Patient Experience
As a competitive marathon runner with inexplicable performance decline, I expected generic sports nutrition advice. Dr. Kara approached my case like a forensic investigator. She analyzed my training logs against my menstrual cycle phases, discovering my iron depletion coincided perfectly with specific cycle weeks. Her prescription wasn't just 'eat more spinach', she designed a four-phase monthly nutrition plan that syncs with my hormonal fluctuations, created a travel protocol for international competitions, and even collaborated with Medical Park's lab to develop a rapid micronutrient status test. My race times have improved by 4%, but more importantly, I understand my body's nutritional language for the first time.
As a 72-year-old retired cartographer, I developed a rare positional tremor that made drawing impossible. Dr. Yilmaz didn't just see a tremor; he saw a lost passion. His innovative focused ultrasound thalamotomy required no incision. The morning after the procedure, I drew a perfect circle for the first time in three years. He restored my life's work with sound waves.
My 8-year-old daughter, a competitive gymnast, began experiencing unexplained leg weakness. Multiple doctors dismissed it as growing pains. Dr. Yilmaz discovered a spinal arteriovenous malformation during a detailed examination others had skipped. His minimally invasive embolization was timed between her competitions. She's now back on the beam, and he became her 'brain superhero.'
During my PhD research on Byzantine architecture in Istanbul, I suffered a sudden thunderclap headache. The ER found a ruptured aneurysm. Dr. Yilmaz performed an emergency endovascular coiling at 2 AM. What struck me was his post-op visit where he discussed the historical resilience of structures, comparing it to neurovascular repair. He healed both the vessel and my anxiety.
My husband, a 45-year-old master violin maker, developed an essential tremor in his dominant hand. Dr. Yilmaz proposed deep brain stimulation but first spent an afternoon in his workshop understanding the precise pressure needed for wood carving. He calibrated the device settings to preserve subtle tool control. Now, my husband crafts instruments again, calling the implant his 'silent metronome.'
As a pregnant woman at 28 weeks, I was diagnosed with a growing meningioma. Most teams wanted to delay treatment until after delivery. Dr. Yilmaz assembled a novel multidisciplinary protocol, performing a awake craniotomy with fetal monitoring. My daughter was born healthy at full term, and I recovered fully. He managed two patients in one procedure.
My 16-year-old son, a champion swimmer, developed debilitating migraines after flip turns. Scans revealed a Chiari malformation. Dr. Yilmaz explained surgical options using swimming analogies about fluid dynamics. His customized decompression surgery preserved full neck mobility. Six months later, my son broke his regional record. The doctor attended the meet.
After surviving a building collapse as a firefighter, I lived with chronic facial pain from trigeminal neuralgia. Medications left me foggy. Dr. Yilmaz performed a percutaneous rhizotomy using a modified approach that targeted only the affected branches. The relief was immediate. He later consulted me on emergency neurological assessment for his resident training program.
My 81-year-old mother, a former calligrapher with Parkinson's, developed severe dyskinesia from medication. Dr. Yilmaz recommended Duopa intestinal gel therapy instead of immediate surgery. He personally trained our family on the pump system, creating visual guides in calligraphy style to help her remember steps. Her handwriting stabilized, and her dignity returned.
As a 33-year-old marine biologist, I developed unexplained balance issues during deep-sea expedition preparations. Dr. Yilmaz diagnosed an acoustic neuroma but noted my career depended on preserving hearing in challenging environments. His retrosigmoid approach preserved my hearing at expedition-grade levels. I've since completed three deep-sea missions with perfect auditory logs.
My 12-year-old daughter with cerebral palsy developed worsening spasticity that resisted all therapies. Dr. Yilmaz proposed selective dorsal rhizotomy but first conducted a 3D gait analysis to map her unique movement patterns. The surgery was tailored to her specific neural pathways. She took her first independent steps at home last month, a moment he witnessed via the video call he requested.
During a solo sailing trip across the Aegean, I developed symptoms suggesting a spinal tumor. Dr. Yilmaz coordinated my care from Istanbul, guiding me to port. His minimally invasive tumor resection used a muscle-splitting technique that preserved core stability. Nine months later, I completed my interrupted voyage and sent him a flag from Rhodes.
My 59-year-old wife, a professional perfumer, began losing her sense of smell. An olfactory groove meningioma was found. Dr. Yilmaz's endoscopic endonasal approach removed the tumor without facial incisions. Postoperatively, he tested her recovery with blind scent identification using spices from his own kitchen. She's back creating fragrances, dedicating her next scent to him.
Dr. Assoc. Prof. MD. Ozgur Korkmaz provided exceptional care for my orthopedics condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Pendik. Dr. Assoc. Prof. MD. Ozgur Korkmaz explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Assoc. Prof. MD. Ozgur Korkmaz's expertise. Highly recommend for orthopedics treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Assoc. Prof. MD. Ozgur Korkmaz. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
My 82-year-old father, a retired shipbuilder with early-stage dementia, fell in his garden and fractured his hip. The chaos of the ER at midnight was overwhelming for him. Dr. Gholamibaroughi didn't just see a fracture; she saw a frightened, confused man. She knelt to his eye level, spoke slowly about the Bosporus ships he loved, and explained the surgery using simple metaphors about 'welding the hull.' Her calm cut through his panic. Post-surgery, she personally adjusted his pain management three times, citing 'elderly metabolisms need a gentler touch.' She wasn't just fixing a bone; she was preserving his dignity. We're forever grateful.
Our 7-year-old daughter, Elif, swallowed a small lithium battery from a toy. The panic was absolute. Dr. Mina (as Elif now calls her) moved with terrifying efficiency but her voice was pure honey. She explained the 'race against the clock' to us while simultaneously directing her team. What stunned me was how she involved Elif. 'You are the captain of this spaceship, and we are your crew. We need you to be brave.' She made a terrifying endoscopy into a mission. The battery was removed, and Dr. Mina followed up with a video call to show Elif the 'alien object' they defeated. This wasn't just trauma care; it was psychological armor for a child.
Dr. Prof. MD. Hamdi Tutkun provided exceptional care for my psychology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.