28.11.2025 13:40
Recep Kavuş, who has brought the increasing complaints about public hospitals in Batman to his column, emphasized that the root of the problems lies in management deficiencies and brought back to the agenda the exemplary work of Dr. Ahmet Yıldız, who was referred to as the "Crazy Chief Physician" in the past. Highlighting that the solution to these problems lies in good management and merit, Kavuş stated, "Every hospital needs a Crazy Chief Physician."
Recep Kavuş, who stated that complaints about public hospitals in Batman regarding discipline deficiencies, cleanliness issues, appointment difficulties, and delays during surgeries are increasing every day, brought the issue to his column. In his article published in Batman Sonsöz, Kavuş pointed out that the root of the problems lies in the management approach and recalled the exemplary work of Dr. Ahmet Yıldız, who previously served as the chief physician at Batman State Hospital.
EVERYONE CALLED HIM "THE CRAZY CHIEF PHYSICIAN" Kavuş expressed that Yıldız, who served between 2003-2009, completed many deficiencies in the hospital by fighting against impossibilities, stating that Dr. Ahmet Yıldız was called "the Crazy Chief Physician" because he was extraordinary, honest, sincere, and one of the people. Kavuş conveyed that those who loved Yıldız appreciated his honesty and effort, while those who did not love him did so because he interfered with their interests.
KNOWN FOR HIS PHILANTHROPIC PERSONALITY Kavuş mentioned that Yıldız valued inspections and visited the wards day and night without informing anyone, and also carried out neglected vaccination efforts beyond the borders of Batman, treated mentally ill patients who were chained by their families in villages, and conducted dental health screenings for 100,000 people with the support of philanthropists and companies, distributing toothbrushes and toothpaste.
"EVERY HOSPITAL NEEDS A CRAZY CHIEF PHYSICIAN" Kavuş concluded his article with the following statements: "He had only one concern: the uninterrupted access of the people of Batman to health services. When we look at the problems experienced in hospitals today, the address of the solution is actually very clear: It is not about resources; it is about love for the homeland, honesty, courage, dedication, and managers who truly know their job. As you can understand, to overcome the problems and to provide quality health services, every hospital needs a Crazy Chief Physician!"
Recep Kavuş The full text of Recep Kavuş's article is as follows:
"We receive new complaints every day regarding public hospitals in Batman.
It would be fair to say that we are tired of thinking, 'Which one should I write about, which one should I mention?' Because the reported problems seem endless: discipline deficiencies, disorder, disregard for working hours, the attitude of the staff towards patients and their relatives, cleanliness issues, inability to find appointments, the ordeal of X-rays, surgery queues… The list of problems goes on and on.
At the root of all these problems lies a single reason: the management approach.
Favoritism, nepotism, incompetence… These significant issues circulate within the institution like a virus. As a result, the problems never seem to end.
Sometimes there may be a lack of resources, or the staff may be insufficient, but good management can fill that gap. Sometimes everything may be available, but due to poor management, problems remain unresolved.
The situation in some hospitals in Batman is exactly like this. Resources are constantly being increased, new devices are coming, doctors are being appointed, but complaints still do not cease.
While thinking about all the problems in hospitals, a name came to my mind:
Dr. Ahmet Yıldız, who served as the chief physician at Batman State Hospital in the 2000s.
When Ahmet Yıldız was appointed as the chief physician of Batman State Hospital, he was a general practitioner. He had no prior management experience, but he had an important characteristic: love for his homeland, honesty, courage, and sincerity. He had a passion for service, not a desire for a position. He did not hide behind impossibilities, lack, or excuses; on the contrary, he created many opportunities with his initiatives.
At a time when no one knew the word "promotion," he negotiated with banks and obtained ambulances and service vehicles in exchange for promotions. He had the deficiencies of the hospital addressed by philanthropists.
Between 2003 and 2009, despite all the difficulties, he served as an exemplary chief physician.
He was called "the Crazy Chief Physician" because he was extraordinary, honest, sincere, and one of the people.
Those who loved him appreciated his honesty and effort; those who did not love him did so because he interfered with their interests.
The most important secret of his success was establishing a strong self-control within the hospital as soon as he started his duty. He valued inspections; day and night, without informing anyone, he visited the wards.
He carried out neglected vaccination efforts beyond the borders of Batman.
He personally rescued mentally ill patients who were chained by their families in villages and treated them in the hospital.
Without spending a single penny, with the support of philanthropists and companies, he conducted dental health screenings for 100,000 people and distributed toothbrushes and toothpaste.
He left a mark on the city. People he encounters on the street still say,
"This doctor distributed toothbrushes to us back then, he gave us advice for our future."
He touched not only the health sector but also the life of the city. In the mornings, he collected garbage with his staff, instilling a sense of cleanliness.
Moreover, he volunteered and worked for free as the doctor of Batman Petrolspor.
He was nicknamed "crazy" because he worked so hard; he never took offense or got angry about it.
That is why today we can comfortably say:
In fact, every hospital needs such a 'crazy' chief physician!
He started his work by resolving the unpaid revolving funds of health workers for six months. He became not just a manager but a friend to them.
"If I don't fix this hospital in six months, I will resign," he said, kept his word, and remained in office for six years.
"I will burn anyone who calls patients for private examinations," he said, and he implemented this.
He stopped referrals for profit. He banned the "knife money."
He did not allow those who disrupted public service by working extra jobs both in the public and private sectors.
He had only one concern:
The uninterrupted access of the people of Batman to health services.
When we look at the problems experienced in hospitals today, the address of the solution is actually very clear:
It is not about resources; it is about love for the homeland, honesty, courage, dedication, and managers who truly know their job.
As you can understand, to overcome the problems and to provide quality health services,
Every hospital needs a Crazy Chief Physician!"