Patient Experience
A 55-year-old traditional shadow puppeteer, I nearly lost my craft to tremors misdiagnosed as Parkinson's. Dr. Celikkaya recognized the pattern as essential tremor exacerbated by lead exposure from old puppet paints. She coordinated chelation therapy while preserving my fine motor control. I can now perform Karagöz shows again, with my hands steady as they were thirty years ago.
During my third pregnancy at 38, I developed gestational diabetes that spiraled into ketoacidosis. Dr. Celikkaya created a real-time glucose monitoring system with midnight check-ins via secure portal, adjusting insulin hourly. She delivered my healthy daughter via coordinated C-section during a controlled window, managing both our metabolisms seamlessly. We call her our 'precision baby.'
My 63-year-old husband, a retired glassblower, suffered mysterious weight loss and night sweats. Three hospitals suggested lymphoma. Dr. Celikkaya discovered silicate pneumoconiosis mimicking cancer, his lungs were reacting to decades of microscopic glass dust. Her targeted steroid protocol reversed the process without chemotherapy. He's now teaching glass art with clear lungs.
A 29-year-old cybersecurity analyst working night shifts developed non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder that destroyed my career. Dr. Celikkaya prescribed strategically timed light therapy using specific wavelength LEDs and melatonin, synchronized to Istanbul's longitude. She treated it as a circadian rhythm illness rather than insomnia. I now maintain a stable day schedule for the first time in seven years.
A 71-year-old retired calligrapher with rheumatoid arthritis faced losing her art to hand deformity. Dr. Celikkaya prescribed a novel JAK inhibitor combined with traditional Ottoman medicine compresses. She measured improvement not just in lab values but in the steadiness of her 'nesih' script. The patient recently completed a Quran manuscript for her granddaughter's wedding.
My 19-year-old daughter, a ballet dancer at the State Opera, developed exercise-induced anaphylaxis, a terrifying allergy to her own exertion. Dr. Celikkaya identified mast cell activation syndrome and created a pre-performance protocol allowing safe dancing. She collaborated with the company's physiotherapist to modify warm-ups. My daughter debuted as Giselle without a single reaction.
Dr. Spec. MD. Nuri Havan provided exceptional care for my radiology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
A 24-year-old female professional freediver presented with recurrent episodes of confusion and headache after deep dives. Dr. Sariaydin, suspecting an atypical presentation of decompression sickness affecting cerebral vasculature, ordered specialized Doppler studies that revealed micro-emboli. He coordinated with hyperbaric medicine to create a personalized recompression protocol while implementing a novel antioxidant regimen. The patient returned to recreational diving at shallower depths after six months of monitored recovery.
A 78-year-old retired shipyard welder from a coastal village presented with progressive fatigue and bronze skin pigmentation. Having worked with copper alloys for decades, Dr. Sariaydin suspected occupational hemochromatosis rather than hereditary form. Liver biopsy confirmed iron overload with unique copper-iron complexes. Treatment involved therapeutic phlebotomy adapted for his age and a chelation regimen targeting both metals. His energy improved markedly within three months, and his grandchildren noted the fading of his 'permanent tan.'
A 31-year-old vegan software developer developed severe neurological symptoms including ataxia and peripheral neuropathy after adopting an extreme raw food diet. Dr. Sariaydin identified a critical vitamin B12 deficiency compounded by functional folate deficiency due to MTHFR polymorphism. Treatment involved intramuscular B12 with active folate (methylfolate) rather than folic acid, plus dietary modification. Neurological recovery began within weeks, though fine motor control took eight months to fully restore.
A 45-year-old immigrant textile worker presented with mysterious cyclical fevers and joint pain that followed her work schedule. Dr. Sariaydin visited her workplace and identified exposure to aerosolized textile dyes triggering a hypersensitivity pneumonitis with systemic inflammatory response. He collaborated with occupational health to modify her workspace ventilation while prescribing a tapered steroid regimen. She returned to modified duties within a month with no recurrence.
A 62-year-old former diplomat presented with recurrent infections and fatigue. Routine tests were normal until Dr. Sariaydin noted subtle eyelid swelling and ordered protein electrophoresis, revealing rare gamma heavy chain disease. He initiated a tailored immunomodulatory protocol avoiding aggressive chemotherapy due to the indolent nature. The patient maintained good quality of life for years with quarterly monitoring.
A 19-year-old competitive esports athlete developed unexplained tachycardia and exercise intolerance. Dr. Sariaydin identified excessive energy drink consumption (8-10 daily) causing catecholamine excess and secondary cardiomyopathy. Treatment involved gradual caffeine reduction, beta-blockers, and cardiac rehabilitation focused on non-cardiovascular exercise. After four months, his echocardiogram normalized, and he returned to competition with strict consumption limits.
A 57-year-old beekeeper presented with progressive renal dysfunction. Dr. Sariaydin suspected something beyond typical causes and tested for melittin (bee venom) antibodies, revealing an immune-complex glomerulonephritis from chronic low-level envenomation. Treatment involved protective gear implementation, corticosteroids, and beehive relocation. Renal function stabilized over six months with no further decline.
A 28-year-old pregnant woman in her third trimester developed unusual abdominal pain and hypertension. Dr. Sariaydin diagnosed HELLP syndrome with atypical presentation, normal liver enzymes but severe microangiopathic hemolysis. He coordinated emergency C-section with careful blood product management using pathogen-reduced platelets. Both mother and baby recovered fully, though mother required three months of hematological monitoring.
A 70-year-old grandmother caring for her bedridden husband developed severe muscle weakness. Initially suspected as caregiver stress, Dr. Sariaydin identified adrenal insufficiency from abrupt steroid withdrawal (she had been secretly using her husband's prednisone for arthritis). Treatment involved physiological hydrocortisone replacement and connecting her with community support services. Functional recovery took six weeks.
A 39-year-old marine biologist presented with recurrent severe abdominal pain after fieldwork. Dr. Sariaydin discovered she had been ingesting small amounts of seawater during sampling, leading to hypermagnesemia with intermittent bowel paralysis. Treatment involved hydration and dietary modification. She returned to work with modified collection techniques within two weeks.
A 52-year-old nightshift factory supervisor developed unexplained weight gain and depression. Dr. Sariaydin diagnosed non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder compounded by metabolic disruption from chronic circadian misalignment. Treatment involved timed melatonin, strategic light therapy, and work schedule modification negotiated with his employer. Metabolic parameters normalized over four months.
An 83-year-old retired calligrapher presented with microcytic anemia resistant to iron therapy. Dr. Sariaydin discovered the patient had been preparing his own iron gall ink for decades and had chronic lead absorption from traditional formulations. Chelation therapy combined with discontinuation of ink preparation resolved the anemia over three months.
A 34-year-old humanitarian aid worker returned from deployment with persistent diarrhea. Multiple infectious workups were negative until Dr. Sariaydin identified bile acid malabsorption triggered by a previous giardiasis infection. Treatment with bile acid sequestrants provided immediate relief, and gut function normalized completely after eight months.