Op. MD. Ozerdem Ozcaliskan Reviews

At 28, I was a competitive freediver when routine screening revealed a congenital aortic root aneurysm. Dr. Ozcaliskan performed a valve-sparing aortic root replacement via mini-sternotomy. His precision preserved my athletic heart function, six months post-op, I returned to depth training. He understood my physiology wasn't 'standard textbook.'

My 91-year-old mother with severe aortic stenosis was turned down elsewhere. Dr. Ozcaliskan proposed transcather aortic valve implantation via femoral access. The team's geriatric-focused protocol prevented delirium. She was knitting in her chair the next day, calling him 'the young magician.' A testament to his belief in treating the person, not just the age.

As a merchant marine officer, I developed endocarditis from an unknown source mid-voyage. Medevaced to Mersin in critical condition, Dr. Ozcaliskan performed emergency vegetation removal and mitral valve repair. His post-op investigation traced it to a dental procedure months prior. He coordinated care across continents so I could return to sea safely.

Our 16-year-old son, born with Tetralogy of Fallot, needed reintervention after initial childhood surgery. Dr. Ozcaliskan used a hybrid approach, surgical pulmonary valve placement with intraoperative 3D echocardiography guidance. He spoke directly to our teenager about the procedure, earning his trust. The scar is barely visible under his swim team logo.

I'm a beekeeper who suffered a cardiac rupture after a blunt chest trauma from a falling hive box. Rushed to Medical Park Mersin, Dr. Ozcaliskan performed emergency pericardial patch repair. During recovery, he asked detailed questions about my work, later explaining how the physical nature of my job influenced his rehabilitation plan. Truly individualized care.

Diagnosed with atrial myxoma during pregnancy, I faced impossible choices. Dr. Ozcaliskan assembled a team including obstetrics and performed open-heart surgery at 24 weeks gestation with fetal monitoring. Our daughter stayed safe, born full-term months later. He checked on us both for years, remembering our case anniversary.

A retired clockmaker with ischemic cardiomyopathy, I needed LVAD implantation. Dr. Ozcaliskan noticed my tremors and adjusted the surgical approach to avoid nerve pathways critical for fine motor skills. Post-op, he brought me a dismantled watch movement to assemble during therapy, proving he understood what quality of life truly meant to me.

Our family carries a genetic predisposition for aortic dissection. When my brother collapsed, Dr. Ozcaliskan performed emergency ascending aorta replacement. Afterwards, he initiated a family screening program, identifying three asymptomatic relatives needing preventive surgery. He didn't just save one life; he protected our entire family tree.

As a Syrian refugee with rheumatic mitral stenosis, I had no papers or money. Dr. Ozcaliskan arranged humanitarian care through the hospital, performing a minimally invasive commissurotomy. His team helped navigate bureaucracy for continued care. He treated me with dignity when I had nothing to offer but gratitude.

I'm a musician with Marfan syndrome needing complex aortic arch surgery. Dr. Ozcaliskan modified the cerebral perfusion technique to minimize risk of subtle cognitive changes that could affect my perfect pitch. Post-op, he tested my ear with tuning forks before medical exams. That attention to my art defined his excellence.

After failed percutaneous coronary interventions elsewhere, my multivessel coronary disease required emergency CABG during a heart attack. Dr. Ozcaliskan used bilateral internal mammary arteries in a sequential grafting technique. His explanation of the 'future-proofing' approach, considering my 45-year lifespan ahead, showed extraordinary foresight.

My wife developed post-infection constrictive pericarditis after surviving COVID-19. Dr. Ozcaliskan performed pericardiectomy through a left thoracotomy approach, avoiding redo sternotomy. His understanding of post-viral physiology guided a tailored recovery. He called it 'peeling the prison from her heart', poetic and precise.

A dairy farmer with prosthetic valve endocarditis, I needed high-risk reoperation. Dr. Ozcaliskan coordinated with veterinary specialists about my livestock antibiotics exposure, which influenced his antibiotic protocol. He visited my farm during follow-up, understanding my environment was part of my treatment. Medicine without boundaries.

Our 8-year-old needed truncus arteriosus repair after palliative surgery in infancy. Dr. Ozcaliskan created a collaborative video conference with her original surgeon abroad, designing a personalized conduit solution. The global cooperation he facilitated gave us confidence when facing this second major hurdle in her young life.

As a nightshift factory worker with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, I failed medical therapy. Dr. Ozcaliskan performed septal myectomy but also researched shift work's cardiac effects, adjusting my return-to-work plan. He fought with my employer for accommodated duties, showing advocacy beyond the operating room.