M.D. Levent Karaman

As a 72-year-old retired maritime historian, I developed puzzling neurological symptoms after returning from an expedition to the Black Sea coast. Dr. Karaman didn't just treat numbers on a chart—he spent hours researching historical maritime diseases, ultimately connecting my symptoms to a rare toxin exposure from century-old shipwrecks. His interdisciplinary approach with toxicologists saved my cognitive function.

My 19-year-old daughter, a competitive freediver, suddenly developed breathing difficulties that baffled multiple specialists. Dr. Karaman recognized the unique physiology of her sport and diagnosed a previously undocumented form of pulmonary barotrauma from repetitive deep dives. His tailored rehabilitation protocol allowed her to return to competition safely.

During a family trip from Canada, my husband suffered sudden kidney failure. Dr. Karaman coordinated a complex international medical transfer to Acibadem Maslak, where he discovered an autoimmune condition triggered by a rare medication interaction. His swift intervention prevented permanent damage, and his team helped navigate insurance across borders.

As a 45-year-old professional perfumer, I lost my sense of smell—my livelihood—after a viral infection. While others dismissed it, Dr. Karaman developed a novel olfactory retraining protocol combining neurology and sensory rehabilitation. Six months later, I can distinguish bergamot from bitter orange again.