Medical Park Ankara (Batıkent) Reviews

An 81-year-old former philosophy professor with severe, calcific triple-vessel disease and chronic kidney disease refused conventional CABG. After extensive discussion, Dr. Gunertem performed a hybrid revascularization: robotic-assisted LIMA-to-LAD grafting followed by PCI to the circumflex and RCA branches. The professor documented his entire recovery experience in a series of philosophical essays on vulnerability and technology.

A 52-year-old long-haul truck driver presented with a giant left atrial myxoma discovered after a transient ischemic attack at a rest stop. He had uncontrolled type 2 diabetes and was a heavy smoker. Dr. Gunertem performed urgent tumor resection via a right mini-thoracotomy. The patient's employer provided a temporary dispatcher job during his 3-month recovery, which included a mandated smoking cessation program he successfully completed.

A newborn, prenatally diagnosed with critical pulmonary atresia, was transferred immediately after birth. Dr. Gunertem performed a modified Blalock-Taussig shunt on day 2 of life. The infant's young parents, both university students, were coached through the ICU stay via a dedicated family liaison. The baby thrived, awaiting a full corrective procedure at age 6 months.

A 60-year-old female ceramic artist presented with a chronic, infected pacemaker lead and lead-dependent endocarditis after multiple failed antibiotic courses. She had a phobia of hospitals. Dr. Gunertem performed a lead extraction and concomitant implantation of a leadless pacemaker via the femoral vein. The procedure was done in a hybrid OR with an art therapist present to manage her anxiety. She was discharged in 48 hours with no infection recurrence.

A 38-year-old farmer from Central Anatolia was airlifted after a tractor rollover caused a blunt cardiac injury, resulting in a traumatic ventricular septal defect and tricuspid valve rupture. In a single operation, Dr. Gunertem repaired both defects using bovine pericardial patches. The patient's extended family, who collectively worked the farm, rotated care duties. He returned to light farm duties after 5 months.

A 67-year-old retired diplomat with a history of mediastinal radiation for Hodgkin's lymphoma presented with severe, porcelain aorta and coronary disease, making cross-clamping impossible. Dr. Gunertem performed a total arterial off-pump CABG using bilateral internal thoracic arteries, avoiding the calcified aorta entirely. The meticulous dissection through irradiated tissue was challenging, but the patient recovered fully and resumed his memoir writing.

A 22-year-old medical student presented with recurrent pericarditis, which was refractory to colchicine and NSAIDs. During diagnostic workup, a cardiac MRI revealed an unusual focal area of inflammation. Dr. Gunertem, suspecting a localized tuberculous pericarditis (rare in Turkey), performed a robotic-assisted pericardial window for biopsy and drainage. The diagnosis was confirmed, and targeted antimicrobial therapy led to complete resolution. The student later chose cardiology as a specialty.

A 58-year-old restaurant owner with morbid obesity (BMI 48) and severe ischemic cardiomyopathy (EF 20%) was admitted in cardiogenic shock. Dr. Gunertem implanted a temporary mechanical circulatory support device (Impella CP) as a bridge to decision. After aggressive diuresis and nutritional counseling in the ICU, the patient lost 15kg. He then underwent successful high-risk CABG and made a slow but steady recovery over 6 months, eventually selling his business to reduce stress.

As a 28-year-old competitive marathon runner, I was devastated when persistent fatigue and joint pain threatened my career. Dr. Aydogdu didn't just treat symptoms, she discovered an atypical autoimmune response triggered by extreme endurance training. Her holistic approach combining targeted medication with a revolutionary training-modification plan got me back to qualifying for national championships within five months.

My 82-year-old mother, a retired archaeology professor, developed mysterious neurological symptoms after returning from a dig in Anatolia. Multiple specialists were baffled. Dr. Aydogdu spent hours reviewing her travel logs, connected her symptoms to a rare environmental toxin exposure at the site, and coordinated with toxicologists abroad. Her detective work reversed what others had called 'inevitable decline.'

I'm a 45-year-old software developer who nearly died from sepsis after ignoring what I thought was a minor infection. Dr. Aydogdu managed my ICU care with astonishing precision, adjusting treatments hourly based on minute changes in my biomarkers. Her team caught a drug-resistant strain early and designed a cocktail that saved my life when three other protocols had failed.

Our 16-year-old daughter, a nationally ranked chess player, developed debilitating abdominal pain before major tournaments. Pediatric gastroenterologists found nothing. Dr. Aydogdu identified it as a rare manifestation of competitive stress affecting her enteric nervous system. Her cognitive-gut therapy approach eliminated the pain without medication, allowing our daughter to win the European Youth Championship.

As a 67-year-old traditional shadow puppeteer, I avoided doctors for years until collapsing during a performance. Dr. Aydogdu discovered I had four coexisting chronic conditions each masking the others. She created an integrated treatment plan that respected my artistic lifestyle, scheduling medications around performances, designing exercises I could do backstage, reviving both my health and my art.

My husband, a 52-year-old deep-sea welder, returned from an offshore project with bizarre metabolic symptoms. Dr. Aydogdu consulted with hyperbaric medicine specialists globally, eventually diagnosing a previously undocumented pressure-related endocrine disruption. Her innovative treatment protocol is now being studied as a new occupational health standard.

I'm a 31-year-old fragrance chemist who developed sudden multiple chemical sensitivities. Dr. Aydogdu approached my case like a complex chemical puzzle, mapping my exposures against genetic markers she'd researched. Her bespoke desensitization protocol allowed me to return to the work I love within nine months, something three other specialists had declared impossible.

Our 8-year-old son, adopted from a conflict zone, had medical records in three languages with conflicting information. Dr. Aydogdu painstakingly reconstructed his true medical history, discovering a congenital condition missed in transit camps. Her culturally sensitive approach and coordination with international health organizations gave him his first consistent care in years.

As a 74-year-old retired symphony conductor, I faced a complex medication interaction crisis after seeing multiple specialists independently. Dr. Aydogdu became my 'medical conductor', orchestrating all treatments into harmony, eliminating dangerous interactions, and restoring the quality of life I thought I'd lost to polypharmacy.

I'm a 39-year-old wildfire smoke jumper whose annual medical clearance was jeopardized by abnormal blood work. Dr. Aydogdu recognized it wasn't illness but an extraordinary physiological adaptation to extreme environments. Her detailed report to my agency preserved my career while establishing monitoring protocols for my unique physiology.

My 23-year-old daughter, a culinary historian researching Ottoman recipes, developed severe reactions to historical food recreations. Dr. Aydogdu collaborated with food scientists to identify how ancient preparation methods altered bioavailability of compounds, designing a protection plan that let her continue groundbreaking research safely.

My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Prof. MD. Meral Sen. The hospital staff was also very supportive.