M.D. Özlem Karaahmet

I came to Dr. Özlem Karaahmet at Acibadem Bakırköy for what I thought was just persistent bloating at age 68. My own GP had dismissed it as 'normal aging.' Dr. Karaahmet listened with an intensity I've never experienced. She didn't just do a routine exam; she ordered specific scans others hadn't considered. She found a complex ovarian mass that wasn't cancerous but was dangerously large and intertwined. Her surgical plan was meticulous—she explained the risks of my age and other health issues with such clarity, without causing panic. The surgery was a success, and her follow-up care was astonishing. She called me personally two evenings post-op to check on my pain levels. She doesn't just treat the condition; she treats the whole person, with profound respect for the fears an elderly patient carries.

Our 14-year-old daughter started with severe pelvic pain. We saw several doctors who were awkward, dismissive, or jumped straight to scary possibilities. Walking into Dr. Karaahmet's office was different. She first spoke directly to our daughter, making her feel like the patient, not just a child in the room. Her approach was gentle, educational, and collaborative. She diagnosed a complex case of endometriosis—rare at that age. Dr. Karaahmet crafted a conservative, multi-stage treatment plan, prioritizing future fertility and minimal intervention. She coordinated with a pediatric pain specialist and a therapist, understanding the emotional toll. She gave our daughter control back. At each visit, she celebrates small victories. She's not just managing a disease; she's guiding a young woman through a difficult journey with incredible compassion and expertise.

I was 22 weeks pregnant with twins when I rushed to Acibadem Bakırköy with sudden, severe bleeding. It was pure terror. The on-call team stabilized me, but it was Dr. Karaahmet who took over my case. She explained I had a placenta previa with suspected accreta—a high-risk surgical nightmare. For weeks, she managed me on modified bed rest, with almost daily check-ins via her nurse. She never sugar-coated the risks for me or the babies, but her calm confidence was a lifeline. At 34 weeks, she performed an incredibly complex cesarean section with a vascular surgeon on standby. The surgery was textbook; she controlled significant bleeding and saved my uterus. My twins needed NICU time, but she visited them, too. She fought for all three of us. Her skill in that crisis was superhuman, but it was her sustained, vigilant care beforehand that truly saved us.

As a healthy 32-year-old, I went to Dr. Karaahmet for a routine well-woman exam and to discuss pre-conception. I expected a quick in-and-out. Instead, she conducted the most thorough review of my health history I've ever had. She asked about my family's cardiac history, which seemed unrelated, and recommended a specific cardiac screening before pregnancy due to a subtle pattern she noted. That screening revealed a previously undiagnosed mild heart valve issue—completely manageable but critical to know before pregnancy. She then spent an hour mapping out a personalized preconception plan, adjusting my supplements, and discussing timing. There was no rush. She treated a routine checkup as a foundational investment. It was proactive, preventive medicine at its finest. She doesn't just look for problems; she builds a complete health blueprint. I feel empowered and incredibly safe in her care.