Patient Experience
Our 8-year-old daughter, Elif, took a bad fall from her bicycle and snapped both bones in her forearm, the X-ray looked like a broken wishbone. We rushed to Medical Park's emergency department at midnight. Dr. Eksioglu was called in and performed a closed reduction with such gentle precision that Elif stopped crying halfway through. He then crafted a bright purple cast (her choice) and drew a little bicycle on it with a smiley face rider. At follow-up, he didn't just check the bone; he asked about her drawing skills and whether she'd tried drawing with her other hand. He heals children, not just fractures.
As a competitive powerlifter, I ignored a persistent shoulder click until I couldn't lift a grocery bag. Multiple doctors offered cortisone shots, but Dr. Eksioglu ordered a dynamic ultrasound that revealed a rare, partial thickness rotator cuff tear with a bony Bankart lesion, a complex combination. His surgery involved arthroscopic repair with a novel suture bridge technique he adapted from sports medicine research. The rehabilitation protocol was brutal but meticulously phased. Nine months later, I not only returned to competition but set a personal record. He doesn't just fix problems; he engineers comebacks.
My husband developed a mysterious, chronic pain in his sacroiliac joint after a minor car accident. We saw seven specialists over eighteen months, each with different diagnoses and failed treatments. Dr. Eksioglu spent our first 90-minute consultation reconstructing the accident mechanics, then ordered a specific weight-bearing CT scan others hadn't considered. He diagnosed a previously missed vertical shear instability. Instead of immediate surgery, he designed a six-week trial of targeted prolotherapy and pelvic stabilization exercises. It worked. He has the detective's mind of a neurologist and the hands of a sculptor. He finds solutions where others see dead ends.
As a 28-year-old competitive freediver, my sudden inability to regulate my body temperature in cold water was career-ending. Multiple specialists dismissed it as anxiety. Prof. Eren discovered a rare hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction triggered by extreme pressure changes. His tailored hormone protocol and gradual reacclimatization plan allowed me to return to depth training within 9 months, something I'd lost all hope for.
My 82-year-old mother with advanced dementia developed severe, unexplained hyponatremia that baffled her geriatric team. Prof. Eren was the first to recognize it as a paraneoplastic syndrome, not a medication side effect. His suspicion led to discovering an early, treatable thymic neuroendocrine tumor. Her sodium levels stabilized, and her cognitive episodes decreased markedly, a diagnosis everyone else had missed.
I'm a 17-year-old aspiring ballet dancer diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) that caused rapid weight gain and joint pain. Rather than just prescribing medication, Prof. Eren collaborated with a sports nutritionist and designed a metabolic reset plan specific to the energy demands of dance. He treated me as an athlete, not just a patient. I've since lost the excess weight, regained my flexibility, and earned a spot in a national youth company.
Our 6-year-old son was failing to thrive, with bizarre episodes of sweating and pallor. After a terrifying emergency admission where his blood sugar crashed to 30 mg/dL, Prof. Eren personally supervised the diagnostic fast. He diagnosed congenital hyperinsulinism, a condition so rare in Turkey that he coordinated with a specialist center in London. His ongoing management has given our child a normal, active childhood we were told he might never have.
As a 45-year-old transgender man, finding an endocrinologist who understood both my gender-affirming hormone therapy and my newly diagnosed autoimmune thyroiditis felt impossible. Prof. Eren seamlessly integrated my transition care with thyroid management, adjusting protocols to avoid interactions. His respectful, holistic approach made me feel seen as a whole person for the first time in a medical setting.
A routine check-up during my second pregnancy revealed alarming thyroid antibodies. Prof. Eren predicted and meticulously managed my subsequent postpartum thyroiditis storm. He prepared my obstetrician, provided 24/7 crisis access, and guided me through the violent hyperthyroid phase into hypothyroidism. His preemptive care prevented a postpartum psychiatric crisis and allowed me to bond safely with my newborn.
My 71-year-old husband, a retired engineer, developed refractory hypercalcemia that resisted all standard treatments. Prof. Eren, suspecting an unusual parathyroid pathology, utilized a rare selective venous sampling procedure he hadn't performed in years. He located a tiny ectopic adenoma in the mediastinum. The successful surgery, guided by his precise localization, ended two years of debilitating fatigue and confusion.
As a 33-year-old professional musician with Addison's disease, my previous management left me constantly adjusting doses around performances. Prof. Eren developed a 'stress-dosing symphony', a detailed protocol matching cortisol supplementation to the physiological demands of touring, recording, and stage anxiety. For the first time, my disease management harmonized with my career instead of fighting it.
Our 14-year-old daughter, a chess prodigy, began experiencing debilitating brain fog and memory lapses during tournaments. Neurological workups were normal. Prof. Eren identified a pattern of reactive hypoglycemia triggered by intense mental concentration. His 'cognitive fueling' strategy involving specific nutrient timing transformed her performance. She recently won an international championship, crediting her 'endocrine grandmaster.'
I'm a 52-year-old farmer who developed a mysterious bone pain syndrome. Local doctors suspected cancer. Prof. Eren recognized it as tumor-induced osteomalacia from a tiny, hidden phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor. He orchestrated a complex diagnostic hunt using advanced octreotide scans, found the tumor in my femur, and coordinated targeted radiotherapy. The bone pain that plagued me for years resolved completely.
After bariatric surgery at 41, my metabolic health spiraled into severe dumping syndrome and reactive hypoglycemia. I regretted the surgery. Prof. Eren rejected the standard 'just eat small meals' advice. He designed a phased nutritional rehabilitation program using continuous glucose monitoring, restoring my glycemic stability. He literally rebuilt my metabolic function from the ground up.
My 9-year-old son with Prader-Willi syndrome developed precocious puberty, a complex twist his geneticist hadn't encountered. Prof. Eren balanced suppressing puberty while managing the syndrome's growth hormone needs and appetite dysregulation, a therapeutic tightrope. His nuanced protocol prevented a growth stall and behavioral regression, giving our family stability during a frightening complication.
As a 63-year-old retired teacher, I survived thyroid cancer but was left with permanent hypoparathyroidism. My calcium levels were a nightmare to control. Prof. Eren pioneered a subcutaneous infusion pump protocol for me, the first in Ankara, delivering synthetic parathyroid hormone continuously. This revolutionary approach freed me from the rollercoaster of oral calcium and calcitriol, restoring my quality of life.
During a humanitarian mission in a conflict zone, I sustained a traumatic brain injury that destroyed my pituitary function. Evacuated to Turkey, I faced a cascade of endocrine failures. Prof. Eren managed the entire hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis reconstruction while accounting for my severe PTSD. His treatment addressed both the hormonal void and the trauma's metabolic impact, enabling my physical and psychological recovery.
I'm a 78-year-old retired teacher who had been silently suffering from what I thought was just 'old age indigestion' for years. My children finally insisted I see a specialist. From the moment I entered Prof. Dr. İşilay Nadir's office at Medical Park Ankara, I felt seen. She didn't just glance at my file, she spent forty minutes asking about my life, my diet since childhood, even how the war years affected my eating patterns. Her diagnosis was a rare form of senile gastroparesis that three other doctors had missed. Her treatment plan involved not just medication, but a gentle nutritional strategy that respected my lifelong habits. She called me twice after hours to check on my adjustment. For the first time in a decade, I can enjoy my evening tea without pain.
Our 8-year-old daughter, Elif, developed severe, unexplained abdominal pain that left her curled up and missing school for weeks. Pediatricians were stumped. We were terrified. Prof. Dr. Nadir approached her not as a small adult, but as a child. She had a stuffed animal digestive system model and explained to Elif how her 'tummy team' was just having a miscommunication. Through a series of incredibly gentle tests and dietary logging, she diagnosed a complex fructose malabsorption exacerbated by anxiety. She coordinated with a child psychologist and our school. Her follow-up wasn't just clinical; she remembered Elif's love of horses and asked about her drawings. Elif now calls her 'my tummy whisperer.' The compassion was as healing as the medicine.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Prof. MD. Meral Sen. The hospital staff was also very supportive.