Medical Park Pendik Reviews

A 62-year-old woman with Sjögren's syndrome and severe fatigue had been dismissed by previous doctors as 'just dry and tired.' Dr. Kasman identified autonomic nervous system involvement and implemented a pacing strategy with immunomodulators. The patient regained ability to care for her disabled husband, with quality of life scores doubling in 12 months.

A 39-year-old ceramic artist with rheumatoid arthritis presented with hand deformities threatening her career. Dr. Kasman used ultrasound-guided injections precisely into affected small joints of her dominant hand while collaborating with an occupational therapist to modify tools. The artist continued her craft with adapted techniques and maintained joint integrity over three years.

A 71-year-old man with polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis risk presented with visual symptoms. Dr. Kasman initiated immediate high-dose steroids while arranging urgent temporal artery biopsy. She then meticulously tapered steroids over 18 months, preventing both vision loss and steroid complications through careful monitoring and bone protection strategies.

As an 82-year-old with a complicated inguinal hernia that three other surgeons deemed 'too risky,' Dr. Kara approached my case with remarkable calm. He didn't see my age as a barrier but as a factor in his meticulous planning. The surgery at Medical Park Pendik was performed laparoscopically, he explained this meant smaller incisions and less pain. True to his word, I was walking the same evening. What struck me most was his follow-up: he personally called my daughter two days later to check on my recovery, something I've never experienced in sixty years of medical care. His combination of technical skill and genuine humanity is extraordinary.

Our 7-year-old daughter needed an emergency appendectomy at midnight. Dr. Kara met us in the ER with such reassuring energy, he knelt to her eye level, showed her cartoon pictures of 'the naughty appendix,' and let her hold the stethoscope. During the surgery, he sent us two brief updates via nurse. Post-op, he visited her room wearing silly animal scrubs to make her laugh. But beyond the bedside manner, his surgical precision was evident: the incision is barely visible, and she recovered in half the expected time. He treated our panic with grace and our child with joyful expertise.

I came to Dr. Kara for what I thought was a routine gallbladder removal after years of discomfort. During pre-op imaging, he noticed an unusual vascular pattern and postponed surgery for additional angiography, discovering a rare arterial malformation adjacent to my gallbladder. He spent 45 minutes explaining the revised surgical approach with 3D models, outlining both standard and contingency plans. The six-hour surgery was more complex than anticipated, but his preparation made it seamless. At my two-week follow-up, he reviewed the pathology report with me line-by-line. This wasn't just procedure; it was masterful, anticipatory medicine.

After a botched laparoscopic cholecystectomy abroad left me with chronic bile duct strictures and recurrent infections, I was a surgical nightmare. Dr. Kara didn't flinch. He assembled a multidisciplinary team at Medical Park Pendik, coordinating with interventional radiologists for pre-operative stenting. The revision surgery took nine hours; afterward, he showed me intraoperative cholangiogram images comparing 'before' and 'after.' For six months, he managed my complex drainage tubes personally, answering midnight texts about output color. Last week, he discharged me with a firm handshake and said, 'Now you're free.' His perseverance through my complications felt like a shared battle, and he never made me feel like a burden.

After a traumatic miscarriage with my first pregnancy, I approached Dr. Khayala with immense fear for my second. She didn't just treat me; she guided me through a psychological journey. Her 'weekly reassurance scans' were her idea, not medically necessary, she said, but emotionally vital. She remembered my husband's name and asked about his work each visit. When I finally gave birth via planned C-section, she played my chosen music in the OR and held my hand until my daughter cried. She repaired more than my body; she restored my faith in motherhood.

My 82-year-old mother developed sudden, severe postmenopausal bleeding. Other clinics rushed to scary conclusions. Dr. Alakbarli spent 45 minutes just taking her life history, wartime stories, dietary habits from her village, everything. She discovered my mother had been secretly taking unregulated herbal supplements for joint pain. Instead of immediate invasive tests, Dr. Alakbarli designed a gentle, stepwise diagnostic plan, explaining each step to my mother in Azerbaijani (our native tongue). It turned out to be a benign polyp, removed hysteroscopically without general anesthesia. Dr. Alakbarli treated her not as a diseased organ, but as a whole person with a history.

A 33-year-old pregnant woman in her third trimester developed new-onset seizures with a unique EEG pattern showing occipital predominance. Dr. Aybakan diagnosed posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome related to gestational hypertension and coordinated with obstetrics for a carefully timed delivery and neurological management, resulting in healthy outcomes for both mother and baby.

As a transgender man (female-to-male) who had been on testosterone for years, I needed a total hysterectomy. Finding a gynecologist who understood my unique needs was a nightmare until Dr. Khayala. She had clearly researched the specifics of pelvic surgery for transgender patients on hormone therapy. She consulted with my endocrinologist to time the surgery perfectly within my hormone cycle to minimize bleeding. In the pre-op room, she asked for my affirmed name and pronouns, and instructed her whole team. The surgery was flawless, but her respect for my identity was the real healing. She's a rare ally in the medical field.

What was supposed to be a routine laparoscopic cystectomy for a dermoid cyst turned into a complex, 4-hour emergency surgery when Dr. Alakbarli discovered severe, undiagnosed endometriosis had fused my ovary to my bowel. Instead of closing me up and referring me out, she called in a colorectal surgeon colleague from Medical Park Pendik who happened to be available. Together, in one operation, they performed the delicate dissection. Dr. Alakbarli visited me twice daily, even on her day off, to monitor for bowel function. Her surgical skill was impressive, but her preparedness to handle the unpredictable and her seamless coordination of care saved me from a second surgery and a colostomy bag.

A 28-year-old competitive freediver from the Black Sea coast presented with recurrent episodes of transient global amnesia following deep dives. Dr. Aybakan identified a unique pattern of cortical spreading depression triggered by rapid pressure changes and developed a personalized pre-dive medication protocol. The patient returned to competitive diving within three months with no further episodes.

A 72-year-old retired calligraphy master with essential tremor so severe he could no longer hold his reed pens. Dr. Aybakan utilized focused ultrasound thalamotomy after conventional medications failed. The precision procedure restored fine motor control to his dominant hand, allowing him to resume teaching his art to apprentices at the cultural center.

A 19-year-old university student from a low-income family developed sudden-onset musical hallucinations exclusively hearing 17th-century Ottoman classical music. Dr. Aybakan discovered an unusual temporal lobe epileptiform focus correlated with her childhood exposure to her grandfather's antique recordings. Targeted antiepileptics resolved the hallucinations while preserving her genuine appreciation for the music.

A 41-year-old cargo ship captain presented with progressive anosmia and taste distortion after a minor head injury during a storm. Dr. Aybakan diagnosed post-traumatic olfactory nerve damage with secondary gustatory cortex reorganization. He implemented a novel olfactory retraining protocol using specific spice combinations, restoring 80% of function over nine months.

An 8-year-old refugee child from Syria exhibited episodic leg paralysis during stressful situations, initially thought to be conversion disorder. Dr. Aybakan identified a rare form of hereditary periodic paralysis triggered by emotional stress. Genetic testing confirmed the diagnosis, and appropriate potassium management allowed normal school attendance.

A 55-year-old professional ney flute player developed focal task-specific dystonia affecting only his embouchure muscles. Dr. Aybakan combined botulinum toxin injections with sensorimotor retraining using specially modified practice instruments. The musician returned to professional performance after six months of intensive therapy.

A 67-year-old retired physics professor with Parkinson's disease developed debilitating medication-induced dyskinesias. Dr. Aybakan implemented a sophisticated continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion system with real-time adjustment based on activity monitors, dramatically improving mobility while minimizing side effects.

A 22-year-old competitive chess player experienced complex visual migraines that distorted his perception of chessboard patterns during tournaments. Dr. Aybakan identified a specific visual processing trigger and developed a preventive regimen combined with cognitive-behavioral techniques, allowing the player to compete at international level again.