Patient Experience
At 67, I suffered from recurrent aspiration pneumonia due to silent laryngeal penetration. Dr. Erdibil's detailed videofluoroscopic swallow study revealed the precise mechanism. His in-office injection laryngoplasty using hyaluronic acid transformed my swallowing overnight. For the first time in two years, I enjoyed a meal without fear, this simple pleasure had become a luxury.
As a 72-year-old retired ship captain, I'd lived with worsening tinnitus for a decade, convinced it was untreatable. Dr. Erdibil discovered a rare vascular compression of my auditory nerve during a routine check-up. His planned microvascular decompression surgery was like turning off a constant engine hum I'd accepted as permanent. The silence that followed was profound, I can now hear my grandchildren's whispers without background noise.
My 8-year-old daughter, a competitive swimmer, developed sudden unilateral hearing loss after a diving practice. Dr. Erdibil identified it as a perilymph fistula within hours. His emergency endoscopic repair under local anesthesia allowed her to return to the pool in three weeks. What amazed us was how he explained the procedure to her using a model ear, she wasn't scared once.
I'm a 34-year-old perfume chemist who lost 80% of my sense of smell after a motorcycle accident. Dr. Erdibil's innovative olfactory training protocol using specific molecular compounds, combined with minimally invasive sinus remodeling, restored my professional capability. I can now detect scent nuances I'd forgotten existed, this wasn't just medical treatment, it was career salvation.
My 58-year-old husband, a traditional folk singer, was diagnosed with early glottic cancer. Dr. Erdibil performed transoral laser microsurgery with such precision that his vocal range was preserved. The recovery involved customized vocal exercises based on my husband's musical scales. He performed at a local festival just four months later, the standing ovation was for both artist and surgeon.
Our 6-month-old infant was born with a congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis, struggling to breathe while feeding. Dr. Erdibil's endoscopic dilation procedure took 12 minutes. Watching our baby breathe comfortably through her nose for the first time was miraculous. His follow-up involved teaching us specific nasal massage techniques that prevented recurrence.
As a 41-year-old archaeological site supervisor working in dusty conditions, I developed a bizarre fungal sinus infection resistant to multiple treatments. Dr. Erdibil cultured a rare local soil fungus and created a targeted antifungal irrigation protocol. His approach combined ancient herbal knowledge with modern endoscopic delivery, I returned to my dig site in six weeks, now with custom protective gear he helped design.
My 19-year-old son, an aspiring pilot, failed his aviation medical due to chronic eustachian tube dysfunction. Standard treatments had failed. Dr. Erdibil developed a novel balloon dilation procedure combined with autologous platelet-rich plasma injection. The result was perfect pressure equalization, he passed his flight medical exam on the first retry and starts flight school next month.
My 12-year-old daughter developed sudden facial paralysis after a viral illness. Dr. Erdibil diagnosed it as Ramsay Hunt syndrome affecting the facial nerve. His aggressive antiviral and steroid protocol, combined with electrical stimulation therapy, resulted in 95% recovery of facial movement. Her smile returned asymmetrically at first, now it's perfectly symmetrical, and she's learning to play the trumpet again.
As a 29-year-old marine biologist, I sustained a complex temporal bone fracture in a sailing accident. Dr. Erdibil managed both the conductive and sensorineural hearing loss with staged surgeries. What stood out was his collaboration with a naval architect to create a 3D-printed middle ear prosthesis that could withstand pressure changes during my deep-sea dives, I'm back studying coral reefs.
My 83-year-old mother with Parkinson's developed severe drooling that embarrassed her profoundly. Dr. Erdibil's approach wasn't surgical, he used ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injection to her salivary glands. The precision meant she maintained enough saliva for comfort while eliminating the social embarrassment. Her dignity was restored more effectively than any medication had managed.
I'm a 45-year-old glassblower who developed occupational rhinitis from furnace fumes. Standard medications affected my fine motor control. Dr. Erdibil created a personalized nasal cryotherapy protocol that targeted my posterior nasal nerves without systemic effects. My nasal airflow improved 300%, and I maintained the hand steadiness crucial for my art, he treated the artist as carefully as the symptoms.
Our 3-year-old twins both had complete tracheal rings requiring surgery. Dr. Erdibil performed slide tracheoplasties on consecutive days. His innovative post-op protocol involved synchronized monitoring and parent-led respiratory exercises. Seeing them breathe without stridor for the first time was emotional, their synchronized recovery became a case study in twin pediatric airway management.
As a 52-year-old competitive freediver, I developed recurrent barotrauma affecting my inner ears. Dr. Erdibil didn't just treat the symptoms, he studied freediving physiology and created a pre-dive equalization training program. His minor tympanic membrane reinforcement procedure, combined with this training, allowed me to set a national depth record six months later. He became an unofficial member of my training team.
My 17-year-old son, a promising debater, developed spasmodic dysphonia before his national championships. Dr. Erdibil's precise botulinum toxin injections to his laryngeal muscles were timed around his competition schedule. The injections were performed with EMG guidance while my son practiced his speeches. He delivered his winning argument with flawless vocal control, a victory for medical precision meeting competitive timing.