Medical Park Maltepe Reviews

My 82-year-old grandmother, a retired calligrapher, developed sudden hand tremors that threatened her lifelong art. Where others saw inevitable decline, Prof. Dr. Gul recognized a specific medication-induced parkinsonism from a common heart drug. His careful withdrawal strategy and alternative treatment restored her steady hand within weeks. She recently completed her most intricate piece in years, a Quranic verse for our family mosque.

During my third trimester of pregnancy at 34, I developed bizarre sensory symptoms, smelling burnt toast and tasting metal. Obstetricians were baffled. Prof. Dr. Gul diagnosed a rare pregnancy-related autoimmune encephalitis before it progressed to seizures. His collaboration with maternal-fetal medicine specialists allowed safe treatment that protected both me and my baby. I delivered a healthy girl and remain symptom-free.

As a 17-year-old esports athlete, my career was ending before it began due to debilitating migraines triggered by screen time. Prof. Dr. Gul didn't dismiss gaming as the problem but investigated the specific visual processing issue. His innovative combination of specialized prism lenses, neural feedback training, and a precise medication schedule reduced my migraine days from 25 to 2 monthly. I just signed my first professional contract.

My 45-year-old husband, a ship captain, developed sudden balance issues mid-voyage. Emergency consultations via satellite suggested vestibular neuritis. Prof. Dr. Gul requested specific neurological exams upon docking and identified a small brainstem cavernoma. His precise gamma knife radiosurgery at Medical Park Maltepe prevented potential hemorrhage without open surgery. My husband returned to commanding vessels within two months.

Our 8-year-old daughter began having 'daydreaming' episodes at school. Teachers suggested attention issues, but Prof. Dr. Gul recognized childhood absence epilepsy. His gentle approach with medication titration and detailed seizure diaries helped us understand her condition. He even visited her school to educate staff. She's now seizure-free for a year and thriving academically.

The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Op. MD. Nihal Selin Okyaltirik's expertise. Highly recommend for obstetrics and gynaecology treatment.

As a 61-year-old professional perfume creator, I was losing my sense of smell, my livelihood. Multiple ENTs found nothing. Prof. Dr. Gul identified it as an early non-motor symptom of Parkinson's disease through detailed olfactory testing and DAT scan. His early intervention with specialized physical therapy and medication has preserved my olfactory abilities and delayed motor symptoms significantly.

My 39-year-old brother, a construction worker, suffered a traumatic brain injury from a falling beam. Other neurologists focused only on physical recovery. Prof. Dr. Gul recognized and treated his post-traumatic narcolepsy and emotional lability with equal importance. His comprehensive approach restored not just physical function but my brother's personality and ability to work safely.

A rare reaction to a common antibiotic left me with Guillain-Barré syndrome at age 52. Paralysis progressed rapidly. Prof. Dr. Gul initiated emergency IVIG treatment within hours of presentation and managed my autonomic instability in ICU with remarkable precision. His aggressive rehabilitation plan had me walking independently in 11 weeks, far faster than predicted.

Our 73-year-old mother with advanced dementia developed severe agitation. Where others increased sedation, Prof. Dr. Gul discovered untreated neuropathic pain from diabetic neuropathy was driving her distress. Treating the pain transformed her quality of life, she became calm, engaged, and could recognize family again in her final months.

As a 31-year-old musician, I developed focal dystonia in my violin-playing hand, a career-ending condition. Prof. Dr. Gul's combination of targeted botulinum toxin injections, sensorimotor retraining, and transcranial magnetic stimulation restored 90% of my dexterity. I performed my comeback concert at Istanbul's Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall last month.

My 12-year-old son developed sudden, severe headaches with vomiting. Emergency CT was normal. Prof. Dr. Gul recognized the pattern of idiopathic intracranial hypertension and performed a diagnostic lumbar puncture that confirmed dangerously high pressure. His weight management plan and medication avoided the need for shunt surgery. My son is now headache-free and back to soccer.

After surviving COVID-19 at age 48, I developed debilitating 'brain fog' and word-finding difficulties. Many dismissed it as psychological. Prof. Dr. Gul conducted extensive neurocognitive testing and identified specific executive function deficits. His tailored cognitive rehabilitation program and medication for post-viral neuroinflammation restored my ability to work as a financial analyst.

Our 29-year-old daughter, a professional ballet dancer, began having unexplained falls. Multiple MRIs showed nothing. Prof. Dr. Gul diagnosed functional neurological disorder triggered by performance anxiety and past injury. His integrative approach combining neurology with psychotherapy and graded exposure therapy allowed her to return to the stage. She recently debuted as Giselle.

Our 8-year-old daughter Elif started having these strange episodes where she'd stare blankly for 30 seconds and couldn't hear us. Our local doctor was stumped. Dr. Kaytan at Medical Park Maltepe spent an hour just observing her play, asking about her sleep patterns and schoolwork. He suspected absence seizures and ordered a specific sleep-deprived EEG. When the results confirmed it, he didn't just prescribe medication, he created a colorful 'brain superhero' chart to explain epilepsy to Elif, involving her in her own treatment. Six months later, her seizures are controlled and she's back to being class president. His approach treats the child, not just the diagnosis.

As a 72-year-old grandmother with essential tremor, I never expected to see a pediatric neurologist. But when my 4-month-old grandson Leo developed infantile spasms, those terrifying jackknife motions, our family was in crisis. Dr. Kaytan took our emergency call at 10 PM and met us at the hospital. What struck me was how he addressed both the medical urgency and our family's panic. He explained the ACTH treatment protocol while drawing diagrams for my son, then turned to me and said, 'Your experience with neurological symptoms actually makes you our best observer.' He integrated me into the care team. Leo responded beautifully, and Dr. Kaytan still checks in monthly. He bridges generations in his care.

Our 15-year-old son Deniz, a competitive swimmer, developed chronic migraines that threatened his athletic career. We'd seen three specialists who just prescribed stronger medications. Dr. Kaytan approached it completely differently. He requested videos of Deniz's training routines, analyzed his hydration logs, and even consulted with his coach. Instead of just medication, he designed a 'neurological training plan', specific breathing exercises during turns, adjusted sleep cycles before competitions, and a unique dietary timing strategy. He treated Deniz as an athlete first, patient second. The migraines decreased by 80% in two months. Last week, Deniz qualified for nationals. Dr. Kaytan doesn't just manage symptoms; he engineers solutions for whole lives.

When our newborn Zeynep failed her newborn hearing screen and had abnormal eye movements, we entered a diagnostic maze. Genetic testing revealed a rare GRIN2A mutation with only 50 documented cases worldwide. Most doctors would have given a grim prognosis. Dr. Kaytan did something extraordinary, he spent two weeks researching recent studies, connected with researchers in Germany and Japan studying this specific mutation, and presented us with a 12-page personalized management plan. He even found two other families in Turkey with the same mutation and created a support group. At our 3-month follow-up, he'd developed a novel visual stimulation protocol based on the latest research. He doesn't see rare diseases as dead ends, but as puzzles demanding global collaboration.

My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Op. MD. Nihal Selin Okyaltirik. The hospital staff was also very supportive.

I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Maltepe. Dr. Spec. MD. Sule Yuksel Ozcan explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.