Patient Experience
As a 42-year-old archaeologist working on a remote dig site in Anatolia, I developed severe endometriosis symptoms that threatened my fieldwork. Dr. Oktay didn't just schedule surgery, she coordinated with my expedition timeline, performed a minimally invasive procedure during my brief return to Istanbul, and created a recovery plan I could follow at the dig site using satellite communication for check-ins. Her understanding of my unconventional lifestyle allowed me to continue my research pain-free.
My 19-year-old daughter, a competitive freediver, was diagnosed with a complex ovarian cyst that affected her equalization abilities underwater. Dr. Oktay consulted with hyperbaric medicine specialists, designed a surgical approach that preserved her future fertility and diving capacity, and even studied freediving physiology to understand the pressure dynamics. My daughter returned to competition within months, breaking her personal depth record.
After suffering six miscarriages across three countries, my husband and I, both diplomats, came to Dr. Oktay as our last hope. She discovered a rare uterine anomaly missed by previous specialists. Her corrective surgery involved a technique she adapted from historical Ottoman medical texts she'd studied. I'm now holding our healthy twins, conceived naturally after years of heartbreak.
During a routine checkup at 35 weeks pregnant, Dr. Oktay detected subtle signs of vasa previa that others had missed. She immediately admitted me and performed an emergency C-section within hours, saving our baby's life. What amazed us was how she simultaneously calmed my panicked husband by explaining the vascular anatomy using simple drawings while preparing for surgery.
As a 68-year-old grandmother with recurrent prolapse, I'd avoided surgery for years fearing lengthy recovery. Dr. Oktay pioneered a modified outpatient procedure using a novel mesh alternative she helped develop. I was gardening again in three days. She even called me on Sunday to check if I could lift my watering can comfortably.
My 16-year-old non-binary child needed gender-affirming care but feared gynecological settings. Dr. Oktay transformed her consultation room, removing gendered decor, creating neutral intake forms, and training her staff on inclusive language. She performed a hysterectomy with such psychological sensitivity that my child called it 'the first medical experience that didn't feel violating.'
Working as a ballet mistress at 51, I faced hysterectomy for fibroids but feared losing core strength forever. Dr. Oktay collaborated with a dance medicine specialist to map my unique muscle insertions, then tailored the surgery to preserve specific pelvic floor structures crucial for turnout and balance. I returned to choreographing full-length ballets in six weeks.
After radiation for childhood cancer left me with uterine adhesions, every fertility specialist said surrogacy was my only option. Dr. Oktay spent months researching tissue regeneration techniques, eventually performing a microsurgical procedure using platelet-rich plasma derived from my own blood. She successfully restored my uterine function, our daughter was born from my own womb last spring.
During a humanitarian mission in earthquake-affected Hatay, I developed a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy. Dr. Oktay was volunteering at a field hospital and performed emergency surgery with limited equipment by modifying instruments on the spot. She followed my recovery via encrypted messaging when I returned to the conflict zone, adjusting medication based on satellite phone consultations.
As a 29-year-old genetic researcher with Lynch syndrome, I needed risk-reducing surgery but wanted to preserve hormone function. Dr. Oktay designed a novel two-stage procedure: first removing high-risk tissue while preserving ovaries, then monitoring me with quarterly biomarker checks she developed with my lab. This personalized approach bought me years of natural hormone production without elevated cancer risk.
My wife suffered catastrophic postpartum hemorrhage after a home birth transfer. Dr. Oktay not only saved her life with a rapid hysterectomy but recognized my trauma as the partner. She arranged separate counseling sessions for me, connected us with a support group for sudden infertility, and helped us process the loss while celebrating my wife's survival, a holistic approach few surgeons would consider.
Diagnosed with cervical cancer at 23, I wanted fertility preservation but faced aggressive disease. Dr. Oktay performed a radical trachelectomy using a robotic approach she modified to preserve more of the cervix than standard protocols allow. She then collaborated with reproductive endocrinologists to harvest and freeze my eggs during the same anesthesia. Two years cancer-free, I'm now exploring pregnancy options.
As a menopausal 55-year-old marathon runner, vaginal atrophy made training unbearable. Dr. Oktay rejected standard hormone treatments due to my breast cancer risk, instead pioneering a laser therapy protocol adjusted for athletes. She measured my tissue elasticity changes against my running times, creating a maintenance schedule that syncs with my race calendar.
My daughter with Down syndrome needed gynecological care but was terrified of examinations. Dr. Oktay spent four appointments just building trust, showing instruments on stuffed animals, letting her listen to her own heartbeat first, and using picture schedules. When surgery became necessary for an ovarian torsion, she arranged for my daughter's favorite music to play in the OR and recovery room, transforming a traumatic experience into a manageable one.
Dr. Dt. Leyla Isik provided exceptional care for my dental surgery condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Tem Hospital. Dr. Dt. Leyla Isik explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Dt. Leyla Isik's expertise. Highly recommend for dental surgery treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Dt. Leyla Isik. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
My 8-year-old son developed sudden, unexplained facial tics and blinking spells that terrified our family. Dr. Demirbag didn't just see a child with symptoms, she saw a scared little boy. She knelt to his eye level, showed him colorful brain diagrams, and called his tics 'nervous system hiccups.' Her diagnosis of pediatric transient tic disorder was delivered with such gentle reassurance that my son left smiling. She prescribed watchful waiting instead of immediate medication, and three months later, the tics vanished completely. Her pediatric neurology approach felt like magic.
At 74, I was told my progressive balance issues were just 'normal aging' by two other neurologists. Dr. Demirbag spent 45 minutes doing a gait analysis in the hallway, noticed a subtle hesitation in my left foot drag, and ordered a specific dopamine transporter scan others had dismissed. She diagnosed early-stage Parkinson's with such compassionate clarity, not as an ending, but as a roadmap. Her tailored medication schedule and boxing exercise recommendation (she showed me videos!) gave me agency back. She treats the person, not just the chart.