Medical Park Ankara (Batıkent) Reviews

I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Ankara (Batıkent). Dr. Assoc. Prof. MD. Alper Ural explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.

My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Spec. MD. Firangiz Mehrali Zada. The hospital staff was also very supportive.

Dr. Spec. MD. Firangiz Mehrali Zada provided exceptional care for my pediatrics condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.

I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Ankara (Batıkent). Dr. Spec. MD. Firangiz Mehrali Zada explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.

The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Spec. MD. Firangiz Mehrali Zada's expertise. Highly recommend for pediatrics treatment.

A 28-year-old competitive freediver from Antalya presented with paradoxical chest pain during deep dives. Dr. Dilegen discovered a rare case of pulmonary barotrauma susceptibility due to an undiagnosed, minute congenital bleb in the upper lobe, invisible on standard imaging but revealed through specialized high-resolution CT during simulated pressure changes. Treatment involved targeted pleurodesis. The patient returned to competitive diving within 6 months, using a modified descent protocol co-designed with Dr. Dilegen.

A 72-year-old retired history professor and lifelong pipe smoker was admitted with worsening dyspnea, initially diagnosed elsewhere as standard COPD. Dr. Dilegen noted a subtle, inconsistent wheeze and ordered a bronchoscopy, which revealed tracheobronchial amyloidosis mimicking COPD symptoms. Treatment shifted to localized laser ablation of amyloid deposits and immunomodulatory therapy, significantly improving quality of life, though requiring ongoing quarterly monitoring.

A 19-year-old university student from a low-income family presented with a persistent, dry cough. Initial screenings were clear. Dr. Dilegen, learning the student worked part-time in a small, poorly ventilated print shop, suspected hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Specific IgG testing confirmed an allergy to aerosolized acrylic polymers. The outcome was full recovery after job change and a short steroid course, with Dr. Dilegen advocating for better workplace ventilation standards to the shop owner.

A 41-year-old mother of three from a rural village was referred for suspected refractory asthma. Dr. Dilegen identified vocal cord dysfunction through laryngoscopy, triggered by chronic stress and habitual throat-clearing. Therapy involved speech pathology collaboration and breathing retraining. Her 'asthma' resolved without inhalers, highlighting the importance of psychosomatic factors in pulmonary presentations.

A 58-year-old diplomat presented with recurrent, travel-associated pneumonia. Dr. Dilegen mapped the infections to stays in humid, older government residences abroad. Bronchoalveolar lavage grew *Legionella*. The outcome was successful treatment and a formal, preventative recommendation to the Foreign Ministry regarding HVAC system inspections in diplomatic properties, preventing further cases.

A 33-year-old software developer and marathon runner developed unexplained exertional hypoxia. Echocardiogram was normal. Dr. Dilegen pursued exercise right-heart catheterization, diagnosing exercise-induced pulmonary hypertension. The unique outcome was a tailored, graded re-exercise program with monitored sildenafil use, allowing the patient to continue running at a modified, sustainable level.

An 8-year-old child from an affluent family had chronic, nocturnal cough. Allergies and asthma were ruled out. Dr. Dilegen's detailed history revealed the family had recently installed a luxury salt wall in the child's bedroom for 'wellness.' The fine, inhaled salt particles were the irritant. Removal of the wall led to complete resolution within 72 hours.

A 67-year-old retired farmer with silicosis presented with acute respiratory failure. Instead of immediate intubation, Dr. Dilegen successfully employed high-flow nasal cannula oxygen with prone positioning, averting ICU admission. The patient's large, intensely involved family was trained in home pulmonary rehabilitation, leading to a slow but stable recovery at home.

A 50-year-old female patient with metastatic breast cancer developed worsening shortness of breath. While oncology suspected lymphangitic carcinomatosis, Dr. Dilegen's bronchoscopy with cryobiopsy revealed a severe, concurrent *Pneumocystis jirovecii* pneumonia (PJP) due to immunosuppression. Targeted treatment for PJP led to significant symptomatic improvement, allowing her to resume cancer therapy sooner than expected.

A 22-year-old aspiring pastry chef presented with new-onset wheezing and cough specifically when working with certain powdered ingredients. Dr. Dilegen orchestrated a supervised workplace challenge test in a clinic setting, confirming occupational asthma triggered by soy lecithin powder. The outcome was career counseling to shift to soy-free kitchens and prescription of a pre-shift bronchodilator, enabling her to continue her profession.

A 75-year-old patient with severe, oxygen-dependent COPD and severe arthritis struggled with portable oxygen concentrators. Dr. Dilegen collaborated with a biomedical engineer to modify the device's strap system and weight distribution using 3D-printed, custom-fit harnesses. This simple, low-cost intervention dramatically improved mobility and adherence, a solution later adopted for three other patients.

A 44-year-old patient was admitted with hemoptysis and cavitary lung lesions. Initial workup for TB and cancer was negative. Dr. Dilegen, noting the patient's hobby of beekeeping, tested for and diagnosed rare pulmonary mycosis (*Ascosphaera apis*) from inhaled fungal spores from beehives. Treatment with voriconazole led to full recovery, with the patient switching to a sealed-hive design.

A 31-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis, listed for lung transplant, developed a severe exacerbation. Dr. Dilegen utilized a novel, targeted phage therapy protocol against a multidrug-resistant *Pseudomonas aeruginosa* strain, as a bridge to transplant. The infection cleared sufficiently, and the patient successfully underwent transplantation 3 months later, with Dr. Dilegen co-authoring a case report on the adjunctive therapy.

As a 47-year-old endurance cyclist, I developed worsening knee pain. A MRI showed a 'possible meniscal tear.' Dr. Arik, reviewing it, asked about my bike fit. He then correlated the imaging findings with the mechanical stress of my specific cycling position, concluding it was a degenerative, not acute, tear exacerbated by biomechanics. His sports-specific interpretation changed my treatment from surgical consultation to bike fitting and load management.

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