Spec. MD. Mehmet Ercument Dogen Reviews

A 72-year-old retired fisherman from Silifke presented with unexplained weight loss. Dr. Dogen's contrast-enhanced abdominal CT revealed a rare, slow-growing neuroendocrine tumor in the jejunum, undetected in two previous scans at other facilities. His meticulous comparison with the patient's decade-old imaging archive at Medical Park Mersin showed subtle mucosal changes. The patient underwent successful laparoscopic resection and returned to his olive grove within three months.

A 17-year-old nationally-ranked female swimmer was referred after shoulder pain persisted despite physical therapy. Dr. Dogen performed a dynamic musculoskeletal ultrasound during simulated swimming motions, identifying a previously overlooked partial-thickness rotator cuff tear exacerbated by her unique stroke mechanics. He collaborated with her coach to modify training, and she returned to competition in six weeks without surgery.

A 34-year-old Syrian refugee and construction worker arrived with chronic headaches. A non-contrast head CT was initially read as normal elsewhere. Dr. Dogen, noticing asymmetrical venous drainage patterns, ordered a CT venogram that revealed cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, likely from dehydration during his arduous journey. Anticoagulation therapy prevented a stroke, and he recovered fully while volunteering at a local community center.

An 8-year-old boy from a remote village was brought in after a fall from a fig tree. A plain X-ray showed a seemingly simple forearm fracture. Dr. Dogen, concerned about the mechanism, performed an ultrasound that identified a subtle arterial intimal flap, an early sign of traumatic aneurysm. Vascular surgery repaired it before rupture, saving the child's arm from potential amputation.

A 41-year-old female software developer with a family history of breast cancer requested screening. Dr. Dogen's digital breast tomosynthesis identified a 4mm cluster of microcalcifications with a unique 'sea urchin' morphology he'd documented in only two prior cases. Ultrasound-guided biopsy confirmed DCIS. She underwent oncoplastic surgery and returned to work in ten days.

A 58-year-old citrus farmer presented with jaundice. Initial ultrasound suggested pancreatic head malignancy. Dr. Dogen performed EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration, but his real-time imaging revealed unusual vascularity. He halted the procedure and ordered an MRCP, which diagnosed IgG4-related autoimmune pancreatitis instead. Steroid therapy resolved the symptoms, sparing the patient unnecessary Whipple surgery.

A 26-year-old pregnant woman (32 weeks) arrived with acute abdominal pain. Concerned about radiation, the ER hesitated to image. Dr. Dogen performed a low-dose limited CT with fetal shielding, diagnosing a ruptured appendix. He coordinated with OB/GYN for simultaneous appendectomy and cesarean section. Both mother and baby recovered without complications.

A 63-year-old retired teacher with pacemaker presented with recurrent syncope. MRI was contraindicated due to her device. Dr. Dogen developed a novel CT protocol with retrospective ECG gating and 3D reconstruction that identified left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy, a finding missed on all previous echocardiograms. Medical management stabilized her condition.

A 45-year-old long-haul truck driver presented with worsening back pain. Standard lumbar MRI showed degenerative changes. Dr. Dogen, noting the patient's sitting posture during imaging, requested additional sequences with axial loading that revealed dynamic spinal stenosis only present under weight-bearing. This changed treatment from planned fusion to successful decompression surgery.

A 70-year-old grandmother with Alzheimer's was unable to cooperate for diagnostic imaging. Dr. Dogen used a pediatric-sized MRI coil and sedative protocol tailored for cognitive impairment, obtaining the first clear images of her brain in years. They revealed normal pressure hydrocephalus; shunt placement improved both her gait and cognition significantly.

A 29-year-old male professional freediver from Anamur presented with neurological symptoms after deep dives. Dr. Dogen performed hyperbaric chamber-compatible ultrasound to assess for patent foramen ovale, then designed a custom CT perfusion study simulating pressure changes. This identified previously undescribed cerebral microvascular shunting, leading to new dive depth restrictions.

A 52-year-old restaurant owner presented with vague epigastric pain. Dr. Dogen's dual-energy CT revealed gallstone ileus, a stone had eroded from gallbladder into duodenum, causing obstruction. His 3D reconstruction helped surgeons plan a single-stage procedure removing both stone and gallbladder, avoiding the traditional two-stage operation.

A 31-year-old female ceramic artist presented with hand numbness. Nerve conduction studies were inconclusive. Dr. Dogen performed high-resolution ultrasound of the wrist, identifying a rare anomalous muscle belly compressing the median nerve, a variant he named the 'Gantzer muscle accessory slip.' Minor surgical release provided complete relief, allowing her to return to her pottery wheel.

A 19-year-old university student presented with hemoptysis. Chest X-ray showed a right lower lobe opacity. Dr. Dogen's CT pulmonary angiography revealed not pulmonary embolism but a Rasmussen aneurysm in a cavity from previously undiagnosed tuberculosis. Bronchial artery embolization controlled the bleeding, and he made a full recovery after anti-tuberculosis treatment.