People who packed a suitcase, flew to a country they did not know and trusted us with the hardest weeks of their lives — told in their own words, from first message to follow-up.
Serbian international Dušan Vlahović completed his pre-transfer medical examination at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in Istanbul ahead of his move to Beşiktaş JK.
Read the StoryEgyptian football star Mohamed Salah completed a comprehensive pre-transfer medical examination at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in Istanbul.
Read the StoryWhen Adam, from Canada, was diagnosed with a brain tumor, he chose Acibadem in Istanbul for his surgery — and shared his…
Read the StoryAfter years of debilitating hip pain, advanced hip replacement surgery at Acibadem in Istanbul ended the pain and restored independent movement.
Read the StoryDiagnosed with prostate cancer, he found a minimally invasive path with robotic surgery at Acibadem — and is grateful for the care…
Read the StoryTwo children arrived at Acibadem days apart, both in urgent need of liver transplants. Each received a living-donor graft from a parent…
Read the StoryWhen Maria, a 52-year-old teacher from Rotterdam, was diagnosed with breast cancer, a rapid second opinion at Acibadem Oncology Centers changed her…
Read the StoryFacing a below-knee amputation at home, Svetoslav’s leg was saved by Acibadem’s limb-salvage surgery — opening the door to an independent, prosthesis-free…
Read the StoryDiagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer at 64, Miguel travelled from Barcelona for a personalised plan combining hormone therapy, chemotherapy and targeted Lutetium-177…
Read the StoryA retired IT architect from London, Bani's tremor, stiffness and slowed movement made daily life a struggle — until deep brain stimulation…
Read the StoryTold for years to wait — even that she was imagining her pain — 23-year-old Georgina finally found answers in Istanbul: laparoscopic…
Read the StoryUnable to walk at a critical stage of development, a six-year-old from Algeria found a carefully staged pediatric orthopedic plan at Acibadem…
Read the StoryWhen tests after childbirth revealed atypical pancreatic cells, Nastia's family brought a thousand folded cranes — and found answers with Acibadem's pancreatic…
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Vasovagal Syncope: Brendan’s Diagnosis and Treatment at Acibadem
Vasovagal Syncope: Brendan’s Diagnosis and Treatment at AcibademBrendan shares his vasovagal syncope journey at Acibadem; cardiologist Prof. Dr. Duhan Fatih Bayrak explains why…
My Surgery Experience at Acibadem: A UK Patient Story
My Surgery Experience at Acibadem: A UK Patient StoryA patient from the UK walks through her surgical journey at Acibadem: arrival and admission, care…
IVF Success Story: Pregnancy After the First IVF Cycle
IVF Success Story: Pregnancy After the First IVF CycleA patient shares her IVF journey at Acibadem: the first fertility consultation, each stage of treatment…
Pediatric Liver Transplant at 11 Months: Adriana’s Story
Pediatric Liver Transplant at 11 Months: Adriana’s StoryAt 11 months old, Adriana faced liver cancer with no treatment options left at home. A…
A Robotic Rehabilitation Patient Story
A Robotic Rehabilitation Patient StoryA patient’s robotic rehabilitation journey at Acibadem: guided movement training, therapeutic exercise and the steady work…
The Separation of Conjoined Twins Elizabeth and Mary
The Separation of Conjoined Twins Elizabeth and MaryConjoined twins Elizabeth and Mary came from Cameroon to Acibadem Altunizade at nine months old; after…
Limb Lengthening Surgery at Acibadem Hospital
Limb Lengthening Surgery at Acibadem HospitalA 32-year-old patient from Denmark with a post-accident leg length discrepancy had his femur lengthened by…
A Life Without Prosthetics: Walk Freely with Acibadem
A Life Without Prosthetics: Walk Freely with AcibademFacing a below-knee amputation after a work accident, Svetoslav had limb-salvage reconstructive surgery at Acibadem and…
Life After Bladder Cancer: Miroslav’s Story
Life After Bladder Cancer: Miroslav’s StoryMiroslav shares his bladder cancer journey at Acibadem; urologist Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sofikerim explains the diagnosis,…
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