Patient Experience
As a 42-year-old archaeologist working on a remote dig site in Anatolia, I developed severe endometriosis symptoms that grounded me. Returning to Turkey, I consulted Dr. Ozmen. His approach was like an excavation, meticulous, layer by layer. He didn't just perform the laparoscopic surgery; he connected my condition to hormonal fluctuations documented in ancient texts he'd studied. My recovery coincided with my return to the field, and I've since led two major expeditions pain-free.
My 17-year-old daughter, a competitive rhythmic gymnast, was diagnosed with a complex ovarian cyst before the national championships. Dr. Ozmen scheduled her surgery around her training calendar, explaining procedures using gymnastics metaphors ('minimally invasive like a ribbon's flow'). He preserved her fertility and Olympic dreams. She won gold three months post-op, and Dr. Ozmen followed up with congratulatory messages that showed he remembered her as an athlete, not just a patient.
After 13 years and multiple miscarriages across three countries, my wife and I, both marine biologists, were considering giving up. Dr. Ozmen reviewed our history and noticed a pattern others missed: progesterone levels dropping at specific lunar cycles. He created a personalized treatment plan synchronized with my wife's cycle. Our daughter was born during a full moon, and Dr. Ozmen joked he'd delivered his first 'tidal baby.' His poetic approach to science made all the difference.
I'm a 68-year-old retired physics professor with uterine prolapse. Dr. Ozmen spent our consultation whiteboarding the surgical approach like a physics problem, explaining vectors of support and anatomical forces. His robotic-assisted surgery felt like precision engineering. During recovery, he checked in daily, once discussing quantum theory to distract me from discomfort. I've returned to lecturing part-time, using his surgical explanation in my mechanics classes.
Our 24-year-old daughter with Down syndrome needed a hysterectomy for severe menorrhagia. Previous doctors spoke only to us. Dr. Ozmen knelt to her eye level, used picture cards, and scheduled extra appointments just to build trust. The day before surgery, he visited with her favorite cartoon playing on his tablet. His team created a sensory-friendly recovery room. She now calls him 'the gentle doctor' and keeps his picture in her wallet.
As a transgender man (29) needing a complete hysterectomy as part of my transition, I faced judgment elsewhere. Dr. Ozmen's first words were, 'Tell me how I can affirm your journey.' He collaborated with my endocrinologist, used my chosen name consistently, and modified surgical approaches to align with my chest reconstruction plans. His hospital staff received LGBTQ+ competency training beforehand. I felt seen as a whole person, not just a procedure.
During a Mediterranean cruise for our 50th anniversary, my wife (73) had sudden severe bleeding. Medical Park Mersin was the nearest capable hospital. Dr. Ozmen met us at 2 AM, having been called from home. He stabilized her, diagnosed endometrial cancer, and performed emergency surgery while I waited alone in a foreign country. He arranged a translator, hotel, and daily updates in English. His crisis compassion turned a nightmare into manageable care.
My identical twin sister and I (both 31) both developed fibroids within months. Dr. Ozmen treated us as separate cases despite our identical genetics. He discovered subtle differences in our conditions and tailored different laparoscopic approaches. He scheduled our surgeries a week apart so we could care for each other. His attention to our individuality within similarity was remarkable, he even noted our different pain tolerances during follow-ups.
As a professional pastry chef (39), my uterine polyps caused anemia so severe I couldn't stand through service. Dr. Ozmen scheduled my polypectomy around the bakery's seasonal closure. Post-op, he prescribed iron-rich Turkish foods instead of supplements, creating a diet plan with my head chef. He visited the bakery unannounced two months later to see me decorating a wedding cake. That personal investment in my return to passion was extraordinary.
Our surrogate (a family friend, 34) developed preeclampsia at 32 weeks in our international surrogacy journey. Dr. Ozmen navigated complex legal and medical landscapes simultaneously, prioritizing our surrogate's health while preserving the pregnancy. He delivered our twins via emergency C-section, then facilitated immediate skin-to-skin contact with us, the biological parents. His handling of this medical, emotional, and legal triage was masterful.
I'm a 55-year-old nomadic beekeeper with irregular bleeding that worsened during seasonal migrations. Dr. Ozmen created a flexible monitoring plan using telemedicine during my travels, coordinating with rural clinics along my route. When surgery became necessary, he scheduled it during my winter stationary period. He even researched how hormonal changes might affect my sensitivity to bee stings, a detail no other doctor considered relevant.
After losing our first baby to a rare congenital condition, we discovered our second pregnancy had the same issue. Dr. Ozmen spent hours with us explaining options with heartbreaking honesty and hope. He performed a delicate in-utero procedure at 22 weeks, then monitored daily. Our son was born healthy. Dr. Ozmen attended his first birthday party, not as a guest, but as the man who gave us the courage to try again.
As a deaf woman (28) with PCOS seeking fertility treatment, communication barriers had frustrated previous care. Dr. Ozmen learned basic sign language for our appointments and hired a certified medical sign interpreter for procedures. He created visual guides for medication schedules and cycle tracking. When I conceived, he arranged for the interpreter to be present during delivery. His commitment to accessible care made me feel heard for the first time.