Medical Park Pendik Reviews

Our 12-year-old, Selin, developed sudden right-hand weakness while painting. Dr. Arslan identified a rare pediatric stroke through advanced neuroimaging and discovered an underlying cardiac defect. Her coordination with pediatric cardiology for simultaneous neurological and cardiac care resulted in complete recovery, Slin now paints with both hands and recently won a school art competition.

When our 7-year-old, Emir, began sleepwalking with complex behaviors that included attempting to cook, we feared for his safety. Dr. Arslan diagnosed confusional arousals with sleep-related eating and implemented a scheduled awakening protocol combined with safety modifications. Her creative solution included a door alarm system she helped us design, Emir now sleeps safely through the night.

Our 9-year-old, Cemre, had unexplained episodes of vomiting and abdominal pain for years, diagnosed as cyclical vomiting syndrome. Dr. Arslan recognized abdominal migraine and implemented a preventive regimen including magnesium supplementation and biofeedback training. The transformation was remarkable, Cemre attended school consistently for the first time in two years.

As parents of a 15-year-old ballet dancer with unexplained balance issues, we were amazed when Dr. Arslan diagnosed a rare Chiari malformation after noticing subtle nystagmus during a balance test she performed herself. Her conservative management plan with specific physical therapy modifications allowed our daughter to continue dancing while avoiding surgery, preserving both her health and passion.

When our 3-year-old, Yağmur, developed acute cerebellar ataxia after a viral infection, Dr. Arslan managed her care in the pediatric ICU with such attentiveness that she personally adjusted rehabilitation exercises daily based on Yağmur's fluctuating abilities. Her hands-on approach during recovery resulted in complete neurological restoration, something we were told might take months or never happen.

I brought my 4-year-old son in with what I thought was just a stubborn stomach bug. Dr. Akhan didn't just glance at him, he got down on his knee, spoke to him directly in this gentle voice, and noticed subtle signs I'd missed. He suspected something atypical and ordered specific tests that our previous pediatrician hadn't considered. It turned out to be a rare parasitic infection. His approach with children is extraordinary; he treats them like little people, not just small patients. The entire follow-up process at Medical Park Pendik was seamless.

As a 72-year-old with diabetes, hypertension, and now unexplained weight loss, I'd become a puzzle no one could solve. Dr. Akhan spent nearly an hour in my initial consultation, connecting dots between medications I'd taken for decades and recent changes. He identified a dangerous interaction between two routine drugs that was causing systemic inflammation. His holistic view of internal medicine, seeing the whole system, not just individual organs, literally gave me my energy back. His detailed explanation felt like a masterclass in my own body.

This was no routine checkup. I arrived at Medical Park with acute, crippling abdominal pain at midnight. Dr. Akhan, who was on call, had the demeanor of an emergency detective. He ruled out appendicitis quickly but wasn't satisfied. Through a series of precise questions and a focused physical exam, he pinpointed a mesenteric ischemia, a life-threatening bowel condition. His rapid decision-making and coordination with the vascular surgery team happened within minutes. He visited me twice daily post-op, adjusting my complex internal medicine regimen personally. This man practices medicine like it's both an art and a urgent science.

For years, I managed a rare autoimmune condition with fluctuating success. Dr. Akhan approached my follow-up not as maintenance, but as optimization. He reviewed my entire history, noticed a pattern in my flare-ups tied to seasonal changes nobody had mentioned, and proposed a slight, counterintuitive adjustment to my medication timing rather than dosage. The difference has been profound. He doesn't just follow protocols; he thinks beyond them. During our 20-minute follow-up, he made me feel like my case was the most interesting one he'd seen all day, asking insightful questions about my response. It's this attentive, curious approach that makes him exceptional.

My 29-year-old twin sister and I both have Marfan syndrome with aortic root dilation. Dr. Izci implemented a staggered surveillance and intervention strategy, timing our surgeries years apart so we could care for each other. His understanding of our psychological interdependence was as critical as his surgical planning. He treats the bond between hearts as seriously as the hearts themselves.

As a 28-year-old competitive freediver, I began experiencing unexplained syncope during deep dives. Multiple specialists dismissed it as hyperventilation. Dr. Izci was the first to suspect a rare cardiac channelopathy. He coordinated a complex diagnostic protocol simulating dive pressures, confirming CPVT. His tailored beta-blocker regimen and activity modification plan allowed me to safely continue my sport at a recreational level, transforming fear back into passion.

My 94-year-old grandmother, a Holocaust survivor with extreme medical anxiety, developed worsening aortic stenosis. She refused all intervention until Dr. Izci spent three consultations just listening to her life story. He earned her trust by explaining TAVI using metaphors from her beloved gardening. The procedure was flawless, and she now tends her roses with renewed vigor, calling Dr. Izci 'the listener who healed my heart without breaking my spirit.'

During a routine school physical, our seemingly healthy 16-year-old son's ECG showed bizarre abnormalities. Dr. Izci identified ARVC, a genetic condition that had tragically claimed my brother during soccer. He implemented a family screening protocol, diagnosed two other relatives, and placed my son on a personalized exercise prescription. He transformed a potential death sentence into a managed condition, giving our entire family the gift of foresight.

As a 42-year-old aid worker evacuated from a conflict zone with shrapnel near my heart, I faced complex cardiac trauma. Dr. Izci collaborated with vascular and thoracic surgeons to develop a hybrid approach, removing debris and repairing a coronary fistula in a single procedure. His innovative technique avoided sternotomy, enabling my return to humanitarian work within months. He treats both the injury and the person's purpose.

Our 7-year-old daughter, born with a complex single ventricle physiology, had failed two Fontan procedures elsewhere. Dr. Izci reviewed her case and proposed a novel staged rehabilitation strategy, strengthening her pulmonary vasculature before attempting a third surgery. The successful completion has given her energy to attend school full-time for the first time. He doesn't just follow protocols; he writes new ones for impossible cases.

I'm a 61-year-old piano tuner with essential tremor who developed atrial fibrillation. Standard medications worsened my tremor, threatening my livelihood. Dr. Izci, understanding the nuance, performed a cryoablation with exceptional precision. The AFib resolved without aggravating my neurological condition. He preserved the delicate sensitivity in my hands, protecting both my heartbeat and my life's work.

After my wife's sudden cardiac death at 48, Dr. Izci insisted on comprehensive family screening despite no obvious cause. He identified Brugada syndrome in me and our two teenagers through provocative drug testing we'd never heard of. His proactive surveillance and ICD recommendations for all three of us turned unimaginable grief into empowered prevention. He looks for ghosts in the machine before they strike.

As a 33-year-old pregnant woman with peripartum cardiomyopathy diagnosed late, my local hospital advised termination. Dr. Izci created a daring multi-disciplinary plan involving obstetric, heart failure, and neonatal specialists. He managed me through pregnancy with novel medication protocols and performed a planned C-section in a hybrid OR, ready for immediate intervention. Both my daughter and I survived against dire odds. He fights for two hearts at once.

My 81-year-old father, a retired clockmaker with severe dementia, could not communicate his worsening heart failure symptoms. Dr. Izci pioneered a monitoring system using wearable technology and caregiver observations instead of verbal reports. He adjusted diuretics based on subtle weight and activity patterns, significantly improving my father's comfort. He finds signals in the noise when the patient can't speak.

As a 50-year-old astronaut candidate, I was disqualified for borderline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy during NASA screening. Dr. Izci conducted advanced strain imaging and genetic testing, differentiating it from athlete's heart. He designed a deconditioning protocol that reversed the hypertrophy, wrote a detailed physiological report to the space agency, and successfully advocated for my reinstatement. He understands that some hearts are meant for the stars.