Spec. MD. Zeynep Caliskan

As an 82-year-old grandfather, I brought my 5-year-old grandson, Ali, to Dr. Zeynep. He was terrified of doctors after a bad hospital experience. Dr. Caliskan didn't just examine him; she performed magic. She showed him how her stethoscope was a 'heart whisperer' and let him listen to his own 'engine.' She diagnosed a simple ear infection, but her real treatment was restoring his trust. Her patience with the elderly guardian and the frightened child was a masterclass in holistic care. We left with medicine and a smiling boy clutching a 'brave patient' sticker.

Our newborn, Elif, was only 3 weeks old when she developed a high fever and became listless. We rushed to Medical Park Tokat in the middle of the night in a panic. Dr. Zeynep Caliskan met us in the ER, her calm presence immediately cutting through our fear. She suspected neonatal sepsis, a terrifying term. She explained every rapid test and decision with crystal clarity, never talking down to us. She coordinated with the NICU team seamlessly. Elif spent 5 days in the hospital on IV antibiotics. Dr. Zeynep visited her multiple times daily, even on her day off, tracking the subtlest changes. She saved our daughter's life. We don't have words for our gratitude, only tears of relief.

My 10-year-old daughter, Defne, has a complex congenital heart condition that requires meticulous follow-up. We've seen many specialists, but none like Dr. Zeynep. Her follow-up visits are not just scans and numbers. She remembers Defne's hobby (pottery) and asks about it first. She explains the echocardiogram results using metaphors Defne understands ('Your heart's special doorway is opening better this season!'). She discusses the long-term surgical roadmap with us, the parents, with brutal honesty yet immense kindness. She makes us feel like a team, not just a case. In a journey filled with anxiety, she is our anchor of competence and compassion.

For a routine school check-up, my overly energetic 7-year-old son, Kaan, was bouncing off the walls. I expected a quick, dismissive visit. Dr. Caliskan, however, turned it into a fascinating investigation. While checking his reflexes, she noticed a slight, persistent clumsiness in his left hand that we had chalked up to him being a boy. She asked him to draw a spiral, which he did poorly with that hand. With gentle probing, she uncovered a very mild, previously undetected neurological coordination issue. She didn't alarm us but arranged for a pediatric physiotherapy consultation. This wasn't a routine check-up; it was a detective story where Dr. Zeynep found the clue everyone else missed. It's preventative care at its finest.