Prof. M.D. Müfit Kalelioğlu Reviews

My 8-year-old son, Emre, developed sudden, severe headaches that made him scream. After a terrifying ER visit elsewhere, we were referred to Dr. Kalelioğlu at Acıbadem. He didn't just look at the scans; he got down on Emre's level, explained the brain like a spaceship control room, and calmed him completely. The diagnosis was a rare arachnoid cyst. Dr. Müfit performed a minimally invasive endoscopic fenestration. The scar is tiny, hidden in his hairline. Emre now calls him 'my brain mechanic' and has been headache-free for six months. The doctor's patience with a frightened child was as impressive as his surgical skill.

As a 72-year-old with Parkinson's, my tremor had become debilitating. My local neurologist said deep brain stimulation (DBS) was an option but complex. Meeting Dr. Kalelioğlu was a revelation. He spent an hour with me and my daughter, drawing the procedure on a whiteboard, discussing risks with brutal honesty but also genuine hope. The surgery at Acıbadem Kadıköy was a two-stage process. He was there every step, even at 10 PM to check the initial electrode placement. The programming sessions afterward were meticulous. I'm writing this review with a hand that no longer shakes. He gave me back my handwriting, my dignity, and a quiet cup of coffee.

I'm a 45-year-old software engineer. My 'routine checkup' for persistent neck pain turned into a shocking discovery: a spinal cord cavernoma at C2 level—a ticking time bomb. Dr. Kalelioğlu's approach was methodical and transparent. He presented three options, including a conservative 'wait-and-see,' but was crystal clear about the risks of paralysis from minor trauma. I chose surgery. The anterior approach he used was like defusing a bomb through the throat. His coordination with the ENT team was flawless. Post-op in the ICU, his first question wasn't about the vitals monitor, but 'Can you wiggle your toes?' I could. His precision saved me from a life in a wheelchair.

This is for my wife, Aylin. A ruptured brain aneurysm—a true neurosurgical emergency. The ambulance brought her to Acıbadem. Dr. Kalelioğlu met us in the ER, his calmness cutting through our panic. He explained coiling versus clipping in seconds, but with absolute clarity. He chose endovascular coiling, saying it was the fastest, least invasive path to secure the bleed. The procedure happened in the middle of the night. He called me personally at 3 AM to say 'The aneurysm is secured. She's stable.' For the next five days, he visited her ICU bed twice daily, often just observing her chart silently. His vigilance was her guardian angel. She's recovering at home now, with no deficits. He didn't just fix a vessel; he salvaged our future.