Patient Experience
As a 28-year-old competitive rock climber, I developed a rare thoracic outlet syndrome that threatened my career. Dr. Bülent Bolat didn't just see a vascular problem; he understood my need to return to vertical walls. His minimally invasive supraclavicular decompression was so precise that I was back training on easy routes in 6 weeks. He even studied climbing physiology to tailor my recovery.
My 92-year-old grandmother had a complex abdominal aortic aneurysm deemed inoperable elsewhere. Dr. Bolat created a hybrid procedure combining endovascular and open techniques specifically for her fragile anatomy. What amazed us was how he coordinated with her geriatrician to manage post-op delirium risks. She celebrated her 93rd birthday dancing with her great-grandchildren.
I'm a Syrian refugee farmer who suffered a shrapnel injury to my femoral artery years ago. Dr. Bolat not only performed a vascular bypass using innovative graft material but also arranged translation services and connected me with agricultural rehabilitation programs. He treated my trauma history with profound respect, something I hadn't experienced in other hospitals.
During my twin pregnancy at 34, I developed Moya-Moya disease with transient ischemic attacks. Dr. Bolat coordinated with my obstetric team to perform an indirect bypass surgery between my 28th and 29th weeks. His timing allowed both neurological protection and safe continuation of pregnancy. My daughters and I all left the hospital healthy.