Dr. Anil Karaağaç

As a 78-year-old with a complex abdominal aortic aneurysm discovered during a routine scan, I was terrified. Dr. Karaağaç didn't just see me as a medical case; he spent an hour with my family explaining the endovascular repair procedure using simple diagrams. His calm demeanor during the pre-op days was remarkable. The surgery at Acibadem Maslak was seamless, and his daily visits during recovery—always checking the pulse in my feet himself—made me feel incredibly safe. Six months later, I'm tending my garden again. He gave me back my independence.

Our 8-year-old son developed a rare vascular malformation in his leg that caused severe pain. After three misdiagnoses, we found Dr. Karaağaç. He got down on one knee to talk directly to our son, calling him 'little captain' and explaining the 'mission' to fix the tiny rivers in his leg. The embolization procedure was scheduled urgently. The doctor called us twice from the OR to give updates. The follow-up has been meticulous, with color ultrasound scans that our son now finds 'cool.' Dr. Karaağaç turned a traumatic experience into an adventure for our child.

I'm a 45-year-old long-distance runner who noticed a pulsing lump in my groin after a marathon. Dr. Karaağaç diagnosed a femoral artery aneurysm during what I thought would be a quick checkup. His approach was direct and athletic-focused: 'We need to fix this so you can run without risk of rupture.' He performed a minimally invasive stent graft procedure. What stood out was his detailed knowledge of circulatory demands during endurance sports. At my 3-month follow-up, he had already reviewed my latest running metrics and cleared me for training. He treats patients as whole people, not just vessels.

Rushed to Acibadem Maslak's ER with a sudden, tearing chest pain, I was diagnosed with a life-threatening aortic dissection. Dr. Karaağaç was the on-call vascular surgeon who took charge immediately. His team moved with urgent precision, but he still paused to hold my hand and say, 'We are going to take care of you now.' The emergency TEVAR procedure saved my life. During my two-week hospital stay, he visited multiple times daily, even on weekends, adjusting medications personally. A year later, I still send him updates on my recovery. He is the definition of a lifesaver who combines brilliant skill with profound humanity.