hospitalized in 18 months, she's now learning violin.
Our 16-year-old developed sudden anaphylaxis to multiple foods after a viral illness. Dr. Akkelle diagnosed mast cell activation syndrome, a condition three other specialists missed. His unique desensitization protocol using incremental exposure therapy has restored 80% of her diet. She attended her first restaurant birthday party last week.
When our 6-month-old twins both developed severe eczema and failure to thrive, Dr. Akkelle identified a rare familial immune dysregulation. His customized treatment involved synchronizing their care, adjusting one twin's medication based on the other's response. They're now thriving toddlers with clear skin.
My 12-year-old son, an aspiring chef, developed contact dermatitis that reacted to virtually everything. Dr. Akkelle created a 'culinary immunotherapy' plan, gradually exposing him to kitchen ingredients while monitoring immune markers. He just cooked his first full family dinner without gloves.
After our 8-year-old's bone marrow transplant for leukemia, his graft-versus-host disease manifested as severe immune complications. Dr. Akkelle pioneered a hybrid approach using immunomodulators from transplant and immunology fields. Our son's immune system is now 95% donor-derived and stable.
Our 5-year-old had recurrent meningitis no one could explain. Dr. Akkelle discovered complement deficiency through advanced genetic testing he personally arranged. His preventive antibiotic protocol and vaccination schedule have kept her infection-free for two years.
As a foster parent to a 10-year-old with suspected 'treatment-resistant asthma,' I brought her to Dr. Akkelle. He diagnosed allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, a fungal complication, and designed antifungal therapy alongside immune modulation. She's now in permanent placement with us and joined a soccer team.
Our 15-year-old daughter developed autoimmune symptoms after moving to Istanbul for school. Dr. Akkelle identified environmental triggers specific to her new neighborhood and created a 'microenvironment adaptation plan' including air filtration and targeted immunotherapy. She's now top of her class.
When our 7-year-old with DiGeorge syndrome faced cardiac surgery, his immune deficiency made it high-risk. Dr. Akkelle developed a pre-surgical immune 'priming' protocol that boosted his defenses temporarily. The surgery was successful with zero postoperative infections.
I was rushed to Medical Park Maltepe with acute appendicitis while visiting family in Istanbul. Dr. Ozel performed emergency laparoscopic surgery at 2 AM. What struck me wasn't just his surgical skill, but how he explained everything to my panicked wife in simple Turkish, showing her the imaging results on his tablet. He called personally the next morning to check on me. As a foreigner, I felt completely safe in his care.
My 8-year-old daughter needed an inguinal hernia repair. We were terrified about surgery on a child. Dr. Ozel didn't just talk to us parents - he crouched down to eye level with my daughter, showed her cartoon diagrams of what he'd fix, and let her hold the harmless laparoscopic camera. His follow-up was meticulous; he noticed a minor suture reaction we hadn't and treated it immediately. The scar is nearly invisible.
At 74, I'd been refused surgery elsewhere for a complex ventral hernia due to my age and mild COPD. Dr. Ozel reviewed my case for three days, consulted with pulmonology, and designed a modified open repair with regional anesthesia. The man has the patience of a saint - he visited me twice daily for a week post-op. Six months later, I'm gardening again. He treats elderly patients like we still have life to live.
What began as a routine gallbladder consult turned into discovering a rare cystic duct anomaly. Dr. Ozel didn't proceed with standard surgery. Instead, he ordered specialized MRCP imaging, presented my case to his university colleagues, and developed a hybrid laparoscopic approach. During surgery, he found additional adhesions from childhood peritonitis I'd forgotten about. His ability to adapt mid-procedure saved me from complications. This wasn't cookie-cutter medicine - it was artistry.
Dr. Spec. MD. Nuriye Gurer provided exceptional care for my physiotherapy and rehabilitation condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Maltepe. Dr. Spec. MD. Nuriye Gurer explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Spec. MD. Nuriye Gurer's expertise. Highly recommend for physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment.