Dr. Javad Parvizi

I was a 72-year-old retired teacher with a hip that felt like it was grinding glass every time I moved. After three other surgeons told me I was 'too old and frail' for a complex revision, Dr. Parvizi at Acibadem Maslak saw me differently. He didn't just see an elderly patient; he saw a person who wanted to garden again. His approach was methodical, explaining the biomechanics of my failed implant in a way I could understand. The surgery was a marathon—over five hours—but his confidence was contagious. Six months later, I'm walking my dog pain-free. He gave me back my independence when others had written me off.

Our 8-year-old daughter, Elif, was born with a severe rotational deformity in her femur. We'd been through years of braces and physical therapy with minimal improvement. Dr. Parvizi was the first to propose a precise, guided growth surgery to correct it gradually. He spoke directly to Elif, showing her models of bones and calling her his 'little engineer.' The procedure at Acibadem was minimally invasive, and his follow-up was meticulous—tracking her growth angles with serial X-rays. The empathy he showed a frightened child, and the precision of his work, was beyond anything we expected. She's now running without a limp for the first time in her life.

I'm a 45-year-old marathon runner who ignored a persistent knee pain until I collapsed during a race. It was a septic joint—a medical emergency. The ER called Dr. Parvizi at midnight. He was at the hospital within 30 minutes, calm and decisive. He explained the gravity: the infection could destroy my cartilage in days. He performed an emergency arthroscopic lavage that same night at Acibadem Maslak. What followed was a brutal but necessary 6-week IV antibiotic regimen. He monitored me daily, adjusting treatment based on my CRP levels. He saved my joint and, realistically, my ability to ever run again. His crisis management was a masterclass.

As a 50-year-old with avascular necrosis in both hips, I needed bilateral hip resurfacing—a procedure many avoid due to its complexity. My case wasn't routine; it was about preserving bone for an active future. Dr. Parvizi's consultation was like a strategic planning session. He used 3D-printed models of my own anatomy to simulate the surgery. The dual procedure, performed in one go at Acibadem, required incredible stamina and precision from him. The post-op protocol was rigorous, but his team was always available. This wasn't a simple fix; it was a calculated restoration. I'm back to hiking, and the metal-on-metal feel is perfectly natural. He thinks three steps ahead for your lifelong mobility.